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1. The Rainbow

3.6

Very Good(744)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Eastbourne

In showing this building some love, local businesswoman Shoes Simes has said that she hopes to help make her pub more food-led and family-friendly. In doing so she hopes to turn this local building of historical importance into an establishment for local families and friends to enjoy together. It all started 13 years ago when she first saw the building and she knew straight away that this was the pub for her and finally her dreams have come true, with a full refurbishment, this pub is now ready to be revealed to Eastbourne in all its glory. Once functioning as an old Moot Court, eventually turning into a restaurant in the 1970s, before it boomed as a pub trading as The Rainbow. It eventually changed to The Counting House and saw a new lease of life as the garden grew to be a popular haunt of all in old town. Returning with a change of name to the older style of The Rainbow, and with it a focus on food again. For outdoor reservations, please contact the restaurant directly.

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2. Callenders

4.7

Exceptional(212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Hailsham

Callenders is a modern , casual style dining bistro. From a romantic meal for two, to a celebration dinner for forty. The best of local produce cooked to order for you. The surroundings are relaxed and easy going. Large potted plants occupy the free spaces and original water-colours by local artists hang on the walls. Table tops are bare and minimalist set with condiments, cutlery and fresh cut flower stems. Old dishes make a fresh return, and modern classics like Thai-Style Chicken sit comfortably along-side Braised Beef Cheeks with roast potatoes and gravy.Steaks are good too and a full Char-grill section on the menu features locally shot Venison and a selection of beef cuts; T bone, Fillet and Sirloin. As you would expect all desserts and pastries are made in house, with a definite focus on classic British desserts, steamed Treacle Sponge, Crème Brule, Apple Tart, Queen of Puddings and a really beautiful creamed rice dessert served with a mango sorbet are often on the menu.

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3. Thai Terre - East Dean

4.7

Exceptional(398)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Eastbourne

Booked 3 times today

Thai Terre is located opposite the village green in the picturesque South Downs village of East Dean, close to Birling Gap and three miles west of Eastbourne. At first a Thai restaurant may seem out of keeping with the flint-walled cottages and the well-kept traditional English village common, but this pairing reflects the driving principle of Thai Terre – to take the best the South Downs can provide and add an exotic twist to create something really special.

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4. Glasshouse

3.8

Excellent(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Eastbourne

Booked 14 times today

Glass House is a fresh new seaside restaurant / café that aims to regenerate the pavilion building and surrounding Redoubt Gardens. Returning it into a destination for community and visitors to eat, meet, relax and celebrate.It is dedicated to bolstering both Eastbourne’s community and heritage, showcasing local produce and culture whilst allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the spectacular views of our beautiful seafront.

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5. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes

4.6

Exceptional(1363)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Lewes

Booked 59 times today

Our Lewes restaurant, opened in 2001, is where the Bill's story began and it continues to be an extremely popular destination for locals and visitors from far and wide, sitting in the heart of this pretty town. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne restaurant

6. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne

4.6

Exceptional(918)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Eastbourne

Booked 25 times today

Formerly an old pub, Bill's Eastbourne restaurant is in a great location, right in the middle of the town, with seating inside and out. The mix of original features and Bill's touches give the restaurant real charm, and make it the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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7. Fork Lewes

4.6

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Lewes

Booked 7 times today

Fork is a neighbourhood restaurant in Lewes serving modern British cooking.Our constantly changing, seasonal menus reflect our support for local farmers and artisan producers. Our meat, vegetables, fruit and cheeses come from small local farms; our fish is fresh off the boat at Newhaven

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8. The Sundial

4.9

Exceptional(549)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Herstmonceux

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.

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9. Thai Marina

4.7

Exceptional(1625)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Eastbourne

Booked 5 times today

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.

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10. The Roebuck Inn

4.0

Excellent(318)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Lewes

-UPDATE- If you would like to book a table for 2 households which is larger than 6 people please email info@theroebuckinnfreehouse.com The Roebuck Inn is an historic coaching inn with rooms, in the heart of the Sussex countryside where the South Downs meet the woodlands of the Sussex Weald.We have an extensive range of beers with an emphasis on Sussex Brewers, ably supported by the best small brewers from further afield, and a daily changing menu incorporating wonderful local ingredients, many supplied by our neighbours in the village.

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FrankVIP
London •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The menu was as good and as varied as ever, they had a Pancake specials, which we would have loved to try but sadly we did not have the time. I had the chicken schnitzel which was also a special and my wife had the duck curry, the food was excellent. The Bill’s lager was very refreshing.
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - LewesPrice: Moderate• British• Lewes
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4.6
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Helen
East Sussex •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. Food was good. Sunshine in this beautiful glass house made it a lovely place to eat a Sunday roast with my mum and special friend.
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GlasshousePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Eastbourne
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3.8
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Linda
East Sussex •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The venison steak was promised to be as good as fillet steak as they had run out of fillet. It proved to be every bit as good, if not better.
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CallendersPrice: Moderate• British• Hailsham
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4.7
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Paul
East Sussex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 20, 2025
Authentic Thai food, lovely staff, quiet family type restaurant overlooking the green in the historic village of East Dean. It's my local Thai restaurant and each time I eat here I'm transported back to the wonderful times I've spent in Thailand. If you're looking for great food, attentive staff and a lovely setting, look no further.
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Thai Terre - East DeanPrice: Moderate• Thai• Eastbourne
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4.7
OT
OpenTable Diner
East Sussex •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 19, 2025
I had the seafood casserole and it was very nice and I would have that again. The only negative is the cost of the drinks.
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The RainbowPrice: Moderate• British• Eastbourne
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3.6

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