Guidebook for Eastbourne
Food Scene
Cafes, Restaurants and Pubs you might want to check out if you're feeling hungry.
Just across the road from my place and a short walk Eastwards you’ll find the Beach Deck. What’s good about it are the views, you can look out to sea either from their deck or inside. The food’s ok, the service can be hit or miss, but I’d still recommend trying it out.
31 locals recommend
The Beach Deck
Just across the road from my place and a short walk Eastwards you’ll find the Beach Deck. What’s good about it are the views, you can look out to sea either from their deck or inside. The food’s ok, the service can be hit or miss, but I’d still recommend trying it out.
If you fancy a posh nosh breakfast - Avocado on sour bread, or just a healthy English breakfast, this might be for you. Probably best to book a table as it’s often full up, also please check its opening times.
15 locals recommend
The Beach Kitchen
56 Beach RdIf you fancy a posh nosh breakfast - Avocado on sour bread, or just a healthy English breakfast, this might be for you. Probably best to book a table as it’s often full up, also please check its opening times.
One of my favourites... Healthy food, and extra friendly service. No meat served here so don't expect bacon, but still loads of tasty meals.
Simply Patisserie in South Street - 112 South St, Eastbourne BN21 4LZ -
Food type: Healthy, non-meat, Mediterranean salads, smoothies, paninis, pies, quiches, salads, vegetarian breakfast, baked potatoes, and cakes. If you want strong coffee make it clear to them. I often go to Simply Patisserie in South Street, not to be confused with Patisserie Valerie in the Town Centre – which is also good. If you’re not in need of meat and are looking for something healthy then this might just be the ticket.
Simply Patisserie
112 South StreetOne of my favourites... Healthy food, and extra friendly service. No meat served here so don't expect bacon, but still loads of tasty meals.
Simply Patisserie in South Street - 112 South St, Eastbourne BN21 4LZ -
Food type: Healthy, non-meat, Mediterranean salads, smoothies, paninis, pies, quiches, salads, vegetarian breakfast, baked potatoes, and cakes. If you want strong coffee make it clear to them. I often go to Simply Patisserie in South Street, not to be confused with Patisserie Valerie in the Town Centre – which is also good. If you’re not in need of meat and are looking for something healthy then this might just be the ticket.
High Tea at the Hydro
The Hydro has a 1930s feel to it, and along with its large lawned garden, conservatory and high tea, this is a must place to experience.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne
Mount RoadHigh Tea at the Hydro
The Hydro has a 1930s feel to it, and along with its large lawned garden, conservatory and high tea, this is a must place to experience.
This is one of two cafes in Gildridge park, which is near the town centre. Priced around £10/head, you'll get both quality and quantity. I’d recommend the cream tea, but lots of their other offerings are good too.
The Tennis Cafe
Gildredge ParkThis is one of two cafes in Gildridge park, which is near the town centre. Priced around £10/head, you'll get both quality and quantity. I’d recommend the cream tea, but lots of their other offerings are good too.
The Perch - Princess Park Café
I haven’t ever tried this place so technically it isn’t a favourite, however, it’s local and comes highly recommended.
20 locals recommend
Princes Park
Channel View RoadThe Perch - Princess Park Café
I haven’t ever tried this place so technically it isn’t a favourite, however, it’s local and comes highly recommended.
Gelato Famoso – Formerly Fusciardis
A popular seafront ice cream parlour
13 locals recommend
Fusciardi Ice Cream Parlour
30 Marine ParadeGelato Famoso – Formerly Fusciardis
A popular seafront ice cream parlour
Another popular ice cream parlour. I find it a bit touristy and rough around the edges, but if you’re in the neighbourhood it’s worth checking out. Also, for most people, their ice creams in a large glass options are more than enough to share between two.
6 locals recommend
Favoloso Cafe
19-25 Carlisle RdAnother popular ice cream parlour. I find it a bit touristy and rough around the edges, but if you’re in the neighbourhood it’s worth checking out. Also, for most people, their ice creams in a large glass options are more than enough to share between two.
High Tea at The Grand
Fancy checking out the beautiful Grand Hotel, maybe try Afternoon Tea there.
8 locals recommend
Grand Hotel
King Edward's ParadeHigh Tea at The Grand
Fancy checking out the beautiful Grand Hotel, maybe try Afternoon Tea there.
Want a good coffee try:
Rossi Italiano
18 Grove Road
Eastbourne BN21 4TR
They also do some good food too.
tony piccante
18 Grove RoadWant a good coffee try:
Rossi Italiano
18 Grove Road
Eastbourne BN21 4TR
They also do some good food too.
Urban Ground
2A Bolton RdUrban Ground: A popular coffee house
Pomodoro e Mozzarella
Although this is a restaurant, Gill tells me the coffee is excellent here. From Monday to Thursday they often have a 2 or 3-course set meal which is reasonably priced.
19 locals recommend
Pomodoro e Mozzarella
23-24 Cornfield TerracePomodoro e Mozzarella
Although this is a restaurant, Gill tells me the coffee is excellent here. From Monday to Thursday they often have a 2 or 3-course set meal which is reasonably priced.
La Locanda Del Duca
26 Cornfield TerraceExpensive but good
Rostick Restaurant
209 Terminus RdPricey but good
Exquis - French food at a good price, quirky place.
I particularly like the Duck. However, call first as the opening times vary.
Exquis
1 Pevensey RdExquis - French food at a good price, quirky place.
I particularly like the Duck. However, call first as the opening times vary.
The Belgian Cafe,
11-23 Grand ParadePosh-ish nosh
Great location views and food. Probably best to book. Sometimes bad service.
20 locals recommend
Bistrot Pierre
King Edward's ParadeGreat location views and food. Probably best to book. Sometimes bad service.
.Gr/eat Greek Deli & Cuisine
215-217 Terminus RdGreek Food - Good
Meze restaurant Eastbourne
15 Pevensey RdLove this place
Food is cooked in front of you over an open oven.
Dem Shish Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
85-87 South StreetI haven't tried it but it comes highly recommended
Morgans
119 South StGood all round, large portions, reasonably priced.
Picasso's
10 Mark LnA bit like Pizza Express, generally very good.
Pablos Restaurant
Great location, a bit hit and miss quality-wise.
Cru
8 Hyde GardensHidden away, a little exclusive, not cheap....
Always had a good meal here. Ask for a table overlooking the harbour.
6 locals recommend
Ganges Indian Restaurant
15 The WaterfrontAlways had a good meal here. Ask for a table overlooking the harbour.
Local Indian Restaurant - About 7-minute walk.
We've always had good food here.
Shimla Fine Indian Dining
9/11 SeasideLocal Indian Restaurant - About 7-minute walk.
We've always had good food here.
Lots of oriental-ish food to choose from. Certainly good value.
COSMO World Buffet Restaurant | Eastbourne
113-115 Seaside RdLots of oriental-ish food to choose from. Certainly good value.
Buffet Time
60-62 Terminus RoadLots of oriental-ish food to choose from. Certainly good value.
Thai Brasserie Eastbourne
Thai food
Yummi Noodle Bar
Cheap n Cheerful noodle bar near the station.
Little Elephant Thai Restaurant
55 Grove RdGood quality, not cheap Thai restaurant
Thai Terre Restaurant
Upper StreetComes Highly Recommended - About 5 miles away
Thai Marina
13 The WaterfrontNot cheap, but ok Thai Restaurant in the harbour.
Bill's Eastbourne Restaurant
153 Terminus RdThemed, ok quality, not cheap, but worth a try.
Big portions, hard to park near it, slightly rough end of town, but if you fancy strolling the mean streets of Eastbourne which are still quite congenial, then this is for you.
Charlie Brown's Diner
54 Seaside RoadBig portions, hard to park near it, slightly rough end of town, but if you fancy strolling the mean streets of Eastbourne which are still quite congenial, then this is for you.
7Bone Burger Co. Eastbourne
18 Cornfield RoadGourmet Burger
Dolphin Fish Bar
86 SeasideGood quality take-away Fish n Chips
Qualisea Fish Restaurant
189 Terminus RdHighly Recommended Fish n Chips place.
The Marine
61 SeasidePub - Famous for its Christmas Decorations and reasonably priced food.
The Dolphin
14 South StComes Highly Recommended - Gastro Pub
Dew Drop Inn Bar
37-39 South StHighly recommended gastro pub - Never tried it
The Counting House
Rockingham PlaceNice pub - not sure about the food as I've never tried it.
The oldest pub in Eastbourne. Haven't eaten there for years, but it used to be good.
15 locals recommend
The Lamb Inn
36 High StThe oldest pub in Eastbourne. Haven't eaten there for years, but it used to be good.
Comes highly recommended - However, I've never tried it.
10 locals recommend
Bibendum Pub & Restaurant
1 Grange RdComes highly recommended - However, I've never tried it.
The Crown & Anchor
15-16 Marine ParadeComes highly recommended - However, I've never tried it.
Toby Carvery Eastbourne
Edward RoadAs Carveries go, this is a good one. It's a drive away though.
Anema e Core
227 Terminus RdGood quality food, medium priced (£20/head)
Seeracha Restaurant
94 SeasideVery local to me, small good Thai Restaurant.
Good food, great location. On sunny days people sit on the green. Worth making it a part of a day trip to Cuckmere Haven, Alfriston, Birling Gap, and East Dean. Then finish with a meal at the Tiger Inn.
25 locals recommend
Tiger Inn
Good food, great location. On sunny days people sit on the green. Worth making it a part of a day trip to Cuckmere Haven, Alfriston, Birling Gap, and East Dean. Then finish with a meal at the Tiger Inn.
Badgers Tea House Alfriston -
My friend Mike and his wife own this, although it's run by their daughter. It has a lovely garden at the back and quaint little rooms indoors. If you meet Mike, say hello.
The Old Village Bakery
North StreetBadgers Tea House Alfriston -
My friend Mike and his wife own this, although it's run by their daughter. It has a lovely garden at the back and quaint little rooms indoors. If you meet Mike, say hello.
Although the listing above says The Ram Inn, the place I was trying to let you know about is The Beanstalk Tea Garden. This is a tea garden in someone's house and is off the beaten track along a track that low-slung cars should be wary of. Check online if it's likely to be open but on sunny days it's so worth a visit if possible.
50 locals recommend
The Ram Inn
The StreetAlthough the listing above says The Ram Inn, the place I was trying to let you know about is The Beanstalk Tea Garden. This is a tea garden in someone's house and is off the beaten track along a track that low-slung cars should be wary of. Check online if it's likely to be open but on sunny days it's so worth a visit if possible.
Everything Else
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
King Edward's ParadeBeachy Head Countryside Centre
Beachy Head RoadThe Observatory Science Centre
Michelham Priory
Worth checking out
Pevensey Court House Museum & Gaol
High StreetEastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
Lottbridge Drove
Heritage Eastbourne
Stone Cross Windmill
Beggars Ln
Filching Manor Motor Museum
Internationally renowned local Art Gallery - worth checking out.
84 locals recommend
Towner Art Gallery
College RoadInternationally renowned local Art Gallery - worth checking out.
Not really contemporary art but might be of interest.
6 locals recommend
Henry Paddon Contemporary Art
113 South StNot really contemporary art but might be of interest.
The Lighthouse Gallery Eastbourne
19 Cornfield Terrace
Newart Gallery
49 Gildredge Road
Wish Tower
Wish TowerSharnfold Farm
Hailsham Road
West Firle
St Michaels and All Angels Churches - Berwick
South DownsFamous for artwork on the walls created by the Bloomsbury Group
9 locals recommend
St Michael & All Angels Church
St Michaels and All Angels Churches - Berwick
South DownsFamous for artwork on the walls created by the Bloomsbury Group
De La Warr Pavilion
MarinaRoyal Hippodrome Theatre
106-114 Seaside RdDevonshire Park Theatre
8-10 Compton St
Sovereign Centre
Sovereign CentreSports Centre
Tenpin Eastbourne
Broadwater WayRoyal Eastbourne Golf Club
Paradise DriveDrusillas Park
Alfriston RoadKids Zoo
Definitely worth visiting if you're into the history of Art or old buildings with interesting backstories.
93 locals recommend
Charleston Trust
Definitely worth visiting if you're into the history of Art or old buildings with interesting backstories.
Sightseeing
Pevensey Castle
Castle RoadNewhaven Fort
Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High St
The Redoubt
Eastbourne Pier
Grand ParadeCarpet Gardens
Grand ParadeHelen Garden
King Edward's ParadeBeachy Head
Birling Gap
Cuckmere Haven
Seven sisters cliffs
Cuckoo Trail
Cuckoo Trail
Butts Lane
Butts LaneQuant old village, touristy but worth a visit, check out Badgers Tea Rooms.
67 locals recommend
Alfriston
Quant old village, touristy but worth a visit, check out Badgers Tea Rooms.
A beautiful, hidden away, park designed by James Burton, (not Elvis Presley's guitarist of the same name). Burton also designed Regent's park in London.
31 locals recommend
St. Leonards Gardens
Maze HillA beautiful, hidden away, park designed by James Burton, (not Elvis Presley's guitarist of the same name). Burton also designed Regent's park in London.
Neighbourhoods
Hastings Old Town
Battle
Rye
Quaint town
The Old Lighthouse
Surreal Landscape - Day trip
Dungeness
Quite a trek away but definitely worth the journey. Surreal landscape.
City/town information
Brighton
Need a bit of a buzz - Head for Brighton -
Arundel
Castle - Day out
Chichester
If you feel like a long drive Chichester might be worth a visit.
Quite a way away, but a lovely small, old-fashioned, seaside town. It's near to Margate, so if you end up there, take a detour to Broadstairs.
173 locals recommend
Broadstairs
Quite a way away, but a lovely small, old-fashioned, seaside town. It's near to Margate, so if you end up there, take a detour to Broadstairs.
City advice
Getting around
Seaside Road, Pevensey Rd and Bourne St. are a bit rough
Not rough compared to major cities, just a little less congenial than the rest of Eastbourne.