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The Union, Rye, East Sussex

The Union

4.8
4.8
1153 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Union is a contemporary restaurant and bar set in a beautiful 15th century building in the heart of Rye. Our menu is made up of small and large plates which we recommend sharing across the table. Our team will be on hand to guide you through your visit.

Our food is guided by the seasons and our menu is ingredient led so changes based on what we have available to us. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01797 229289
  • Website
    https://www.theunionrye.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mariana Cogo
  • Location
    8 East Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JY
  • Neighbourhood
    Rye
  • Cross Street
    High Street, Rye
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on our road (East Street), as well as anywhere along the High Street (within easy walking distance to us). A 2hr stay costs 80p and parking tickets are available from a machine or via the RingGo app. Parking fares apply Mon-Sun 9am-6pm.
  • Public transit
    We are situated 5 minutes walk from Rye train station and bus stops servicing the local area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Lively

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Union in Rye is a delightful dining destination known for its "exceptional" service and "absolutely outstanding" food. The menu features creative sharing plates with highlights like the "best lemon sole" and lamb chops. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and a well-curated wine list, making it a must-visit.

1,153 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to the union before and the food and service was great. It looks as through the restaurant has changed hands and changed the way they serve there food. Although the food was of good quality I would say that it is overpriced and is a strange menu. It appears that everything is to share but you don’t really get enough food for 2 people. We had the chacutre which consisted of 10 small pieces of meat and a couple of pickles ! The steak was good but only one cut and to share, it wasn’t that big either. We were govern side plates for the chacutete and this was not changed for our main course and neither was our cutlery! The actual location and ambience is lovely, it’s just the menu that’s not great.

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  2. Peter

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant evening!!it was my mothers 80th Birthday and we had a wonderful evening celebrating with 3 generations.Delicious food and wines enjoyed by all 😋. Thank you

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  3. Laura

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an excellent meal in lovely surroundings. The staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. The food was of extremely good quality and expertly cooked.

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  4. Habib

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cosy restaurant with good menu and fresh products. Staff really friendly a.d good advice

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  5. Amanda

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice meal in the union but be prepared to spend.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    East Sussex

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous thank you - we ate so much and all Of it amazing!

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  7. Peggy

    VIP

    Kent

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They think that sharing plates is a new thing so tell you what it means which is so out of date. Our whole sharing sea bass was great but the bill was£200 and definitely not worth it.

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  8. Lou

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! One of our favourite meals of the year. Wonderful staff too. Highly recommended.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Diane

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Union in Rye was recommended to us and it did not disappoint on any level. The ambience was lovely and cosy - we went the week before Christmas and a fire was lit and the welcome was warm. The staff were friendly and put us at our ease, taking us through the menu as it is based on small sharing plates, ensuring that we neither under or over ordered. The food was suparb - clealry cooked with love and care. We were also gently guided through the wine menu and the bottle we chose was well priced and complimented the food well. We were made to feel at home and nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend and will definitely return - we only wish we lived in Rye as it would be our local but it is well worth the drive from Suffolk. Please open a sister restaurant in Suffolk! :0)

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  10. Eva

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been 5 times and always had the best time! Dave is fantastic and the food is phenomenal. Will always recommend!

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FAQs

The Union is rated 4.8 stars by 1153 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Union

8 East Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street, Rye
  • Neighbourhood
    Rye
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on our road (East Street), as well as anywhere along the High Street (within easy walking distance to us). A 2hr stay costs 80p and parking tickets are available from a machine or via the RingGo app. Parking fares apply Mon-Sun 9am-6pm.
  • Public transit
    We are situated 5 minutes walk from Rye train station and bus stops servicing the local area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mariana Cogo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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