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Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Red Lion

Lewes Road
Chelwood Gate
RH17 7DE
Telephone(01825) 740836
Real AleReal FireQuiet PubFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsDisabled AccessParkingSmokingRestaurantDog FriendlyWiFiServes LocAle
Opening times: Mon–Thu 11:00-23:00; Fri and Sat 11:00-24:00; Sun 11:00-22:00
Regular beers: Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter, Shepherd Neame Whitstable Bay Pale Ale, Shepherd Neame Spitfire

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On the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Red Lion has been a pub since 1874. In 1963 President Kennedy and Harold MacMillan enjoyed a pint here, and it was filmed as Arthur Dent's local in the TV series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There is a welcoming bar with log fire and a dining area with garden views, plus a large garden to the rear. Children and dogs are welcome but not on Friday and Saturday evenings. There are occasional seasonal ales in the winter months. Regular beers: Harveys Sussex Best Bitter,Shepherd Neame Spitfire,Shepherd Neame Whitstable Bay