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Olde Smugglers Inn, Alfriston

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Waterloo Square, Alfriston, BN26 5UE (View on Google Map)
(01323) 870241
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Nestled in the South Downs this historic, friendly, cosy village pub was built in 1358 and still holds its character today with its impressive, dominating inglenook fireplace, oak beams and brick floor in the main bar area. It is Grade II listed, a series of small rooms at various levels lead through to a conservatory, a large sun trap patio and tranquil walled garden with picnic tables. Good quality pub food is offered, often locally sourced, accommodation is also available. Several Sussex traditional themed nights are held throughout the year, Toad in the Hole is played, an old Sussex game.

In its day it is said to have had six staircases, twenty one rooms, forty eight doors and numerous corridors and hiding places and was known to have been the meeting place for smuggling gangs. It is unusual in that it bears two names, the Market Cross, which can be seen on the swing sign, as well as Ye Olde Smugglers Inn.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wealden District
Last updated
08/01/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Lisa Thompson
Pub ID
HES/ALFRI-6000
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

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 7 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Olde Smugglers Inn, Alfriston.

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

Harvey's - Armada Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Armada Ale
Harvey's - Armada Ale Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times.
Harvey's - Armada Ale
Harvey's - Armada Ale

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Olde Smugglers Inn, Alfriston.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

such as Long Man and including Harveys Old in season

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's - Old Ale , Long Man - Best Bitter , Long Man - Long Blonde

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Toad in the Hole
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Seacider
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
125, 126, Cuckmere Community Bus

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