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The Hatch Inn Hartfield, Hartfield, East sussex

The Hatch Inn Hartfield

4.7
4.7
935 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood 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 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    01342 822363
  • Website
    https://www.hatchinn.co.uk/
  • 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.
  • Location
    The Hatch Inn Coleman's Hatch, Hartfield, East sussex TN7 4EJ
  • Area
    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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 935 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in the picturesque countryside, The Hatch Inn Hartfield offers a "fantastic experience" with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "beautiful surroundings" and "friendly, attentive staff." Despite minor parking challenges, the "charming" atmosphere and "delicious, varied menu" make this "hidden gem" a must-visit destination.

935 Reviews

  1. Anastasiia

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing evening. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding, even though it was a busy Friday evening. Antoni, Roselly and Will did a remarkable job. Recommend👍🏻

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  2. Lance

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful old pub by the Ashdown forest. Good menu and service. Genuinely surprised by the quality of the food. Fully recommend. Staff welcoming and attentive. And most important - the plates were warmed. Nice coffee too. Will be booking another lunch there soon.

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  3. Sam

    Kent

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived just after 12:30pm and waited quite a long time for our order to be taken and it took over an hour before we got our starters without any apology. We then got our mains about 2:15pm. The starters were not very good, two of us had the halloumi cakes, you wouldn't have know there were halloumi in them, it was edible but certainly wouldn't recommend it. The terrine was the other starter which was fine. The main courses were two calves liver which were tasty as was the pie, the burger was dry and overcooked. By the time we were offered desserts it was 2:45pm and from a full lunch service the pub was now empty and didn't feel we wanted to wait any more time for any more food so decided to leave. What upset us the most was that at no stage did either the two members of staff that served us apologise at all. We all work hard for money and at least want to be able to say it was worth spending a lot on a meal that was worth it.

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  4. Kate

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, good service, traditional old world pub

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  5. Patrick

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    At the time of booking we were advised that we would have a two hour time slot which was acceptable. However, with twenty minutes of the time slot remaining we were advised that we would not be able to order the ONE dessert we requested . We were advised that alternatively we could have a hot drink (we were drinking beers!) but that with twenty minutes to go there was not time to serve the ONE dessert as they needed to clear the table. I pointed out that in the time we had spent discussing the matter they could have served the dessert and that our guest could have eaten! it! The pub then advised that at very short notice they had received a cancellation and that we could after all remain at our table. The bill then arrived and we were invited to leave a discretionary 12.5% tip. Usually we are happy to leave a tip but not on this occasion after the poor attitude of some of the staff members.

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  6. Neil

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub. Wish we had one like this near where we live.

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  7. Michelle

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely winter country pub. Fab food- highly recommend their lovely pie. Perfect lunch with a friend.

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  8. Sultan

    West Sussex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food and great service. Been here a few times and I would definitely recommend this lovely little pub.

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  9. Clara

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spent a great few hours at the Hatch Inn with friends, everything top notch as always.

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  10. Paul

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff outstanding , food good, nice cosy ambiance.

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The Hatch Inn Hartfield is rated 4.7 stars by 935 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Hatch Inn Hartfield

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Hartfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.hatchinn.co.uk/
  • 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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