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1 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5NB (View on Google Map)
(01303) 267175
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The oldest pub in Hythe and was the main inn when Hythe was a prosperious port. Much connected with the smuggling industry via a tunnel in the cellar. A mill stream used to run through the cellar too, but this is now piped through the tunnel. Parts of the inn go back to the fifteenth century and the deeds to the premises go back over 400 years. Skeletons of Revenue Men found when fireplace restored.

Recently reopened after a short period of closure. New experienced landlord has taken the pub on. Good quality traditional food available, and four hand pumps now installed so beer range will increase if custom justifies.

Historic Interest

Oldest pub in Hythe - smuggling connections

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
ASH/3980
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
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Parking Parking
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: 10, 102, 103, 104
Closest station (1400m)
Hythe
Directions
On the A259 east of Hythe

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