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Wilkes Head, Eastergate

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Opens Wed at Noon
Church Lane, Eastergate, PO20 3UT (View on Google Map)
(01243) 543380
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Named after 18th-century radical John Wilkes, this small Grade II-listed red-brick pub dates from 1803. There is a cosy lounge to the left of the central bar and a larger main bar with inglenook fireplace, flagstones and low beams, plus a separate restaurant. At the rear is a permanent marquee with seating plus a comfortable, heated smokers' shelter and a large garden with play equipment. Five well-chosen changing beers come from Punch's Finest Cask Range or SIBA Local Direct Delivery. Regular beer festivals are held. 1¼m west of Barnham station; 400yds from bus stops on A29. CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year 2012 and Sussex Pub of the Year 2013. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2014 and 2023.

Historic Interest

Built C 1803. Named after 18thC Radical John Wilkes

Information for this venue is provided by the Channel Islands Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Arun District
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
CHI/082
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bedlam (varies) , Langham

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
In restaurant area - Rugby & Soccer
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
large with stream and children's play area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in restaurant area
Games Games
Crib, Dominos, Darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Heated & lit shelter in rear car park
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
2 per year
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (350m)
Compass: 66 and 85/A (Barnett Close); Stagecoach: 500 (War Memorial)
Compass Mon-Sat only
Closest station (2000m)
Barnham
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU943053
Directions
off A29 in old village, 350yds S of B2233 roundabout, 1.3 miles W of Barnham Station.

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