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Lewes Arms (Fuller Smith & Turner)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 7 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Wild Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Golden Delicious | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Jack Frost | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Godfathers | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Jan 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon just one other customer in the right hand bar which is the place to drink in this pub. No pushchair brigade as per my previous visit just a calm relaxed atmosphere to sup one's pint. Smell of cooking from the lunchtime trade was my only gripe.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Crystal clear delicious refreshing zestiness in surprisingly good condition |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Monday lunchtime, fairly quiet but all bars and rooms occupied and a fair amount of food trade.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Locals fought very hard to keep this beer on sale here so it seemed right to maintain support. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | New pump clip |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Wild Hop | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Apr 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon Easter Sunday very badly timed visit with a horde of Brighton hippies crowding the entrance, standing room only around the bar and parents with screeching children in the other rooms. Ho hum.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | | Light refreshing with an elderflower finish. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 May 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Shame the smell of food pervades here all the time. Used the atmospheric front bar as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | New style pump clip continues and maybe enhances the deception this is from an independent brewery |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | No indication at point of sale that this is a Fuller's beer |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | No indication at point of sale that this is a Fuller's beer |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | 3.70 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Went here for old time's sake. Distinct smell of cooking seems to be prevalent here these days ruining its boozerness. The small front room now has etching style stickers on its doors "The Front Bar".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Jack Frost | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Itchen Valley - Godfathers | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | No provenance as a Fuller's beer on the clip whatsoever |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | No provenance as a Fuller's beer on the clip |
06 Oct 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit - the smell of food caused me to immediately turn tail for other pastures
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
06 Jul 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
The big bus trip was over and homing instincts set in. When in Lewes this is a must visit though. Sat in the front snug bar but why oh why do they remove the little double privacy doors in Summer as it takes away the feeling of exclusivity.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Golden Delicious | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2009 (Ian)
I met up with the Ratebeer mob who were going on the Harvey's brewery tour here. We met up, had some lunch and then did a bit of a crawl of the town before going for the tour. We sat in the back room and chatted. Pleasant pub to while away a few hours.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Had a bit of sweetish toffee to it. Good |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
25 Apr 2009 (Ian)
Now run by Fullers with the experience of the people behind The Basketmakers Arms in Brighton. Not very busy so Chris and I sat at the bar in the front room chatting to the woman behind the bar about the pub and the latest festivities taking place in Lewes the following evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Still the best selling beer at the pub and in very good nick |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
About the Lewes Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 6 |
| 5 |
 | 1 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YH.
Deservingly famous pub at the foot of the castle hill on the east side. Made of flint stone and red brick. Curved frontage leads to a narrow central bar serving front (a small room with double doors which are sometimes taken off their hinges in summer) and rear rooms and a corridor hatch too. Larger games room is to the left. Upstairs you will find a door to the garden terrace. Famous some years ago when Greene King stopped selling Harveys Best Bitter here and locals (and other friends) carried out a lengthy campaign to get the beer restored to the bar including refusing to drink there at all and picketing outside. Greene King eventually relented but soon afterwards they sold the pub to Fuller's. 7 handpumps in total being a bank of 6 plus a singleton.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 26 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: BN7 1YH