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Hurst Arms (Harvey's Brewery)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Harvey's - Hadlow BitterExceptional1
Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild)Excellent2
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterExcellent2
Harvey's - Forward's ChoiceGood1
Harvey's - Armada AleNot Tried0
Harvey's - Southdown Harvest AleNot Tried0
Harvey's - PorterNot Tried0
Harvey's - OlympiaNot Tried0
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale)Not Tried0
Harvey's - Georgian DragonNot Tried0
Harvey's - Wharf IPANot Tried0
Picture 1. Hurst Arms, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Chris Excell

Visits Details

14 Feb 2020 (ChrisE)
Well worth visiting. My pint had been bought for me by the time that I arrived (I had popped in to the Crown for a flyer on the way here) so I did note the full range of beers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Excellent
20 Apr 2019 (Magnus Greel)
I arrived bang on 12pm opening, two other customers already in one of whom was ChrisE kicking off a crawl around Eastbourne's periphery. My favourite pub of the day - a veritable unspoilt gem of a timewarp pub!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentAll my expectations satisfied
Harvey's - Forward's Choice3.50GoodA balanced beer with a lingering dry finish..
Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild)3.00Not Tried
Harvey's - Georgian Dragon4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Wharf IPA4.80Not Tried
20 Apr 2019 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit a minute or two before the official 12:00 opening. Friendly landlord and bar staff made me feel welcome. I was joined by Magnus of this site after a few minutes in the pub. A good range of Harvey's beers were available, I have not listed them all.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild)3.00Excellent
Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale)4.30Not Tried
08 Mar 2011 (ChrisE)
I have always found this to be a pub that serves Harvey's beers in excellent condition, and today was no exception.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter3.50ExceptionalThis was as good as it gets, definitely a five star rating.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Harvey's - Porter4.80Not Tried
Harvey's - Olympia4.30Not Tried
15 Sep 2010 (ChrisE)
Very busy and it took some time to get served. It did not help matters when I ordered a pint of Mild and the barman had to go down to the cellar to get it.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild)3.00ExcellentServed from the cask, a most enjoyable but rather thin mild.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Harvey's - Armada Ale4.50Not Tried
Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter3.50Not Tried
Harvey's - Southdown Harvest Ale5.00Not Tried

About the Hurst Arms

The pub sign. Hurst Arms, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent4
Good1
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1TW.

A very attractive street corner pub in Willingdon Road retaining two bars. The former public bar is lively and sports both pool and bar billiards, whilst the former saloon bar is ideal for those wishing to enjoy a quiet pint.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 4 of them.

Map location

Postcode: BN21 1TW