The Hatch Inn Hartfield

Name: The Hatch Inn Hartfield
Address: The Hatch Inn Coleman's Hatch, Hartfield, East sussex, United Kingdom, TN7 4EJ
Telephone: 01342 822363
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1022 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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

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2 people

12 May 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Dog-friendly
Neighbourhood 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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
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
Area
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

What 1,022 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.

1,022 Reviews

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Stephen
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food exceptional. Great quality and good quantity. Service good. Dining chairs could have done with a cushion.
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Angus
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Only made decision to go about an hour ahead and what a find. Good atmosphere in the pub and the food quality was every bit as good as at the Ashdown Park Hotel which has two aa rosettes. Good wine list and excellent Harvey's beer. The sauce with the Hake main course was superb.
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Nicky
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Tom
East Sussex1 review
2.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
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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Claire
West Sussex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
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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Nigel
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
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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Linda
Tampa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
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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Sarah
Kent1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
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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Peter
East Sussex1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 May 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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Kate
London9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 April 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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The Hatch Inn Hartfield is rated 4.7 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

12 May 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Hartfield
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
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.

The Hatch Inn Hartfield

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