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The Hatch Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) |  | 2 |
| Larkins - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Larkins - Traditional | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Aug 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and fairly busy inside and out, pleased to find this unspoilt pub as appealing on the inside as on the outside, yet to be converted to an IKEA showroom. Alas was on the motorbike so a pint of Coke had to suffice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2012 (Trevor)
Went to meet my brother-in-law and family around lunchtime to find the place packed both inside and out. Managed to get a table in the warm as a group left as we arrived. Outside there was a barbecue and drinks and the forecourt was heaving with people awaiting the arrival of morris dancers. A very convivial atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | A very pleasant dark ale which even my brother-in-law went for and liked. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | unavailable |
26 Nov 2011 (Trevor)
Very busy in both bar and restaurant areas for our lunchtime visit to celebrate my brother-in-law's ruby wedding anniversary. We had very tasty meals in a convivial environment with pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | I really enjoyed this dark ale. |
| Larkins - Best Bitter | 4.40 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2011 (Andrew)
We arrived at just past 12 (when it opened) and were surprised to see people sitting outside drinking and plenty of people the inside of the pub too. Popular place. We sat in the garden at the side (which I'd never realised was there before) and let Isabel run about.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 |  | In good condition but no flavours. Where's the toffee gone? |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2004 (Andrew)
Boxing day afternoon and it was packed. There was a morris dance troop in the pub playing the accordian and singing rude songs. The pub interior is full of character and this is just the type of pub I want to be in on a cold winter's afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | Slightly more syrupy than usual but still a very good pint of beer. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Hatch Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Colemans Hatch, East Sussex, TN7 4EJ.
A fantastic 15th century pub in Ashdown Forest. Although lots of signage shows Harvey's Brewery it is not one of its tied pubs.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: TN7 4EJ