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The Hatch Inn Hartfield, Hartfield, East sussex

The Hatch Inn Hartfield

4.7 (1020)
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
The Hatch Inn Coleman's Hatch, Hartfield, East sussex TN7 4EJ

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
As a quick note to customers we would like to inform you that all of our reservable outdoor tables are under cover and have heating. Also standard seating is indoor seating.
Proprietor Nicholas Drillsma and partner Sandy Barton have built an enviable reputation over the past 28 years in producing the highest quality, locally sourced food, complimented by an extensive wine list.
The menus reflect our customer profile in delivering quality food and service in a cosy, quintessentially English public house.
We would encourage anyone suffering with food allergens or specific dietary requests to alert us to these within the 'Special Requests' section of your reservation so as we may brief our team accordingly prior to your arrival

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01342 822363
  • Website
    https://www.hatchinn.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Szlazak
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private functions in our small cosy dining room (maximum guests 14) or the entire public house for celebration events. Please contact us directly to discuss your exact needs.
  • Location
    The Hatch Inn Coleman's Hatch, Hartfield, East sussex TN7 4EJ
  • Neighborhood
    Hartfield
  • Parking details
    On street parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,020 people are saying

The Hatch Inn Hartfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hatch Inn Hartfield offers a delightful blend of history and hospitality in a charming countryside setting. Visitors rave about its "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive service." The menu features well-executed dishes, from classic pies to unique offerings like beef cheek bourguignon. With its cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff, The Hatch is a must-visit.
1,020 Reviews

  1. Nicky

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch with my mum. Pretty pub in great location. Friendly helpful staff

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  2. Tom

    East Sussex1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great pub worth a visit when in the forest for pint.

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  3. Claire

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal at "The Hatch" in the space of a week !!! This time table of three. Two of us had the rib eye as it was amazing on our last trip here and was mouth watering again and those chips are something else !!! The other meal was Halumi and was very tasty . The three of us had different desserts and all went down very well !! We'll most certainly be coming back . Maybe try a Sunday roast next time !!!

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  4. Nigel

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and excellent food with plenty of tables outside

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  5. Linda

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t been to The Hatch for a while and were very impressed Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff Outstanding food presentation and quality Certainly well above the usual pub

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  6. Sarah

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We are new to the area and still trying to find our favourite place. The Hatch is very olde worlde and the staff were all very nice and the food was really flavourful and well presented. However there seemed to be a breakdown in communication between front of house and the kitchen. Side dishes were forgotten and it somehow took 15 minutes for a bowl of chips to appear. The food was good, no complaints other than everything was £2-£3 more than nearby venues and there was no apparent reason why. The place was busy but it seemed to be full of people who wanted everyone to hear their voice resulting in lots of good mannered shouting and laughing and the low ceilings simply amplified this. Would I go back? Yes but not for a special occasion and only if I could not sit next to the LOUD people who were everywhere, at the bar, at the tables and outside. No one could hear you scream!

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  7. Peter

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal and the staff were very attentive. And with lots of smiles!

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  8. Kate

    London9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Large group in which meant it was exceptionally loud and staff were polite but not as friendly as before and had to be reminded several times about water etc. It would have been useful when they sent out the email 24 hrs before to say the access road was closed.

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  9. Ian VIP

    London21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After another successful walk with my compatriots of six we descended on the Hatch Inn after getting around the road works. Once again we had our favourite waitress back and keeping us in order. We all enjoyed our different meals which are always of a high standard. I am sure our walking group will be back.

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  10. Claire

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal at The Hatch. We don't live far but seem to have overlooked this little gem of a pub. There were five of us and we all had the rib eye steaks . Each of our steaks were cooked to perfection . We all had chosen different desserts and all were very yummy. The service was brilliant. Couldn't have asked for more . Will be returning in the not too distant future .

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The Hatch Inn Hartfield is rated 4.7 stars by 1020 OpenTable diners.

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The Hatch Inn Coleman's Hatch, Hartfield, East sussex TN7 4EJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hartfield
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pawel Szlazak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.hatchinn.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01342 822363
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private functions in our small cosy dining room (maximum guests 14) or the entire public house for celebration events. Please contact us directly to discuss your exact needs.
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