Celebrating the Real Ale Scene in Sussex Sussex Drinker Autumn 2020 Free Special Covid-19 Edition Many Sussex pubs have re-opened since 4th July Many Sussex breweries have resumed brewing Details of all these changes are enclosed Published and Financed Please share this edition by posting the by the Sussex following on your Facebook page: Branches of the Sussex Drinker Special Covid-19 Edition Campaign For https://sussex.camra.org.uk/sd102 Real Ale Since the government allowed pubs to Monday and Tuesday initially. Slightly reopen on the 4th of July we estimate that reduced hours for both food and drinks. 74% of all Sussex pubs have reopened. All Opening at 12:00 all days and closing earlier pubs known to have re-opened are listed in in evenings. Hours etc will change in due this article, but we know that other pubs are course, call pub or see website for updates. also considering re-opening. Most pubs (http://www.bridgeinnamberley.com/) have re-opened with a range of restrictions, Sportsman: Open, table service only, and those restrictions are very likely to bookings recommended (http://www. change over time, and we recommend that thesportsmansussex.co.uk) you check the pub’s website and/or Facebook page before visiting any pub ■ Angmering listed here. As this edition of Sussex Drinker Angmering Manor: Re-opened no further was being prepared, news that pubs may information (http://angmeringmanor. once again have to close in September was southcoastinns.co.uk/) circulating, so the future of our pubs remains uncertain. The standard disclaimer Spotted Cow: Re-opening 6th July at on p54 applies to all items. 12:00. Drinks only (no food) for first week or so. Number of customers inside pub will be ■ Albourne limited, but garden will be available, subject Ginger Fox: Re-opened 8th July with to the English weather. Maximum 6 per reduced hours. See website for details. table, See Facebook/website for updates. (http://www.thegingerfox.com) (http://www.spottedcowangmering.co.uk/) ■ Alfold Bars Worthing Rugby Club: Re-opened. Only Sir Roger Tichborne: Re-opened, see open to members. See Facebook for website for details. (http://www. details. (https://www.facebook.com/ thetichborne.co.uk/) WorthingRugbyClub/) ■ Alfriston ■ Ardingly Deans Place Hotel: Re-opened, see Ardingly Inn: Re-opened, see Facebook for facebook page: https://en-gb.facebook. details. (https://www.facebook.com/The- com/deansplacehotel/ (https://www. Ardingly-Inn-112777343750309) deansplacehotel.co.uk/) Gardeners Arms: Re-opened, see Facebook George Inn: Re-opened 9th July, one way for details. (https://www.facebook.com/ system in place, maximumparty size 6, gardenersarmshw) tables booked for two hour sessions, patio Arlington area for drinkers only, dogs on lead.. (http:// ■ : Not re-opened, reopening thegeorge-alfriston.com) Old Oak Inn date under review, see website: (https:// Olde Smugglers Inn: Re-opened. Advisable www.oldoakinnarlington.co.uk) to book a table. (https://www. : Re-opened. Advance smugglersalfriston.co.uk) Yew Tree Inn bookings required for food or drinks. 01323 ■ Amberley 870590 or 07956 425674. See website: Black Horse Inn: Open, Table service only, (https://www.yewtree-inn.co.uk/) Bookings Please (http://www. Arundel amberleyblackhorse.co.uk) ■ Arundel Football Club: Re-opened. Only Bridge Inn: Re-opened on 11th July. Closed open to members. See website for details. 2 Sussex Drinker: Autumn 2020 Sussex Pub Scratchings — continued (http://arundelfc.co.uk) Stag Inn: Re-opened, see website for details. (https://www.staginnballscross.co. Avisford Park Golf Club: Now open (http:// uk/) www.avisfordparkgolfclub.com/) Barcombe Black Rabbit Inn: Open, booking essential ■ (http://theblackrabbitarundel.co.uk/) Anchor Inn: Re-opened 4th July (https:// www.anchorinnandboating.co.uk/anchor- King’s Arms: Open, outdoors only (https:// inn-newsletter) facebook.com/Kings- Arms-161633347180633) Royal Oak: Re-opened 4th July. (https:// facebook.com/The-Royal-Oak- Norfolk Tap: Temporarily closed. No further Barcombe-102984699787218/) information (https://norfolktap.com/) ■ Barnham Red Lion: Open - 2 hour sessions, Booking Murrell Arms: Re-opened 4th July. (https:// essential. Please contact pub to book and www.murrellarms.co.uk/) to check hours (http://www.redlionarundel. com) ■ Barns Green Queens Head: Re-opened, see Facebook St Mary Gate Inn: Re-opened - no further for details. (https://www.facebook.com/ information (http://www.stmarysgate.co. QueensHeadBarnsGreen) uk/) ■ Battle : According to website - Swan Hotel Abbey Hotel: Re-opened 6th July. Opening temporarily closed (http://swanarundel.co. Hours: Monday - Thursday 12:00-23:00, uk/) kitchen closed 15:00-18:00, Friday & White Swan: Opening August 3rd Booking Saturday 12:00-23:00, food 12:00-21:00, Required. (http://www.white-swan- Sunday 12:00-18:00 (http:// arundel.co.uk/) shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/battle/abbey- hotel) ■ Ashburnham Ash Tree Inn: Takeaway menu available: Battle Brewery Bar: Open for picking up Opening times: Monday - Saturday: 12:00- orders only. (https://battlebrewery.co.uk/) 15:00, 18:00-21:00. Sunday: 12:00-17:00 Chequers Inn: Re-opened 4th July. (http:// (Sunday roast), 12:00-21:00 takeaway chequersinnbattle.com/) (http://www.ashtreeinn.com) Olde King’s Head: Re-opened 4th July. ■ Ashington (https://facebook.com/Ye-Olde-Kings- Red Lion: Re-opened on the 4th of July. See Head-128013053914533/) website for details. (http://www. redlionashington.co.uk/) Railway: Re-opened 4th July. (https://www. revivedinns.co.uk/therailway) ■ Ashurstwood : Re-opened 4th July. A marquee in Maypole: Re-opened, see Facebook for Squirrel details. (https://www.facebook.com/ the garden is providing extra undercover themaypoleashurstwood) accommodation. (http://www. thesquirrelinn-battle.co.uk) ■ Balcombe Beckley Half Moon: Re-opened, see website for ■ details. (https://www.halfmoonbalcombe. Rose & Crown: Takeaway food and beer com/) avalaible, see Facebook for details (https:// www.facebook.com/aliceandgraham/) ■ Balls Cross Sussex Drinker: Autumn 2020 3 Sussex Pub Scratchings — continued ■ Bells Yew Green Saturdays 12:00-22:00. Sundays 12:00- Brecknock Arms: Re-opened. See 21:00. Take away ales and food available, Facebook Page for current details. (http:// restaurant open and bar snacks with table www.thebrecknockarms.com/) service, large garden with meal service. (http://www.thedenbigh.com) ■ Bepton Country Inn: Closed and currently without Devonshire Bar & Grill: Re-opened 4th July. an operator since the owners, Cowdray business as usual. (http://thedevonshirebar. Trust, did not offer a renewed lease to the co.uk) previous operators. The future plans of the Harp: Re-opened from 10th July. Cowdray Trust are unknown but the future of this pub must be uncertain, and a Milligans Bar: Re-opened from 4th July. planning application for change of use must New Inn: Re-opened, plenty of garden be a possibility. space. Takeaway beer available. (https:// ■ Berwick facebook.com/The-New- Berwick Inn: Re-opened with food and Inn-160043414008203) drinks, advance booking required using Picture Playhouse: Re-opened on the 4th their website booking page, initially of July. See website for details. (https:// Thursday to Sunday lunch and dinner times. www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/ Payment by card or exact cash, no change england/east-sussex/the-picture- given. Take away and delivered food service playhouse-bexhill-on-sea) too, see website. (https://www. theberwickinn.co.uk/) Royal Sovereign: Closed and currently without an operator but the owners, ■ Bexhill on Sea Shepherd Neame, are seeking a new Albatross Club (RAFA): The club re- tenant/leaseholder. opened 8th July. The temporarily opening times are listed on the website below. When Sidley Working Men’s Club: Only open to due to close at 9pm the bar staff and members. See Facebook for details. volunteers can stay open until 11pm if busy. (https://www.facebook.com/ More details on Facebook, link below. Sidleyworkingmensclub/) (https://www.facebook. Sportsman: Re-opened 4th July, two real com/269485163222737, ales, usual opening hours. (https://www. http://bexhillrafa.co.uk) facebook.com/thesportsmanbexhill/) Brickmaker’s Alehouse: The pub re- Town House: Re-opened 10th July. (https:// opened from Monday 6th July, with www.facebook.com/thetownhousebexhill/) reduced hours and a limit on the numbers of patrons. Opening hours will be: Sundays Traffers Bar: Re-opened 4th July, normal 12:00-18:00,Mondays - Saturdays 14:00- opening hours. Two real ales to start with. 20:00 (https://brickmakersalehouse.co.uk) Takeaway ales and food available. Restaurant food planned to resume in Cooden Beach Hotel: Re-opened, no hot August. food. (https://www.thecoodenbeachhotel. co.uk/) ■ Billingshurst Railway Inn: Re-opened, see Facebook for Denbigh: Re-opened 4th July with revised details. (https://www.facebook.com/ openign hours. Mondays and Tuesdays railway.billingshurst/) closed. Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:00- 15:00 and 17:00-22:00. Frdays and Six Bells: Re-opened, see Facebook for details. (https://www.facebook.com/Six- 4 Sussex Drinker: Autumn 2020 Sussex Pub Scratchings — continued Bells-109043239155818) See website for details. (https://www. hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/west-sussex/ ■ Binsted martlets/) Black Horse: Re-opened 24th July. Outdoor tables bookable for food. See Facebook Navigator: Now open. (http:// page for details. (http://www. navigatorhotel.co.uk) theblackhorsebinsted.com/) Punch & Judy: Now open. (https://www. ■ Birdham facebook.com/Punch-and-Judy-Bognor- Boat House Cafe: Now open. Booking Regis-100602574804603/) recommended. (https://www.facebook. Regis: Re-opened 31st July. Booking com/BoatHouseChichester/) advised. (https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/ ■ Blackboys en-gb/locations/sussex/regis) Blackboys Inn: Re-opened, see website for Richmond Arms: Re-opened. details. (http://www.theblackboys.co.uk/) Royal Norfolk Hotel: Now open. ■ Bodiam : Now open. (http:// Castle Inn: Takeaway available daily, 12:00- Star & Garter 18:00. A selection of takeaway drinks will be qe2bognor.co.uk) available. The order and and collection Station: Now open Mon – Thurs 2 – 9, Fri & point is the patio door. Payment is card or Sat 12 – 10, Sun 12 – 9.