Best Fun Restaurants in Winchelsea

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1. The Union

4.8

Exceptional(1158)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Rye

Booked 10 times today

The Union is a blast! The reviews rave about the delicious food, great service, and lovely atmosphere. The modern British cuisine is made from fresh, local ingredients and is served in a cosy, 15th century setting. The sharing plates are a hit and the wine selection is impressive. It's a superb spot for a date night or a fun night out with friends.

2. The Plough

4.8

Exceptional(759)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Rye

Booked 9 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.

3. The Mermaid Inn

4.6

Exceptional(1388)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Rye

Booked 18 times today

Dine in the AA 2 Rosette Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambience of the large restaurant, the cosiness of The Dr Syn Dining Room or the privacy of the Boardroom for your evening meal, lunch and breakfast.Head Chef Drew King is focused on using quality, seasonal, local ingredients and cooking them perfectly. He has a broad range of experience having worked in Michelin Star restaurants. and is able to adapt to the requirements of the guest and the occasion.Please note dogs are not allowed in the Restaurant. Bookings are for the Restaurant only. We do not reserve for The Bar and outside seating areas.

4. The George in Rye

4.3

Awesome(574)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Rye

Booked 15 times today

Located right in the heart of the town's High Street and Citadel, The George Grill is the restaurant of The George in Rye, one of the finest hotels on the South coast. Our head chef, Oscar, offers you a classic British Grill menu combining his love of charcoal cooking with a Latin twist. The Grill is a firm local favourite and celebrates the best of ingredients and suppliers in the area. At the heart of the kitchen is a wood-charcoal grill, where our kitchen team roast seafood landed that day from fishermen based in Rye Harbour. We also serve Romney Marsh lamb, Aberdeen Angus grass-fed beef and seasonal vegetables from our farmer based in Boughton Monchelsea. Lovingly restored and renovated, this Grade II listed bolt-hole offers a welcoming retreat for design lovers and foodies alike.

A photo of The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar restaurant

5. The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar

4.3

Awesome(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Rye

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!

6. Landgate Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1598)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Rye

Booked 2 times today

We make British food with a classic or modern slant. We source our ingredients from the local fields, woodlands and waters. Everything is cooked on the premises, including the sourdough bread and the icecreams.The Good Food Guide (2023) says: "A fittingly quaint old building, complete with original features, given a suave modern twist via grey panelling and contemporary furniture. Chef-proprietor Martin Peacock has built his menu on classical French traditions and impeccable sourcing and there’s real creativity and originality on show here. The international wine list offers a decent but not overlong selection, with accessible pricing.Vegetarian: we will always offer at least one starter and one main vegetarian choice. However, we cannot cater for vegans.***Please note, due to customer allergies, we cannot allow dogs on the premises.

7. Two Sawyers

4.8

Exceptional(821)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Hastings

Booked 8 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.

A photo of The Fig Restaurant restaurant

8. The Fig Restaurant

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4.8

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Rye

Booked 11 times today

The Fig is a casual neighbourhood restaurant, serving small plates from around the world. Expect a cosy, low lit interior, friendly staff and flavourful, unstuffy food; made with love. We always have plenty for everyone; including vegan and gluten free dishes. Located right in the centre of Rye, a short drive from camber sands. We are open for Brunch, Lunch and dinner. Brunch and lunch walk ins only, bookings for dinner.

9. The Cove

4.7

Exceptional(73)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Pett

Booked 5 times 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.

A photo of Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen restaurant

10. Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(156)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Rye

Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen is a fun place to dine because of its unique dining experience and diverse flavors of Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. Reviews rave about the delicious food, attentive service, and great ambience, especially in the conservatory area. The staff is described as friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The restaurant is also artistic, with some amazing paintings. So, if you're in Rye, it's a must-visit for a satisfying meal and a chance to discover the diverse flavors of the Mediterranean and Greece.

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louisa
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This pub has outstanding food. The atmosphere was buzzy but not noisy. We had bar snacks to start, followed by starters, the Rarebit was delicious, mains, my burger was amazing, and the dessert, dark chocolate ganache, was also fantastic. I would recommend this pub to anyone looking for good quality locally sourced food. Jake the general manager was friendly, attentive and knowledgable about everything on the menu, including the wine menu.
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The PloughPrice: Moderate• Pub• Rye
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4.8
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Neil
East Sussex •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We could not fault anything. Steve the restaurant manager was really good in control of the staff and service. The food was amazing expertly cooked to perfection.
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The Mermaid InnPrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.6
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Francis
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Delicious food, great service, relaxed atmosphere
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The UnionPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Rye
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4.8
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Hannah
East Sussex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Lovely atmosphere, lovely place to catch up with friends.
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The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Rye
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4.3
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Tracy
East Sussex •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Beautiful setting & the lighting & dining area is warm comfortable & cosy. The staff were very attentive & engaging & we felt very welcomed. My only slight negative is that the menu is very limited, albeit the food was delicious.
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The George in RyePrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.3

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