The Hatch Inn

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The Hatch Inn 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.

Introducing ‘The Hatch Inn Pie Night’ 🥧On Wednesday 11 November we’ll be celebrating a proper British classic the right ...
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.

The time has arrived for the fire to be lit againCome and sit by the fire for one of our guest ales or some fantastic fo...
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

Pie season has arrived 🥧Steak, mushroom and ale pie with creamed potatoes, tenderstem brocolli and gravy.The perfect sta...
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. 🍂

Pie season has returned 🥧Steak, mushroom and ale pie with creamed potatoes, tenderstem brocolli and gravy The perfect st...
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 🍂

a 15th century british pub and a 20th century British motoring classic. they just go together. Back British heritage at ...
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.

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...
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

Are you the one always clearing and washing up at home? No one does it as well as you? We’re looking for a team player t...
25/08/2026

Are you the one always clearing and washing up at home?

No one does it as well as you?

We’re looking for a team player to join our friendly kitchen team at The Hatch.

The position can be full or part time, possibly job share, and can be adapted to fit round school run hours.

What’s in it for you?

Great pay, outstanding tips, staff discount and christmas/ birthday gifts.

You’ll also be getting the chance to be part of a kitchen team producing stunning food.

If sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for please message Nick or Sandy on 07889608675 or 07850 113320 to enquire or apply.

Preparing for our exciting Solar Eclipse happening this Wednesday 12th! We will be selling special Eclipse glasses so yo...
10/08/2026

Preparing for our exciting Solar Eclipse happening this Wednesday 12th! We will be selling special Eclipse glasses so you can be sure you’re being safe whilst having fun 🤩🌒

09/08/2026

Mark the greatest solar eclipse in almost three decades by celebrating at The Hatch 🌒

We’d be delighted to have you for viewing and cocktails 🍹

6-8.15 Wednesday 12th August

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Coleman's Hatch
Hartfield
TN74EJ

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