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Thai Marina
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.8(1,632)Thai Marina is situated at The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne and serves modern Thai cuisine in a traditional setting. The menu has all the classics you'd except such as Green Curry or Pad Thai as well as newer dishes such as Lamb Cutlets or Tamarind Sea Bass. In the summer months, enjoy alfresco dining all day and through the evening and on the weekends enjoy the Thai summer barbecue by the waterside.The Cove
Price: Moderate•Pub•4.7(86)In sleepy Fairlight, on the edge of the Firehills, The Cove is an independently run freehouse serving locals, wanderers and gastronauts alike. Halfway between Hastings and Rye, The Cove is the perfect stop after a walk across the local beaches and coastal paths of East Sussex. We have a fire for the winter nights, a garden for summer days, and a friendly bar waiting to welcome you.
Originally a hotel, the building sat empty for several years until 2022, when the Cove was renovated, restored and reopened with a new lease of life. It has quickly gained a reputation for excellent, elevated pub food with local chef and restauranteur Nick Hales leading the kitchen.
In 2023 it was featured on The Times 50 Best Summer Pubs, and given a glowing review by Grace Dent in The Guardian Observer.
The Sundial
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(560)The Sundial is a privately owned, relaxed and chic French restaurant with spectacular views of the South Downs in East Sussex. The Sundial’s à-la-carte and seasonal menus as well as its cuisine and ambience are typically French. Our restaurant in East Sussex is perfect for a meal with family and friends or an intimate dinner for two, the Sundial’s lounge bar, French restaurant and private dining room provide a flexible combination for parties, business meetings, seminars, wedding venues and group events for up to 60 people. Our restaurant can cater for upto 150 people as a wedding venue. If you´re looking for a Fine Dining French restaurant in East Sussex, or anywhere in Sussex, you won´t find a finer French restaurant!. Our French restaurant has a Civil wedding License offering you the perfect wedding venue in East Sussex. Restaurant also has a large car park with 16 parking spaces.Colombo 16
Price: Expensive•Sri Lankan•4.7(199)Inspired by the diversity of Colombo and England, Colombo 16 brings the essence of modern Sri Lanka to Marine Court, the historic Grade II-listed Art Deco building on the shores of St Leonards-On-Sea. By day we offer fusion lunch with some traditional Sri Lankan options, by night contemporary curries, short eats and desserts intended for sharing. Our dishes are based on family recipes, modernised with an ingredient-led approach sourcing locally and importing weekly from Sri Lanka.
First In Last Out
Price: Moderate•Pub•4.7(228)The First In Last Out (FILO), is a family run free-house in the Old Town of Hastings. Alongside our award winning beer, we serve quality food prepared from scratch. We offer lunch and dinner everyday, including our ever popular Tapas night (Monday), Indian Thali (Thursday) and Sunday roasts.
The brewery is located just two minutes away from the pub, where we produce five regular ales using a full mash-tun process. We love live music and host regular Sunday evening gigs, of which details can be found on our website.
The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, who love to get cosy in our booth seating or warm up on cold winters' days around our unique central fireplace.
Dogs and children are most welcome.White Hart Netherfield
Price: Expensive•British•4.7(475)We are a country Gastropub owned by farmers. Our farm supplies the beef, lamb and pork and we source other ingredients from local producers where we can. Our small seasonal menu changes regularly reflecting what is available in our area. We pride ourselves on being very much a country pub, offering freshly prepared seasonal food and a warm welcome. We also love offering locally produced drinks, such as gins, rums, ales and wines, giving you the complete taste of Sussex.
La Delizia
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(71)La Delizia, meaning ‘The Delight’, inspired by delis and eateries in Positano and Amalfi, offers authentic, specialist Italian food and drink, to take home or eat in.
Featuring fresh Whitstable oysters, calamari, pasta, an authentic meat and cheese counter serving paninis and Antipasti selections, as well as Italian delights such as ‘Crema di Caffé’ an Iced Coffee dessert, fresh orange juice, and so much more.The Gallipot Inn
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(189)Set within the historical parish of Hartfield famous for A.A.Milne Winnie-the-Pooh books. The Gallipot Inn lies a stones throw from Ashdown Forest and has a excellent reputation for food & drink throughout the area.
After being the the chef for over seven years Leo has taken over the business with his wife Kerry and warmly welcome you to our establishment.
Two Sawyers
Price: Moderate•Pub•4.8(853)The Two Sawyers is a 16th Century Inn recently refurbished and under family ownership. We pride ourselves on serving excellent beer and food.
We have a large beer garden to the rear of the pub with over 30 tables for our guests to use for both drinking and dining.
A character bar with log fires serving guest ales, beers, and wines. The restaurant serves traditional pub food twice both lunch and evening and all day on both Saturday and Sunday.The Royal
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.7(103)The Royal is operated by James Hickson, who has a solid hospitality background having learned his trade at well-loved restaurants and gastropubs including St John, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and Moro. James is hands-on at the pub, overseeing the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, friendly service and sophisticated food and drink. The kitchen is led by head chef, Andrew Taylor-Gray, who has previously worked at Petersham Nurseries, Hix and The Canton Arms.
The Royal has been included in the Michelin Guide since February 2020 with Bib Gourmand status, which we have maintained ever since.
A welcoming gastropub for locals and visitors alike in St. Leonards-On-Sea and Hastings, low-key and down-to-earth, The Royal occupies an historic corner site right opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square station.
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- JJohnKent •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoBrilliant as usual. The Sussex Cicken venue was one of the best we have tasted.More infoThe Relais Cooden BeachPrice: Moderate• English• Bexhill-On-Sea•4.3
- CChrisDerbyshire •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic, me and my partner went for our wedding anniversary, could not asked for better. Staff very welcoming and polite. Food was delicious. Highly recommendMore infoGlasshousePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Eastbourne•3.8
- JJamesBuckinghamshire •8 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoFood is fantastic at Thai Marina, we come regularly for this reason, but whilst the service is very polite, just always get the feeling that they’re just not interested and are keen for you to get on with it and leave!More infoThai MarinaPrice: Expensive• Thai• Eastbourne•4.8
- NNigelKent •4 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025Went with family for evening dinner and were not disappointed. Very warm welcome and good service throughout the evening. We all sent back empty plates as everything was very nice and everyone enjoyed what they had ordered. Will definitely be going again. 😊More infoCallendersPrice: Moderate• British• Hailsham•4.7
- EEricEast Sussex •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 11, 2025Excellent food. Excellent service. My friend and I really enjoyed the night at the Sundial.More infoThe SundialPrice: Expensive• French• Herstmonceux•4.9
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Healthy restaurants located in East Sussex include Thai Marina, The Fig Restaurant and The Union
Restaurants with gluten-free options in East Sussex are First In Last Out, Two Sawyers and The Fig Restaurant
Bottomless brunch in East Sussex is available at Glasshouse, Two Sawyers and The pink cabbage co
The most romantic restaurant in East Sussex is Dem Shish
Restaurants in East Sussex with a great view include White Hart Netherfield, The Relais Cooden Beach and Glasshouse
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