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Hope Anchor Hotel (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 7 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top |  | 1 |
Visits Details
04 Oct 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon we popped in here for refreshments after wandering around Rye on a pleasant sunny day. Just us at first but joined by many others during our uplanned extended stay. Good to see the longstanding classic barman serving although a cloud has been cast over the bar's future with new owners soon to be claiming the tenure..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | The staple here and all my SBB's expectations satisfied.. |
28 Mar 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon we were the only customers. Attentive service from the receptionist stroke barman!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Ice cold and past it's best. |
12 Nov 2021 (ChrisE)
Day time visit, we had the bar to ourselves at first, but were joined by another couple later on.
We enjoyed the excellent views across Rye.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
26 Sep 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon busy with a couple of other groups in for this small but perfectly formed 'as they should be' hotel bar. Friendly banter aided by the classic hotel barman made for an extended enjoyable stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
26 Sep 2021 (ChrisE)
Popped in for a quick one with Magnus of this site, well four pints later we were still here. A most enjoyable visit with proper locals and a great character behind the bar who has worked there for over twenty years.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In tip top condition. |
28 Feb 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon we were the only customers so spread ourselves out over the comfortable bar area. Another first visit for me I shall make a point of returning upon my next Rye visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | All my Harvey's expectations satisfied.. |
17 May 2018 (ChrisE)
A most relaxing and enjoyable hour or so sitting in the bar. A nice family run hotel.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Nice Harveys. |
15 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
We were walking past and had some time so we sat out the front and enjoyed the view as the sun went down. The hotel has a small and cosy public bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | I have a feeling this was teetering on the edge of turning as there was a faint hint of vinegar. Still, it was pleasant enough for me to finish |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2007 (Andrew)
Again, not opened for the day yet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Hope Anchor Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | - |
| 5 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HA.
A large hotel in Watch Bell Street, with a small bar area. There is a small garden area to the front of the pub and good views of the surrounding countryside can be had if you walk over to the wall.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 2 different beers and tried both.
Postcode: TN31 7HA