Eating Out and Shopping

‘Your Shop’ convenience store

‍17, 18 Downlands Way, East Dean, Eastbourne BN20 0HR Sells newspapers and groceries.

You are spoilt for good Pubs in and around Jevington

(Not in any particular order.)

The Eight Bells, Jevington

just 200 metres from The Laundry and this award winning pub is so handy for guests. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available and ‘they deliver’. The food is excellent and locally sourced. Pretty garden, bar or smart dining area, your choice. https://eightbellsjevington.com/

The Tiger, East Dean

is very picturesque and serves excellent food. Sitting in the sun on the village green with a pint is a must. https://www.facebook.com/thetigerinneastdean/

The Sussex Ox, Berwick

Excellent food and pretty patio. https://www.thesussexox.co.uk/

The Long Man Inn, Wilmington

Recently refurbished. Nice food. Handy if you are doing the pilgrims walking trail. https://longmaninn.co.uk/

The Plough and Harrow, Litlington.

Good food. Handy if you are visiting the Seven Sisters country park. http://www.ploughandharrowlitlington.co.uk/

The Lamb Inn, High Street, Eastbourne.

Oldest pub in Eastbourne. Good pub grub. Charles Dickens often stayed in the house opposite and there is a smugglers passage between the pub and the house. https://www.thelambeastbourne.co.uk/

The Bohemian, ‍10 Compton St, Eastbourne

Delicious light bite table meals and only 100 metres to walk if you are going to the Congress or Devonshire Theatres in Eastbourne. The Bohemian often has live music too. https://bohemianeastbourne.com/

The Yew Tree, Arlington.

Hearty pub grub. Lovely setting. Handy for Michelham Priory. https://www.yewtree-inn.co.uk/  

The Cricketers, Berwick.

Pretty Country pub with attractive gardens and good food. Close to Berwick Church if you are going to see the Bloomsbury paintings or enjoying the Pilgrims Walk. https://cricketersberwick.co.uk

There are lots of great restaurants in the area. Our list here is not exhaustive.

Food is such a personal thing, but some that we visit.

Poco, High Street, Alfriston

Authentic Italian, good wine. https://www.poco.wine/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAptlj7Pr_zBuyU1df2v9yn0do20ud&gclid=Cj0KCQjws560BhCuARIsAHMqE0GWwLP8UMhOQwmGiCA4jh6JNV7cM3Yoo-UxO7oH6UCp0vNbjpC-dXoaAuzcEALw_wcB

Light at the Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne

Fresh, interesting modern European. Combine it with a visit to the Towner Gallery or the Theatre. https://lighttowner.com/

The Star Hotel. Alfriston

Small period hotel and restaurant, great food. https://thepolizzicollection.com/the-star/

Journeys wine bar and restaurant, Eastbourne

Family run. Modern European. https://www.journeyswinebar.com/

The Good Grub Compton Street, Eastbourne (vegan).

Interesting, friendly vegan only restaurant, convenient for theatres and The Towner art gallery. https://www.thegoodgrub.co.uk/

Fork, Station Street, Lewes

Modern British cuisine and supporters of British wines. Restaurant and outdoor terrace. Locally sourced food and drink. A great place to refresh whilst exploring historic Lewes. https://www.fork-lewes.co.uk/

The Pelham Arms Lewes High St, Lewes

Simple honest pub grub https://www.thepelhamarms.co.uk/

Rathfinny Vineyard, Alfriston

Lovely food and wine in the most beautiful setting, lunch and dinner. Beautiful for a special occasion. https://rathfinnyestate.com/

Trident Fish and chips, Green Street, Eastbourne

Eat in or take away. Loads of great chippies in and around Eastbourne but probably the closest to the Laundry and in our opinion one of the best. https://www.tridentfishrestaurant.co.uk/

The Two Bulls Steak House, Green Street, Eastbourne

If you like steak it’s got to be the Two Bulls. https://thetallyho.uk/

The Beach Deck, Eastern Seafront Eastbourne

If you are walking on the seafront the Beach Deck has nice food and lovely sea views. Very popular. http://www.thebeachdeck.co.uk/

1912 at there Lansdowne Hotel. King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne

Great food in one of Eastbourne’s favourite hotels. Seafront views. The Lansdowne also do a lovely afternoon tea. https://lansdowne-hotel.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAA9bOCloUASs4fFnFeSxnovPRAVPUY&gclid=Cj0KCQjws560BhCuARIsAHMqE0Hr1uOpz3FTFpEnM7D7l4n_jLcdjkBnI9gm36ItmVIY37MG7D17V0EaAu3PEALw_wcB

Skylark, Grove Road, 52 Grove Rd, Eastbourne

Small stylish popular modern European restaurant. https://www.skylarkeastbourne.co.uk/

Taj Indian Kitchen. 89 South St, Eastbourne

Stylish Indian, tasty food. https://www.tajindiankitchen.co.uk/

Simply Patisserie, 112 South St, Eastbourne

 Weirdly this is not a patisserie but a great family run mediterranean cafe. Great for a veg/salad loaded lunch. https://www.instagram.com/simply_patisserie/?hl=en

We like cafes and there are lots to chose from !

Cadence cycling cafe, Church Farm, The St, Litlington, Polegate

Nice walk across the hills from The Laundry. Outside eating, nice toasties and cakes…….The award winning micro brewery Long Man Brewery is right next-door. https://cadencecycle.club/cadence-clubhouses

The Incredible Cake Company, 24 South St, Eastbourne

Friendly cake shop run by lovely couple situated in a quieter corner of Eastbourne Town Centre. For those who enjoy something individual. Amazing designer cakes and the best buttermilk scones in the world. https://www.theincrediblecakecompany.co.uk/

The Singing Kettle, 6 Waterloo Square, Alfriston, Polegate

Quaint, lovely lunches, lush cakes. https://www.instagram.com/thesingingkettleteahouse/?hl=en-gb

Badgers Tearoom, North St, Alfriston, Polegate

Fresh, light lunches and gorgeous cakes. They also do a fabulous afternoon tea. This is a great place run by a lovely family. They also have a small shop on site for take home goodies

https://badgersteahouse.com/

Salt Marsh Farm House, Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat Farmhouse, E Dean Rd, Seaford

Nice cafe serving good food and really handy for the Seven Sisters Country Park.  https://www.saltmarshfarmhouse.co.uk/cafe.html

Deli on the green. The Green, East Dean, Eastbourne

‍Lunches and snacks. Great afternoon tea on the village Green.  https://www.deli-onthegreen.com/

You’ve got to have ice cream!

Favoloso. 19-25 Carlisle Rd, Eastbourne

‍https://www.instagram.com/favoloso_eastbourne/

Gelato Famoso 30 Marine Parade, Eastbourne

‍https://www.gelatofamoso.co.uk/

Both shops serve lovely ice cream. It just depends which end of the seafront you are at.

Your Shop, Downlands Way, East Dean

Convenience Store. Closes 8pm. For bits and pieces.

Tescos Express, Eastbourne Road, Polegate.

Only if you need a pint of milk and are in the area.

Green Street, Eastbourne

If you like to support small local shops, Green Street, Eastbourne has a selection of privately owned small shops. A quality butchers, a good bakers, a very helpful fresh greengrocers, a privately run deli and a coffee shop for a cuppa.

It’s where we shop most of the time.

You could go into Lidl, Polegate or Morrisons in Seaford but we would suggest that you head into Eastbourne for a bigger food shop. All the large supermarkets are represented but at the western end of the town, as you come in to Eastbourne from Jevington is:

Waitrose, High St, Eastbourne BN21 1HR (5.8 miles from The Laundry) carpark around the back.

Good Shopping Town/Centre

Eastbourne has a reasonably large modern shopping centre with all the usual high street stores.

The Beacon shopping centre (car park at 14 Ashford Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3NW) also contains the main town cinema and some night time entertainment.

For smaller retailers visit ‘Little Chelsea’, Grove Road and South Street, Eastbourne. BN21 4XB.

Antiques, art and independent clothes shops.

If you don’t mind a bit of a drive Lewes, Battle and Rye are all interesting for a mung around.

Lewes is the easiest to get to and has some good independent shopping. Galleries, antiques and bohemian vintage shops are a real feature of the town. Great eating too.

Maybe try a Harveys Brewery Tour. https://www.harveys.org.uk/brewery-tours

Battle is well known for its William the Conqueror (1066) history, but it also enjoys a pretty high street with some interesting independent shopping.

Rye is a bit of a drive, 30 miles but is a great place to mung about for a day. Some interesting antique and art shops. Ignore the satnav, don’t take the coast road through Hastings. Instead come off the A259 at Hooe, drive up through Battle and along the ridge through Cripps Corner and Brede. Pretty drive out taking in some beautiful views.

Brighton. If you want an all day shopping experience head to Brighton. All of the big luxury brands are represented. The South Lanes are a jumble of narrow lanes which are home to some interesting boutiques and jewellery shops and the North Lanes are a funky bohemian mix of the edgy and the odd.

Brighton is also a night life Mecca. Just expect it to be buzzing after dark.

Lots of interesting eating in Brighton. One of our favourites is The Salt Room, just east of the Brighton Centre on the seafront. Great fresh fish restaurant.

There is a lot to do in Brighton but two of our favourites are the Sealife Centre, near the pier and the Royal Pavilion, Indian Styled Royal palace, right in the city centre.

Your Shop, 17, 18 Downlands Way, East Dean, Eastbourne BN20 0HR

Or if you are heading into Eastbourne there’s a cash point on the main road at the front of Waitrose. Pass the Lamb Public House on your left, after 50 metres stop in the lay-by on the left before the bus stop and its on the wall of Waitrose near the entrance door.

Polegate Post Office (nearest), located in the Co-op High Street, Polegate. BN26 6AQ.

Or if you are heading in to Eastbourne, The Post office 50, Ocklynge Road, Old Town, Eastbourne BN21 1PP.

There is a main Post Office in Eastbourne town centre but you’ll have to park and its easier to use one of the smaller post offices.