Eating Out in Eastbourne

Restaurant
Guide

A selection of places to eat and drink near the apartment, from nearby cafés to restaurants worth a short walk or drive. All are within Eastbourne or a short distance away.

Spanish · Tapas

Flamencos

A well-established local tapas restaurant, consistently regarded as one of the better Spanish kitchens in the area. Good for sharing plates and an evening out.

📍 Walking distance

Italian · Pizza & Pasta

Pomodoro Mozzarella

Italian restaurant on the next road. Straightforward, well-priced pasta and pizza in a relaxed setting. A reliable option for an easy evening meal.

📍 Next road over

Italian · Pizza & Pasta

Little Italy

A good local choice for pizza and pasta at reasonable prices. Relaxed atmosphere and reliable food — worth trying for a straightforward Italian meal.

📍 Town centre

Turkish · Mediterranean

Turkuaz

Turkish restaurant in the town centre with an extensive mezze menu, mains and homemade baklava. Very popular — booking ahead is advisable, especially at weekends.

📍 Town centre

Indian · Fine Dining

Taj Indian Kitchen

A more formal Indian restaurant with a strong local reputation. Well-presented dishes and attentive service. On the pricier side but well regarded for a special occasion.

📍 Town centre

Lebanese · Levantine

Cedarz

Lebanese restaurant on Grove Road, opened in 2025. Dishes made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients. The mezze and hot stone steak are frequently recommended. Rated very highly on TripAdvisor.

📍 48 Grove Road

Indian · Seafront

Seafront Tandoori

A long-standing Eastbourne Indian restaurant close to the seafront with a large number of positive reviews. Good for a straightforward curry after a day at the beach.

📍 Seafront

Thai · Asian

Sabadee Thai

Thai restaurant with a solid local following. Reasonably priced with a straightforward menu of Thai classics. A good option for a relaxed weeknight dinner.

📍 Town centre

Wine Bar · European

Journeys Wine Bar

A small wine bar and restaurant near Grove Road with a very strong TripAdvisor rating. Good for a quieter evening with wine and well-cooked food.

📍 Near Grove Road

Pub · Live Music · Late Night

The Bohemian

All-day pub and late-night venue in Eastbourne's cultural quarter, next to the Devonshire Park theatres. Food served daily, live music most evenings, quiz nights and Sunday roasts. Dog friendly.

📍 10 Compton Street · 5 min walk 🐶 Dogs welcome

Pub · Food · Dog Friendly

Bibendum

A 10–15 minute walk towards Little Chelsea. Food served in both the bar and restaurant. Dog friendly throughout. A good local pub for a drink and a meal.

📍 Little Chelsea · 10–15 min walk 🐶 Dogs welcome

Bar · Records · Dog Friendly

The Frontier Bar

A dog friendly bar in Little Chelsea with a record shop downstairs. A characterful spot for an evening drink with an eclectic feel.

📍 Little Chelsea 🐶 Dogs welcome

Pub · Food · Dog Friendly

The Pilot

A well-regarded dog friendly pub in the Meads area, around a 20 minute walk. Does food — worth booking if you plan to eat. A pleasant walk through a quieter part of Eastbourne.

📍 Meads · 20+ min walk 🐶 Dogs welcome

Pub · South Downs

The Eight Bells, Jevington

A historic village pub in Jevington, a short drive into the South Downs. Good food using local produce, a relaxed atmosphere and views of the Downs. The Friday night takeaway is popular locally.

📍 Jevington village · short drive

Café · Breakfast · Coffee

Favoloso Café

Just around the corner from the apartment and opposite The Bohemian. Good for morning coffee and breakfast. A small shop opposite for any supplies you need.

📍 Around the corner · 2 min walk

British · Seasonal · Brunch

Skylark

Award-winning independent café-restaurant on Grove Road in Little Chelsea. Seasonal Sussex produce, specialty coffee, a courtyard garden and evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays. Recommended for brunch.

📍 52 Grove Road · 5 min walk

Deli · Local Produce

Hudsons

Local deli just around the corner from the apartment. Stocked with Sussex produce, artisan cheeses and fresh goods. Useful for stocking up for meals in.

📍 Around the corner

Café · Seafront

Seafront Cafés

A number of cafés and snack bars are dotted along the promenade. Good for a coffee or light bite after a walk along the beach. The Tesco Express is also within easy walking distance for supplies.

📍 5 min walk to seafront