Rye Restaurants

Bell at Iden, The

This traditional village pub dates back, in parts, to the fifteenth century. Legend has it, that the original building was used as accommodation for the monks who built Iden church. It is also thought that there is a tunnel between the pub cellar and the church, although this has not been discovered.

• Address: Church Lane, Iden, nr Rye, TN31 7PU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Pub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £26.00

Fish Cafe, The

Webbe's Restaurant at the Fish Café is the urban presence of The Wild Mushroom, not far away at Westfield, and run by the same team, headed by owners Paul and Rebecca Webbe. For those looking for light snacks, the café will provide from 11 am onwards, whilst on the first floor the restaurant opens from 6 pm to 9 pm every night of the week.

• Address: 17 Tower Street, Rye, TN31 7AT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £24.00, Dinner: £39.00

George in Rye, The

Once a busy coaching inn, The George is now an even busier and much trendier hotel, with a thriving restaurant at its centre. The whole place has recently (2006) undergone a major refurbishment, one of those proper ones where the best has been retained and the changes are in the best of taste.

• Address: 98 High Street, Rye, TN31 7JT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

Globe Inn, The

Housed in a traditional Sussex weather boarded inn originally built in 1839, The Globe Inn, in Military Road is now revamped with a light, contemporary interior and a stove for those cold winter evenings.

• Address: 10 Military Road, Rye, TN31 7NX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Brasserie, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

Landgate Bistro

The Landgate Bistro has gathered unto itself a basketful of awards and commendations that must be very tempting at times, but there is no sign of any break in the momentum of this friendly little place.

• Address: 5-6 Landgate, Rye, TN31 7LH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £29.00

Place at The Beach, The

The seasonal menu appeals to customers who like uncomplicated and wholesome food. It is not surprising that The Place is featured in the Michelin Guide. Fresh fish is sourced from nearby Hastings, one of the oldest fisheries in Britain.

• Address: New Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, TN31 7RB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Seafood, Brasserie, Casual
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £40.00

Queens Head Inn, The

Here is one of those English pubs that should be given a protection order to safeguard it against the forces that combine to reduce proper pubs to hellholes full of all the features that accountants think make money.

• Address: Parsonage Lane, nr Rye, TN36 4BL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bar
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

Restaurant at Flackley Ash Hotel

Close to the historic town of Rye and near the castles of Sussex and Kent lies a haven of comfort and beauty called Flackley Ash. The Georgian country house hotel promises to be a great destination for a few days of fun and relaxation for the entire family with country and seaside walks, tree top playhouses for children, cosy bedrooms, not to forget the lovely conservatory restaurant.

• Address: Peasmarsh, nr Rye, TN31 6YH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00

Restaurant at The Mermaid Inn

On a coast where smuggling used to be (is still?) endemic it would be surprising if there was not the occasional whiff of excisemen and creaking carts at 3 am. The Mermaid Inn provides such a background though it is more likely to be the ancient beams of the inn creaking these days.

• Address: Mermaid Street, Rye, TN31 7EY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, French, Vegetarian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £24.00, Dinner: £51.00

White Vine House, The

White Vine House is situated in historical centre of the Ancient Town of Rye and dates from 1560. The building, which has seven letting rooms including a four-poster, has been lovingly refurbished.

• Address: 24 High Street , Rye , TN31 7JF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Modern, Brasserie
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £32.00