Much as I find Crowborough to be an average kinda place, they really do have some excellent pubs. I…read moreraved about the Coopers Arms some while ago and now I've come upon this charmer - a proper, backstreet local with a truly excellent Harvey's showing! Last Saturday they were offering Best, Old Ale, Hadlow Ale, that bonfire one and more I can't remember. The Harvey's rep must love 'em!!!! Original, rarely seen local beers in a friendly environment and a pretty Grade II listed building to boot. You could see the landlord & landlady cared about what they did & I was mightily impressed. Looking forward to trying their food too!

Wonderful British pub with lots of character. It is clear that they have many locals. The loss of…read moreone star was for the service which did not appear welcoming and was slow. We saw one couple consume three courses before we had one. Also after my first drink and sitting with an empty glass for some time I had to go to the bar for a refresher despite the "table service". However the food was first class and bangers and mash I had and the soup and pear salad my wife had were freshly cooked and were very tasty. One dreams of being a regular at a pub such as this, but it is not quite so much fun when you are not a local.

The Hatch Inn is not just a great local pub, but also an awesome restaurant, for which people come…read morefrom far and wide to dine. The food served up from the kitchen is amazing and the menu changes regularly to account for the changing seasons and the available local produce. The amazing inn on a secluded green on the edge of the Ashdown Forest provides the perfect backdrop for a date, or just a good old catch up with friends. It's old world charm of medieval beams and a well used hearth are enchanting, and only add to the pleasure of the experience. At the bar you find the customary local ales and bitters, as well as guest ale options from further afield, all adding to the charm of the pub. IMHO definitely worth the trip to go and hang out, and enjoy the drinks, the food and the atmosphere at this great country inn.

What a find. A really friendly, classy local with an excellent range of unusual beers & a menu full…read moreof classic dishes with 'that' little twist. When I was there they had Fullers Porter, a Brains beer, Greene King IPA & another couple of tasty, smaller brewery offerings. Much as I love Harveys, I was pleased to see the landlord was staying majorly 'off piste' & didn't have it! Mussels, salmon & capers, hearty pies and unusual black pudding salads were just some of the excellent offerings. I understand they also run a number of ale festivals through the year. This place is really worthy of your support.

Excellent beers always available, particularly Dark Star…read moreFood very good as well

Outstanding food, service and ambiance. Extensive menu with something for every palette…read more We had a large group with kids and sat outside on the picnic tables. There is a nice playground. Pretty scenery. Overall a nice place. I had the Wild mushroom tagliatelle which is vegetarian and very tasty. Just the right amount of food. My husband has been hankering a British pie. He had the Beef, ale and potato pie which he devoured. My friend had one of the salads which she enjoyed. The Camembert and bread looked good. We enjoyed it here very much.

Lovely pub, great staff and food, will be back! It's how a pub should be. Cozy with a lovely…read moreambience, we were lucky to have a nice table in a little nook, but to be honest any table would have been fine, Enjoy! As there are not many pubs like this anymore

Nothing warms my heart on a cold winter's day like a bite to eat for lunch out at a great pub with…read morefamily and friends, and this fit the bill perfectly. When we pulled up there was a very wary pack of wild deer, maybe about 10 or so, in the back paddock adjacent to the pub. There is a small car park round the side with a few spaces, so we had to be very quiet when we pulled up, so as not to frighten the deer. I managed to snap one pic and Peeww!! Off they went. The pub wasn't built for today's tall people, so there's a bit of maneuvering to be done if you're over 6 foot tall, but once you're in, this place is fantastic. Full of character, cold (and warm...shudder) beer on tap, and a quiet hum of a British country pub. The locals, young and old, seem to enjoy it here, and the staff were very friendly. Service was good, the food came out on time and there was always someone there to pull a pint when required. Apparently there is a nice little beer garden out the back, but when I visited it was closed (it was winter though, so no biggy) Pooh bridge is nearby, so if you're in the area, doing an AA Milne trek, pop past this great little joint and savour some of the cracking English grub. Top notch!

A real, traditional, country pub. Set in beautiful part of East Sussex not far from Pooh Bridge…read more The food here is super, we have never been let down & can take guests without a worry. There is a good choice on the menu with something for everyone. My favourite lunchtime sarnie is chargrilled chicken & bacon. delicious ! They are happy to cook something special if you phone in advance. The owners are friendly & helpful. Prices are very reasonable. It is only small (so it may be wise to reserve a table) but there is a garden & decked area at the back with lovely views. This is probably the best pub food in the area at the moment. They are not an all day pub but open 12 till 3pm & 6pm till 11pm. Closed Sunday evening & all day Monday. There is a car park with well hidden entrance. On B2110 the Forset Row to Hartfield road.

We had dinner here a few weeks ago for my father in law's birthday. Was a lovely old…read morepub/restaurant. We were given a nice round table in the window and the service was very good, friendly and helpful waitresses. The menu was delicious, lots of options for meat eaters and veggies alike! Ambience was lovely and although the place was full it wasn't noisy, but atmospheric. The only criticism is that it was candleit and as such, my in-laws had to use the torch on their phones to read the menus as it was quite dark. Will definitely visit again.

A revamped Pub under new management. A popular place, food is of a consistently high standard. It…read moreis now advisable to book, although we have perched at the bar for food. Check out the pictures on the walls, they always make us giggle!!!! The Hatch Inn at Coleman's Hatch will have a run for its money.

horrible pub full of locals who stare at you for ages making you feel uncomfortable. both landlord…read moreand landlady drunk when i went in making fools of themselves talking loudly, singing, telling jokes drunkenly. first time in the pub and last. fight erupted while there too tables and glasses everywhere. felt very unwelcome and its tiny seating area too. right by the loos! having to move in everytime someone went to loo. horrible place with horrible locals especially some crowman look alike with beard who kept bothering us to play pool with him as no one else wanted to know him. never ever go back again

From the owner: The Kings Arms is a charming Grade II listed 17th Century Coaching Inn set in the heart of the…read morebeautiful historic village of Rotherfield. With unspoilt views over the High Weald (AONB) from the extensive garden and patios, to the open fires and exposed beams of the bars and restaurant area. The venue offers an atmospheric and inspirational location to share and enjoy food and drinks with friends and family whatever the season. The Tythe Room can be hired for private dining or functions and regularly hosts wine tastings and meet the chef events. The Kings Arms is renowned for its perfectly conditioned local ales, fines wines including a selection from British producers and its award winning chefs. The menu offers a variety of delicious classic and modern homemade dishes reflecting the abundance of fresh seasonal local produce, this includes home reared pigs and fresh eggs from the brood of Sussex chickens. The focus on fresh local produce even extends to their Farm Shop which showcases produce from the local farmers and market gardens.

I used to work their I miss the place best couple owed it ,love Leanne and Steve and everyone else…read moretheir it's been far to long I will be down for drink one weekend/ or Friday night soon Got to be done

Great bar, great atmosphere, great music.......always guarantee a fab night in there!!!!!read more