Where to eat in Rye

Where to eat in Rye

Only two minutes from the largest sea going fleet in the UK, fresh fish will feature on many of the restaurants menus although you can also delight the taste buds with a wide and innovative range of vegetarian choices. Regional tastes may vary but with everything from the best of English through French, Chinese, Thai, Indian and Greek and yes even Fish and chips you will find something for everyone.

Most restaurants are ready for the younger guests and some would appreciate a little notice, to ensure you have the best experience it may be well to call in advice if you have little people with you.

Everyone is listed below and also shown under Pubs, Restaurants or Cafe’s and tea rooms

• The Old Borough Arms
  The Old Borough Arms is a centrally located four star guest house at the bottom of the famous Mermaid Street in Rye. It is from here that the cobbled streets of Rye wind their way up to the Church of St. Mary, passing by the house of Henry James the famous author on the way. Just a short walk to ...
• Flackley Ash Hotel
  Flackley Ash Hotel is located in the pretty village of Peasemarsh. Our enchanting Garden bedrooms are all south facing and on the ground floor. They are spacious and benefit from French doors leading to a private patio with views of the East Sussex countryside and our games lawn. Enjoy classic comfort with modern touches. We have a ...
• The Hope Anchor Hotel Rye
  We are a traditional privately owned Hotel in Rye and have been welcoming guests for over thirty years, making us one of the longest owned family hotels in Rye. The hotel dates back to the 18th Century and is one of the smallest hotels in Rye with thirteen en suite bedrooms an Apartment and a two ...
• Webbs Fish Cafe
  Webbs Fish Cafe located in the heart of Rye close to the landgate with parking nearby. Paul and Rebecca Webbe, opened The Wild Mushroom Restaurant in 1998. from the outset it has proven popular with locals and visitors alike.  Inspired in part by our love of foraging wild food, the plentiful and outstanding natural ingredients on ...
• Haydens
  Hayden’s is an 18th century building perfectly placed in the heart of Rye, just a short walk away from the town’s many historic sites. Each suite has a seating area. TV, digital radio/ipod dock, complimentary Fairtrade organic tea, coffee and hot chocolate (plus home-made cake on arrival), fresh milk, hairdryer and bathrobes, and complimentary eco-friendly shampoos, ...
• Bodiam Boating Station
  More than just a fun day out with the family … Bodiam Boating Station is a family run business situated on the River Rother in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, linking the garden of England and 1066 country! Camping, River Cruises or stay in our small, family friendly campsite.  Mess about on the river in a ...
• Mermaid Inn Rye
  As seen on BBC https://www.facebook.com/themermaidinnrye/videos/1279866685393828/ Welcome to the Mermaid Inn , rich in history; Cellars dating from 1156 and the building rebuilt in 1420. The Mermaid Inn offers a unique experience; Sloping ceilings Creaking floorboards and numerous staircases A history and a rich tradition that is maintained by careful stewardship. There are 31 unique rooms to choose from, all of which can be ...
• Los Gringos – Mexican
  Eat Drink & Fun With High Quality Food and Drinks We love food, we love Mexican Food . We opened our first Mexican restaurant  in Orpington, London, some 18 years ago.  Our food, cocktails and drinks were received very well by our customers. We had many parties, good occasions and some wonderful times with our customers ...
• Two Sawyers
  Very popular and out of the way We pride ourselves on regularly having guest ales from breweries all over the country sitting alongside our firm favourites. We’ve enjoyed a pint of Doom Bar from Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall. From the tranquil Orkney Islands we’ve savoured a jug of Red Mcgregor from The Orkney Brewery. Our regulars take delight in ...
• Landgate Bistro fish restaurant rye
  Landgate Bistro fish restaurant Rye located in the Landgate. They offer excellent food and support the Scallop Festival. The Landgate Bistro is a short 5 minute walk from one of the best places to stay in Rye call Saltcote on 01797 222220 or visit https://Saltcote.co.uk/ 
• The Old Grain Store Rye
  Coffee – Cakes – Homeware – Gifts Old Grain store Rye is a place where you will get a bargain and a decent snack without breaking the bank There are many items being sold by auction on eBay and the winning bidder can collect from The Old Grain Store, The Strand, Rye, East Sussex. Of course shipping may ...
• Horse and Cart Peasmarsh
  Horse and Cart Peasmarsh has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard throughout. We offer a full bar and restaurant open to the public and have a very popular Sunday roast, it is best to book ahead and when it’s gone it’s gone. Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery Address: School Ln, Peasmarsh, Rye TN31 6UW Hours:  Open ⋅ Closes 11PM Kitchen: Open ⋅ Closes 3PM ...
• Playden Oasts Hotel
  Playden Oasts Hotel is under new management from October 2016 Playden Oasts Hotel is a three star Inn full of charm and character just one mile from the historic Cinque Port of Rye withe plenty of off road parking. Our comfortable accommodation is very popular and we accept dogs and children. If you have never slept in an oast ...
• Marino’s Fish and Chips Rye
  If Carlsberg did fish and chips. All cooked fresh to order and nicely presented you are going to love the Fish and Chips here, you can also call and book a table for your meal or hire the restaurant. 37-38 the Mint Telephone: 01797 223 268
• The Globe Inn
  The Globe Inn is really one of the traditional places to eat in Rye, it’s a modern country inn located in the heart of Rye with a very strong sense of identity. The Globe Inn instantly has you looking around to see what else is happening. The decor is a treat in itself and if ...
• The Standard Inn
  The Standard Inn is one of Rye’s most popular pubs, serving great food and reasonably priced beer with a garden area to the rear and easily accessed from The Mint or Cinque Ports street. Offering 5 Bed and Breakfast rooms in the heart of the citadel it is well worth a visit if only to meet ...
• New Inn Winchelsea
  Just a few yards from the resting place of the late great Spike Milligan in the grounds of historic Winchelsea Church and next door to Winchelsea Town hall and Museum. With outstanding accommodation close to the 1066 Country Walk there is no better place to base yourself to explore 1066 Country. The New Inn at Winchelsea – ...
• The Cock Inn Peasmarsh
  The Cock Inn is a friendly and welcoming family run pub, in Peasmarsh in East Sussex. We’re just a stones throw from Rye and Camber Sands, as well as the neighbouring villages of Beckley and Northiam.  ​We serve a great selection of traditional pub food and drinks, plus a well renowned Sunday Carvery every weekend. We’re pleased to ...
• Ferry Inn Stone in Oxney
  Ferry Inn Stone in Oxney is an ancient pub, built in 1690. The Ferry Inn, along with many other buildings on the Romney Marshes and other nearby areas were Smuggler’s haunts, and in the corner of the main bar (by the Inglenook) can still be seen an Owler’s (smuggler’s) window, where people inside could signal ...
• The River Haven Hotel
  River Haven Hotel is Three star With friendly comfortable 3 Star Hotel comprising of 22 en-suite rooms in the Ancient town of Rye is situated on the Strand Quay over looking the River Tillingham. As a place to stay in Rye it is certainly very popular and will not break the bank. In addition to being a ...
• Simon the Pieman
  Simon the Pieman for many years the love and passion of one man. Simon the Pieman started as a family business and remains many years later as such. Each morning the ovens start whilst most people sleep, fresh ingredients from private recipes are used to create the delights for friends who live in Rye and frequent ...
• The Grapevine Rye
  The Grapevine Rye is located at the top of Conduit hill just down from Adams of Rye. This lovely unique bar is everything you would like to find in a jazz and champagne bar.  We offer a wide selection of fine wines and champagnes to tempt the pallet. The Grapevine Rye offers an intimate lounge, secluded from ...
• Lime Wharf Cafe
  Lime Wharf Cafe  is located close to Bodiam Boating station and Kent and east Sussex railway
• The Owl Camber
  The Owl Pub Camber is very close to Camber Sands and ideal if you want to bring the entire family down for a celebration. The Owl Pub in Camber is a traditional English pub with rooms, set just behind the sand dunes of Camber Sands beach. As a Free House we offer a vast range of ...
• The Royal Oak Pett Village
  Welcome to the Royal Oak, Pett, a pub at the heart of the community You can’t beat the warm welcome from our friendly team and the experience of dining al-fresco in our sun-trap garden with the scent of flowers all around or surrounded by old oak beams by the cosy log fire and a bustling bar. Our ...
• Crown Public House Rye
  The Crown is a lively sports bar with a late licence and buzz deals are available. Lots of wide screens adorn the walls to ensure all visitors can see the action. This is a fun pub mainly with locals who enjoy watching sport on the TV which includes Sky TV. Local beers and wines are served alongside ...
• Robin Hood Icklesham
  Robin Hood Icklesham is a friendly food focused family run pub where families are always welcome. Really good family friendly pub with spacious garden and excellent catering facilities for private functions such as Birthdays, Weddings and Anniversaries. We are easy to find and make an ideal place to stop and refill when travelling between Hastings or Battle ...
• Queens Head Pub
  Queens Head Pub is located in the Landgate. This is a lively family friendly pub where dogs are welcome when under control. The pub has occasional live music. A young to middle aged crowd with plenty of local and real ales on offer. We also offer Sunday Roast. A pool table in one bar is always in ...
• The Union
  Located just a short walk from the high street and the Town hall. Whilst it has enjoyed a varied use over the past 500 years and was last a pub before being renovated and lovingly restored in 2020 by the current owners. The Union Rye is now a modern British restaurant and cocktail bar set in ...
• Simply Italian Rye
  A family-owned, child-friendly restaurant in a beautiful former 15th century mill, offering authentic Italian cuisine – freshly made pizzas, traditional pasta dishes and seasonal daily specials. Combined with friendly service, comfortable surroundings and kids menus, why not let our family look after your family? Open: Until late 7 days a week Bring your friends and have a party, ...
• Queens Head Icklesham
  Great Beers – Great FoodLive Music & Pub Quizzes all at the QueensOpening Hours  This is a traditional family friends privately owned Pub and Restaurant offering a great Sunday Roast and local ales. Bar Opening Hours  Monday to Thursday 11:00am – 9:00pmFriday&Saturday 11:00am – 11:00pmSunday 11:00am – 8:00pm Kitchen Opening Times Monday to Thursday  12:00 to 8:00pmFriday&Saturday 12:00 to 9:00pmSunday ...
• Kino Digital Cinema Rye
  The Kino Cinema in Rye is located at the top of Lion Street. Open daily from 10.30am for breakfast, lunch and evening drinks and everything between including afternoon tea Kino is renowned for serving the best coffee around and for its varied and interesting menu served all day and sourced locally Our well-stocked bar serves wines, beers, spirits ...
• Rye Waterworks Micropub
  The Rye Waterworks is the first Micropub to open in South East Sussex. It is situated in a building steeped with history originally a water pump house for 300 years then a soup kitchen dating from the 1890s that’s now been opened up as a feature within the micropub. A family business serving eight local ...
• The Ship Inn at Winchelsea
  The Ship offers a warm welcome cold beer and well presented well cooked fresh local food. The food at The Ship is about great produce prepared by our Chef and his team. The menu is full of freshness and flavour compiled with the minimum of fuss to give you the optimum dining experience. The Chef is ...
• The Oak Rye
  The Oak Rye is one of the places to eat in Rye you will remember for many years. Situated 5 minutes away from the historic town of Rye in Southern England, The Royal Oak is a traditional English pub in every sense and has been recognised by TripAdvisor members as a high-quality establishment Recently refurbished to a ...
• Layla Grill & Mezze
  About Layla Grill & Mezze Welcome to LAYLA, our authentic Turkish kitchen. Our family-run restaurant will make you feel relaxed and will take you to Turkey and the Mediterranean. We designed our place in line with Rye’s characteristics. Whilst introducing the Turkish atmosphere with Turkish tiles, accessories and pictures, we retained the Rye look with brickworks, ...
• Hub On Rye Hill
  The Hub on the hill is A community wellbeing centre in Rye, we offer a great place to meet either with friends in a splendid Café or in one of the many meeting rooms some of which are equipped for board room style meetings, others for consultancy and some as treatment rooms. With plenty of parking ...
• Cafe Zara Rye
  Enjoy our delicious meals, fresh ice cream and fudge for the whole family. We are open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm. We have a function room available for your private parties, corporate functions, family events etc. Please contact us on 01797 458003 or enquiries@cafezara.co.uk for further details. http://www.cafezara.co.uk/  
• Kings Head Pub Rye
  Kings Head Pub Rye (formerly the Top O’ the Hill Pub) is only a few minutes walk from the high street situated in Playden it is one of the top places to eat in Rye. With lots of free parking this family friendly pub offers good food and accommodation. We offer a very popular Sunday Roast. You ...
• Fletchers Restaurant
  Fletchers Restaurant opened in 2022 and gently created a stir. After recruiting one of the best chefs in the area a fabulous mouth watering menu was launched and tested. With award winning staff (won 4 in a bed twice) this is a place to visit for a great meal. The reviews are already well worth reading ...
• Rose and Crown Pub Beckley
  How many places that serve food do not have a website? The Rose and Crown doesn’t need one. Their customers advertise if for them. This is not to be missed if you want to see 200 year old character and modern hospitality. Do call before going over as this place is in demand with regulars there ...
• Cinque Ports Pub
  Located on Cinque Ports Street close to the railway station and Jempsons with lots of parking and a garden. Home cooked food, local beers and friendly with a large car park to the rear and a short walk into the town. Tel 01797 223319 Gay run and gay friendly
• Mermaid Inn Restaurant
  Well presented, fresh locally sourced cuisine served in our spatially aware dining room. Located at the top of Mermaid Street and only a short walk from the high street. In view of the Covid-19 / Coronavirus issues our team are all well trained and able to ensure you have a great time and a safe time ...