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Cat, West Hoathly

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
Queen's Square, North Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP (View on Google Map)
(01342) 810369
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The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house, with four bedrooms, set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Sitting high on a spur of the Sussex Weald, the village is a haven for walkers, ideally placed on the Western edge of the Ashdown Forest. There are a number of attractions within easy reach of the pub, including Wakehurst Place, Borde Hill Gardens, Nymans, The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Lingfield Race Course, Standen, Pooh Bridge and the Priest House and Museum in West Hoathly village. The pub retains oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces. There is a terrace where drink and food can be consumed in the summer months. This free house prides itself in the quality of its real ale, and concentrates on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other micro breweries. Food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. Menus change on a regular basis and a small selection of seasonal specials are available on a daily basis. The Cat is reputedly the oldest building in the village and comprises a maze of cosy rooms.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mid Sussex District
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
NSX/192
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Cat, West Hoathly.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Firebird - Parody TasteMatch Prediction

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Firebird - Parody
Firebird - Parody Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Firebird - Parody
Firebird - Parody

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Cat, West Hoathly.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (seasonal) , Long Man

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 rooms
Camping Camping
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
MetroBus: 84 (Crawley - East Grinstead)
W Hoathly, adj Broadfield is the easier walk (800m)

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