The Cat Inn

Name: The Cat Inn
Address: North Street, West Hoathly, United Kingdom, RH19 4PP
Telephone: 01342 810369
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1932 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is in within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport.

The Pub with its oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces proffers a warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter, whilst our terrace is perfect to enjoy a drink and food in the summer months. Being a free house we pride ourselves in the quality of our real ale, and concentrate on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other micro breweries. Our food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. Our menus change on a regular basis and we also offer a small selection of seasonal specials on a daily basis.

We welcome children over the age of 7. Dogs are welcome in the "pub" area of the Cat, they are not permitted in the dining room

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01342 810369
Website
http://www.catinn.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Suphi Ergin

Location
North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP
Neighbourhood
East Grinstead
Parking details
Sizable car park to rear of pub, and ample free parking in the village.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,932 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
West Sussex
Neighbourhood gem
West Sussex
Great for outdoor dining
West Sussex
Romantic
West Sussex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cat Inn receives praise for its "superb" atmosphere and "exceptional" service. Diners consistently highlight "delicious" food, from classic pub dishes to creative starters. The attentive staff, led by Andrew, ensure a memorable experience. Regulars and newcomers alike appreciate its "warm and friendly" ambiance, making it a must-visit destination.

1,932 Reviews

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Karen
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is excellent, we live in Tunbridge Wells, but it's worth the drive. Highly recommend.
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David
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great lunch for three of us. The only challenge was choosing from the many excellent choices on the menu. The staff were so friendly and attentive. A great place which lived up to our memories of previous visits.
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sallyanne
VIP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious fresh food, brilliant atmosphere ,cosy and comfortable with great service.
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Amy
West Sussex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful venue! Fantastic lunch service today, all the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, plenty of choice and well priced. I had the ribeye steak which I thoroughly enjoyed. My friend had fish and chips, she commented on how nice her meal was. Both plates were well presented and hot to the table. Very impressed - will definitely return! 5 star
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Chris
Hampshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our visit to The Cat, the staff ate exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and the room No.3 is cosy and offers an interesting view of the church and village street. The lightly spiced cod was delicious, along with the rest of the dish, and the blue cheese arricini was an interesting and pleasant taste to begin the meal. Breakfast was as good as normal with options to suit our tastes. Most enjoyable, as always.
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Tim
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A thoroughly enjoyable mid-week lunch at The Cat. Excellent all-round experience and delicious, well presented food, which is much better than most other pubs/restaurants in the Sussex area. The Cat thoroughly deserves its excellent reputation and we certainly weren't disappointed.
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Sasha
Kent
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch with friends. The pub has a great atmosphere. Friendly, efficient service and tasty food. Parking a bit of a challenge as car park full but apparently there is an overflow down the road which we didn’t know about.
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Stephanie
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been a year since we last visited The Cat and we certainly weren’t disappointed today. All the staff are so friendly and pleased to see us. The service is outstanding. Food fantastic. My husband hasn’t been well over the last six months and this was an absolute tonic visiting The Cat today. Highly recommended pub!
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Stephanie
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and warm welcome. We sat by the open fire and it was lovely and cozy. The food was delicious and the service was brilliant. Thank you team.
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Steve
West Sussex
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sunday Lunch served at the Cat is the best around. Cannot be faulted
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The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1932 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP

Additional information

Neighbourhood
East Grinstead
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Sizable car park to rear of pub, and ample free parking in the village.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Suphi Ergin
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.catinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01342 810369

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