The Bear Inn, Hartfield

Now known as the Bear Inn, this is a 15th century pub with rooms located in Winnie-the-Pooh country. At the front of the pub steps climb to a verandah and the front entrance that opens into a wooden beamed staple shaped front bar area. A central U shaped serving counter faces seating to the left, right and across the front either side of the entrance. All the tables had knives and forks set with a water glass and napkin, but oddly it didn’t feel that food led. This was due to some boisterous old locals having late Saturday afternoon banter at the bar. I counted four hand pumps that were drawing Harvey’s Best and Sisters alongside Long Man’s Long Blonde and Copper Hop. A premium keg range was also available from the polite young bar staff. In the right rear of the pub is a large open plan seating area and a rear bar with more premium keg options is found to the left rear. There is lots more seating in the rear of this bar. Out the back is a large patio and lawn garden full of seating. This is a good option for visitors to Ashdown Forest.

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Official site of The Bear Inn - www.thebearhartfield.com

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Official site of The Bear Inn - www.thebearhartfield.com