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The Sussex Arms, Twickenham
Twickenham
TW2 5BG
Served areas
The Sussex Arms
It's a miserable wet day in January, so there's only one thing for it
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Reviews of The Sussex Arms (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
train man left this review about The Sussex Arms
Very disappointing recent visit due entirely down to poor beer quality. Excellent range of beers and ciders, perhaps 10 ales and 6 ciders(?) but first two beers had to go back as undrinkable and the replacements were not in good condition. There is clearly no policy to 'pull through' the beer sitting in pipes overnight (or longer!) and perhaps cleaning of lines is similarly remiss. A real shame as the place has much to like but the primary reason for a visit is not currently being maintained.
On 19th January 2026
- rating: 5
[User has posted 413 recommendations about 412 pubs]
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Tris C left this review about The Sussex Arms
This pub dates from at least the 1870s but was probably rebuilt in the ‘30s, possibly to the designs of John T. Quilter, attractive – despite the immediate location – with fine kitsch period barrel pole sign; the Ale & Cider lettering probably a modern affectation, possibly half-inched from the Southampton?
Well described by BF below, the pub is the proud holder of a *-star heritage rating from CAMRA, where photos of the interior can be seen, the pub’s somewhat corporate website hardly doing the place justice. Despite the modern boarded floor, the interior is rather lovely, recalling a chivalric Arthurian era, the desquamation of age lovingly nurtured, dark exposed members surrounding nogging, natural wood field panelling, a traditional and no doubt original bar array (see photo), leaded lights depicting heraldic stained glass; décor takes the form of eclectic prints including well-deserved framed CAMRA citations and equally miscellaneous knickknacks, all illuminated by suitably period Wellington lanterns; a small TV showed unobtrusive and unwatched football (so sadly no Hipgnosis artwork) and the lavs wouldn’t look out of place in a modern hotel; customers were few at 9.38pm on a sunny Tuesday, though a bunch turfed up once the footie had finished.
With a cask selection which affords the pub the reverence of a Mayan sun god, on the conveyor belt last Tuesday night: Oakham Citra, Penpol Citra, Brew York Pale, Oakham Superdelic, Anarchy Citra Star, Wye Valley HPA, Oakham Inferno, Harvey’s Sussex Best, Timothy Taylor Boltmaker, Big Smoke Solaris, Five Points Railway Porter, By the Horns Ripcord and Thornbridge Jaipur, £3.00 a half (no CAMRA discount offered) and excellent, served by a friendly barmaid; there were six pumps dispensing questionably real ciders, at least one not ‘real’: Lilley’s Mango.
My only point of contention – noted by BF – is the overwhelming focus on pale beers; I had no idea there were so many takes on Citra, the only dark beer being the Railway Porter. Nevertheless, despite the slog to get here, this is a must-visit London pub, making for a great double with the Rifleman.
On 29th June 2024
- rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Sussex Arms
A suburban ale house,the exterior still shows three doors but the interior has been opened out ,and only the middle door gives way to the tap room.It's all classic 30's interior with lots of wood panelling,a long bar immediately ahead and a good brick fireplace to the right.The larger fireplace to the left is now a seating alcove ,while elsewhere there are lots of drinking shelves and high stools.A fitted bench in light brown leather arrangement to the right is a comfortable seating area.The stained glass in the front windows is a noteable feature.
Outside at the front is a seating area,while there is also a beer garden out the back.The large flatscreen and moveable screens will show sport,the soundtrack was rock standards and it's a proper boozer in a scruffy part of Twickenham.Pub grub food is served (median £15)and there is a cheaper lunchtime menu ,daily meal deals offering value.
The star here is the ale from 21 gleaming handpumps,it's a Big Smoke pub offering on my trip their Solaris along with Harvey's Sussex Bitter,Brentwood Lumberjack,VOG Well Drawn Summer IPA,Portobello Summer Blonde,Vocation Bread & Butter,Thornbridge Jaipur IPA,Oakham Citra and a very good By the Horns Hopadelic (£5.05 with a CAMRA discount offered without enquiry by the cheeky barmaid).
There are 5 real ciders and perry along with 15 keg taps offering another 4 Big Smoke beers,and a mix of continental lagers plus Guiness.
There were a lot of unused handpumps on my Wednesday afternoon visit and the only fly in the ointment was a focus on those that were drawing of a lot of pale ,blonde and golden ale and not much dark .
With the ceiling covered in handpump clips there will always be something here worth quaffing ,I liked the atmosphere and would happily return.The pub sign featuring a beer tun is a nice touch .Worth the hack out of the town centre.
On 4th August 2023
- rating: 8
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 02 May 2014 by Aqualung .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes - May. - last updated 29 June 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No - But there is a pub loyalty card scheme - last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 June 2024 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 29 June 2024 by Tris C
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 29 June 2024 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 05 May 2014 by Aqualung .
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Selective. - last updated 29 June 2024 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 07 February 2021 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 02 May 2014 by Aqualung .
- Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesdays 20.00. - last updated 29 June 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes - and perry - last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 02 May 2014 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 02 May 2014 by Aqualung .
