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The Salehurst Halt, Robertsbridge

Church Lane
Salehurst
Postal town: Robertsbridge
TN32 5PH
Phone: 01580880620

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Salehurst Halt

Very pleasant country pub in a hamlet near a stopping point on the former (and possibly to be reinstated) Rother Valley Railway. Typical tile-hung upper elevations, and a fine traditional interior managing to squeeze in a few tables (being used by diners when I visited) to supplement the stools around the 'L'-shaped bar counter. Split-level patio and grass beer garden, with the former having a vine-covered pergola. The obligatory Harvey's, Cellar Head's Session Pale Ale and Bipperty Bopperty from Pig & Porter (unfined, £4.70) available from the three handpumps on this visit, with Gun Brewery's Vermont Pale also noted on one of the keg taps.

On 4th June 2023 - rating: 8
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Steve C left this review about The Salehurst Halt

The Salehurst Halt has an L-shaped interior with fixtures and décor that one would expect in any self-respecting country local. To the right of the entrance is a fireplace and some seating, but most of the seating is down the left-hand wall, faced by the bar that is bedecked with hops. During a recent Saturday afternoon visit there was some low background music playing for the ten or so locals at the bar. I didn’t spot a television, but the Rugby World Cup is advertised. I imagine that the television only goes on for very special occasions. Out the back is a large patio that is shielded from the sun by a large vine canopy. Steps from the patio lead down to a grass beer garden with picnic tables. There were no free tables in the garden during my visit, which is understandable as the views across the countryside are very good.
Available from the bar was a standard keg range alongside Leffe and Blue Moon Wheat Beer. The four hand pumps were drawing Shepherd Neame’s Whitstable IPA, Harveys Best, Burning Sky Brewery’s Summertime and Biddenden Bushels cider.
Opening Times: Monday Closed; Tuesday-Saturday midday - 23:00; Sunday midday - 22.30. Food is available for lunch and dinner and there is a sandwich menu available all day. This is a decent pub well worthy of a detour off the A21.

On 21st October 2019 - rating: 8
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Salehurst Halt

We picked this one out for a lunchtime stop on the way down to the south coast as it is a short detour off the A21.
A fine single roomed traditional village pub with an absolutely fabulous tiered external garden to the back which affords superb views over the Sussex countryside.
All four pumps were in operation with three ales and a cider available. Two ales from Harveys including a very passable Best and another locale which I failed to note.
There is quite a focus on the food menu which is understandable in a small off the track community pub such as this one and we enjoyed a couple of decent prawn sandwiches to go with the Harveys ale.
It is a dog friendly pub and there were a couple in complementing the locals taking up the bar stools on our visit. This is good to see , but unfortunately in this case there was an air of flatulent dog (and possibly owner too) that the staff and locals had clearly gone noseblind to. But fortunately we had a fine weather day and were able to utilise the superb garden.

On 10th July 2019 - rating: 7
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. Wittenden left this review about The Salehurst Halt

This is a neat brick and tile built cottage by the church in a small rural community just away from the A21 and the bustling metropolis of Robertsbridge. Inside, traditional bare boards, low beams and open fires, together with an eclectic literary selection.
The Halt is renowned as a source of Dark Star beers, and today was no exception, with Hophead alongside Harveys Sussex Best, and Rudgate’s Ruby Mild, together with Biddenden Bushells Cider on handpump.The Hophead perhaps wasn’t at its peak:that wonderful citric hit seemed to be missing, but was still a grand beer. I hadn’t had the Rudgate’s Ruby Mild before, and was highly impressed with it; a luscious malty beer with a mouthful of dried fruit. A bit heavy for a traditional mild, but a classic all the same.
As a community pub, the Halt sources its food, as well as the beer, locally as far as possible. As a noted glutton, I found the beef pie very succulent, and the burgers looked good as well. I’m pleased to add that the beef comes from Sussex cattle.The rhubarb fool wasn’t bad, either.
There’s a pleasant garden , looking out over hopgardens in the Rother Valley. It seems to be a haven for dogs, though we left ours at home, it being the hottest day since last September. We’ll be back.

On 15th November 2010 - no rating submitted
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Malden man left this review about The Salehurst Halt

Lovely country pub in a real rural location. Apparently owned by two local families after the pub was threatened with closure. Great views from the garden which is split between the terrace and grassy area. The history is quite interesting, this is hop country on the Kent Sussex borders and I'm told a small gauge railway used to pass here carrying the golden hops. Seating also out front to the lane and a single bar with wooden floors, and dried hops around the bar. Frieindly welcoming service, Harveys Sussex Best and Dark Star Summer Solstice. I could have stayed all afternoon. The food menu looked very good too, but so good to see its not sold out to foodies at the expence of drinkers unlike some other local pubs.

On 8th June 2008 - rating: 7
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