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Royal Oak, Lewes

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3 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DA (View on Google Map)
(01273) 474803
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Single roomed pub with upstairs function room at the top of the steep hill from the railway station. Formerly owned by Beard's before its takeover by Greene King. It is the birthplace of The Rooks (Lewes football club) and home to Waterloo Bonfire Society (one of seven such societies in Lewes).

Jan 2023 - re-opened under new management.

Sports led pub with 3 screens in the main bar and a big screen upstairs. There is also a pool table, football table and Toads.

Cider is Old Rosie. Food from Longhorn Tacos and Sunday lunches.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lewes District
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
BRI/422
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
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 - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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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 8 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Royal Oak, Lewes.

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

Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale
Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale Premium Pale Ale • 4.6% Spotted twice
Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Royal Oak, Lewes.

ABV 4.6%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Long Man (varies) , Thornbridge (varies) , Three Acre (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The main entrance to the left hand side of the pub has two steps, but there is level access throughout the pub to the bar and the toilets. There is no accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Pool table, Darts and Toad in the hole
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (300m)
Lewes

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