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Pipemakers Arms, Rye

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  • Historic Interior

Just a short level walk from the railway station and all bus routes. Named after a former pipe factory across the road this is a large friendly pub with three interconnecting areas served by a central horseshoe bar. There are wooden beams and ample comfortable seating. Live music is a feature at weekends. The pub may close earlier in the evening than the stated time if it is very quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rother District
Last updated
30/04/2025
Last surveyed
23/02/2023
Leasehold owner
GRS INNS LIMITED
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
HES/RYEAB-5000
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

On the right the public bar has original pitch pine panelled walls, a 1930s brick fireplace and counter, which has been moved and shortened. Originally it nearly reached the fireplace but in the 1990s it was moved to create an access to the central small snug. This room was the original off-sales and later a cellar and originally you could not walk between the three rooms. It has new full-height panelling, a modern fireplace and the section of counter here has come from the left room. The rear shelving in the servery is old but the rest is modern.

General information about historic pub interiors

Three roomed pub re-built by Star Brewery of Eastbourne in two parts either side of the Second World War. (Puzzlingly, there is a downpipe on the exterior with a date of 1907!). On the right the public bar has original pitch pine panelled walls, a 1930s brick fireplace and counter, which has been moved and shortened. Originally it nearly reached the fireplace but in the 1990s it was moved to create an access to the central small snug. This room was the original off-sales and later a cellar and originally you could not walk between the three rooms. It has new full-height panelling, a modern fireplace and the section of counter here has come from the left room. The rear shelving in the servery is old but the rest is modern.

The third bar is in a flat roof extension on the left with a striking stone pediment featuring plaster figures of two pipe smokers. This parquet floor larger bar, was originally divided in two by a thin partition. It retains its original panelling apart from near the dart board, where an old fireplace was situated originally. The counter has been reduced in size and pushed back - part has been re-used in the snug. Gents' on the left has 1930s tiled walls, quarry-tiled floor, three big urinals and the ladies' has 1930s tiled walls.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Pipemakers Arms, Rye.

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

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times.
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Pipemakers Arms, Rye.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (250m)
Rye (Sussex)

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