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Blue Bell, Cocking

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Bell Lane, Cocking, GU29 0HU (View on Google Map)
(01730) 239669
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  • Community Owned

Situated at the foot of the South Downs, this community owned pub forms the hub for the village and is popular with both locals and visitors. The Southdowns Way passes by at the top of the hill about 3/4mile away at the next bus stop. There is a spacious dining area with a short ramp up to the bar with ample seating and a large wood burner. There is a good selection of canned craft beers and in summer, a third cask beer is usually on. There is also an annex with extra seating on the side. Outside the pub has car parking on three sides plus there is a beer garden plus a cycle washing and repair facility. Accommodation is available in 3 en-suite rooms. See website for current opening hours.

Information for this venue is provided by the Western Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bluebell: Potter & Vine; Blue Bell
Local Authority
Chichester District
Last updated
07/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Blue Bell Community Hub Limited
Pub ID
CHI/071
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. The Blue Bell Community Hub Limited. Year Purchased 2019.

Freehold purchased by the Blue Bell Community Hub Limited in April 2019. See https://www.bluebellhub.org/

General information about community pubs
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Blue Bell, Cocking.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

360 Degree - Bluebell Best TasteMatch Prediction

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360 Degree - Bluebell Best
360 Degree - Bluebell Best Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice.
360 Degree - Bluebell Best
360 Degree - Bluebell Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Blue Bell, Cocking.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fauna

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
For special events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Roast menu on Sundays
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
3 en-suite rooms
Camping Camping
At Manor Farm (1500m)
Events Events
Quiz night monthly
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 60
Directions
On the A286 at the junction with Bell Lane

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