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The Cat Inn, West Hoathly,

The Cat Inn

4.9
4.9
1992 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British
North Street, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Suphi Ergin
  • 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

What 1,992 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

NoiseEnergetic

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

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cat Inn is a charming pub-restaurant located in West Hoathly, renowned for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Offering a creative menu with local and seasonal produce, it provides a cozy atmosphere enhanced by "friendly and attentive staff." With "great value for money," it's a beloved dining destination.

1,992 Reviews
  1. Billie

    Brighton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast. The food was fabulous as always and the staff are just so nice and welcoming. One of our favourite local pubs!

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  2. Paula

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food and service was amazing - never disappoints

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  3. Nicky

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time at the Cat. The food is wonderful, the staff very lovely and kind. Its a great experience!

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  4. Judy

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We randomly selected The Cat Inn for lunch. Excellent choice. The hospitality, kitchen, food and service on offer, resulted in a truly satisfying experience.

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  5. Jilly

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food as always. Beautifully presented. Warm and friendly service which was well paced. A very enjoyable lunch! . .

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  6. Clark

    Kent15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere, a bit noisy because of high ceilings and high spirits. Food: great snacks. Carrot/cashew vegetarian main course was creatively conceived and executed but a little too sweet. Some capers or salted rather than candied cashews and a smear of something salty/vinegary/umami would have helped. My co-diner loved the SMA. Delicious biscuit outshone the slightly bland ice cream by some way. More than one vegetarian option would be nice... though it was refreshing that the one there was, was much more interesting than the too frequent pasta-or-nothing. Service: was professional, organised yet informal and very welcoming and good humoured. I can be a bit of a sullen diner and it really cheered me up.

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  7. Sally

    Surrey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a faultless dinner at The Cat. Starters, mains and pudding absolutely delicious. We absolutely love all the staff here too!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing hosts, always great fun, gorgeous food 👍🏼 Such a wonderful evening

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  9. Hazel

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined as a family and we all loved the choice of food - beautifully cooked and portions not too large. We are really lucky to be near such a good pub restaurant. Staff were lovely, attentive but not intrusive.

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  10. Elaine

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely excellent and very good value for money. Lovely vibe in this place hugely helped by the amazing (mad) Ally! Along with her partner in crime the equally lovely Lisa. You can tell a good place by how the staff are. They look happy in their work which means very happy customers :) thank you for a delicious experience, we'll be back! Elaine & Dave

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The Cat Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 1992 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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