Best Lunch Restaurants in Hailsham

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SteakhouseFrenchBritishTapas / Small PlatesGrillTurkish

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BattleBexhill-On-SeaBrightonEastbourneHailshamHeathfield

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BattleBexhill-On-SeaEastbourneHailshamHeathfieldHerstmonceux

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Callenders

4.7

Exceptional(213)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Hailsham

Booked 1 time today

Callenders is a modern , casual style dining bistro. From a romantic meal for two, to a celebration dinner for forty. The best of local produce cooked to order for you. The surroundings are relaxed and easy going. Large potted plants occupy the free spaces and original water-colours by local artists hang on the walls. Table tops are bare and minimalist set with condiments, cutlery and fresh cut flower stems. Old dishes make a fresh return, and modern classics like Thai-Style Chicken sit comfortably along-side Braised Beef Cheeks with roast potatoes and gravy.Steaks are good too and a full Char-grill section on the menu features locally shot Venison and a selection of beef cuts; T bone, Fillet and Sirloin. As you would expect all desserts and pastries are made in house, with a definite focus on classic British desserts, steamed Treacle Sponge, Crème Brule, Apple Tart, Queen of Puddings and a really beautiful creamed rice dessert served with a mango sorbet are often on the menu.

2. The Sundial

4.9

Exceptional(551)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Herstmonceux

Booked 3 times today

The Sundial is a privately owned, relaxed and chic French restaurant with spectacular views of the South Downs in East Sussex. The Sundial’s à-la-carte and seasonal menus as well as its cuisine and ambience are typically French. Our restaurant in East Sussex is perfect for a meal with family and friends or an intimate dinner for two, the Sundial’s lounge bar, French restaurant and private dining room provide a flexible combination for parties, business meetings, seminars, wedding venues and group events for up to 60 people. Our restaurant can cater for upto 150 people as a wedding venue. If you´re looking for a Fine Dining French restaurant in East Sussex, or anywhere in Sussex, you won´t find a finer French restaurant!. Our French restaurant has a Civil wedding License offering you the perfect wedding venue in East Sussex. Restaurant also has a large car park with 16 parking spaces.

A photo of The Relais Cooden Beach restaurant

3. The Relais Cooden Beach

4.2

Awesome(323)

££££Price: Moderate

• English • Bexhill-On-Sea

Booked 8 times today

The Relais is named in honour of our motorsports heritage and the menus celebrate our seaside location.Just steps from the beach, The Rally Restaurant enjoys the best views in the house and a spacious terrace for seasonal al fresco dining. Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including the ‘catch of the day’ supplied by our local Sussex fishermen. Our menus change with the season with a focus on fish and seafood and locally sourced ingredients. Open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and afternoon tea - whether you’re gathering with friends for a long lazy lunch or celebrating a milestone occasion with family and loved ones, The Rally Bar & Grill is the perfect location to dine, relax and create lasting memories.

4. Glasshouse

3.8

Excellent(158)

££££Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Eastbourne

Booked 17 times today

Glass House is a fresh new seaside restaurant / café that aims to regenerate the pavilion building and surrounding Redoubt Gardens. Returning it into a destination for community and visitors to eat, meet, relax and celebrate.It is dedicated to bolstering both Eastbourne’s community and heritage, showcasing local produce and culture whilst allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the spectacular views of our beautiful seafront.

A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne restaurant

5. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Eastbourne

4.6

Exceptional(918)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Eastbourne

Booked 15 times today

Formerly an old pub, Bill's Eastbourne restaurant is in a great location, right in the middle of the town, with seating inside and out. The mix of original features and Bill's touches give the restaurant real charm, and make it the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

6. Thai Marina

4.7

Exceptional(1626)

££££Price: Expensive

• Thai • Eastbourne

Booked 15 times today

Thai Marina is situated at The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne and serves modern Thai cuisine in a traditional setting. The menu has all the classics you'd except such as Green Curry or Pad Thai as well as newer dishes such as Lamb Cutlets or Tamarind Sea Bass. In the summer months, enjoy alfresco dining all day and through the evening and on the weekends enjoy the Thai summer barbecue by the waterside.

A photo of White Hart Netherfield restaurant

7. White Hart Netherfield

4.6

Exceptional(470)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Battle

Booked 4 times today

We are a country Gastropub owned by farmers. Our farm supplies the beef, lamb and pork and we source other ingredients from local producers where we can. Our small seasonal menu changes regularly reflecting what is available in our area. We pride ourselves on being very much a country pub, offering freshly prepared seasonal food and a warm welcome. We also love offering locally produced drinks, such as gins, rums, ales and wines, giving you the complete taste of Sussex.

8. Dem Shish

4.6

Exceptional(19)

££££Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Eastbourne

Booked 14 times today

Award-winning Turkish eatery for social drinking and dining. First-class Turkish cuisine, signature cocktails are hosted in the finest setting in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

9. The Star Inn - Waldron

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££££Price: Expensive

• British • Heathfield

Welcome to The Star Inn, the beating heart of life in the East Sussex village of Waldron, where tradition sits comfortably alongside contemporary. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner across the week and weekend, we recommend dropping in and saying hello.

10. The Rainbow

3.5

Very Good(745)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Eastbourne

Booked 2 times today

In showing this building some love, local businesswoman Shoes Simes has said that she hopes to help make her pub more food-led and family-friendly. In doing so she hopes to turn this local building of historical importance into an establishment for local families and friends to enjoy together. It all started 13 years ago when she first saw the building and she knew straight away that this was the pub for her and finally her dreams have come true, with a full refurbishment, this pub is now ready to be revealed to Eastbourne in all its glory. Once functioning as an old Moot Court, eventually turning into a restaurant in the 1970s, before it boomed as a pub trading as The Rainbow. It eventually changed to The Counting House and saw a new lease of life as the garden grew to be a popular haunt of all in old town. Returning with a change of name to the older style of The Rainbow, and with it a focus on food again. For outdoor reservations, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Elaine
Brighton •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Such a beautiful venue, which will come into its own in the Summer. Great service, great music and loved the chilli margarita cocktail! Would like to return for dinner as closes very early on a Sunday when we were there, but we will be back!
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GlasshousePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Eastbourne
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3.8
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Dee
Hampshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous atmosphere with live jazz music. Sunday roast was amazing and great value. Service perfect. We were looking out of the window onto a sunny beautiful beach. Great way to spend a Sunday !!!
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The Relais Cooden BeachPrice: Moderate• English• Bexhill-On-Sea
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4.2
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Ian
East Sussex •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
As always, the food was excellent, as was the service. This is truely one of the last bastions of elegant dining.
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The SundialPrice: Expensive• French• Herstmonceux
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4.9
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Bridget
Brighton •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
We love going to Callenders for a meal which are yummy, reasonably priced and always served by helpful, cheerful staff.
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CallendersPrice: Moderate• British• Hailsham
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
East Sussex •1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
The staff were very friendly and efficient, the food was reasonable a little on the expensive side for a cooked breakfast but we enjoyed our brunch. Thank you
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - EastbournePrice: Moderate• British• Eastbourne
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4.6

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