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The Old Bell (Punch Taverns)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 4 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Jul 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Another busy pub with many dining in the small outdoor courtyard area by the entrance. We ended up scattered in small groups bu managed to find somewhere to park during our short stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Nov 2021 (ChrisE)
Fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Tired. Slightly acetic. |
27 Feb 2019 (ChrisE)
Just a half in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | |
25 Apr 2018 (Stephen Harris)
Late-afternoon and pub almost empty. I noticed that although the pub displays a Cask Marque plaque outside, the certificate is six years out of date.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Not the best pint of Harvey’s I’ve ever drunk, but neither is it bad. |
20 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Down to earth boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Almost 4* |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Arrrrrrrrgh |
09 Feb 2012 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon, we stopped for a late lunch. The town was almost deserted but this pub had had a very busy lunchtime. A good friendly local pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Excellent Harveys, sometimes I think it is best to sell just one beer, and keep it well. |
02 Jan 2007 (Andrew)
Not open yet. Looked dark and cosy though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Old Bell
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 | - |
| 2 |
| 3 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EN.
The oldest pub in Rye (or so it claims) located in The Mint. This is a wonderful old 15th century pub located on the cobbled streets of Rye. Dark wood interior and bare wooden boarded floor. Limited food menu. Street corner door up some steps. 2 handpumps on bar counter. Small garden out the front.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 4 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: TN31 7EN