The Lamb in Eastbourne

I really like it. The atmosphere is very British. The interior is very beautiful. I like it very much. And it is dog friendly. We had a lot of steak. Very good value for money. Very delicious.

Excellent service and lovely food and drinks - and a really beautiful historic place from 1180 with a well! A well! That you can look down!!! Marvellous.

Amazing Cod. Melt in mouth. Beautiful Tarta sauce. Lovely staff as usual with Emily and the team tonight. Loved it ;)))

I visited The Lamb Inn many years ago about 20 years back and really enjoyed my stay for those who didn't know The Lamb Inn has lots of history being the oldest Inn in Eastbourne! I was in Eastbourne recently and popped in for a lemonade it was just as nice and cosy as i remembered 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the young lady behind the bar was extremely friendly and polite 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sevice ! Very clean 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There is a car park 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ nice location 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE LAMB INN Full 5 Star Review. Ps If You are looking for a lovely historical place to stay or have a meal with a drink with friends or your partner then look no further I'm sure you will be very Satisfied ! I have added some pictures below check them out cheers 🍻 👍

Bellissimo ed antico! Un pub vero! Buone birre e cibo ottimo. Servizio veloce e personale gentile! Ritorneremo sicuramente. La location è indimenticabile. Bravi!

Excellent pint of Harvey's and a delicious fish and chips. Super staff and great location. Just as a pub should be

Excellent pub which serves Harvey's beer. We've not stayed here yet . The food is first class.

Booked a room last minute. Arrived late but received a friendly welcome. Room was very comfortable and had everything we need. Special mention for fresh milk in the fridge and big fluffy towels!

Lovely staff great food and chats

Able to accommodate easily gluten-free plus other allergies. Welcoming for little kids. Yummy yummy food, amazing building.

A fantastic venue, meal and service above and beyond ! Thank you and can't wait to return !

Thank you so much for letting me see the cellars, the ale was fantastic too

Great Atmosphere & fab choice of Beers. Thoroughly recommend. Best place for drinks & food in Eastbourne!

Great lunch relaxing atmosphere staff attentive. Thanks didn't stay at the hotel but feel it would be a warm experience

It was a quiet day, so good service with an interesting selection of drinks on tap, about average prices. Have not tried the food

Great food, oldest pub around, with character to match and a great host for quiz and escape room nights!

Stayed overnight for a wedding at Gildredge Manor across the road and couldn't have felt more welcome. Arrived just before lunch service ended but had a delicious lunch then a couple of drinks while meeting friends and a much needed and welcome full english in the morning. Room (Georgian Dragon) was very comfortable and pretty big, service at all times was brilliant. Couldn't recommend enough - thank you.

I used to frequent this pub in the seventies whilst a student and this was my first visit in almost forty years. Amazingly, it still had the same cool vibe and we easily settled into the comfortable seating around the table I’d reserved the day before. The menu was good, the food was excellent, as were the warm, welcoming staff who looked after us. We had such a lovely, relaxing meal and were reluctant to leave. We will be back very soon.

Another great lunch in this historic 12th century inn. My friends had come down from Bedfordshire and were staying in nearby Brighton. The number 12 bus stopped just 60 metres from the Lamb Inn. My wife and I shared a ploughmans while my guests had the Steak Pie (plus drink) and a ham ploughmans lunch. Drinks were simply Harveys best bitter, English breakfast tea, sparkling water and two americano coffees. Its a great atmosphere and this is my favourite pub for both drinks and dining in Eastbourne. Fully recommend this delightful pub.

Great atmosphere as usual but we didn't enjoy the food. My daughter ordered sausage and mash, it looked like the gravy was hiding dry yesterday sausages, and my daughter could only eat the vegetables. My fish was not as fresh as usual (I couldn't eat it all) but my wife's salad was OK. It will be a long time before I go back there again.

When in Eastbourne, don't miss The Lamb, a historic pub known for its traditional charm and original features like exposed wooden beams and fireplaces. Established in 1180, it's beloved by locals and visitors alike for its authentic atmosphere and selection of local and classic beers paired with traditional British dishes. We saved our final day of our exchange program to experience The Lamb, making it the perfect conclusion to our trip. Whether for a taste of local history or a relaxing evening with great company, The Lamb offers an unforgettable pub experience in Eastbourne.

The staff are absolutely wonderful we stay when we are in the area visiting family, we can park our motorcycle away safe and out of sight, the food is fantastic... in case you haven't guessed we love it here

An impromptu visit early evening midweek resulted in a lovely evening. There were four of us dining and we all chose from the specials menu, all meals were presented well and very tasty. The menu selection is limited and the specials board offers other choices so there is likely to be something to suit everyone. The staff looking after us were very welcoming and offered very good customer service. We shall re-visit if we are in the area again.

Have family history related to this pub so it was on the bucket list. Been there, done that.

The Pub was very old with a lot of history ( over 1,000 years old ). The whole place was very clean, the rooms were comfortable with modern on-suites, the staff were very friendly indeed, very attentive and the food was great, they also served local beers too. Busses to the town and beyond stopped directly outside.

Lovely Old Town pub. Very "old world", with beamed ceilings and hires brasses. Good food and Harvey's ales.

Great GF fish and chips , great atmosphere. Helpful staff

Rooms were clean and tidy, but you hear a lot of vehicles noise passing by at night! Staff were very helpful.

A journey back in time in Tudor style

Great food and service. Interesting old pub.

For prices charge for a very basic pub lunch - ham, egg and chips expected far better than delivered. Small portion of chips with paper thin reformed ham was very disappointing. Others in group had slice of steak pie, although decent hardly justified £17.00. Policy of adding 'discretionary' 10% service charge added insult to injury. Lovely, traditional surroundings with pleasant atmosphere shouldn't excuse overcharging for a very disappointing offering. Second time there in recent weeks for a lunch, return not my choice but due to others in group who vote on the decent beer not the food. Not sure if this is an indication of Harvey's brewery pub group policy or just experience here at their flagship pub.

Such a lovely place to stay the night! So friendly staff! Cosy room! Great breakfast too!!!

Top. Cozy rooms. The pub itself is great. The service was very good and the food was delicious. There is a bus stop right in front of the door.

Attended a meeting here. Very comfortable.

The best pub in Eastbourne, for its local beer ale - Harvey's - as well as being the most historical and well-preserved pub in Old Town Eastbourne. I had my birthday party last year and it was simply beautiful, staff very knowledgeable and welcoming. Whenever the occasion is presented, my girlfriend and I will always make time for a jar at the Lamb. See you soon!

Attended a talk here. All very nice facilities.

Amazing heritage. Look out for the 18m well.

Fantastic stay. Excellent hosts, great pub, central location, delicious breakfast and a perfect nights sleep. 💯 recommend. Thank you

The roast was delicious but was charged a bit extra. A roast in Brighton costs no more than 15 but it costed me 19 quids here. But the staff is really nice, friendly and kind and the sun was shining on my face :) so all is forgotten!

Second oldest pub in Sussex 14th century, fantastic history this pub got, also it got one very large fireplace and working . For a pub

Wonderful pub. One of my favourites in Eastbourne. Still yet to eat here, so stay tuned! 😊

Very friendly and polite helpful staff. Easy to find. Would recommend.

We called in here after a funeral just intending to have a drink We were made to feel so welcome and comfortable that we stayed and had a meal which was delicious. I had liver onions and mash , my brother had the steak and ale pie ( he was very impressed) and my sister had a goats cheese pie also lovely Tom showed us round and told us the history of this beautiful old pub. He was amazing We will always remember this visit and will definitely be returning xxx

Such a beautiful and well preserved old pub.

The best pub in Eastbourne without a doubt

Historic pub in old town reputed to have tunnels to the church next door. Old well inside pub. Low ceilings and a couple of bars plus a function room upstairs. Not the cheapest is Eastbourne but always worth a visit.

A delicious Sunday meal and friendly, attentive staff.

We go here every few months, partly because there's a bus stop handy. It's always good and they're welcoming.

Fantastic service and atmosphere. Food was exquisite. Will definitely be back. Our server, Thomas, handled our large group fantastically .

Visited with family on Xmas eve, great atmosphere, I would describe as similar to old fashioned local pubs. This one has two bars and also an area for food, I'm guessing bookings required as it was packed.

My wife and I have just returned from another lovely comfortable stay at the Lamb Inn. As before the food, drinks, service & accommodation were excellent! The Lamb deserves to have a 5 Star rating! The service is quick, efficient, professional & friendly & the prices are very competitive. We have been returning to the Lamb every month or so over the last year or more the the quality is always consistent, appetising & attractive with generous portions. The accommodation is modern, clean, comfortable & up to date. Looking forward to returning again soon :-) June 2019...all of the rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard, they are even more comfortable now 🙂

Lovely pub such a nice environment the staff are amazing and the pub all round is just so safe and calm. Perfect example of a great British pub

Very enjoyable meal this evening at The Lamb with friends. We had all chosen two courses each for £30 from the Christmas menu as we knew how substantial the portions are and could not have fitted in three courses! 😄 Five of us had a traditional turkey dinner, one had sea bass and one had beef all with lots of veg and all the trimmings. We then moved on to the desserts of Christmas pudding, Chocolate/orange torte and Key lime pie - not all at once but that would have been really yummy if we had! Staff were as brilliant as ever! We would all highly recommend their Christmas menu! 😊

Beautiful Christmas decorations, lovely food and friendly service ❤️❤️❤️

Sunday lunch is excellent. Second time I've been in three weeks. We had a late lunch at 2.30 and it was wonderful, not empty but not crowded. Warm and cosy inside like a good pub should be. Choices of roast at that late time were beef or turkey breast. We both had beef. Superb a touch of pink just how I like it. Roast potatoes nice and crispy, gravy strong and thick, great selection of veg - red cabbage, mashed swede or carrot, cauliflower cheese, and I think sprouts. This time I finished all my crisp yorkshire pud. Huge plate, filled me up for the entire day. The food arrived at hot enough eating temperature and the service was friendly and efficient. We plumped for a shared stick toffee pudding with ice cream. I enjoyed a half pint of Harveys best (forgotten how delicious their bitters are) and my friend had a coffee. £60 including service.

Had Christmas party there. Food great atmosphere fab

Another great meal. The three of us met at just after 5.00 pm on Monday 27th November. We had booked for the 3 of us to have a meal by the log fire! Its a very atmospheric pub and with a glowing fire plus the nearby radiator full on very cosy. I chose to have a flight of 3 Harvey beers Best, Armada and Old ale while my friend went for the Armada and my wife the Pinot Grigio white wine. We ordered at 6 pm and by then there were 8 or 9 diners. I had another beer with my Lamb Burger very tasty although the bun was dry, my wife had bangers and mash and my friend the calves liver, The whole meal plus a small tip was £60 or just £20 each. Excellent value and also excellent service. This is my favourite pub in Eastbourne.

Popped in for lunch and a pint of Harvey's. The beer (Old Ale) was was in tip top condition and the food was excellent. I had the homemade steak & Ale pie which was served with mash, green beans, red cabbage, mashed swede and lovely gravy. One of the best pub meals I have had for a long time and it was well presented. All of this in a traditional cosy pub. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Popped in for lunch and a pint of Harvey's. The beer (Old Ale) was was in tip top condition and the food was excellent. I had the homemade steak & Ale pie which was served with mash, green beans, red cabbage, mashed swede and lovely gravy. One of the best pub meals I have had for a long time and it was well presented. All of this in a traditional cosy pub. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Beautiful historic building, lovely food, great ales and friendly welcoming team

Historic old pub, centrally located. Fascinating place to wander around with historic pictures and proper old world feel. Double down with friendly staff, fantastic food (fish n chips are amazing) and comfortable relaxed pub atmosphere, you won't be disappointed. If you're visiting Eastbourne make the effort to pop up the hill and have a pint in a proper old pub.

Warm welcoming atmosphere. Food is first class and service fast and friendly. Not the cheapest in town but up there with the very best. My favourite pub in Eastbourne and the first place I take my guests when they visit.

Wondweful atmosphere, friendly welcoming staff, good food and great beer

Superb roast. Attentive staff even when busy. Formidable Harveys pints. Fascinating historic building. Winner winner beef dinner! Veggie wellington very good too, ha ha. We'll be back, thanks.

Absolutely stunning pub in the middle of Old Town in Eastbourne. The food is excellent and service is outstanding. I would recommend staying the night or to in one of their rooms as it is really fun.

Nous avons séjourné en famille au Lamb Inn pendant nos vacances. L'endroit est magnifique et le personnel très gentils et serviables. Nous avons passé une nuit et les 2 chambres louées étaient vraiment magnifiques et agréables. Le dîner et petit-déjeuner étaient très bons. Nous recommandons cet établissement.

Superb Sunday roast, full of flavour and in generous portions. Excellent service; friendly and professional. Thank you Natalie.

I have visited this pub twice recently and have received excellent service. I asked John if I could book a particular table for lunch and it was reserved and laid beautifully for me.The atmosphere is lovely with the charm of over 900 years of history.Natalie and,I think it is Laura who served me,were very attentive and efficient. I asked if they could remove the discretionary 10% service charge off the bill,preferring to give a cash tip,and this was no problem.My lunch was very good.Families are welcome (Natalie was caring with a nine month old and his parents).There is a TV in the small bar and I sat in the main one.It is easily accessible by frequent buses and Waitrose is next door.Thank you for an excellent experience and I look forward to visiting soon and recommending you to others.

Exceptionally clean, fresh towels everyday, fridge & supply of good quality tea & coffee. Hosts were lovely so friendly. Quiet even though it’s a pub. ( Armada room). Great full English breakfast. No downsides other than stairs a bit steep ( only to be expected in an old pub). Walking distance to town. Waitrose next door. Pub serves food .. very good but recommend booking as gets busy.

Food good, shocking service. I’ve been spending a fair amount of time and therefore money at the Lamb lately, mostly been fine until I took my son there for dinner, table booked for 7:30pm, food was good as always, experience was good until I respectfully requested on the the final course of 3, a glass of white wine for my son, I requested this stating that he is 17 (a few days off 18) knowing the licensing laws in England and Wales. The waitress immediately became combative stating he’s ‘only allowed one’- this didn’t need to be said. When she came back to give us our third course she loudly stated ‘I’m not having an under 18 in the bar after 9pm but I’ll cut you some slack just this once’. It was only half past 8 at this time. We left at 8:52, well before 9pm. In the process of the waitress berating us the entire restaurant became aware and due to the commotion, this became evident due to the fact people were staring at us, it was somewhat embarrassing and uncomfortable. At no point did we become argumentative or challenge the waitresses statements. This evening of celebrating my sons recent hard work fell flat on its face. Last time I spend £107 on a meal for 2 at the Lamb.

Definitely not the job for her, someone who is rude at every opportunity. I won’t be recommending this place to anyone no one wants to spend money and leave feeling abused such a hash negative women with 0 social skills.

In the snow yesterday, myself and my daughter took refuge for a couple of hours. Not only were other people in the bar helpful and friendly, Natalie - the manager - was unbelievably kind and compassionate. She held a room for us - and said it would only cost the cleaning fee - should we decide we needed one if stuck overnight, helped out with my daughter's dietary requirements, and even when we decided to risk the trip home to Brighton (we made it) having only bought a cup of tea, she gave us some blankets "just in case". I will be coming back to eat, with blankets, but mainly to eat. People make pubs; not bricks and mortar.

We only stayed two nights in Eastbourne but we visited this pub both days. Our hotel was on the seafront so we needed to walk half a mile to the train station and then get a bus to the old town. The pub is over 900 years old and it retains a real feeling of that antiquity. It is a really cosy place to enjoy some splendid examples of traditional Sussex ale. The handpulled Harvey's beers were in absolute top notch condition. We can't comment on the food as we didn't partake, but we can say that the pub and the staff were very welcoming.

Cannot praise highly enough the hospitality of Natalie and her team when we held our reunion in the function room. The delicious buffet was enjoyed by everyone and we were provided with boxes to take home leftovers! Thank you from EHS Class of 72!

We were exploring the Old Town Eastbourne and tried the Lamb Inn on two occasions for a light lunch. My wife and I shared a Cheese and Ham Ploughman's and thought it was the best ploughman's we had in years. The last time we had a friend come and she had the breaded whitebait. The couple who run the pub told us they have been there for more than 12 years. They are excellent hosts warm and courteous. The toilets were spotlessly clean. I fully recommend coming here for drinks and a meal!

Great evening catching up with friends. Delicious food and great service. Beef and ale pie was delicious as was the pork and burger. Lovely atmosphere.

Forgot to do a review for this in May. Good in every respect, probably going back there next month. Able to park an invalid scooter in side driveway.

My first visit to the Lamb, recommended. Four of us had booked a table , and received a great welcome. Well cellared Ale on draft, good choice of wines. Starters were almost a meal on a smaller plate. Whitebait very good, maybe local caught, which makes 'em tastier. Very generous servings of main courses, but we gave a good account of ourselves. No room left for desserts, so settled for coffee. Very good coffee too , hot and proper strength + flavour.

We were welcomed by friendly staff, who showed us to a table by the fire. We both ate the same - calves liver and bacon, my favourite. This was finished off by sticky toffee pudding - yum.

We have visited the lamb a number of times over the last couple of years and have never been disappointed. The service is always friendly and with a smile, the drinks are well served and the atmosphere is just what you want from a quality pub in the edge of town.

Food, staff, attention to detail. all top class. A very enjoyable meal for 13 of us. We all ordered something different, and it all arrived to the table quickly.. I would and will recomend The Lamb to everyone!

Our family had a very lovely Christmas get together at this pub today. The staff, food and surroundings were perfect for our special needs. Allowing us to make use of the function room was very helpful and the flexibility over arrangements welcomed. Thank you especially...

This is pub is local to us and we absolutely LOVE it. It is such a gorgeous old building and the oldest pub in Eastbourne I believe! John and Natalie are always so welcoming and the pub is situated in a beautiful part of Eastbourne...

Great food. Excellent staff and service. Staff were so attentive but unobtrusive. Mains very filling but deserts looked so nice we had to have them. Wonderful well inside pub! Emily, a real asset to pub, kindly showed us around 12th century basement. Absolutely fascinating. Thank...

Very atmospheric and cosy. Delicious food and great range of local beers. Delighted we have found The Lamb and now our firm favouriate.

The Lamb is the oldest pub in Eastbourne and has loads of character. It was pleasant to sit in, and the service from the staff friendly and attentive. We both had the beer battered fish and chips which was excellent. All food is homemade using...

We visited recently and had some of the best pub food ever. Totally delicious and generous portions. The staff were very friendly and service was very fast and efficient - receiving our drinks almost as soon as we had ordered them. Highly recommend a visit...

Just out of lockdown, we had a family evening meal here and again were impressed as always with the amazing food prepared by Natalie and her amazing team. The proportions are generous and the food is served piping hot with a smile. Prices too are...

Have visited several times for their pie & pint lunch time offer and can highly recommend. Reasonably priced, good size portions and extremely tasty!

Our 3 course meal was delicious. I had a great selection of meals to choose from. My only criticism is only a couple of items for vegetarians as my partner is vegetarian. Although what he had (Garlic mushrooms, veggie burger) was very tasty. Plenty of...

We needed a place for supper on a busy Saturday night which was also school half term. We couldn’t find a booking but telephoned the Lamb in Eastbourne’s old town. The guy on the phone mentioned a few dishes like hamburgers, fish and chips and...

We had a really good value meal here. Nice atmosphere and great pie and a pint for £10...really tasty. Beautiful building and nice friendly staff. Oh.....and a great beer too.

Awesome lunch. Truly unforgettable experience in this unique pub! Not only it is unbelievably beautiful, with history and style mesmerizing you from the minute you step in, but you are also conquered by the friendly atmosphere and by the wonderful welcome of the landlord, charming...

Been coming to the lamb over 4 years and it never disappoints- staff really good - food excellent- Camden hells top drink - try the ploughman’s it’s the best!!!!

A few years ago we visited The Lamb and had a first class meal in their very pleasant restaurant. As we were back in Eastbourne for our wedding anniversary the firsr place we thought of was the Lamb. On phoning to book we were informed...

La semana pasada, mi esposo y yo nos encontramos sin una cocina para usar debido a renovaciones. Era un día lluvioso, así que caminamos hasta The Lamb para almorzar. Hace algún tiempo tuvimos una comida muy decepcionante con amigos, así que nuestras expectativas no eran altas. John nos recibió calurosamente y nos mostró cómo ha cambiado la distribución del pub para cumplir con los estándares de Covid. Las mesas estaban bien espaciadas y estaban impecablemente limpias, había desinfectante de manos disponible. Los menús son todos desechables y la selección se ha reducido, pero todavía hay mucha oferta. Teníamos huevos, jamón y patatas fritas que se sirvió maravillosamente con dos huevos ligeramente horneados encima de una generosa porción de jamón y una olla de patatas fritas gruesas perfectamente cocidas. Estaba delicioso y el almuerzo perfecto para un día fresco y lluvioso. El Cordero es nuestro local y después de descuidarlo durante tanto tiempo definitivamente volveremos.

Lovely ploughmans supper and couple of drinks to round off our short break to Eastbourne. Staff were very friendly and guided us through house rules due to Covid, quick and efficiently. Beautiful old pub with quirky features. We will defiantly be back!

Fuimos a principios del año pasado y aunque la comida y el ambiente habían sido agradables, el servicio había dejado mucho que desear por una camarera bastante grosera. Sin embargo, decidimos darle otra oportunidad a este encantador pub para el cumpleaños de mamá de mi pareja.Fue una experiencia encantadora de principio a fin: el personal fue increíblemente amable y amable, la comida era deliciosa (no puedo recomendar el bistec lo suficiente) y en general fue una experiencia muy agradable y relajante. También se admiten perros, que era la guinda del pastel. Sin duda volveremos en nuestro próximo viaje a Eastbourne :)

Nice pub with a good interior, staff are friendly but do seem to spend a large part of their job by chatting away, the food was tasty and came out quickly and the Harvey’s is one of the best in Eastbourne!

We have been going to The Lamb for over 40 years and as a drinking pub it serves some of the best Harveys in the area. The food has been good in the past but our recent visit left us very disappointed. 2 of us ordered the special of the day which was grilled plaice with sauteed fennel. The fish was dry, tasteless and basically terrible, like it had been stored in a freezer for too long. The fennel although tasty, amounted to less than a teaspoonful. The waiter came and asked if everything was alright and then bolted as we started to tell him it was not. We called him back and he said he would tell the chef. He brought us dessert menus and we waited for him to return in vain. We eventually went to the bar to order and he cheerfully told us he had forgotten all about us. The people at the next door table were also 'forgotten' and had to go to the bar to order their main course. The pub was half empty and the staff seemed more interested in hanging around the bar chatting. When we went to pay we were told that the chef said 'sorry'. No real apology or offer of a refund.While we are happy to return for a drink, we are unlikely to eat here again, as there are much better places to go in town. Sorry Lamb, but you need to decide if it want to remain a decent pub for drinkers or attempt to entice visitors for a meal. If the latter you need to improve significantly and train your staff on how to do the job properly.