It includes everything from historic 12th century inns and pubs in the heart of the countryside to tiny micro-pubs in bustling town centres. Here you will also find a brewery tap-room and even an award winning micro-pub in a 300 year-old building that was once a public toilet.
The full list of East Sussex pubs included in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2023, produced by the Campaign for Real Ale, is available to purchase at shop.camra.org.uk/product/the-good-beer-guide-2023 as well as Waterstones and other book shops.
5. The Crown, Hailsham.
The Crown, All Saints Street, Hailsham. Set in the heart of the 'Old Town' two local real ales plus up to nine quality craft beers alongside an award-winning food menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. The back bar hosts regular art exhibitions. The pub is family and dog friendly. Photo: supplied
6. Jolly Fisherman.
The Jolly Fisherman, East Beach Street, Hastings. The Jolly faces the seafront, has a single bar and was Hastings’ first micropub.Three changing cask ales are available and six nationally sourced craft keg beers. The pub also specialises in traditional ciders and perries, with up to six available, and was local CAMRA Cider Pub of the
Year in 2020. Photo: supplied
7. The Fog Horn, Hove.
The Fog Horn, Boundary Road, Hove. The Foghorn on the corner of New Church Road and Boundary Road, offers a quiet haven for drinkers. Opening in 2018, this micropub enterprise has quickly become a go-to venue, with its wide-ranging selection of beers. Photo: supplied
8. The Queens Head, Icklesham.
The Queens Head, Parsonage Lane, Icklesham. This 17th century inn on the A259 between Hastings and Rye, has been in the Guide for over 40 years. It has open fires and is popular with walkers. A good range of beers and well priced food and the beer garden has stunning views over the Brede Valley. Photo: Nigel Chadwick