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Eight Bells, Hawkhurst

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Operator: Lakedown Pub Group
The Moor, Hawkhurst, TN18 4NX (View on Google Map)
(01580) 389039
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Re-opened 21-06-2024. Current details are may be subject to change and will be updated when available.

Situated on the Moor to the south of Hawkhurst it stands next to the circa 14th-century church of St Laurence that houses the eight bells. The main bar is to the left where meals can be eaten while the smaller bar to the right is adjacent to the restaurant. The food selection has received much praise.

Information for this venue is provided by the Maidstone & Mid Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells District (B)
Last updated
10/08/2025
Last surveyed
25/01/2023
Leasehold owner
Lakedown Pub Group
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
MAI/74
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer 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 Eight Bells, Hawkhurst.

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

Local breweries will feature when a fourth pump is added.

Changing beers typically include: Lakedown (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Mostly British menu
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Open mic occasionally.
Garden Garden
Large with terrace for al fresco dining
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Playground
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On leads in bar and garden
Accommodation Accommodation
Events Events
Quiz, See Facebook for dates
Function Room Function Room
45 seated
Games Games
Darts
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
34 seats
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Covered & heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Arriva: 5; Stagecoach: 349, 1066

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