Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. West Sussex
  4. East Grinstead
  5. East Grinstead
The Cat Inn, West Hoathly,

The Cat Inn

4.9
4.9
1878 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:30
  • 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
  • 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, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,878 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Best Overall

  • West Sussex

    Best Food

  • West Sussex

    Best Service

  • West Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • West Sussex

    Best Value

  • West Sussex

    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.

1,878 Reviews

  1. Robert

    West Sussex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. If you are looking for good food in a great location look no further.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Sue

    West Sussex

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was just right and Christmassy. Service was very friendly and timely My meal was delicious- all three of the Specials. A real treat! My husband and son had the calamari salad which they both thoroughly enjoyed. The burger was very good but my husband didn’t overly enjoy the pie unfortunately- nothing special. But we had a very pleasant evening for our anniversary. Thank you and we’ll definitely be back again.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Emma

    Brighton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our night’s stay with dinner. The bar area and dining area in the old part of the building are really cozy with open fires. The food at dinner was amazing! Breakfast was also a real feast. I would highly recommend

    Is this helpful?

  4. Jane

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our lunch, the food and service was great. There was no service charge automatically added to the bill which makes a refreshing change these days. Our waitress was polite, friendly and checked things with the kitchen for us, she deserved the tip. I’m a veggie and can say that the veggie main was one of the best pub veggie dishes I have had in a long time. Would recommend

    Is this helpful?

  5. Cathryn

    Kent

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again a very good lunch in pleasant souroundings and not too noisy pleasant staff

    Is this helpful?

  6. Alison

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch from beginning to end. We arrived early but were shown to our table straight away. All the staff were fantastic, very understanding, pleasant and engaged. The food was great, high quality, fresh, hot and tasty. The space was very clean and extremely pleasant. We would highly recommend the Cat Inn for a super dining experience.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Hilary

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I go every couple of months to The Cat and have never been disappointed. The menu is interesting and the food is always delicious. The waiters are attentive and the overall experience is very pleasant. Not the cheapest place to eat but I feel it is good value for money.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Rosemary

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - from stepping in through the door to leaving. Wonderful dining experience, great food, cosy ambience, can highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Joan

    West Sussex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent lunch. Everything seamlessly perfect as usual.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Samuel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service on our first visit, would definitely return!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1878 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo