The best restaurants serving British food in Eastbourne South East

I have previously resided in Eastbourne, and this is my first time returning. I have always enjoyed dining at Qualisea, which is why I decided to invite my friends to experience it with me. Upon arrival, we were informed that it was a particularly busy day, and as such, we were unable to share a large portion of cod and chips. We understood the situation and ordered one portion each for the six of us. However, I noticed that another table was allowed to share a single large portion between two customers. While this discrepancy did not significantly impact our visit, it was worth mentioning. Additionally, one set of cutlery at our table appeared to have been previously used. We brought this to the attention of one of the waitstaff, an elderly lady, who seemed surprised but promptly replaced the cutlery. However, I remain curious as to how used cutlery ended up on our table. The overall atmosphere was not as welcoming as I had experienced during my previous visits two years ago when I lived in Eastbourne. My friends and I felt somewhat rushed, as the staff began clearing our plates while we had not yet finished our meals. We hope for more attentive and accommodating service in the future. Furthermore, we couldn't help but feel that there may have been an element of discrimination, as we are not white. While the food itself was enjoyable, the overall experience was marred by an unwelcoming atmosphere. Due to this, I will no longer recommend Qualisea to my friends in the future.

I recently organised a family lunch/ get together for more than 30 relatives at the hotel's Verandah' restaurant. It really was a great success, since it brought people together from across the UK (and even Switzerland!), and for some relations, after too many years to mention... Communication with one main member of staff about arrangements, as well as his sterling support and advice was excellent throughout the lead up to the lunch. This ensured that everything ran very smoothly on the day. The hotel was also able to provide a board and additional tables for displaying old family photographs and artefacts, a coat rack, storage for guests who had arrived with overnight cases as well as a clear seating plan. Nothing was too much trouble. My relatives felt very welcome by the hotel and its staff, indeed they were very complimentary about the venue, the restaurant, the bar and the quality of the food served for lunch as well as the very helpful waiting staff and other hotel personnel. There was plenty of time after the lunch for my relatives to mingle and chat to one another as well as view the displays, whilst enjoying the additional teas and coffees which were provided; this was very thoughtful and very much appreciated. This was a delightful, happy occasion made all the more enjoyable by the great hospitality we experienced. Thank you.

Great meal and service as always! Thank you Alannah for looking after us!

Great staff, very friendly food good could with some TV on in the bars even if it Sky news

Great food , great service 👍 . Would highly recommend .

I would not recommend this place because of the way they treat their customers .They were very disrespectful and hurtful to me. I both the lady and then the gentleman of the kiosk establishment over five minute period said they did not like my type of person on their premises .I . I should not be allowed out I had a portable oxygen unit with me and have five disabilities and despite the fact I had the support of everyone there because I was doing nothing except sitting on the wall which belongs to the National Trust on the South Downs Way. I found hurtful and embarrassing. I had to walk away or might says something that I would regret

1st time here, opted for the veggie breakfast in the end, a nice choice and a good daily specials menu too! Have to return to try more. Nice friendly staff and good layout inside. Would have given it 5 stars but the kitchen was fairly smokey and that ended up inside where you eat! Maybe best to eat outside if you don't want to smell of cooked food.

We booked a table for 5 for lunch midweek, The service was excellent, food good quality traditional pub style, my 89 yo mum felt she was treated very thoughtfully throughout the visit. A lovely experience Thank you Angie, Karen and Chef Glen.

Great good great atmospher Love the decor lovely benches Proper coffee ,good prices exelent service

Great coffee but a shame about the dreadful music. The music spoilt the visit and it is suspected that it is a ploy to get the customers to sit outside.

The food is cooked as you wait always fresh, staff excellent, have always found Ozzie to be fine..Probably the best coffee in town and burgers brilliant.

It was £15 for 3 courses, what can you expect, but seriously it was even worse that you could imagine! Buffet style, self service, we had supposedly leek & potato soup like dish water packet soup, never been near an leek or a potato, leather pork chops, yellow veg curry, frozen soggy mixed veg and clumpy white rice, no potatoes were main course options. Desert was some kind of apple cake or a bright pink cheesecake, no cream, custard or ice cream, so very dry. Everything was tasteless, but I guess it filled a whole

Menu gives good choice of dishes, all marked with approximate waiting times which is very useful when making plans for the evening.

El té de la tarde es imprescindible aquí. También tuvimos comida más sustanciosa que también fue excelente. El servicio es un poco lento algunos días.

Sehr freundliche engagierte Angestellte, gutes Angebot. Das Cafe hat sich spezialisiert an Autismus erkrankte Menschen und Menschen mit Lernstörungen zu bewirten. Das Ambiente ist sehr schlicht, Cooked Full English Breakfast gibt es nicht (Geruch), dies alles und noch mehr dient dazu, die Reizschwelle möglichst tief zu halten. Für uns Europäer gibt es aber ein schönes Continental Breakfast mit Toast, warmem Croissant, Butter, Konfitüre, Honig und Früchten, günstig. Wer will kann auch Rührei bekommen. Ich habe mich sehr wohl und gut aufgehoben gefühlt im jigsaws. Die 'little chats' mit Einheimischen schätze ich als Alleinreisende sehr. Früh morgens war ich einziger Gast, ich habe die Zeitung vor Ort in aller Ruhe lesen können. Verbesserungsvorschlag: Öffnungszeiten, früher öffnen, z.B. 8.30 Uhr. Gerne wieder!