The Engine Room Bar — Restaurant in Mid Sussex

Well what can I say, this has to be the most individual underground bar in east grinstead, serving local craft ales at a price that won't break the bank, in a setting that affords you and your group a little privacy whilst enjoying your tipple of choice.

The seating areas give a feeling of home comfort, there is one main room with long bench style seating and some chairs and tables, a further two rooms with sofas, chairs and tables.

My group of 5 were all in agreement, the engine room is simply somewhere you have to experience when deciding where to socialise with your friends, if your a cider fan and not into craft ales, don't worry a pint of mothership really hits the refreshing notes that only a pint of cider can provide, and if your peckish you can always try the beer...

Found this little gem by accident while wandering around East Grinstead following a hospital appointment locally. A Friday afternoon and it was so welcoming. Sarah behind the bar with a group of very friendly Friday locals - snacks on the bar as well. Tapas with drinks on Sundays. Downstairs with lots if small little cubby holes to drink in. Beer flights available and extremely dog friendly with water and biscuits provided. What's not to love. There is an Oktoberfest with seceral local bands, planned for 25-27 Sept and l would seriously consider attending if l wasn't away on holiday. I live an hour away but will happily drive to re-visit. Great selection on cask beers with lager and cider as well. Plus wine and local...

Really like this pub, it's a bit of a hidden gem behind the main part of the high street. There is always a great selection of unusual beers and ciders, and they let you do a taster first before committing to a pint. Also the white wine is always really cold, which doesn't seem to be a given in all pubs! There's a nice little quiz that runs one Thursday a month. There's a gin night too, and they also offer a beer and cider takeout service with containers of various sizes. Not sure about disabled access because it's up a steep slope and steps, but there may be alternative access. No food offer, but a fair selection...