Social scene

Considering it's not a sprawling city, Eastbourne has a surprising number of great places to eat and drink.

We've tried to test out as many of these as possible.

All for your benefit of course.

The Beach Deck - photo by Green Explorer

Eating and drinking

You can have virtually any type of cuisine you can imagine within a short walking distance (or very quick drive). Some good personal favourites of ours for food and/or a tipple include:

Best Indian ever and lovely owners at Ashoka on Cornfield Terrace (01323 733344)
Tapas-tastic – fab Spanish food at Flamenco, also Cornfield Terrace (01323 641444)
Gastro-pub with outside seating – Bibendum on South St/Grove Rd (01323 735363) and sister Bibendum French on Grove Rd (01323 733631)
Exquis – intimate, popular French bistro on Pevensey Road (01323 430885)
Authentic Italian with a romantic vibe – La Cantina on Bolton Road (01323 723023)
Turkish delights – Meze on Seaside (01323 731893)
The Ship – great pub food and lovely for just a drink too – Meads St (01323 733815)
Family-favourite Italian – bustling Pomodoro e Mozzarella, Cornfield Terrace (01323 733800)
Traditional pub fodder in The Dolphin on South Street (01323 746622)
Thai-style tapas – at the Thai Brasserie (Enterprise Centre – 01323 639800)
Lively and great value pasta and pizza at Picasso on Mark Lane (01323 733800)
Pre-dinner cocktails at Hudson’s or quick pint in Dew Drop Inn (both South Street)
Drinks for the younger crowd – try The Loft and/or Greenhouse (Station Street)

Nightlife

Our clubbing days are (almost) over… although you may occasionally find us at Maxim’s (over 25s) for a late night drink and a quick boogie on the basement dancefloor.