Tim & Sue's Guidebook
Pub
Good food and friendly service.
Pelham Arms
High StreetA quirky pub right at the heart of Lewes situated just outside the grounds of the castle. Great ales and food available.
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Lewes Arms
Mount PlaceA quirky pub right at the heart of Lewes situated just outside the grounds of the castle. Great ales and food available.
Local brewery Harvey’s pub. Good quality food ( bit expensive but very good). Super top garden with views out over the old town streets and Castle wall.
Rights of Man
179 High StLocal brewery Harvey’s pub. Good quality food ( bit expensive but very good). Super top garden with views out over the old town streets and Castle wall.
If you fancy a short drive out of Lewes, (about 2.5 miles) the Rainbow is a lovely country pub, with good food, local beers and spirits such as Harvey’s and Ditchling Gin.
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The Rainbow Pub & Carvery
Resting Oak HillIf you fancy a short drive out of Lewes, (about 2.5 miles) the Rainbow is a lovely country pub, with good food, local beers and spirits such as Harvey’s and Ditchling Gin.
Nice old fashioned english pub with reasonably priced pub grub. Good place if you want to eat on a budget.
The Brewers Arms
Nice old fashioned english pub with reasonably priced pub grub. Good place if you want to eat on a budget.
Another Harveys pub that does solid service and serves good beer. They also do entertainment periodically, worth checking the website
The Royal Oak
Another Harveys pub that does solid service and serves good beer. They also do entertainment periodically, worth checking the website
Cafe restaurant
If you like your coffee and want some great food it’s a real contender as a breakfast spot.
Trading Post Coffee Roasters
18 Cliffe High StVery nice cafe upstairs with a lovely views over the Cliffe high street and the river Ouse
Riverside Brasserie
Very nice cafe upstairs with a lovely views over the Cliffe high street and the river Ouse
very nice café, right in the middle of Lewes, offering friendly service, delicious, food and great coffee
The Sip Lewes
very nice café, right in the middle of Lewes, offering friendly service, delicious, food and great coffee
Food scene
Great chain restaurant set in the old Lloyds bank and is a quietly efficient French based cuisine with well priced specials early evening.
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Côte Brasserie - Lewes
82 High StGreat chain restaurant set in the old Lloyds bank and is a quietly efficient French based cuisine with well priced specials early evening.
We think this is the best Thai in the area, fresh and authentic cuisine. Vegetarian options are a delight.
If you’re thinking this might be worth a visit, book in advance as walk ins just don’t happen as it’s so popular.
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Erawan
34 Lansdown PlWe think this is the best Thai in the area, fresh and authentic cuisine. Vegetarian options are a delight.
If you’re thinking this might be worth a visit, book in advance as walk ins just don’t happen as it’s so popular.
Castle Chinese Restaurant
162 High StreetNice Chinese about 15 minute walk from the Garden room.
The Lewes restaurant is where the Bill’s story began back in 2001 and it continues to be an extremely popular destination for locals and visitors from far and wide. Sitting in the heart of our pretty town and bursting with British flair, vibrant interiors, outdoor space and the freshest of seasonal ingredients, Bills has something for everyone. Open all day and into the night
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Bill's Lewes Restaurant
56 Cliffe High StThe Lewes restaurant is where the Bill’s story began back in 2001 and it continues to be an extremely popular destination for locals and visitors from far and wide. Sitting in the heart of our pretty town and bursting with British flair, vibrant interiors, outdoor space and the freshest of seasonal ingredients, Bills has something for everyone. Open all day and into the night
Shanaz of Lewes
83 High StProbably the best curry house in Lewes and do a very nice Balti.
Fork
14 Station StreetFine dining but at a price. Booking is essential.
Turkish restaurant situated in Friars Walk close to the river is stylish surroundings and close to parking.
Zorba Bar and Grill
Friars WalkTurkish restaurant situated in Friars Walk close to the river is stylish surroundings and close to parking.
Interesting small space that only has about 20 covers and food from around the world. Does small plates and encourages sharing. Open Thursday to Saturday for evening dining or lunchtime Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Dill
Interesting small space that only has about 20 covers and food from around the world. Does small plates and encourages sharing. Open Thursday to Saturday for evening dining or lunchtime Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Squisito
Lovely Italian tucked away in the Needle Makers just off West Street Lewes
Entertainment
A club that hosts bands, comedians and entertainers.
Situated in the centre of the beautiful historic town of Lewes, county town of East Sussex, with easy access to and from the city of Brighton and Hove, Lewes Con Club consists of a large bar area, opening up to a function room with a professional music stage. Out back is a spacious garden area.
The Con Club´s CAMRA award winning bar is managed to a high standard with real ales, featuring guest ales and of course Harveys Best Bitter, plus other beers, lagers, ciders, wines and spirits.
Adjacent to the bar is a function room for music, meetings and live entertainment that can seat up to 100 people. The room includes a fully equipped sound stage with digital mixing desk and a professional lighting system suitable for music and other events.
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Lewes Con Club
139 High StSituated in the centre of the beautiful historic town of Lewes, county town of East Sussex, with easy access to and from the city of Brighton and Hove, Lewes Con Club consists of a large bar area, opening up to a function room with a professional music stage. Out back is a spacious garden area.
The Con Club´s CAMRA award winning bar is managed to a high standard with real ales, featuring guest ales and of course Harveys Best Bitter, plus other beers, lagers, ciders, wines and spirits.
Adjacent to the bar is a function room for music, meetings and live entertainment that can seat up to 100 people. The room includes a fully equipped sound stage with digital mixing desk and a professional lighting system suitable for music and other events.
Community Cinema with the latest releases, restaurant and coffee shop. Well spaced out and super comfortable you will enjoy a film that little bit more knowing that the Depot was designed and built on environmentally responsible principles, with a determination to create a venue with the lowest possible impact. Cinemas use a lot of energy so their priority was to research sustainable energy sources.
Depot is unique in its investment in a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) which involved boring twelve pipes to a depth of 200m and serves as a geothermal heating and cooling system.
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Depot
Pinwell RoadCommunity Cinema with the latest releases, restaurant and coffee shop. Well spaced out and super comfortable you will enjoy a film that little bit more knowing that the Depot was designed and built on environmentally responsible principles, with a determination to create a venue with the lowest possible impact. Cinemas use a lot of energy so their priority was to research sustainable energy sources.
Depot is unique in its investment in a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) which involved boring twelve pipes to a depth of 200m and serves as a geothermal heating and cooling system.
Lewes Bonfire Night is the biggest 5th of November celebrations in the world - totally transforming the usually peaceful town of Lewes. There are more than 30 processions through the narrow streets, starting at around 5
p.m. and going all night. Each procession has their own traditions, costumes, bonfires, fireworks and fire displays. The friendly rivalry between the processions keeps the night interesting, as they spend the whole year preparing in advance.
Cliffe Bonfire Society
Lewes Bonfire Night is the biggest 5th of November celebrations in the world - totally transforming the usually peaceful town of Lewes. There are more than 30 processions through the narrow streets, starting at around 5
p.m. and going all night. Each procession has their own traditions, costumes, bonfires, fireworks and fire displays. The friendly rivalry between the processions keeps the night interesting, as they spend the whole year preparing in advance.
Sightseeing
Lewes Castle is a medieval castle in the town of Lewes in East Sussex, England. Originally called Bray Castle, it occupies a commanding position guarding the gap in the South Downs cut by the River Ouse and occupied by the towns of Lewes and Cliffe. It is only a short 15 minute walk away from the Garden room.
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Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StLewes Castle is a medieval castle in the town of Lewes in East Sussex, England. Originally called Bray Castle, it occupies a commanding position guarding the gap in the South Downs cut by the River Ouse and occupied by the towns of Lewes and Cliffe. It is only a short 15 minute walk away from the Garden room.
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton is a short bus or train ride away and has a colourful history stretching back over 200 years. Built as the seaside pleasure palace for the then Prince of Wales who later became King George IV. it has also served as a civic building, First World War hospital, and has become a true icon of Brighton.
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Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton is a short bus or train ride away and has a colourful history stretching back over 200 years. Built as the seaside pleasure palace for the then Prince of Wales who later became King George IV. it has also served as a civic building, First World War hospital, and has become a true icon of Brighton.
This is a 30 minute drive away in Seaford. The iconic view as you walk down to to the cottages is something many will recognise as the cottages have been in countless films and tv series as well as a screen saver on windows.
Coastguard Cottages
Cuckmere HavenThis is a 30 minute drive away in Seaford. The iconic view as you walk down to to the cottages is something many will recognise as the cottages have been in countless films and tv series as well as a screen saver on windows.
Opera House
Glyndebourne is premier opera house in the heart of the Sussex countryside just a short hop from The Garden Room in Lewes, the County Town of Sussex.
It all began with a love story in 1934, when founder John Christie met soprano Audrey Mildmay.
Glyndebourne is now one of the finest and most celebrated opera houses in the world, delivering performances to some 150,000 people across a summer Festival and an autumn Tour.
Festival
Each summer, from May to August, we stage the Glyndebourne Festival –the flagship season of world-class opera during which audiences can enjoy opera in our state-of-the-art indoor auditorium.
The Festival has a tradition of formal dress, and the audience members relish the opportunity to dress up for a day.
A key part of the Glyndebourne Festival experience is the 90-minute interval – a chance to enjoy a picnic in the gardens or dinner at one of our three on-site restaurants. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic, or order one to pick up when you arrive.
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Glyndebourne
New RoadGlyndebourne is premier opera house in the heart of the Sussex countryside just a short hop from The Garden Room in Lewes, the County Town of Sussex.
It all began with a love story in 1934, when founder John Christie met soprano Audrey Mildmay.
Glyndebourne is now one of the finest and most celebrated opera houses in the world, delivering performances to some 150,000 people across a summer Festival and an autumn Tour.
Festival
Each summer, from May to August, we stage the Glyndebourne Festival –the flagship season of world-class opera during which audiences can enjoy opera in our state-of-the-art indoor auditorium.
The Festival has a tradition of formal dress, and the audience members relish the opportunity to dress up for a day.
A key part of the Glyndebourne Festival experience is the 90-minute interval – a chance to enjoy a picnic in the gardens or dinner at one of our three on-site restaurants. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic, or order one to pick up when you arrive.
Football club
Community owned by the people of Lewes and the first club to pay men and women the same money.
Home of the Rooks and has one of the most successful women’s football teams in the United Kingdom.
Lewes FC
Mountfield RoadHome of the Rooks and has one of the most successful women’s football teams in the United Kingdom.
Home of the Seagulls and reputed to be one of the best stadiums in the south. Home to their famous pie and a pint (Harvey’s)
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Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Village WayHome of the Seagulls and reputed to be one of the best stadiums in the south. Home to their famous pie and a pint (Harvey’s)