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Crowborough Cross, Crowborough

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Operator: Wetherspoon
Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AF (View on Google Map)
(01892) 662555
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A Grade II listed, late 18th century, former coaching inn. It reopened January 2015 after a £1.7 million refurbishment by new owners Wetherspoons. This included a new extension to the rear. The pub is on three levels with a series of drinking booths behind the long bar. The guest ales are often from local breweries such as Burning Sky and Three Acre.

This landmark building was listed in 1953. Around that time it was renamed The Crowborough Cross, as a result of legislation. It had long been the Red Cross, but the use of the emblem of the red cross was protected by the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It is thought to have got its name from the stopping places marked on maps by a red cross to help coachmen who were unable to read or write.

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Sussex Sub Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Red Cross
Local Authority
Wealden District
Last updated
11/05/2025
Last surveyed
21/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
HES/CROWB-4000
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brewster's - Winter Draws On TasteMatch Prediction

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Brewsters Winter Draws On
Brewster's - Winter Draws On Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times.
Brewsters Winter Draws On
Brewster's - Winter Draws On

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

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

Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail TasteMatch Prediction

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Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail
Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail
Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

ABV 4.5%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Great Newsome - Jem's Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Great Newsome - Jem's Stout
Great Newsome - Jem's Stout Session Stout • 4.3% Spotted twice.
Great Newsome - Jem's Stout
Great Newsome - Jem's Stout

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salcombe - Belgica TasteMatch Prediction

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Salcombe Belgica Pump Clip
Salcombe - Belgica Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 5% Spotted once.
Salcombe Belgica Pump Clip
Salcombe - Belgica

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 4 hours ago at Crowborough Cross, Crowborough.

ABV 5%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

often from local breweries such as Burning Sky and Three Acre

Changing beers typically include: Burning Sky (varies) , Three Acre (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Camping Camping
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Brighton & Hove: 29; Compass Travel: 228 (Monday to Saturday)

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