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1. Two Sawyers
4.8
Exceptional(878)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Hastings
Booked 23 times today
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.
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2. The Plough
4.8
Exceptional(801)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Rye
Booked 7 times today
The Plough is a country pub, restaurant and rooms just outside Rye, with a beer garden offering picturesque views of the Brede valley. Our food offer is pub classics made incredibly as well as creative cooking, whilst being ingredient led. 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. Inside we have a warm atmosphere with log fires and friendly service.
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3. The Union
4.7
Exceptional(1195)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Rye
Booked 9 times today
The Union is a cozy spot, offering a warm and inviting ambiance. As one reviewer put it, it has a 'cosy atmosphere' and 'gorgeous, cosy decor'. The restaurant's focus on seasonal ingredients and sharing plates creates a comfortable, intimate dining experience. The reviews consistently highlight the restaurant's warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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4. The Cove
4.7
Exceptional(93)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Pett
Booked 1 time today
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.
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5. The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar
4.2
Awesome(38)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Rye
Booked 5 times today
The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is an intimate art-nouveau styled establishment, hosting live music most nights, with a vast drink offering. Our jazz bar offers over 150 wines & Champagnes, 50 whiskey's, 20 gins, cocktails, and much more.Sit amongst the candle light and tap away to the live music with a glass of something cheerful!
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6. Fletchers House
new
4.4
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Rye
Nestled beside the historic church in Rye, our charming venue offers a delightful mix of experiences to suit every occasion. Whether you’re popping in for a relaxed brunch with walk-ins always welcome, or booking a luxurious high tea experience, complete with or without champagne we’re here to indulge you. Our private dining area provides an intimate setting for special gatherings, while our cocktail lounge is the perfect place to unwind with friends. For a more unique treat, try our boozy grazing platters, ideal for groups of six or more with a bottomless option available, prior booking and deposit is required. With a blend of elegance and casual comfort, we ensure every visit is memorable.
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7. The Royal
4.7
Exceptional(119)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 6 times today
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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8. The Crown Hastings
4.7
Exceptional(1209)
Price: Moderate
• British • Hastings
Booked 8 times today
The Crown is an independently run award-winning freehouse in the heart of Hastings Old Town, open at 11am every day. Our kitchen is open 12-4, 5 till 9. We serve modern British food in a friendly informal environment using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We create dishes from scratch, including homemade bread, fish from the surrounding seas and seasonal veg.We serve local real ales & craft beers, wine and a specialist gin and whisky selection and delicious coffee.'High Top Tables' refers to our high tables with bar stools. You can book a table for drinks only.Dogs are welcome, 'paws on the floors' please.Children welcome, we have a kids menu.For allergies & intolerances, please let your server know before ordering. We serve our full menu on a Sunday, but it is not a traditional roast dinner. Please call us if you are running later than your booked time.Table bookings for 2 hours for up to 4ppl; 3 hours for 5+ people. Tables from 7pm onwards are for whole evening.
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9. Lury
new
5.0
Exceptional(19)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sri Lankan • Hastings
Booked 4 times today
Lury delivers a unique approach to creative, ingredient-led cooking, drawing on British and Burgher heritage. The Burghers of Sri Lanka developed their own culinary style combining their European ancestry with the ingredients of Sri Lanka. Drawing on Jack’s British, European and Sri Lankan heritage our kitchen serves a unique tasting menu inspired by ingredients, memory and culture. We serve a set menu comprising 10-12 dishes that reflect our ethos and the best produce available on any given day.Our set menu for June will be entirely focused on fish and will not contain any meat. However please note that all other months we do not offer alternative pescatarian or vegetarian menus. As we are a small team, please note we serve only our set menu, we do not offer pescatarian or vegetarian alternatives at this time. Additionally we are unable to cater for most allergies. If you have any queries concerning dietary restrictions please contact us prior to booking.
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10. BAYTE
4.7
Exceptional(102)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 6 times today
BAYTE, is a modern European neighbourhood restaurant with an emphasis on local sourcing and quality produce in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea. The seasonal menu blends influences from across the globe, with particular reference to Italian recipes, such as hand-rolled pastas.The meat at BAYTE is free-range and reared on biodynamic, organic Haye Farm in Devon. Vegetables are also sourced from organic suppliers, most of them from English and Japanese vegetable growers Namayasai, and Goat Grid Farm, both in nearby Lewes.
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