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The Hatch Inn Hartfield, Hartfield, East sussex

The Hatch Inn Hartfield

4.7
4.7
974 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
As a quick note to customers we would like to inform you that all of our reservable outdoor tables are under cover and have heating. Also standard seating is indoor seating.
Proprietor Nicholas Drillsma and partner Sandy Barton have built an enviable reputation over the past 28 years in producing the highest quality, locally sourced food, complimented by an extensive wine list.
The menus reflect our customer profile in delivering quality food and service in a cosy, quintessentially English public house.
We would encourage anyone suffering with food allergens or specific dietary requests to alert us to these within the 'Special Requests' section of your reservation so as we may brief our team accordingly prior to your arrival

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01342 822363
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Szlazak
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private functions in our small cosy dining room (maximum guests 14) or the entire public house for celebration events. Please contact us directly to discuss your exact needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Hartfield
  • Parking details
    On street parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 974 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambiance

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hatch Inn Hartfield offers a charming, traditional English pub experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise its "cosy atmosphere," "friendly staff," and delightful menu featuring both pub classics and creative dishes. While some mention limited space and parking, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.
974 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited the Hatch today with a friend for a very long overdue lunch. The service and atmosphere is just how I remembered it. Having not been to the Hatch for a while, it was superb. The staff very attentive and smiley, and although we only ordered soup, it was delicious. The pub was busy, with nearly all the tables full, and can't recommend enough. Will definitely be back very soon. Bravo The Hatch!!

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  2. Ian

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The six of us where back at the Hatch Inn for lunch again as our planned walk was cancelled because of the inclement weather. Once again we had a lovely table to sit at. Service was impeccable however we understood that one of our usual ladies who served us had fallen on the ice and fractured her foot. The menu had changed again and we all enjoyed our different selection.
    The Hatch Inn HartfieldResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Ian Ive been meaning to contact you to firstly thank you all for your repeat visits to us and for your supper reviews, it means a lot to to the team who work hard both front and back of house. I shall pop and introduce myself next time you are in Kind Regards, Nick (Owner)

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of a few great country pubs still serving top quality freshly cooked food still doing a 10/10 job.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family dinner- Lovely Sunday roast . Everything was yummy

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  5. Janet

    West Sussex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely cosy pub. Service wax very good and food was delicious. I had roast beef and it was too rare for me. The portions are very generous. Will visit during the week next time.

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  6. Pauline

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous country pub on edge of ashdown forest. Great Sunday lunch, service, the works. Beautifully cooked meal and generous portions. We always enjoy this pub and the atmosphere is terrific. Don't change a thing!

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  7. Anastasiia

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very delicious food served in a very authentic and beautiful place by lovely staff, definitely recommend

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  8. Ian

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the first visit of the year to our popular walking pub. As usual we had a good reception by the staff behind the bar. It was also a change in the menu as well which delighted some of our walking group members especially the Southern Indian curry. Service as usual was attentive and the food was excellent.

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  9. Tim

    Kent

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely and very old pub in a tucked away location and will definitely return

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  10. Elizabeth

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food - we will come back. It's a traditional English pub with classic low ceilings. We were here on a rainy January day, but would also be lovely in the summer with plenty of tables outside.

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The Hatch Inn Hartfield is rated 4.7 stars by 974 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Hatch Inn Hartfield

The Hatch Inn Coleman's Hatch, Hartfield, East sussex TN7 4EJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hartfield
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Szlazak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01342 822363
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private functions in our small cosy dining room (maximum guests 14) or the entire public house for celebration events. Please contact us directly to discuss your exact needs.
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