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3.8
Excellent(750)
Price: Moderate
• British • Eastbourne
Booked 2 times today
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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4.6
Exceptional(400)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Eastbourne
Booked 1 time today
Red Elephant Siam is an authentic Thai restaurant located in the charming village of East Dean, East Sussex, perfectly placed between Eastbourne and Seaford along the scenic A259. Surrounded by the stunning South Downs National Park and close to popular landmarks like Beachy Head, Birling Gap, Belle Tout Lighthouse, and Seven Sisters, it's an ideal spot to unwind with Thai food after exploring the coast. We offer dine-in and takeaway options, with a relaxed atmosphere and menus full of traditional Thai flavours. Enjoy our popular set lunch menu or indulge in a wide selection of dishes from our à la carte menu. Conveniently, there is a large free public car park near the Tiger Inn on Gilberts Drive—just a short walk across the village green to the restaurant. Limited on-street parking is also available on Upper Street. Whether you're passing through or planning a visit, Red Elephant Siam is a must-visit for lovers of quality Thai cuisine.
A photo of The Roebuck Inn restaurant
4.3
Awesome(325)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Lewes
Booked 2 times today
-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.
A photo of Horse & Groom restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(22)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Heathfield
Believed to date back to the 17th century the Horse & Groom was originally used to house local farmer workers, with the increase in horse drawn traffic using the old Hastings Road the property was utilised to offer weary travellers a place to rest and stable their horse ready for their onward journey. It then, and has to this date, become known as the Horse and Groom .​ Free of tie, the pub now offers the traditional country pub fair, set in the glorious surroundings of Rushlake Green, with its picturesque village properties encircling the village green, centre of the villages attraction and host to many winter and summer events. The pub with it’s large private gardens offers a friendly and secure environment for families to enjoy beautiful views over the adjoining rolling Sussex countryside.

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