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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 quality, 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.

05/11/2026

Make your cold winters day a little more indulgent at The Hatch.

Come in, sit by the fire and enjoy our luxury hot chocolate complete with cream, marshmallows and chocolate dust, all helping to create a rich, velvety drink that’s made for savouring.

And why not add a syrup from our range of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Winter Spice, and Pumpkin Spice. ☕️

If you prefer your hot chocolate simple, we’re continuing our classic hot chocolate just as before.

Whatever you choose, you’ll have a drink that’s perfectly cosy for these winter afternoons.

31/10/2026

Whirlpool - new to The Hatch and Lakedown. 🍺

A ‘rich, smooth and full-bodied’ stout, Whirlpool brings notes of coffee and chocolate with a gentle roasted malt character.

It’s perfectly wholesome for these autumn months. 🍁

Oatmeal stouts have been used by breweries since the 19th century, and there’s a reason.

The oats bring a silkier and creamier mouthfeel, whilst adding a subtle nuttiness.

Come and try now at The Hatch Inn.

27/10/2026

We’re delighted to have been featured in The Telegraph’s showcase of ‘Britain’s Poshest Villages’.

Highlighting Hartfield, the article went on to note: ‘there are four good pubs in the vicinity, including The Hatch Inn, a renowned gastropub in nearby Coleman’s Hatch’.

If you’d like to read the article, you can find it at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/poshest-village-how-expensive-buy-county-britain/

12/10/2026

Introducing ‘The Hatch Inn Pie Night’ 🥧

On Wednesday 11 November we’ll be celebrating a proper British classic the right way, serving our most popular hand-made pies.

It’ll be another great chance to enjoy our Lakedown ales - the perfect accompaniment to a warming pie. 🍺

Enjoy 3 courses for £40; or 2 for £30

Book now to reserve your table.

09/10/2026

The time has arrived for the fire to be lit again

Come and sit by the fire for one of our guest ales or some fantastic food 🍻

Book a cosy lunch or dinner now at The Hatch Inn

29/09/2026

Pie season has arrived 🥧

Steak, mushroom and ale pie with creamed potatoes, tenderstem brocolli and gravy.

The perfect start to autumn at The Hatch Inn, Hartfield. 🍂

29/09/2026

Pie season has returned 🥧

Steak, mushroom and ale pie with creamed potatoes, tenderstem brocolli and gravy

The perfect start to autumn at The Hatch Inn Hartfield 🍂

07/09/2026

a 15th century british pub and a 20th century British motoring classic.

they just go together.

Back British heritage at The Hatch.

02/09/2026

You won’t need to be a rock star to enjoy our newest pint — but it might make you feel like one.

Meet Kicking Donkey, our latest ale at The Hatch. 🫏

It’s a deliciously characterful ale made for relaxed afternoons, hearty pub food and catching up with friends.

Produced by rock legend Roger Daltrey of Lakedown Brewing Co, this is the first of many Lakedown ales to be joining the Hatch this autumn. 🎸

Stay tuned for English Pale coming up shortly.

After achieving rock stardom with The Who, Roger’s now reaching celebrity status once again for his family owned brewery, producing delicious local, easy drinking session ales using spring water from the Lakedown farm. 🍺

They don’t SUBSTITUTE for anything less than the highest quality malt and hops.

And of course, we’ll still be serving the harvey’s we all love.

Lakedown Brewing Company

29/08/2026

Celebrate the bank holiday with a Hugo at The Hatch. 🌿🥂

We’re returning to winter term-time hours from Tuesday 1st September, so make the most of these last golden days of summer with a refreshing Hugo and good company.

Why not enjoy a roast at the same time?

Pop in before the season turns—we’d love to see you.

The Hatch Inn, TN7 4EJ, 01342 822363

Address

Coleman's Hatch
Hartfield
TN74EJ

Website

http://www.hatchinn.co.uk/

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