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John Harvey Tavern, Lewes

1 Bear Yard, Cliffe High Street
Lewes
BN7 2AN
Phone: 01273479880
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Tris C left this review about John Harvey Tavern

Not realising that this was the Harvey’s brewery tap, I initially thought it may have been named after John Harvey-Jones, but no.
This is a fairly modern conversion and I can’t really add anything more, but agree with Will that the beers here are really no different from those served at Lewes’s other Harvey’s cosa nostra.
I went for the Armada Ale £2.85 a half and very nice.
Worth a visit as part of a crawl, but I couldn’t take a prolonged stay.

On 30th April 2025 - rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about John Harvey Tavern

This Tavern became the John Harvey Tavern in 2015 after some extensive refurbishment. The exterior hosts the traditional flint cladding which can be seen throughout Lewes. The pub has a good position on the river Ouse and is a good suntrap in the afternoons, hence so many people opting for the outdoor space.
The interior is traditional in style with flagstone floors and exposed beams. The layout here is the main bar area, a single lounge to the left and a dining room upstairs. The good range of Harveys ales was on handpump across the bar, I went for the Harveys Mild Beer, which was flavourless and didn't hit the spot, in spite of their overpricing for such a basic beer.

On 18th April 2025 - rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about John Harvey Tavern

This brewery tap in traditional buildings near Harveys brewery has been well described below. We chose it as our first pub of the day as it was one of a few that were open before midday. Looking back after drinking a few Harvey's beers in Lewes on the day, I can't say the beers on offer here were either particularly better or actually worse than in other pubs in the town.

On 11th April 2025 - rating: 6
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Lewes, 0.43 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Glynde, 2.96 miles, 57 min walk (show)
Cooksbridge, 3.22 miles, 1 hr 2 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for John Harvey Tavern, Lewes
30th Apr 2025, 18:55
Review submitted by Tris C
 
18th Apr 2025, 18:33
Review submitted by Real Ale Ray

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  • Child Friendly : Yes - Restaurant - last updated 01 October 2015 by Aqualung .
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  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 18 December 2013 by Moby Duck
  • Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 01 December 2012 by Dave McNally
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
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  • Live Music : Yes last updated 18 December 2013 by Moby Duck
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  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 01 October 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 01 October 2015 by Aqualung .
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 01 October 2015 by Aqualung .
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