The Cat Inn

4.9

1894 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is in within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport.

The Pub with its oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces proffers a warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter, whilst our terrace is perfect to enjoy a drink and food in the summer months. Being a free house we pride ourselves in the quality of our real ale, and concentrate on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other micro breweries. Our food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. Our menus change on a regular basis and we also offer a small selection of seasonal specials on a daily basis.

We welcome children over the age of 7. Dogs are welcome in the "pub" area of the Cat, they are not permitted in the dining room

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01342 810369
Website
http://www.catinn.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Suphi Ergin

Location
North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP
Neighborhood
East Grinstead
Parking details
Sizable car park to rear of pub, and ample free parking in the village.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,894 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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West Sussex
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Great for fine wines
West Sussex
Good for special occasions
West Sussex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cat Inn in West Hoathly offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests consistently praise the "great atmosphere" and the exceptional quality of dishes, from traditional pub fare to imaginative specials. The venue's welcoming environment makes it perfect for both special occasions and casual outings.

1,894 Reviews

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Christina
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an incredible experience dining at the Cat inn
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Amélie
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each time we come, it’s a delight. Staff members are caring and lovely, the place is really nice and the food is just amazing. Thank you very much that was spot on.
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michael
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff making our Christmas booking a special occasion
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Caroline
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic experience at the Cat! As a local, and regular, it’s my go to place all the time. Highly recommended.
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Guy
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Normally a very reliable choice for Sunday lunch but sadly not this time. Food not up to the usual high standard, ditto service (we were seated in the very busy bar area and completely forgotten about) and the least said about the selfish crowd of people next to us the better. Perhaps it’s time to explore other local options. Shame.
The Cat InnResponded 7 days ago
We are sorry you felt the food was not up to scratch on Sunday, yet you chose not to mention it on the day. You decided to sit in the bar area, and not the table we had reserved for you. It’s Christmas and the bar is fortunately busy, getting to you for service is not so easy as I believe you appreciated and said when you departed. Have a fabulous Christmas and we hope we may welcome you again in the New Year.
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MartinB
Berkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food as always and very personal service. This remains my favourite pub in Sussex
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Helena
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Never disappoints. Wonderful country pub anytime of year but great at Christmas time
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Nigel
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely pub in a very pretty village, with friendly welcoming staff, excellent service food and beer- everything you could ask for, we loved it.
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Stuart
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely annual pre christmas dinner for 4 at the cat in the bar restaurant ... staff as ever were delightful we all had steak with truffle chips delicious, deserts fantastic and the pork belly starter was to die for! Washed down with a delightful pinotage.. we'll be back for sure
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Karen
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place with different little areas within the rooms to suit different group sizes. We had a group of 5 and the food was excellent. A good range to suit all tastes from pie or fish and chips to venison, smoked carrot or pork belly. All beautifully presented with amazing flavour. Service was excellent with lovely, friendly staff. A great experience especially as it was for my birthday
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The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1894 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP

Additional information

Neighborhood
East Grinstead
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Sizable car park to rear of pub, and ample free parking in the village.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Suphi Ergin
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.catinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01342 810369

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