The Merrie Harriers Bonfire and Fireworks Display Friday 28th October

The Merrie Harriers Bonfire Society will be holding its annual Bonfire and Fireworks display on Friday 28th October in Cowbeech village.

The gate opens at 6.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7.15pm and the fireworks display starts at 8pm.

A Hog Roast, Barbecue and the Beer Tent, with hot Mulled wine on offer are available from 6.30pm.

Entrance is £3.00, children under 11 are free

Children's Fancy Dress and Pumpkin Lantern competitions  will be held at 6pm, outside the Pub, with judging at 6.30pm   - Free Entry

Our August Beer and Music Festival - What a Weekend!

Although the great British weather was up to it's usual tricks with cloudy skies and a few showers, we had a fantastic weekend.

We received lots of very happy comments from the food being completely yummy to the Double Vision Cider - out best seller, living up to it's name. We also had some lovely comments from our Cowbeech villagers who loved seeing everyone out together and enjoying the community spirit of the day. The bands were well received by the crowd and said that it was such a lively and fun day, they would love to play at next years event.

We have posted some pictures taken on Sunday afternoon, the Wakin Snakes had started to play and everyone was relaxed, sitting back, chatting and listening to the music. About an hour later once the sun had gone down, the dancing really started and the marquees were bouncing up and down!  Click on the Photos Page to see them ...

Hope to see you all at next years event which will be held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend again.

Enjoy the photo's
Nicky, Ben & Gary

Beer & Music Festival - August Bank Holiday Weekend

We will be holding a two day beer and music festival in marquees in our beautiful beer garden over Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August.


There will be an array or real ales, local ciders and wines to try. On Sunday we will be serving a Cajun BBQ and Jumbalaya during the day and on Monday a Hog Roast and bowls of Chilli is on offer.

Local bands and acoustic guitar and fiddle bands will be showcasing their music during the days. We have two great Headline bands for Sunday and Monday evenings

Headline Bands
Sunday 28th August

Wakin Snakes 
A Cajun, Old Time Blues Band (wakinsnakes.com)


Monday 29th August 
Beve and the Beatroots
Party band covering music from the 60's to the present day (beveandthebeatroots.co.uk)

Full line up to be released soon

Paella Night  - Saturday 23rd July


Back by popular demand
In addition to our normal a la carte menu we will be serving traditional fish and seafood, meat or vegetable Paella.
We also have some fantastic Spanish wines on offer including red and white Rioja

Dig for Victory Summer Fete - Sunday 7th August 1.30pm

Cowbeech village looks back to the 1940's when everyone was encouraged to "Grow your Own"
The Merrie Harriers Bonfire Society who host this event in our Beer Garden and the fields beyond are a charity that raises funds for local good causes.


Performing at the fete will be the Warbleton Brass Band and The Swingtime Sweethearts. World War II vehicles will be on display and competitions for the best flowers, vegetables, fruits, cakes and pickles and preserves.


Our newest attraction this year will be The Dog Show, with many different classes. Another regular event is the traditional Tug of War competition where local teams compete. Many side stalls and don't forget The Beer Tent, serving Harvey's Best and jugs of Pimms will all be there!


A set price Dig for Victory menu is served in the pub at 7.30pm, click here to see menu

Corporate Outside Catering

We are excited to celebrate the growing success of our outside catering business; we have recently been privileged to provide catering for an array of weddings, birthday celebrations, christenings and corporate events.  Each event is specially tailored to our client's requirements and delivered with the same high standards and attention

To detail that you would expect from the Merrie Harriers

For a free consultation to discuss your upcoming event - big or small -

please contact

Ben West on 01323 833108

Beer and Music Festival

AUGUST Bank holiday Weekend


We will be holding a beer and music festival in our beautiful beer garden over Sunday 28^th and Monday 29^th August.

There will be an array of real ales, ciders and wines to try and we will be showcasing local bands that will cover many genres of music.

More information regarding the different beers and the bands playing will appear be announced very soon

Tapas Night this Saturday Night - 25th June

We’re at it again, tapas night is back, the chefs here at the Merrie Harriers have come up with a menu of classic Spanish Tapas dishes cooked fresh for you

Meat used from local farms to create tender meatballs and smoked pork loin, Fish and Shellfish fresh from the Sussex Coast, steamed clams with garlic and white wine, salt and pepper squid or lemon and chilli prawns

Or even vegetables picked from our own garden, potatoes bravas, tempura vegetables or steamed broad beans and peas with mint and lemon

We also have some fantastic Spanish wines on offer including red and white Rioja. If that’s not enough we are also providing live Spanish music

Want to download this yummy menu!  Click here