Food Scene
A few eateries that we like.
Really buzzy Italian restaurant with great food at a reasonable price. We love it. 10% discount on presentation of theatre tickets.
19 locals recommend
Pomodoro e Mozzarella
23-24 Cornfield TerraceReally buzzy Italian restaurant with great food at a reasonable price. We love it. 10% discount on presentation of theatre tickets.
Spice Garden
6 Church StUp market Indian cuisine; our favourite Indian. Only 20 minute walk.
Really good steaks, simple menu but a meat lovers paradise. Best to book, not open every day.
Two Bulls Steakhouse
42 Church StReally good steaks, simple menu but a meat lovers paradise. Best to book, not open every day.
Good Thai food in a simple restaurant; we think it is as good as a lot of pricier alternatives.
8 locals recommend
Seeracha Restaurant
94 SeasideGood Thai food in a simple restaurant; we think it is as good as a lot of pricier alternatives.
Right on the promenade, outdoor seating. At time of writing they only accept walk ins. Good food overlooking the sea.
31 locals recommend
The Beach Deck
Right on the promenade, outdoor seating. At time of writing they only accept walk ins. Good food overlooking the sea.
A good old fashioned pub with pub food and Harvey's Sussex Ales, what is there not to like. Only 20 minute walk, may take longer on way home!!
15 locals recommend
The Lamb Inn
36 High StA good old fashioned pub with pub food and Harvey's Sussex Ales, what is there not to like. Only 20 minute walk, may take longer on way home!!
Meze restaurant Eastbourne
15 Pevensey RdReal Turkish food at a good price in basic surroundings in Town Centre.
Village pub on the village green at East Dean. Great spot for a drink. Food is not spectacular; ok for lunch.
25 locals recommend
Tiger Inn
Village pub on the village green at East Dean. Great spot for a drink. Food is not spectacular; ok for lunch.
Favourite cafe at the western end of the promenade, good for a light lunch after a walk or swim.
Holywell Tea Chalet
King Edward's ParadeFavourite cafe at the western end of the promenade, good for a light lunch after a walk or swim.
One of the best Fish and Chip restaurants in Eastbourne. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment; now a very modern look.
Trident
23 Albert ParadeOne of the best Fish and Chip restaurants in Eastbourne. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment; now a very modern look.
Rostick Restaurant
209 Terminus RdA family run Italian restaurant in the town centre.
A small town centre wine bar with a wide range of wines and good food. Best to book.
15 locals recommend
Cru
8 Hyde GardensA small town centre wine bar with a wide range of wines and good food. Best to book.
Good value authentic Greek food with efficient service.
10 locals recommend
.Gr/eat Greek Deli & Cuisine
215-217 Terminus RdGood value authentic Greek food with efficient service.
La Locanda Del Duca
26 Cornfield TerraceUp market Italian restaurant with good food and service.
Good cafe for a snack or light lunch after a walk around the Sovereign Harbour marina.
4 Seasons Brasserie
3 The WaterfrontGood cafe for a snack or light lunch after a walk around the Sovereign Harbour marina.
This is a favourite Thai, great surroundings with good food and service. Open for dinner on Mondays and lunch and dinner on all other days.
15 locals recommend
Thai Marina
13 The WaterfrontThis is a favourite Thai, great surroundings with good food and service. Open for dinner on Mondays and lunch and dinner on all other days.
Chain pub which is only 10 min walk. Our guests have reported that they were happy with it.
The Rodmill
1 Rangemore DriveChain pub which is only 10 min walk. Our guests have reported that they were happy with it.
Perch Princes Park
Good cafe, New York diner style with vies over the boating lake.
Pelican Fish Restaurant
New Fish and Chip Restaurant just off sea front, great food and service.
Another country pub a bit further away but is a good spot for lunch and then a country walk up on the South Downs for spectacular views. Can be combined with a list to Lewes for dinner on way home.
49 locals recommend
The Ram Inn
The StreetAnother country pub a bit further away but is a good spot for lunch and then a country walk up on the South Downs for spectacular views. Can be combined with a list to Lewes for dinner on way home.
This is a new (2024) high end Indian restaurant in the town centre. The menu is filled with unusual dishes which are great. The service is top class being friendly and professional. Our new favourite.
Taj Indian Kitchen
This is a new (2024) high end Indian restaurant in the town centre. The menu is filled with unusual dishes which are great. The service is top class being friendly and professional. Our new favourite.
Sightseeing
Stunning cliff top walk to see the iconic lighthouse. Start or finish point for the South Downs Way.
160 locals recommend
Beachy Head
Stunning cliff top walk to see the iconic lighthouse. Start or finish point for the South Downs Way.
One of the largest marinas in Europe; good for people watching and cafes.
Sovereign Harbour Marina, Eastbourne Premier Marinas
Pacific DriveOne of the largest marinas in Europe; good for people watching and cafes.
Lewes
County Town with a Castle and lots of little shops.
A quintessential english village with good pubs, little cafes and shops.
67 locals recommend
Alfriston
A quintessential english village with good pubs, little cafes and shops.
Eastbourne Pier
Grand ParadeClassic seaside attraction.
A place to get down to the beach beneath the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs.
38 locals recommend
National Trust Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Beachy Head RoadA place to get down to the beach beneath the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs.
Fast RIB boat trips from the marina to see the town from off shore. Need to check times and book.
Sussex Voyages
Fast RIB boat trips from the marina to see the town from off shore. Need to check times and book.
Brighton i360
A new sightseeing tower at Brighton giving great views along the Sussex cast.
Parks & Nature
Easy flat walk to the sea or walk up hill to the Seven Sisters Cliffs.
134 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Country Park
East Dean RoadEasy flat walk to the sea or walk up hill to the Seven Sisters Cliffs.
Visitor attraction with 300 acres of woodland and gardens surrounding a red brick 15th century moated castle.
76 locals recommend
Herstmonceux Castle
Visitor attraction with 300 acres of woodland and gardens surrounding a red brick 15th century moated castle.
Arts & Culture
Towner Art Gallery
82 College RdA modern gallery with changing exhibitions and free entrance.
Small theatre with a varied programme; worth a look to see if there is anything you fancy, much cheaper than the West End.
22 locals recommend
Devonshire Park Theatre
8-10 Compton StSmall theatre with a varied programme; worth a look to see if there is anything you fancy, much cheaper than the West End.
Charleston Trust
The home and country meeting place of the Bloomsbury Group
Glyndebourne
New RoadFamous Opera House.
Historic fort on the seafront. Closed at present for renovation.
22 locals recommend
Eastbourne Redoubt
Royal ParadeHistoric fort on the seafront. Closed at present for renovation.
Grade 2 listed 60's theatre that has recently been refurbished. Wide range of shows.
20 locals recommend
Congress Theatre
Carlisle RoadGrade 2 listed 60's theatre that has recently been refurbished. Wide range of shows.
Fascinating story of the Battle of Hastings played on audio as you walk around the actual battlefield site.
153 locals recommend
Battle Abbey
High StreetFascinating story of the Battle of Hastings played on audio as you walk around the actual battlefield site.
Brighton and Hove Buses
Buses run frequently along the coast between Eastbourne and Brighton
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Eastbourne
26-28 Lottbridge DroveGood choice of vehicles, reasonable price.
Essentials
Framfield Way's Co-op
18 Framfield WayClosest convenience store 7 min walk for essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the busiest bandstands in the UK. Lots of tribute bands in the summer.
22 locals recommend
Eastbourne Bandstand
Grand ParadeOne of the busiest bandstands in the UK. Lots of tribute bands in the summer.
David Lloyd Eastbourne
Broadwater WayTenpin Bowling
New town centre multiplex in the recently extended shopping centre.
15 locals recommend
Cineworld Eastbourne
37 Terminus RoadNew town centre multiplex in the recently extended shopping centre.