The Cat Inn

Name: The Cat Inn
Address: North Street, West Hoathly, United Kingdom, RH19 4PP
Telephone: 01342 810369
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1948 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 Mar 2025

19:00

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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

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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,948 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

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
West Sussex
Neighbourhood gem
West Sussex
Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Most Booked

Review summary

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The Cat Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "exemplary" staff and "fantastic" food consistently praised by patrons. Visitors appreciate the "beautifully crafted" dishes, "cosy and comfortable" atmosphere, and "wonderful" service. The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions and offers "high quality" ingredients. Highly recommended for an "exceptional" meal.

1,948 Reviews

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Elliot
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great service and lovely pub all round. Highly recommend!
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prakash
Kent
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 5th time here and they never disappoint. Food was very good with decent portions . Service was fabulous as always. Great place to have a hearty pub lunch with the dog.
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening as always with great food and service. My favourite gastro pub.
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Anne
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and classy service. Highly recommended.
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Ruth
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly lunch, perfect service. Can’t wait to come back.
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Ros
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely Sussex pub that is still a pub whilst maintaining a very good standard of food and service. Perfect service from friendly staff and a nice menu
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D
Aberdeen
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cat is always are go to restaurant when we want a treat out! Always fantastic friendly welcome, and service, outstanding food and great ambiance!
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Liz
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent experience at The Cat today. We haven't been there for a while but our lunch was delicious, the quality of the food was as we have always remembered it. Attentive but unobtrusive service and a warm and pleasant atmosphere. Nothing seems to have changed so hope to be back again soon.
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Peter
London
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As ever, a lovely lunch at The Cat with an old friend. Good food, excellent wine and beer, attentive and friendly service and the special Cat atmosphere. Thank you Andrew and colleagues
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Anne
West Sussex
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, excellent service, friendly staff. We had an amazing lunch and will definitely return
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The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1948 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

2 Mar 2025

19:00

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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

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

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