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Bear Inn, Hartfield

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Church Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AG (View on Google Map)
(01892) 770424
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Now the last pub in the village. Dating from the 14th Century, it has two bars and a separate restaurant available for functions. The bars are heated by wood burning stoves in winter. Locals enjoy the all day opening where friendly bar staff add to the relaxed atmosphere. The pub is situated close to Ashdown Forest and is not far from Pooh Bridge. Under new management from July 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Sussex Sub Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Anchor Inn
Local Authority
Wealden District
Last updated
05/08/2024
Last surveyed
31/01/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
NSX/108
Asset of Community Value

18th century building with a lovely veranda on the front. In 1982 changes saw the creation of a new bar at the rear in what was the kitchen with its large inglenook fireplace and flagstone floor. The old, possibly inter-war, counter was moved from the front bar to the new rear bar and modern bar back shelving added. A wide gap leads to a large dining area at the rear. In the front main bar a wood and glass partition that separated the two rooms - note two doors - was removed and new counter and bar back fitting installed in 1982. The dado panelling and good fixed seating on the left and right hand sides look to be from the 1930s, as does the brick fireplace. Thee is a small pool room between the two bars with a hatch that has the same counter front as main bar. Not inventory material.

18th century building with a lovely veranda on the front. In 1982 changes saw the creation of a new bar at the rear in what was the kitchen with its large inglenook fireplace and flagstone floor. The old, possibly inter-war, counter was moved from the front bar to the new rear bar and modern bar back shelving added. A wide gap leads to a large dining area at the rear. In the front main bar a wood and glass partition that separated the two rooms - note two doors - was removed and new counter and bar back fitting installed in 1982. The dado panelling and good fixed seating on the left and right hand sides look to be from the 1930s, as does the brick fireplace. Thee is a small pool room between the two bars with a hatch that has the same counter front as main bar. Not inventory material.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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 - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Long Man - Copper Hop
Long Man - Copper Hop Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
Long Man - Copper Hop
Long Man - Copper Hop

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (varies) , Long Man (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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
4 guest bedrooms
Camping Camping
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Harvey's
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
291

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