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The Cat Inn, West Hoathly,

The Cat Inn

4.9 (2035)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 2,035 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Best Overall

  • West Sussex

    Best Food

  • West Sussex

    Best Service

  • West Sussex

    Best Ambiance

  • West Sussex

    Best Value

  • West Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • West Sussex

    Innovative

  • West Sussex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • West Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • West Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cat Inn charms with its "excellent food and service," making each visit memorable. Nestled in a picturesque village, it offers a "quintessentially English pub vibe" with a creative menu featuring daily specials. Patrons rave about the "amazing" ambiance and "friendly, attentive staff," ensuring a top-notch dining experience.
2,035 Reviews

  1. marian

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the best meal yet in the Cat Inn and the others have all been fabulous as well. Wonderful service, a lovely summer evening dining in the garden. We have recommended the Cat to many others and we love to take our friends here when they visit the UK from Europe. It is what they expect from an English country pub in a beautiful village.

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  2. Rebecca

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best roasts we’ve ever had, super nice service as well. Can’t recommend this place enough.

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  3. Kylie

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely pub! We came based on positive reviews, and it lived up them! The pub is really stylish and cosy inside with interesting spaces to sit. We sat outside in a sunny space with shade. Service was attentive and friendly. The food was absolutely lovely, a top notch menu. Nice wine. It was elegant but not pretentious. Would love it if this was my local. Prices are therefore a bit more perhaps £20 for fish and chips) but probably much what you pay for quality pub food now. We would love to come back another time, it’s halfway between my friend and I so very handy!

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  4. Richard

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Such a welcome change from mediocre pub food.

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  5. Marsha

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food with a great choice of specials and exceptional service. Our favourite place to eat locally, always fantastic food at a very reasonable price considering the high standard. The service is top notch every time.

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  6. Neil

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at the Cat Inn but certainly won’t be our last. It excelled from the quality of the food through to the warm and friendly staff. It felt very relaxed in the pub, with locals talking at the bar, lovely decor and seating arrangements inside, backyard terrace and seating outside the Inn which is in a quintessential English village with church opposite.

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  7. Robert

    West Sussex5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Highly recommended gor that special occasion or family gathering.

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  8. Massimo

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Sunday Roast, great atmosphere, very nice people. Top place!

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  9. Phoebe

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great service! A very lovely pub - I would highly recommend!

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  10. Sue

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cat is an excellent place to meet up - great ambience and superb food and service. And it’s reliable, which is so reassuring when arranging an outing for gatherings of family and friends.

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The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 2035 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
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