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Hurst Arms, Eastbourne

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This classic Victorian pub, unusual in the area for not doing food, is in the heart of Ocklynge about a mile from the town centre and close to the Old Town. Two bars, one a classic public with pool table, darts and juke box, the other a comfortable quieter lounge. Three beers from Harveys are usually on plus two of their seasonals, which were particularly well reviewed by CAMRA members attending the 2022 National Members’ Weekend in Eastbourne. Outside are an undercover heated smoking area at the rear and a front garden with seating. It is situated on local bus routes, but has limited car parking. On bank holiday weekends Monday opening is extended to noon to 11pm.

The pub was runner up in the local CAMRA Branch's Pub of the Year competition in 2019; picture shows the pub's proprietors accepting the award from the branch chair during Covid restrictions. It was Branch LocAle Pub of the Year in 2020 and Pub of the Year 2022 runner up.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Eastbourne District (B)
Last updated
04/03/2024
Last surveyed
16/02/2024
Pub ID
HES/EASTB-3500
Asset of Community Value

Two roomed pub with refurbishments in 1950s and later times. The L-shaped public bar - was two rooms (and off sales?) in the past - has a bar counter front possibly from the 1960s, bar back looks 1960s, benches are modern. Lounge has a classic 1950s counter front, bar back 50/60s with some glass shelves and similar to bar one, fireplace difficult to date, seating possibly 1960/70s.

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Opening
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing

seasonal ales from Harvey's

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (seasonal)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
In the public bar
Garden Garden
Front and rear paved area
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Only room for two cars
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts, Pool
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
51 (Hurst Arms stop), 54 (Hurst Arms stop), 56 (Hurst Arms stop), 98 (Hurst Arms stop), 1A (Eldon Road /Rodmill Drive stop), 6 (Hurst Arms stop)
Closest station (1550m)
Eastbourne
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