The Horse And Groom Public House

The Horse And Groom Public House is a pub in Warbleton, in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It operates as part of the pub and hotel estate of Shepherd Neame, the Faversham-based independent family brewer that describes itself as Britain's oldest brewer, with a history traceable to 1698. The pub's own web presence sits within Shepherd Neame's pub-finder pages, reflecting its position as one of the roughly 300 pubs, hotels and inns the company runs throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City of London to the Kent coastline. As a Shepherd Neame house, The Horse And Groom serves the brewer's range of classic and contemporary ales and lagers, including well-known brands such as Spitfire, Bishops Finger, First Drop and Iron Wharf, alongside lagers brewed in Faversham such as Hürlimann and Singha. Shepherd Neame also champions local Kentish produce, ciders, wines and spirits across its pubs, and its venues typically offer food and, in many cases, accommodation. The Horse And Groom therefore fits the model of a characterful local pub within a regional brewery estate, drawing on the diversity of its location in the Sussex countryside. Ownership is straightforward: the pub is part of Shepherd Neame's tied estate rather than an independent free house. Shepherd Neame is an independent family business and a listed company, so the pub ultimately sits within a corporate group whose brewing operations are centred on Faversham in Kent. The pub's identity is closely tied to its parent brewer's brand values — heritage, Kentish sourcing, and a mix of traditional and modern beer styles. Because the pub is a small, locally significant venue, detailed public information about its individual history, opening dates or licensees is limited. What is clear from available records is its location in Warbleton, Wealden, East Sussex, and its association with Shepherd Neame. It remains an active licensed premises within that estate.

The Horse And Groom Public House is recorded as a pub in Warbleton, in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Its documented identity is that of a licensed public house rather than a brewing or retail brand in its own right, and it forms part of the pub estate of Shepherd Neame, the independent family brewer based in Faversham, Kent. Shepherd Neame traces its brewing history to 1698 and describes itself as Britain's oldest brewer, with brewing on its Faversham grounds extending back even further. Over centuries the company built a tied estate of pubs, hotels and inns across London and the South East. The Horse And Groom belongs to that estate, which today numbers around 300 venues, ranging from the historic heart of the City of London to the Kent coastline and beyond. Within this structure, the pub operates as a Shepherd Neame house, stocking the brewer's ales and lagers and benefiting from the group's sourcing, branding and hospitality standards. As with many small rural pubs, detailed independent histories of The Horse And Groom — such as exact construction dates, early licensees or ownership changes before its association with Shepherd Neame — are not widely documented in the available sources. What is established is its location in Warbleton, Wealden, East Sussex, and its status as a public house within the Shepherd Neame group. The pub's web listing is hosted on Shepherd Neame's site, confirming its place in the company's pub finder and its alignment with the brewer's brand. In the present day, the pub serves the typical offer of a Shepherd Neame venue: cask ales and lagers from the brewer's range, including Spitfire, Bishops Finger, First Drop and Iron Wharf, as well as lagers such as Hürlimann and Singha brewed in Faversham. Shepherd Neame also emphasises local Kentish sourcing and offers ciders, wines and spirits across its pubs. The Horse And Groom thus continues as an active licensed premises within a regional brewing and hospitality business.

• Recorded as a pub in Warbleton, Wealden, East Sussex, England, UK.

• Operates within the Shepherd Neame pub estate, a brewer with history traceable to 1698.

A characterful local pub within Shepherd Neame's tied estate, serving the brewer's Kentish ales and lagers alongside food and hospitality in the Sussex countryside.

• Shepherd Neame cask ales

• Spitfire

• Bishops Finger

• First Drop

• Iron Wharf

• Hürlimann lager

• Singha lager

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