The Half Moon Inn, Heathfield

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I popped into the Half Moon Inn for a couple of pints not long after the Grand National had finished on Saturday afternoon to find a pub full of locals, half of whom were watching the race highlights. A U-shaped serving counter faces the entrance and a bar billiards table to the front, seating and an Inglenook to the left and an L-shaped seating/dining area to the right. In the left rear is a pool room with a table and in the front right is a dartboard on a raised area across the front windows. The television showing the racing is mounted above a fireplace on the right hand wall. With the pub being busy we sat in the right rear where the walls are adorned with framed playing and collectors cards and on a shelf above the back door are a couple of pairs of binoculars and some Toby jugs. Through the back doors is a picnic table strewn beer garden that affords fantastic views of the East Sussex countryside all the way to the Downs across the south coast.
I counted six hand pumps that were drawing Harvey’s Best and Old Ale alongside Biddenden’s Bushells Kentish Cider. A premium and craft keg range was also available alongside Stella from the very friendly staff. There was a really good atmosphere from old and young and the sun had brought out a few who were enjoying the garden. The ale range is a bit pedestrian, but this is a solid local’s boozer.

On 6^th April 2025 - rating: 7
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