The Dripping Spring, St. Leonards-On-Sea

The Dripping Spring has an old school back street boozer feel and is split between the saloon bar on the left and public bar on the right. Neither bars are very big so I can imagine it getting a little claustrophobic at busier times, but there was no such problem when I visited on a recent Monday afternoon as the only people present were me, the landlord and an old local guy. The usual draught products are all available and I counted five hand pumps in the saloon bar. Two of these were unused and one was off leaving Cotleigh Barn Owl and Directors as the ale options. I was surprised to find another four hand pumps in the public bar and although two of these were off Harveys Best and Pride were also available. There is a dartboard that had some tables and chairs on the oche which could easily be shifted, but I wouldn’t wander in here on a busy Saturday night expecting to get a game. There are extended opening hours at the weekend, but the pub doesn’t open until 11:30 everyday. There was some very low back music playing during my visit and the TV was off with no sign of any sport advertised. There is a beer garden down some steps out the back where supervised children are allowed, but they are not permitted in either bar at any time. Although quiet I enjoyed my pint and would have no problem returning.