Welcome to the 'Tanners' Free House; a popular, independently run pub in the beautiful West Sussex village of Staplefield.

With so many pubs falling at the hands of the big pub companies and with every last piece of traditional charm being strangled out of them, we hope that you'll join us to celebrate the Great British pub the way it should be.

We pride ourselves in providing a wide selection of real ales and tasty food made using local ingredients wherever possible, all to be enjoyed in a traditional pub environment.

We believe pubs should have roaring fires in the winter and you should be able to make the most of our all too short summers in our idyllic beer garden.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sigrun and Chris

May Bank Holiday Beer Festival

Friday 30th April to Monday 3rd May

Up to 30 beers from all over the UK, plus ciders and perries.

Live music:

• Friday 9.00 pm - Over the Hill (blues)
• Saturday 9.00 pm - The Howlin (r&b)
• Sunday 8.00 pm - The Stray Dogs (r&b)

Ales

We pride ourselves in serving an ever-changing choice of cask ales, from a wide selection of independent brewers.

Over the years, the Tanners has built up a reputation for being one of the leading real ale pubs in the county and were proud to be chosen as CAMRA North Sussex pub of the year for 2006, a title previously held by us in 2002.

We were also finalists for the 2009 CAMRA North Sussex pub of the year award.

Our commitment to real ale is showcased twice a year at our beer festivals.

Food

Alongside our real ales, we aim to keep you well fed with our wide range of home cooked food. In addition to our standard menu, our chef, Mischka, is constantly updating the specials board.

Tables are available in the dining room, both bars and in our colourful pub garden (British weather permitting). Within watchful distance of the garden is a grassy play area for the children.

Entertainment

This year we'll be booking a series of local bands, spanning a broad range of musical styles – keep an eye out for more information on the notice board page.

We hold a quiz night every Thursday, alternating between general knowledge and music.

Debby's Cuts - local hairdresser Debby brings her services to the pub on the first Tuesday of the month.

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Our "FAQ" section includes further infomation about us. If we have been unclear about anyting, please either telephone or email us.