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The Cat Inn, West Hoathly,

The Cat Inn

4.9
4.9
1937 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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21:00
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Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    01342 810369
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Suphi Ergin
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Best Overall

  • West Sussex

    Best Food

  • West Sussex

    Best Service

  • West Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • West Sussex

    Best Value

  • West Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Romantic

  • West Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cat Inn receives praise for its "superb" atmosphere and "exceptional" service. Diners consistently highlight "delicious" food, from classic pub dishes to creative starters. The attentive staff, led by Andrew, ensure a memorable experience. Regulars and newcomers alike appreciate its "warm and friendly" ambiance, making it a must-visit destination.
1,937 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such good food Who needs to go to London High quality ingredients and beautifully crafted

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  2. Stephanie

    Bath

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday lunch for my Mum in Law today. The food and the service was exemplary we cannot rate The Cat Inn highly enough. We were so well looked after fantastic food and really helpful and caring staff can’t wait to return soon.

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  3. Rachel

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience at The Cat Inn. The food was all outstanding. The wine list is great with lots of local choices and varying sizes from 125ml to 500ml carafe to the bottle across many different wines is such a bonus. Friendly, attentive staff and a very reasonable bill. We will definitely return but not wait so long this time! Wish we had this as our local.

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  4. Christine

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Firstly the positives - my food was lovely, best steak & mushroom pie I’ve had in a long time. The only negative was the service, it was a Thursday evening, not overly busy but two tables were served before us despite us being seated on time before them. It was over 30 mins before my husband got his starter. Hence only 4*

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  5. GEORGE

    West Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, very good food. Inventive starters. Nice to see a good selection of English sparkling wines.

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  6. Karen

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is excellent, we live in Tunbridge Wells, but it's worth the drive. Highly recommend.

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  7. David

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great lunch for three of us. The only challenge was choosing from the many excellent choices on the menu. The staff were so friendly and attentive. A great place which lived up to our memories of previous visits.

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  8. sallyanne

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious fresh food, brilliant atmosphere ,cosy and comfortable with great service.

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  9. Amy

    West Sussex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful venue! Fantastic lunch service today, all the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, plenty of choice and well priced. I had the ribeye steak which I thoroughly enjoyed. My friend had fish and chips, she commented on how nice her meal was. Both plates were well presented and hot to the table. Very impressed - will definitely return! 5 star

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  10. Chris

    Hampshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our visit to The Cat, the staff ate exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and the room No.3 is cosy and offers an interesting view of the church and village street. The lightly spiced cod was delicious, along with the rest of the dish, and the blue cheese arricini was an interesting and pleasant taste to begin the meal. Breakfast was as good as normal with options to suit our tastes. Most enjoyable, as always.

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The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1937 OpenTable diners.

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21:00
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Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Cat Inn

North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP

Additional information

  • Area
    East Grinstead
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:30
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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