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Requested be closed with reason - Other: Now closed. Walked past last week and the place was empty
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Black Cat, St Leonards-On-Sea Town, St. Leonards-On-Sea
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN37 6DN
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Reviews of Black Cat (Average Rating: 4 of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve C left this review about Black Cat Pub & Grill
The Black Cat is a relatively new addition to St Leonards-on-Sea; I believe the building was previously operated as a private hire venue. Seating lines the narrow frontage that overlooks Grand Parade and the English Channel. Printed A4 sheets in the windows advertise live music at the weekend and the availability of food, burger and chips £6.50. The possibility of hiring the entire venue is also advertised so be warned that it may sometimes be closed without warning. The website advertises a quiz that is held every second Tuesday, but I saw no advertisements for this during my recent Friday afternoon visit.
The interior comprises an open plan front seating area strewn with café type seating and a small bar in the right rear corner. To the rear is a games area that houses two gaming machines and a pool table. At the very rear steps lead up to a kitchen and more seating.
I was surprised to see an operational hand pump on the bar that was drawing Longman Brewery’s Best. I was less surprised to see a premium keg range that consisted of Pilsner Urquell, Estrella, Kozel, Kronenburg, Punk IPA, Guinness and Stowford Press Cider. There is also a cocktail menu. I found the service to be slow, but very friendly.
This isn’t the most atmospheric place I’ve ever been and I do not plan to rush back anytime soon.
On 2nd January 2018
- rating: 4
[User has posted 5254 recommendations about 5222 pubs]
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- Facebook - Black Cat Pub & Grill
- CAMRA WhatPub :: Black Cat - whatpub.com
Hastings, 1.07 miles, 20 min walk (show)
West St Leonards, 1.07 miles, 20 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Car Park : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Darts : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Jukebox : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Micropub : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Pinball : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
- Real Cider : No last updated 03 January 2018 by Steve C
