The Hatch Inn

The Hatch Inn The historic landmark public house located in the heart of Ashdown Forest. There are two large gardens for summer dining with vistas to the forest.
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The landmark public house located in the heart of Ashdown Forest, close to the acclaimed Ashdown Park Hotel and numerous attractions in the area including Winnie the Pooh bridge, just five minutes from the Hatch Inn, Ashdown Visitor Centre & the llama Farm. Proprietor, Nicholas Drillsma & partner Sandy Barton have built an enviable reputation over the past eighteen years in producing the highest q

uality, locally sourced food, complimented by an extensive wine list including ten wines served by the glass. The daily changing menus reflect our customer profile in delivering quality food & service in a cosy, quintessentially English public house. Our food service times are from 12.00 noon until 2.30pm & from 7.00pm to 9.15pm daily (9.30pm, Friday & Saturday evenings)


Over the years the Hatch Inn has received many accolades, to name but a few, these include, The Good Pub Guide, AA Best Pubs, AA Best Pub Food, Country Life Magazine, Time Out Magazine & the Daily Telegraph, Best of British Pubs. The Hatch Inn is also synonymous for Television advertising and been the setting for ITV’s drama, Rough Treatment, Vodafone, Channel Four’s, Celebrity Wife Swap, Fifth Gear, Four Weddings, Walking Through History and numerous other television advertising campaigns. Enjoy our web site & please feel free to make online inquires.

We’re ready to celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th birthday 🍯
18/07/2026

We’re ready to celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th birthday 🍯

This weekend Winnie the Pooh turns 100. You’ll find celebrations across the forest, with The Big One Hundred marking th...
16/07/2026

This weekend Winnie the Pooh turns 100.

You’ll find celebrations across the forest, with The Big One Hundred marking the day at Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre.

You’ll also find The Hatch Inn, just 3 minutes drive from the Centre.

With food even Winnie would down his pot of honey for.

So whether you’re looking for quality food after a long day on the forest, or simply a place to rest your legs after a day of walking, we’d be delighted if you continued your celebrations at The Hatch. forest

We’re on the lookout for local talent to come and join our kitchen team working a two or four day working week.We are se...
16/07/2026

We’re on the lookout for local talent to come and join our kitchen team working a two or four day working week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who enjoys working in a team-driven environment producing quality food for our discerning clientele. This position offers a competitive salary and generous gratuities.
If you feel you could be the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.

01342 822363
Email- [email protected]

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We are once again showing the England game this Wednesday! Come down and watch the game with us from 7pm! 🍻⚽️
13/07/2026

We are once again showing the England game this Wednesday! Come down and watch the game with us from 7pm! 🍻⚽️

Not only is it coming home… it’s also coming to the Hatch Inn this Saturday! Come down and catch the England v Norway Ma...
08/07/2026

Not only is it coming home… it’s also coming to the Hatch Inn this Saturday! Come down and catch the England v Norway Match this Saturday at 10pm. See you there! ⚽️ 🍻

The day is nearly here! Tomorrow our Morris Men return for an evening of dancing and English tradition and we couldn’t b...
07/07/2026

The day is nearly here! Tomorrow our Morris Men return for an evening of dancing and English tradition and we couldn’t be more excited. Come on down to join in on the fun or observe from a distance with a spritz…either way, we can’t wait to see you!

Join us this Saturday from 3:30-5:30pm and bring your lovely Pets along for our first ‘Vet In The Garden’ Experience! If...
24/06/2026

Join us this Saturday from 3:30-5:30pm and bring your lovely Pets along for our first ‘Vet In The Garden’ Experience! If you can’t make it this weekend don’t panic as we are lucky enough to have them with us again next week!

Come down and watch the FIFA World Cup live screening at the Hatch Inn at 9pm. England v Croatia and a pint… what could ...
17/06/2026

Come down and watch the FIFA World Cup live screening at the Hatch Inn at 9pm. England v Croatia and a pint… what could be better ? ⚽️🍻

After a Spanish twist last Sunday, our Sunday roasts are back just in time for Father’s Day this Sunday! Let dad sit ba...
17/06/2026

After a Spanish twist last Sunday, our Sunday roasts are back just in time for Father’s Day this Sunday! Let dad sit back and relax with a roast and an Old Fashioned 🥃 Time to celebrate our fathers and let them know they’re not old.. just classic!

Pushing British tradition aside this Sunday as we celebrate the warm weather with a more summer suited dish. Tables stil...
12/06/2026

Pushing British tradition aside this Sunday as we celebrate the warm weather with a more summer suited dish. Tables still available to book and rosé wine is waiting to be drunk. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Coleman's Hatch
Hartfield
TN74EJ

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