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Leading Restaurants in East Sussex

Restaurants in East Sussex, such as St Clements and Arch 139 are listed below. One could be excused for regarding West Sussex as very much a seaside county, certainly Rudyard Kipling saw the county as ‘Sussex by the sea’, but there is considerably more to Sussex than its undoubtedly glorious coastline. The South Downs, that ancient chalk ridge, runs from east to west separating... read more

St Clements

St Clements, 3 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

3 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-Sea

The philosophy of this fish restaurant is simple; use fresh local ingredients and serve them with minimum fuss and adulteration. The result is honest food, carefully prepared, presented in a homely environment. Fishy offerings could include... more

Arch 139

Arch 139, Brighton Beach, Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton Beach, Brighton

You won't find a better sea view in Brighton, especially from the al fresco terrace or the window table in the first floor dining room of this sustainable seafood restaurant that's built into one of the seafront arches. Ingredients come from the... more

Nobles Restaurant

Nobles Restaurant, 17 High Street, Battle, East Sussex

17 High Street, Battle

Chef Paul Noble has brought the skills and experience he picked up working for top London hotels to open the sort of smart neighbourhood restaurant you'd kill to have on your doorstep. There's a bright and airy dining room, with its polished wood... more

Jamie's Italian, Brighton

Jamie's Italian, Brighton, 11 Black Lion Street, Brighton, East Sussex

11 Black Lion Street, Brighton

This energetic canteen-style restaurant over two floors offers rustic Italian dishes close to the celebrity chef’s heart. The regular menu includes the usual array of freshly made pasta dishes such as zesty cockle linguine or there is an excellent... more

Landgate Bistro

Landgate Bistro, 5/6 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex

5/6 Landgate, Rye

The Landgate Bistro offers a friendly welcome to anyone who decides to dine in small Georgian restaurant close to Rye’s medieval gateway. The majority of the ingredients used are sourced from producers in Sussex and Kent. The menu changes with the... more

The Chilli Pickle

The Chilli Pickle, 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex

17 Jubilee Street, Brighton

Settled into its new home at myhotel, in the people watching spot on Jubilee Street in Brighton’s North Laines, The Chilli Pickle serves regional Indian cuisine in modern surroundings. Two large clay ovens in the open kitchen are used to cook a... more

Wheeler's Chequers

Wheeler's Chequers, The Chequers Inn, Maresfield, East Sussex

The Chequers Inn, High Street, Maresfield

This former 18th-century coaching inn has been recently re-launched as a bistro style restaurant by Marco Pierre White. The panelled walls are embellished with JAKS cartoons and the tables are draped in a combination of soft leather and white linen... more

Graze

Graze, 42 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex

42 Western Road, Hove, Brighton

Brighton’s Royal Pavillion and the surrounding Regency architecture of Hove’s Brunswick Square provide the inspiration for the modern decor in this restaurant with its chandeliers and heavily gilded mirrors. Guests, including vegetarians, are invited... more

The Ginger Dog

The Ginger Dog, 12 College Place, Brighton, East Sussex

12 College Place, Brighton

At the Ginger Dog the same standard of food is offered as its sister restaurant The Gingerman in a more casual environment. The back street pub has been turned into a gourmet’s heaven providing a sophisticated menu which can include chestnut and... more

The Griffin Inn

The Griffin Inn, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex

Fletching, Uckfield

The 16th-century Griffin Inn oozes old world charm with low beamed ceilings and uneven floorboards. Guests are greeted with blazing log fires in winter or can enjoy the attractive terrace in the warmer months, where they can also watch lamb and... more

The Dining Room

The Dining Room, Buxted Park, Uckfield, East Sussex

Buxted Park, Buxted, Uckfield

The Dining Room at Buxted Park Hotel offers guests the quintessential elegant dining experience set as it is in a grand 18th century Georgian mansion. They can relax and unwind at leisure while contemplating the modern British cuisine menu that... more

The Foragers

The Foragers, 3 Stirling Place, Brighton, East Sussex

3 Stirling Place, Hove, Brighton

This charming pub has sustainability and sympathetic land management at the forefront of its mind. The ingredients (and many of the wines on offer) are organic and real care also goes into the presentation of each dish. Diners can select from the... more

The Coach & Horses

The Coach & Horses, School lane, Danehill, East Sussex

School lane, Danehill

A splendid maple tree overlooks an adult only sun terrace and attractive gardens provide wonderful views of the South Downs at this nineteenth century country pub. As many ingredients as possible are sourced locally with roasted breast of Horsted... more

The Wild Mushroom

The Wild Mushroom, Woodgate House, Westfield, East Sussex

Woodgate House, Westfield Lane, Westfield

A red bricked Sussex farmhouse has been converted into a comfortable restaurant which showcases the best ingredients the county has to offer. Some of the original features such as the wooden floors and open fireplaces have been maintained but the... more

The Restaurant at Drakes

The Restaurant at Drakes, Drakes of Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex

Drakes of Brighton, 43/44 Marine Parade, Brighton

Deep grey banquettes, exposed brickwork and polished wooden floors make this intimate dining room in the smart Drakes boutique hotel perfect for dinner a deux or special celebrations. Chef Andrew Mackenzie has trained with the likes of culinary... more

The Curlew

The Curlew, Junction Road, Bodiam, East Sussex

Junction Road, Bodiam

The white weather board exterior gives the impression of a quaint country pub but the interior reveals something far more sophisticated. The panelled walls are painted in a classy blue-grey and the contemporary chairs are upholstered in brightly... more

Newick Park Hotel & Country Estate

Newick Park Hotel & Country Estate, Nr Church Road, Lewes, East Sussex

Nr Church Road, Newick, Lewes

Country house elegance is the order of the day at Newick Park. Comfortable sofas and soft green walls in the bar encourage guest to relax and perhaps indulge in a glass of champagne before dinner. The dining room provides stunning views of the lake... more

Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex

Ship Street, Brighton

Open all week, and under the tutelage of Head Chef, Rob Carr Bistro du Vin is at the heart of our hotel, a classic, French styled and informal setting for lunch, dinner, to meet, celebrate or simply pass the time. Dine on the finest produce that... more

The George Inn

The George Inn, High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex

High Street, Robertsbridge

Winner of the 1066 Business of the Year 2010, The George Inn stands with pride in the historic village of Robertsbridge. This former 18th Century Coaching Inn is the perfect place to sample the best Sussex produce available. Provenance of ingredients... more

Terre à Terre

Terre à Terre, 71 East Street, Brighton, East Sussex

71 East Street, Brighton

If ever a single restaurant could dispel the myth that vegetarian food is boring and stodgy then Terre a Terre is it. The clean and simple interior and stripped wood tables belie the multifaceted menu. Start with Uttapam (red onion and curry leaf... more

The Mirabelle at the Grand Hotel

The Mirabelle at the Grand Hotel, King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex

King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne

The white edifice of the Grand Hotel stands resplendent on Eastbourne’s seafront as a reminder of bygone days when it attracted notable people such as Winston Churchill as its guests. The formal Mirabelle restaurant is no less grand decorated in... more

The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig, 3 Hove Street, Brighton, East Sussex

3 Hove Street, Hove, Brighton

This vibrant, contemporary restaurant is a further offering from the acclaimed local Gingerman group. Like its sister restaurants, The Ginger Pig takes advantage of seasonal ingredients to produce excellent food in a laid-back setting. Although the... more

The Gingerman

The Gingerman, 21a Norfolk Square, Brighton, East Sussex

21a Norfolk Square, Brighton

From humble beginnings Ben McKellar’s small culinary kingdom has grown to include four restaurants of which the unassuming Gingerman was the first. A stylish yet intimate restaurant a short distance from Brighton’s seafront, the Gingerman delivers... more

The Jolly Sportsman

The Jolly Sportsman, Chapel Lane, Lewes, East Sussex

Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, Lewes

A cosy bar welcomes you as you enter this weather boarded pub in the Sussex countryside. The main dining area shares the same rustic charm albeit with a contemporary edge with its chunky wooden tables fashioned from enormous tree trunks. This leads... more

L'église

L'église, 196 Church Road, Brighton, East Sussex

196 Church Road, Brighton

A small corner of Paris has been transported to the regal surroundings of Hove in this snug French style bistro with an appealing courtyard for a touch of cafe culture. Expect to find classics such as mains of beouf bourguinon or cassoulet... more

Webbe's at the Fish Cafe

Webbe's at the Fish Cafe, 17 Tower Street, Rye, East Sussex

17 Tower Street, Rye

Lying in the centre of the picturesque Sussex town of Rye, Webbe’s modern seafood restaurant occupies a converted warehouse. Service is efficient in the bustling cafe downstairs where guests can watch their food being prepared in the open kitchen.... more

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Towns in East Sussex with Restaurant listings:  Battle | Bodiam | Brighton | Danehill | East Chiltington | Eastbourne | Hove | Lewes | Maresfield | Robertsbridge | Rye | St Leonards-on-Sea | Uckfield | Westfield