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Eight Bells, Bolney

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Opens at 11:30am
Operator: Independent
The Street, Bolney, RH17 5QW (View on Google Map)
(01444) 657888
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An attractive village pub in the main Bolney street, close to the A23 London to Brighton road. Dating from 1753 original fireplaces are retained in two separate bars and are in use during the winter. There is a separate restaurant. 4 star rated B & B accommodation is provided in a cottage opposite the pub. Re-opened June 2025 under new management, with a newly refurbished interior.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mid Sussex District
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
NSX/016
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Friday
Noon - 2:45pm & 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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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 4 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Eight Bells, Bolney.

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

Firebird - Parody TasteMatch Prediction

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Firebird - Parody
Firebird - Parody Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.
Firebird - Parody
Firebird - Parody

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Eight Bells, Bolney.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Harvey's - Old Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Old Ale
Harvey's - Old Ale Old Ale • 4.3% Spotted once.
Harvey's - Old Ale
Harvey's - Old Ale

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Eight Bells, Bolney.

ABV 4.3%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Firebird (varies) , Harvey's (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
B & B in cottage opposite
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Metro Bus 273: Compass Bus 89

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