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Submitted on Saturday, 22nd September 2018
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Bessemer Arms, Uckfield
Sheffield Park
Postal town: Uckfield
TN22 3QL
Served areas
Reviews of Bessemer Arms (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Bessemer Arms
Named after a steel production process that revolutionised production times that drove the industrial age, including the expansion of rail, the Bessemer Arms is found on one of the platforms at Bluebell Railway’s Sheffield Park Station. The entrance isn’t obvious, so I walked around for a bit before slipping through the ticket office, but I later learnt that access is also possible through the shop and information office. This is a basic place that feels like a canteen, but there is a proper bar along the rear wall that faces open plan seating on a laminate floor. There are four premium keg options alongside Harvey’s Pelles Pale and two hand pumps that were drawing Harvey’s Best and Halt. To the right of the counter is a food serving station with things like cottage pie, chips and lasagne being available. Nobody is coming here just for the Bessemer Arms experience, but it’s an acceptable watering stop while appreciating the station and trains.
On 22nd March 2026
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Bessemer Arms
Pub/restaurant housed in the newer buildings on the 'down' platform of the Bluebell Railway's Sheffield Park station. Surprisingly basic seating / dining area, but the counter has been made to look more traditional. A canopy has also now been erected along the two external faces which adds a bit more character. Two real ales on handpump: the 'house' Harvey's Halt and Arundel Castle (on special offer at just £2.50).
On 8th September 2018
- rating: 6
[User has posted 9119 recommendations about 9119 pubs]
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 17 September 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 16 September 2024 by paulof horsham
- Car Park : Yes last updated 16 September 2024 by paulof horsham
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Darts : No last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Micropub : No last updated 16 September 2024 by paulof horsham
- Pinball : No last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Pool Table : No last updated 20 March 2026 by Strongers .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 September 2014 by Pub SignMan
