The Pavilion in Eastbourne

Did not seem to be enough staff, although just opened. Was told coffee would be a while because of a problem with the "machine". Found out that this was not proper Barista made coffee, although the prices did not reflect that. Staff friendly enough, but was not impressed.

The Pavillion is closing soon for refurbishment. I hope the wonderful staff will be treated well by the new owners and will be kept on. They've been the best staff and have treated customers so well. They deserve to be treated fairly. If they all disappear, it will be sad.......

We haven’t been here for many years as the place had really gone down when we were last there. This time we only went because the Langham had a private function and was closed to non-residents. The - to us - new outside seating area of the Pavillion attracted our attention, so we decided to give it another try. It has really improved and the service is good again. There are apparently some worries about the lease so we hope that can be sorted out and the present management retained. We shall then return, maybe even when the Langham is open to non-residents again!

I visited on a walk with my two dogs, had a drink and there the ball while enjoying the view. Staff were very cheerful and brought my drink to me. Very pretty spot and the outside area is lovely!

This is no ordinary sandwich…this is a Pavilion sandwich. Gorgeous bread absolutely stuffed full. Not just a sandwich..it came with a lovely fresh side salad with great dressing and also a bowl of coleslaw. Delicious and very good value

Popped in here on Thursday and was really pleasantly surprised. We ordered a couple of toasties, cheesy chips and sweet potato fries. It was all lovely. The toasties are big and come with a lovely fresh side salad. Milkshakes were lovely too. Service was also friendly and food came quite quickly. Recommended.

Called in two days ago, after a lovely stroll in the sunshine. We decided to purchase three cheese scones to take away. We've had these in the past and they've always been good. We stood at the counter behind one other customer and after they'd had their order taken the member of staff turned her back on us to chat to two other members of staff, no eye contact with us or a 'won't keep you a moment' comment. We ordered, paid and were asked to take a seat inside and they will be brought out to us. On returning home we discovered the scones were really stale, obviously not been baked that day, so very disappointed. At £7.90 we felt cheated. I decided, rather than write a bad review to email my complaint, however two days later no reply. The member of staff who served us definitely needs some training in customer service! Where this cafe is situated will get a lot of footfall during the next few months especially from holiday and day trippers, sadly we will not be returning as there are plenty of places that will be pleased to have our custom.

Great suntrap terrace when we visited. We had coffee and sandwiches. The coffee (Black Americans ok, but not great and the tall mugs on saucers not to our liking, what is wrong with cups. Sandwiches were a game of two halves - brilliant dish of salad on the side, but bread rather uninspiring - factory sliced bread - pity as we have some great bakers in Eastbourne. Cutlery complete with smears not appealing. Staff were nice and for that reason we may drop in again.

The food here is excellent. You get a large salad with the sandwiches. Good coffee, very helpful and friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble for them. Situated in pretty gardens next to the sea. They have comfy sofas to sit on. The only downside is that the chairs inside have an extremely small seat and are very uncomfortable to sit on. You can sit outside and enjoy the view on a sunny day which is very pleasant.

We have visited the pavilion several times recently and always had very good snacks and lunches. Their lunchtime menu is very reasonably priced and I have always enjoyed their food. Their jacket potatoes and toasted sandwiches are accompanied by a really good salad. I am a coeliac so need gluten free options and I love their gluten free cheese and onion toastie. They have several different fillings and the Brie and cranberry is delicious. They serve some of the best coffee along the seafront too. You can sit inside or outside and dogs are welcome too, as long as they are well behaved. They also serve cakes and alcoholic drinks. Very friendly and helpful staff and nothing is too much trouble.

Arrived and wasn’t too busy. Ordered 2 latte and two jacket potato’s, one with chilli and the other with tuna. The latte’s arrived after 15 minutes but the jacket potato’s took over half an hour to arrive. My jacket with the chilli was fridge cold right through the middle. I returned it and the staff were very fair on this so I opted for it to be warmed so I could finish it rather than a refund as rather hungry. Even when it came back out it was tepid as opposed to warm or hot but by then I was too hungry to care. The chilli arrived splashed all over the plate - in the trade a clean plate edge is a must. My wife was thoroughly disappointed with her meal, the jacket had obviously been microwaved but not turned over at some point so the bottom was solid. The tuna mayo was literally a tub of tuna dumped on with a tiny bit of mayo and was very dry. The location is brilliant but the service was very slow despite lots of staff on duty. The couple next to us pointed this out to staff and the poor couple 2 tables down didn’t receive their meal and were forgotten about. If the service is slow and muddled in the winter then god forbid anybody hoping for a meal in a timely Fashion in the busy summer months. My advice - try one of the other cafe’s on the seafront.

Warm and friendly staff, very welcoming. We were a group of 16 (8 adults and 8 children) and the service was very quick. The sandwiches were delicious, fresh, and good size portion (with salad and coleslaw) for only £4! Lovely cakes, and the children loved their milkshakes and hot chocolates. We will definitely visit again.

Visited the Pavilion on 14 October, and had a pleasant surprise. Ordered a toasty, expecting just that, when it came with a salad and delicious dressing for said salad, I was more than delighted with the food.

Visited a number of times over a 4 day period for coffee, cakes, lunch and an evening meal. The menu is limited but that makes it easier to choose. It seemed quite quiet most of the time we were there and so we were served at the counter promptly. The cakes were nice and fresh as were the sandwiches. Our hot meal was prepared quickly and came with colourful salads. Prices are very reasonable.

We had been strolling along the prom in Eastbourne and felt like a late afternoon cup of tea. We made our way to the chairs and table outside on the veranda and then ordered a pot of tea for 3 persons. Nothing extravagant but in line with most other customers at that time of day. Service was pleasant enough and we were grateful for the chance to take the weight off our feet, relax and, eventually use the decent restrooms before continuing on our little tour of East Sussex.

The setting is very nice and the views are fantastic, if you sit outside- the inside is plastic and ugly. The main problem here is the service; it is run by very young people who have obviously not been properly trained. During the hour I spent there, I witnessed quite a few mishaps with cutlery and crockery alike.

good food good prices service a bit slow good location right on the beach very clean and covid saavy

Went in to order two take away lattes. Gave my order to the waitress and waited and waited. There were two or three others inside the place and perhaps two or three sitting outside. I countrd at least seven perhaps eight staff. I was asked...

What a lovely find! Our usual beachside lunch choice was booked up so we wandered along the Eastbourne promenade and came across The Pavilion cafe. Fabulous modern look, lots of outdoor tables on the deck overlooking the sea and a pretty lawned area. The staff...

I was waiting with anticipation for The Pavilion to re-open. Slightly disappointed. As long as you don't look at the floor or ceiling, the decor is quite stylish. The menu isn't as varied as it could be and old favourites have been removed. Some items...

Awful! Stale cakes, no serviettes, only 1 plate between 2 people, not enough cutlery, grimy interior, clueless (but friendly) staff. The only one saving grace - the exterior. Lovely view over the gardens and the sea. Such a shame about the appalling food and service....

Visited today for the first time following refurbishment. Nice improved outside area with new furniture. Maybe not enough shade on a very hot day. We ordered two salads, but were told there was no Caesar salad. This was early lunchtime. Overheard people on next table...

Took family there for a Sunday lunchtime snack but were advised they had ‘paused’ serving all food, even sandwiches and we could only have something from limited cake selection. They could not give us a time when they would restart taking orders for sandwiches ....

I visited the Pavilion with a friend, we had coffee, cappucino, fruit scone and an Eccles cake. The coffee was fine, the scone was stale and unappetising but the Eccles cake was good. I was surprised that the scone was so awful because there are...

We arrived with young children and ordered toasties and baked potatoes. We waited over an hour for our food and when it arrived it was really disappointing. Everything took ages yet it wasn't busy. I think our order kept getting pushed to the back of...

I don't know if it's a result of Covid but you could tell this place is on the downslope. From the outside it looks great but inside it looks very dated. The staff were for the most part very pleasant but at times seemed to...

We waited 3/4 hour for a pot of tea and a flat white - despite other orders being filled for later arrivals. When we said we’d leave without waiting any more - the order arrived - but was not what we ordered. All sorts of...

This is in The Pavilion Train the staff to wok more effectively 25/05/21 evening When there for a evening snack the service was good food was ok Went their a second time with some friends 27/05/21 lunch time not that busy what a waste of...

The three of us visited today following the refurb. Not likely to be going back. Service was slow due to disorganised staff running around all over the place, not to mention very slow delivery of order, which cam e in two parts for 3 drinks!,Plenty...

I had high hopes! Arrived at 5.30pm on a sunny Saturday..was shown to a table and given a food menu. We discussed what food we would share..and then...when ordering were told they weren't doing any more food!! I asked what time they stopped serving and...

This is a recently refurbished cafe/bar open since middle of May 2021. I went there recently and was told that I could not order food because of a backlog in the kitchen! The waiter was running about like a headless chicken whilst the other staff...

We used to come here often good coffee and cakes . When I walked in the first thing I noticed was the carpet who puts a carpet in a cafe /bar ? The decor is horrible as was the awful coffee served in those ubiquitous...

Visited here today as was so looking forward to a nice cup of coffee and the best in town, Eccles cakes. We were hughley disappointed, no Eccles cakes despite being on the menu, asked if they had plain scones, was not sure so had to...

We both had cheese and onion toasties. They were almost totally tasteless - how can cheese and onion toasties be tasteless? Probably because there wasn't much filling in them. The staff were friendly and polite, so no problem there. The cafe itself needs total refurbishment....

Very limited choice so asked for a cheese and chutney sandwich. I asked what sort of bread it was and assured that it was a white cob. I was very disappointed to receive day old bread, processed cheese and the chutney tasted of pure sugar....

Pleasant enough place for coffee & tea and a selection of cakes, scones etc available. Nice to sit outside when the sun is shining.

I Always have afternoon tea here when in Eastbourne .they also do snacks eg jacket potatoes that are served with a salad recommended .friendly and efficient staff

I went here in the May half term with my nan and sister. I had a lemon and poppy seed muffin, and a slushie. The food was excellent, as we were only stopping off after a lovely brisk walk along the seafront. The sercice was...

This cafe is one of my favourites for toast and tea in the mornings, it’s also open earlier than quite a few of the local ones which is handy after the school run at 8.25am the staff are always friendly and the prices are reasonable.

Good service nice cake and tea. Setting in small garden by the sea. It is like going back to the 1970’s as the decor is from that decade. The exterior needs some TLC and internally need up dating. Don’t let that put you off still...

Lovely atmosphere and delicious coffee. This is a great place to relax for an hour especially on a sunny day and take in the view of the promenade and pier. Although we only had drinks, the food being served looked delicious and generous. The Pavilion...

I've been going to The Pavilion with my friends for over a year now. We meet for lunch most Wednesdays. We always get a warm welcome from the staff. Lunches are delicious, love the houmous and pitta bread. Lovely selection of cakes also. Outside seating...

This is a nice small cafeteria with outside seating close to the sea front. It is all flat for access and outside. There are toilets and a disabled toilet. Staff are friendly and polite. Had a lovely hot chocolate which I recommend. There is an...

Strolling along we felt the need of a coffee and a wee. The outside seating area could do with more tables. It was a very sunny afternoon in February ( yes February!) and it’s a real sun trap- I was boiling hot out there. We...

It is well-worth planning to stroll along the promenade to this pavilion near the Redoubt Fortress. The cafe is clean and the food tasty and nicely presented ...... excellent coffee and cakes, too! The exhibition we saw - 'Eastbourne Remembers' - was about memories of...

Service, food and drink all good. However the fact that this cafe has a large open outside space but NO COVER whatsoever - parasols/UMBRELLAS- means a lot of people feel unable to visit during very hot, sunny weather.

Called here for a tea and cake snack and was not disappointed. Very enjoyable on a hot day. Nice cafe, pleasant, efficient and reasonable prices. Has some sort of large display on when we were there.

Had lunch on our last day which is a shame because it was a lovely meal, well worth a return visit. Nice sandwich with salad and a excellent Latte.

Paré aquí para almorzar y fue bastante bueno.

After a good walk along the prom, we went for a cuppa in The Pavilion. Warm, friendly with coffee and cakes, mmmm delicious. Great archives exhibition. Next door to the Napoleonic Defence which is also worth a visit.

Me quedé muy impresionado con la exposición 'Eastbourne Remembers'. Está bien diseñado y contiene muchas exhibiciones e historias que invitan a la reflexión. Me impresionaron especialmente los comentarios sobre la nostalgia, etc. Alguien claramente pensó mucho en esta exposición.

It’s slightly unfair for The Pavilion to be ranked on Tripadvisor as if it was part of Eastbourne’s increasingly excellent restaurant scene. It’s not. It’s a cafe with a bizarre museum attached. It does at first look like it should have Julie Walters playing an ancient waitress guiding people insolently from the cafe to the museum. In reality, though, it has very friendly and helpful staff who serve good fresh coffee, different teas, and even beer and wine. But you don’t come here for that (do you? Oh, you do? Sorry.) You come here for the lovely location. The terrace is sun-kissed, wind-sheltered and life-affirming. Get over yourself and stop for a cup of redbush.

Admittedly we didn't actually eat here but we would have if the place had been more inviting. We went to the 'exhibition' (poor)and planned to have a light lunch there but it had a very depressing atmosphere, probably not helped by the rainy November day! I'm sure the staff are doing their best but the whole place is very tired but not sure the council will spend the money.

my wife and I have just returned from a great walk along the prom, we stopped at the Pavilion café, the staff were lovely, the scone highly recommended, it was a great place to relax and soak up the November sun

If you like sitting in the sun with a coffee or drink and with a pleasant outlook this one of the few places in Eastbourne that fits the bill. Nice italian coffee but range of food fairly limited. It's right on the seafront so good to include when taking a walk.

We visited here last Friday on our way to visit the Redoubt. The Pavilion was clean and they a limited menu comprising sandwiches, jacket potatoes, etc. The lady who was preparing the food was wearing plastic gloves which I find quite reassuring as it shows they are conscious of hygiene. Although we only had hot drinks to warm us up due to the windy and wet weather outside we did notice from the diners sitting at the table next to us that their meals looked quite inviting. If you want a quick snack this is the place to come. We will have something to eat here when we are next in Eastbourne..

We had coffee and cake but the gluten free choice was limited to a wrapped brownie, not very exciting. However the coffee was fine. You can sit inside or out and there are a few books/toys to keep children occupied.

I visted Tuesday morning after bank holiday so it was fairly quiet, mostly old folks.

Denne restauranten ligger i andre etasje på The Pavillion. Her kan du sitte både ute og inne og få deg...

En la comida no genial pero una gran taza de café o chocolate caliente. Buen servicio y personal amable y un lugar resguardado de descanso fuera viendo el adiós mundo.

Llamado en un día de lluvia por una bebida caliente. Sirven principalmente comida tipo Snack y bebidas. En la parte de atrás es una exposición pequeña sobre la zona en el pasado. Nada especial, pero hay algo que hacer o la lluvia.

Llegamos alrededor de las 12 para almorzar en un bonito día soleado a 4 mesas afuera. Tuvimos que conseguir una mesa y sillas de una pila en la esquina. Esto tiene el potencial para ser un lugar muy agradable para visitar si era más organizado. Tiene un área de comedor con un poco de trampa de sol, muy agradable para sentarse y ver pasar el mundo. Creo que emplear personal a tiempo parcial que podría hacer con un líder para organizar. El tazón de agua para los perros estaba vacío, tuve que rellenar yo misma. La comida es bastante bonito y es bastante caro. Los aseos están limpios, lo cual es una ventaja en Eastbourne. También tienen una interesante muestra sobre la zona de objetos históricos, etc. Ordenar este lugar y ganar dinero para restaurar y decorar antes de que se vuelve demasiado caro de hacer.

Three of us visited on Sunday and sat outside in the very hot sun. Despite it being a very windy day, we sat in sheltered spot on the decking. It's difficult to find somewhere suitable to take my elderly disabled mother-in-law with a small appetite, but this was an ideal location. The limited choice of cakes and scones was fine, and the tea was severed in a pot. We had no problem with the toilets!

Don't like giving bad reviews but it is all our visit today justified. Stopped off to shelter from the bad weather for a cuppa and scone. Tea was stewed and the scone stale and dry. The setting was scruffy and old-fashioned. Popped into the loo before leaving and really wish I hadn't. Two toilets, both beyond disgusting (I won't go into detail), no handwash, filthy sinks with broken taps. Actually made me feel quite queasy. My husband came out of the gents and before I'd said anything to him, he told me that it was grim in the gents. I said I'd mention it to the staff as we were leaving, and told one of the girls behind the counter, to which she replied 'oh yes, I know. We've had no cleaner for three days'. Gobsmacked. No apology. No offer to put it right. Nothing. Returned to chat to her colleague. Sorry, but this is an eatery. Hygiene is important and those toilets were just not acceptable. Will never return. Makes me wonder whether they should have closed down for the new year if they can't get anyone to clean up.

Horrible, un comfortable metal chairs to sit on outside, no hand wash in the toilets, un cleaned and badly maintained toilets, scones are dry and tasteless other people complaining about the taste of them as well, 1 tea bag in the tea pot for 2 people, however I paid for tea for 2 people. The staff were gormless, and miserable which further created the aura of the inside of the tearoom.

A very nice coffee shop and exhibition about Eastbourne's important Bronze age past discovered on the outskirts of Eastbourne near a residential estate. This exhibition gives a fascinating insight into the site and what it would have been like during the Bronze Age.The location of the patio offers wonderful views and is a total suntrap. A lovely place to enjoy a snack or a well deserved coffee.

I would recommend the tea scone and drink offer,very welcome after looking at the interesting free bronze age exhibition.

the appearance of the tea rooms was lovely and the exhibition that was there was very interesting, the only thing that let us down was the food and the cost of it, the cheese scones were very doughy and hard and the chutney that came with it had a very unusual taste to it a bit like thick treacle which spoilt the taste of the cheese, also for £2.80 we thought this was not good value for money and were verry disappointed

We went here on a Saturday afternoon and ordred two burgers with a seafood chowder. The seafood chowder was scrumptious and really filling. The burgers on the other hand, were not so good. The chips/fries could have been a bit crispier. the bread wasnt very fresh. Just not a yummy burger. We would definitely go again just for the seafood chowder.

This restaurant / cafe has a really nice relaxed atmosphere. Lovely location and sunny terrace. Could not fault the coffee and food.Staff were efficient and pleasant.Will definitely be back!

Visited The Pavilion to view new exhibition which is informative and interesting and worth calling in for a visit.Also stayed for a hot drink. Due to the weather and it being Good Friday it was very busy but it was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the sun.

even at this time of year it is open. it used to be a more upmarket place but it is reasonably priced now. beautiful surroundings too.

The staff were very friendly good selection of food on the menu all in all the atmosphere was very good enjoyed the whole night there was nothing I did not dislike about the Pavillion

We looked forward to returning here ... remembered the grandeur of a few years back, uniformed staff, grand piano tinkling away, the finest remembered teacakes. All gone sadly. Largely given over to a temporary exhibition and counter service. Friendly enough, but sad that a memorable place is so no more.

We love this cafe as it is close to the seafront, it has great wheelchair access, accessible toilet. The open air seating is a real sun trap - you can ask for a parasol. Lunches cost about £5. The free exhibition on the Summerdown Camp is really interesting, a real bonus to get local history of the town.

Lovely lady opened up a few minutes early for us just before 10 am. Situated next to the Redoubt Fortress. Good reasonably priced coffee. Lots of delicious looking cakes on offer. Friendly homely atmosphere with nice old fashioned sea-side feel. The real star was the free Summertown Camp Exhibition which runs from 16 March to 15 November 2015. Here in Eastbourne thousands of injured WW2 soldiers came for days or weeks or months to recuperate. Both equally fascinating and sobering. Not to be missed if you are at this end of the promenade. The subject of the exhibition apparently changes each year.

The Pavilion Cafeteria was lovely, and the food we enjoyed there was excellent value for money.The big pleasure for us was the opportunity to walk through the Summertown Rehabilitation Camp Exhibition, which is housed inside The Pavilion. Stories, pictures, military awards, artifacts and verbal recordings, all relating to the life and times of a most valued recovery and rehabilitation camp that helped so many 1st World War returnees. Much of the information is drawn from the diaries of a few staff and service personnel, but then built upon by dedicated historians for the area, so that the exhibition pays tribute to everyone involved, past and present, in a truly fitting way.

I had just visited the Redoubt Fortress which is right next door and decided to go into The Pavilion to view the Summerdown Camp Exhibition which is on in part of The Pavilion. The exhibition itself is well worth a visit. It doesn't cover a large area but is well laid out It commemorates a camp which treated 150,000 men wounded in World War 1. The reminiscences of staff who had been stationed there such as female army cooks was interesting as was reading about the masseuses who worked there. There was personal mementoes from former soldiers, a blue wounded soldier's uniform to try on as well as an uncomfortable looking bed! After spending some time perusing the exhibition I definitely needed some refreshment and went through to the Pavilion Cafe for coffee and cake. The service was quick and friendly and the coffee and cake both very welcome and very nice. There are seats and tables outside but as it was a bit of a windy day I decided to stay indoors. The cafe itself is situated on a quiet part of the seafront and it was well worth a visit especially as it had a pleasant tearoom feel to it.

We stopped here for a quick cuppa and a fruit scone with cream & jam. It was in a good location away from the busy end of the promenade and had outside seating.The scones were a little hard and dry, but they filled a hole, and both the latte and hot chocolate were a little disappointing as they lacked flavour, so I probably wouldn't rush back if im honest. Saying that, if you're after something basic and 'average' then you shouldn't be disappointed.

I am sure they do a lot more than tea & cake, but that is what we had when we popped in after a brisk walk along the prom, and very good it was too.

Here is a very nice, comfortable cafe in the old style, very near the pier but not in the main crowded area. Just enough away from the popular part of town but near enough to be a short stroll away. Good view of the pier. All kinds of nice snacks with a good service. When we were there, only yesterday, it had an Ancestors Exhibition with very intersting facts about people excavated in digs in the area from hundreds of years ago. A very good display with fascinating exhibits. Also the Pavilion is right next door to the old Redoubt fortress that was built to defend Eastbourne in the late 18th. century. That is worth a visit, too.

Ok let's get the 'staff bit' out of the way.family visit, trackers, cake, coffee,and tea. Couple of soft drinks. Young lass behind the counter appeared to be on her own. She was helpful,pleasant,efficient and friendly... 9/10 in anybody's book. Now the cafe is a little battered, the building works going on around it don't help, but it's basically clean,in a great position ,the garden is lovely, and its convenient.Now the negatives, one clean the cobwebs off the Windows, its off putting. Two, when the suns out for heaven's sake have an opening window! When the suns out its roasting inside, we had to sit at the back in October! Lastly, it's not great value for money, but it's worth a go. I will come back in summer to see what it's like when it's busy.

Morning coffee taken outside on the terrace was pleasant. Good for a light lunch or snack though probably not the greatest atmosphere if you sat inside. Don't expect a huge choice. The layout is a little strange though that's could be down to the exhibition. It does offer the Meet the Ancestors Exhibition which is perhaps a good diversion for bored children.

Enjoyed afternoon tea here, can highly recommend their scones. Customer service very good, tables were rearranged for us and chairs brought over without us having to ask.

Looked for somewhere to have a cup of tea and came across this place which looked quite clean & well presented. I approached the counter area. There was a waitress obviously on her break, eating a snack & two girls behind the counter. I stood there and said excuse me twice. Both looked up & carried on washing up & cleaning. The one having her break just looked up as if to say. I can't help as I 'm on my break. I just said "great service; not" & left. It was a Sunday afternoon & not that busy. Very poor customer service & not impressed at all.

Popped in here during a seafront walk,nice tea and scones good cup of hot chocolate. good views,nice scones. Ancestory exhibition on also

Popped in here for drinks and a light snack on a really hot day. It was lovely - spacious and airy. We tried the scones - cheese with a dish of excellent chutney, and fruit with clotted cream and a choice of jams. Both were very good, as were the tea and coffee. The service was polite and attentive. A lovely spot to chill before tackling the "Meet the Ancestors" exhibition.

The Eastbourne Ancestors exhibition here is so fascinating-and the Beachy Head Lady beautiful-as are the willow figures holding the burial artefacts-and the video projected figures standing just watching us certainly made us think !Afterwards we had delicious coffee and cakes in a nicely laid out space clean tidy and comfortable

We didn't eat here however they had the meet the ancestors exhibit discussing the excavations that were done and the findings the kids absolutely loved it and found the whole thing fascinating would have liked to eat but just got there to late

Ok, it probably helped that it was a glorious sunny Sunday morning. We stopped for a morning coffee and toasted tea cake. The premises has been totally refurbished and now looks neat clean. It has an interesting small museum of sub-Roman and early Saxon finds entitled "Eastbourne Ancestors" at one end. The staff were friendly and helpful and they served light lunches and sandwiches as well as a variety of cakes and pastries. We sat on the large veranda looking out over the gardens and the sea. A great experience and we will be back.

Went here for the Sunday lunch carvery . Food was good value and plentiful if pretty basic, but that's what carvery food is all about. Everything very basic, cheap, but without the cheerful perhaps, although we visited on a dank cold Sunday in November so difficult to shine.

Went for afternoon tea. Good location and pleasant service but the coffee was very weak - so not a place for coffee-lovers.

my nephew and myself had afternoon tea .the staff were attentive and helpful .the tea and scones were superb .altogether an excellent afternoon was spent.the restaurant has views of the sea and it is set in pretty gardens .I had been so impressed I am taking my sister there for a carvery lunch today

over the road from our guesthouse,nice place to sit and relax with a glass of wine or a pot of coffee,good cakes.good location for the beach.

Its a 'good' rating but theres not a 'good' option on Tripadvisor so went with very good, Nice looking from the outside and inside is more conservatory style with bamboo seating and ceiling fans and glass windows nothing too fancy or grand, really nice on a sunny day sit outside or in, service was very good, and simple food, looks like the more older generation make use of this place, the food was good what we had and the beer cold, a relaxing place hidden away from the prom, they do a Sunday Carvery, very clean toilets too, theres a piano inside but no one was tinkling the ivories which would have added to some sort of atmos, but would use again a half decent place to sit and have a drink outside too

We went originally for coffee and cake but once inside decided not to eat and ordered just two lattes, however they come out in a cup and saucer and was more like dish water, no coffee flavour at all. The surroundings are nothing special and lots of fake flowers around and not that clean looking. Would not revisit and wished we had walked further on to find somewhere else for coffee. Thought we would avoid the major coffee chains but sadly disappointed this time.

I've been here twice whilst visiting Eastbourne. First time about 2 years ago and it was fine, nothing remarkable. The second time today. Maybe I caught them on an off-day today. The person who served me was nice but seemed exhausted/exasperated - almost as it it was the end of a very busy season rather than the start. I ordered a coffee and a slice of cake. Having checked my order with me twice, they (eventually) brought me a pot of tea and a different cake. I hadn't the heart to say they'd got it all wrong or send it back. The tea was not great and the cake was sickly sweet and perfumed like scented soap. At almost £6 (top end of price range for Eastbourne, about £4 or so in most other places) it wasn't value for money. I didn't bother complaining, I thought it would only add to their woes. Pity, because it's a lovely location with nice views of the sea from the terrace but, as I say, maybe they were having an off-day ..... (I've used the words 'person' and 'they' as I don't want to specify if the person was male or female)

I am amazed that this place hasn't been reviewed before.We've been here many times, over the years and it's always lovely.It's right on the sea front, set in a beautiful little gardens, between the main seafront road and the promenade. There is parking very close by - it's only a short walk from the car parking spaces on the seafront. You do have to pay to park in Eastbourne - thanks to the Conservative council who voted that one in.I think this place has changed hands as it was a bit different when we went inside - there used to be a piano and once we were lucky to have beautiful classical music played but now it's very quiet!Great news for dog owners - they allow dogs to sit outside on the beautiful terrace. This is quite a posh place, so I was surprised and very delighted! There are metal railings so your dog cannot escape into the gardens which the terrace overlooks - unless you've got a really small dog.They serve lunches and afternoon teas here and also cater for private functions.My husband had the Welsh rarebit, which he'd had before and loved. This time it had changed and there wasn't as much of the mixture on the toast and he didn't like the taste as much as before.I was luckier and chose a new item - brie and cranberry toastie. This came as four trianges which were very thickly filled. The taste was really superb. There was so much in it that the cranberry sauce kept falling out!I had a glass of rose wine with mine and that was lovely. My husband had a bottle of lager which he said was perfectly cold.They do cream teas and there were lots of cakes on display in a cabinet inside the main restaurant area.There is a toilet for the disabled - wheelchair friendly with rails by the loo. It was immaculately clean.If you want a some good food and you're by the seafront - this is most definitely the place to come. The view is perfect and on a sunny day you will be so happy to be here - I promise you!