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Royal Oak, Poynings

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The Street, Poynings, BN45 7AQ (View on Google Map)
(01273) 857389
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There has been a 'Royal Oak' on this site since the 1880's. The present 'Royal Oak' is privately owned and operated by Paul Day and Lewis Robinson who acquired the business in 1996. Chef David Wharton, who joined the Royal Oak more than ten years ago, has recently joined Paul and Lewis as a partner in the business.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mid Sussex District
Last updated
06/08/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
BRI/127
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Royal Oak, Poynings.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Restaurant Restaurant
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