Eat & Drink

Isabella, a great Turkish restaurant in the heart of Hastings Old Town

The historic centre of the seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex is always a treat to explore. It's quirky and colourful with plenty of independent and interesting shops and when it comes to dining there's a rather bewildering choice. I recently visited Suzanne, my...

Turning up the heat at West Dean Chilli Fiesta

Chilli dipping sauces, chilli jams, chilli sausage rolls, not forgetting chilli chocolate brownies, chilli plants, even chilli art. All things hot and sizzling are celebrated each August at West Dean Chilli Fiesta.

Getting to know Bill’s Restaurant in Chichester, West Sussex

Popular and welcoming, Bill’s restaurant in the centre of the historic town of Chichester, is a great choice for an informal meal with family or friends (and serves my favourite dessert of all time).

Stunning Thai restaurant Giggling Squid opens in Chichester

Giggling squid in Chichester has to be one of the best Thai restaurants in Sussex. One of four branches of this outstanding brand in the county, its a welcome addition to the Chichester food scene.

The Gribble Inn, a fabulous pub and microbrewery in West Sussex

In the sleepy village of Oving, just 3 miles from the historic city of Chichester and within sight of Goodwood and the South Downs, a chocolate box 16th century thatched cottage is home to a very special pub and microbrewery.

Gin Festival – It’s a Gin Thing

A visit to Gin Festival, the UK’s best gin festival showcasing small batch and artisan gins from around the world

Great beer, live music and conkers at Langham Brewery

In my search for the best local craft beer, I explored Langham Brewery, not far from me in the South Downs National Park, and I will definitely be visiting again.

Sunday Lunch at The Inglenook, Nyetimber, West Sussex

I don’t often get to spend time in glorious Sussex these days, so when I do, I really want to make the most of it. I have fond memories of my years living here near the south coast. One of my favourites spots was the area around Pagham and Nyetimber, west of the...

Turtle Bay Review, a taste of the Caribbean in Crawley, West Sussex

When it comes to appreciating Caribbean food, I admit that I was late to the party. And what a party it is – vibrant colours, exotic flavours and those spices… Delicious. I only discovered what I’d been missing out on during our honeymoon to the Caribbean last year,...

Showcasing the stars of Sussex at Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival

The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival is a year-round celebration of the food and drink of our wonderful region. Twice a year they organise a fortnight of fabulous food events that culminate in a Sussex and the World market on Hove lawns. The most recent of...

Great food and sea views at The Beach Deck, Eastbourne

What typifies the English seaside more than fish 'n chips with a view of the ocean? When Suzanne and I visited The Beach Deck on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, it was an overcast day at the beginning of April. We arrived quite early for lunch and it surprised me just how...

Afternoon Tea at Amberley Castle, West Sussex

Amberley Castle is nothing if not impressive, as are their afternoon teas. And any coeliacs in your party won’t go hungry as they do an impressive range of gluten free sandwiches and cakes.

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