Best Restaurants in East Sussex

In total, there are 15 award winning restaurants in East Sussex, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in East Sussex? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in East Sussex is The Bell in Ticehurst (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Traditional British Cuisine. The Bell currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in East Sussex, however there are 2 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 5 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 9 listed AA Rosette restaurants in East Sussex consisting of 7 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

East Sussex, nestled comfortably on the southeastern coast of England, beckons food enthusiasts with its vivid culinary heritage and rich gastronomic traditions. Renowned for its vibrant dining scene, this part of England serves not only the traditional British flavours but also provides a vast range of global tastes, expertly adopting a regional twist on them. With the English Channel to its south, East Sussex offers a bounty of seafood that has been at the heart of its gastronomic reputation. Quaint coastal eateries, presenting the fresh catch of the day, continue to celebrate this long-established connection with the sea. Historically, the realm of East Sussex had been a fascinating dining destination, dating back to its Roman and Anglo-Saxon roots. Pioneering farm-to-table dining, this region is home to the earliest farms in the UK. When indulging in East Sussex's culinary traditions, one cannot bypass the famous Sussex Pond Pudding, an indulgent dessert lovingly encased in suet pastry, which dates back to the 17th century. The acclaimed vineyards of East Sussex have also marked an unmistakable influence on the British wine industry. Today, as you savour a glass of cool whites or delectable sparkling wine, you're not simply drinking but partaking in a tradition centuries old. East Sussex's culinary and viticultural history profoundly define its food culture, making it a must-visit for any epicurean explorer.