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The Sundial, Herstmonceux, East Sussex

The Sundial

4.9
4.9
560 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Sundial is a privately owned, relaxed and chic French restaurant with spectacular views of the South Downs in East Sussex. The Sundial’s à-la-carte and seasonal menus as well as its cuisine and ambience are typically French. Our restaurant in East Sussex is perfect for a meal with family and friends or an intimate dinner for two, the Sundial’s lounge bar, French restaurant and private dining room provide a flexible combination for parties, business meetings, seminars, wedding venues and group events for up to 60 people. Our restaurant can cater for upto 150 people as a wedding venue. If you´re looking for a Fine Dining French restaurant in East Sussex, or anywhere in Sussex, you won´t find a finer French restaurant!. Our French restaurant has a Civil wedding License offering you the perfect wedding venue in East Sussex. Restaurant also has a large car park with 16 parking spaces.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01323 832217
  • Website
    http://www.sundialrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Rongier
  • Location
    Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA
  • Neighborhood
    Herstmonceux
  • Parking details
    Large Car Park Available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Menu

The Sundial's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 560 people are saying

The Sundial reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East Sussex

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sundial offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests praise its "fantastic menu," "superb presentation," and "attentive service." Ideal for special occasions, its elegant ambiance and delightful extras, like amuse-bouches, make it a "total pleasure" and "highly recommended."
560 Reviews

  1. Paul

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food well served in casual surroundings. A good menu with plenty of choices. The flavours were superb. The wine list was extensive and included half bottles for those who are driving. Service was unobtrusive but good. Well done, we’ll be back.

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  2. Eric

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Excellent service. My friend and I really enjoyed the night at the Sundial.

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  3. Gordon

    Perthshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Birthday treat Wonderful venue Excellent service Fantastic menu We will definitely come here again As we live an hours drive away we can’t come here as often as we would like Thanks for the terrific experience

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  4. John

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food greeted like an old friend a total pleasure the whole evening food to rival many Michelin star restaurants. Would totally recommend this place , one of the best places to eat in whole of Sussex

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  5. Jane

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place for a midweek celebratory lunch for a 90th birthday. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and all the little extra amuse bouches and palette cleansers were delightful. The room is sunny and comfortable and the service was friendly, helpful and attentive.

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  6. David

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A long drive from Bletchingley on a Saturday night but worth every mile.We took our daughter for her 50th and it could not have been better.Very welcoming, excellent food and fine wine. Could ask for nothing else.

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  7. Sharon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with excellent service and a beautiful place

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  8. Paul

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, a fantastic experience with outstanding food. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this is the place to go. Highly recommended

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  9. Alison

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time from the great hospitality to the absolutely amazing food We loved it and will definitely go again.

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  10. Ian

    East Sussex7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was excellent, as was the service. This is truely one of the last bastions of elegant dining.

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The Sundial is rated 4.9 stars by 560 OpenTable diners.

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Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Herstmonceux
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large Car Park Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Rongier
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
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