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The Salehurst Halt (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Exceptional2
Dark Star - Victorian Ruby MildExcellent1
Dark Star - Mild for MayExcellent1
Harvey's - KissAcceptable1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Salehurst Halt, Salehurst, East Sussex
Picture 2. The Salehurst Halt, Salehurst, East Sussex
Picture 3. The Salehurst Halt, Salehurst, East Sussex

Visits Details

16 May 2009 (JeffnJo)
Disappointed with our earlier visit to the H'Way House we later went out for a late evening refreshment at The Salehurst Halt (thrash the ale sluts). Maybe not so many beers but Dark Star guaranteed. Ogi did not let us down. APA was superb and Mild for May which tasted better than at The Bull in HK and thats saying something. Cosy late evening enjoyment.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExceptionalOne of the best APAs we've had here.
Dark Star - Mild for May3.60ExcellentClassic, smooth, a grower.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
15 Feb 2009 (JeffnJo)
Nice sunday afternoon visit. Even though it wasn't on the pumps, APA was served up direct from the barrel in the cellar! Cheers Oggie!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExceptionalFirst pints drawn off - so refreshing!
Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild6.00ExcellentWell served, mellow, sweet and flavoursome.
Harvey's - Kiss4.80AcceptableOnly tried a taster. Lighter than the usual Sussex Best but palatable.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried

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About The Salehurst Halt

The pub sign. The Salehurst Halt, Salehurst, East Sussex

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional6
Excellent14
Good3
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Salehurst, East Sussex, TN32 5PH.

Tucked away in the small village of Salehurst near Robertsbridge this pub is an excellent community pub. Bought by a local primary school teacher the pub is now run and managed by two generations of the family. 'Oggie' was a former drayman for Ridleys and then Greene King but he takes pride in offering good beers at very reasonable prices. The pub has good food, promoting local produce including meats from a neighbouring farm, local apple juices and Sandhurst wines. Menus are sometimes themed (steaks, curries, pizzas etc) so check. There is a snug with log fire and boxed games to while away the hours for the the more competitive among us. The rear garden includes a good size patio which should be a sun-trap in summer. So named after the former railway station that was located here, the pub is the heart of the local community. It is a post shoot watering hole and is often visited by persons attending funerals at the church which is just 50 yards away. The pub recently produced a 'naughty but nice' calendar for charity featuring staff and locals. Non beer drinkers can savour Leffe and Bushels Cider (from Biddenden). There is a big fluffy cat called Cous-cous who lives next door but frequents the establishment! Those with a philosophy bent will enjoy the stock of books on the book shelves! Beer festival each July. Try the anagram board! All-in-all, an excellent pub that demands support.

We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 26 different beers and tried 21 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN32 5PH