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Christine House
4.5
2 reviews
BritishPrice: ExpensiveGillingham

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Updated on 05/01/2025

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The Plough is a country pub, restaurant and rooms just outside Rye, with a beer garden offering picturesque views of the Brede valley. Our food offer is pub classics made incredibly as well as creative cooking, whilst being ingredient led. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on. Inside we have a warm atmosphere with log fires and friendly service.

The Union is a contemporary restaurant and bar set in a beautiful 15th century building in the heart of Rye. Our menu is made up of small and large plates which we recommend sharing across the table. Our team will be on hand to guide you through your visit.
Our food is guided by the seasons and our menu is ingredient led so changes based on what we have available to us. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on.

We make British food with a classic or modern slant. We source our ingredients from the local fields, woodlands and waters. Everything is cooked on the premises, including the sourdough bread and the icecreams.
The Good Food Guide (2023) says: "A fittingly quaint old building, complete with original features, given a suave modern twist via grey panelling and contemporary furniture. Chef-proprietor Martin Peacock has built his menu on classical French traditions and impeccable sourcing and there’s real creativity and originality on show here. The international wine list offers a decent but not overlong selection, with accessible pricing.
Vegetarian: we will always offer at least one starter and one main vegetarian choice. However, we cannot cater for vegans.
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Please note, due to customer allergies, we cannot allow dogs on the premises.

Dine in the AA 2 Rosette Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambience of the large restaurant, the cosiness of The Dr Syn Dining Room or the privacy of the Boardroom for your evening meal, lunch and breakfast.
Head Chef Drew King is focused on using quality, seasonal, local ingredients and cooking them perfectly. He has a broad range of experience having worked in Michelin Star restaurants. and is able to adapt to the requirements of the guest and the occasion.
Please note dogs are not allowed in the Restaurant. Bookings are for the Restaurant only. We do not reserve for The Bar and outside seating areas.

Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen

A unique dining experience located in Rye, East Sussex. We specialize in serving an array of authentic and delicious Mediterranean and Greek inspired dishes, as well as expertly crafted cocktails. Our menu is filled with a variety of fresh seafood, grilled meats, flavorful vegetarian options, and delightful drinks that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Come and join us for a satisfying meal and discover the diverse flavors of the Mediterranean and Greece, all while sipping on one of our signature cocktails. Book your table today and let us take you on a culinary journey.

Located right in the heart of the town's High Street and Citadel, The George Grill is the restaurant of The George in Rye, one of the finest hotels on the South coast. Our head chef, Oscar, offers you a classic British Grill menu combining his love of charcoal cooking with a Latin twist. The Grill is a firm local favourite and celebrates the best of ingredients and suppliers in the area. At the heart of the kitchen is a wood-charcoal grill, where our kitchen team roast seafood landed that day from fishermen based in Rye Harbour. We also serve Romney Marsh lamb, Aberdeen Angus grass-fed beef and seasonal vegetables from our farmer based in Boughton Monchelsea. Lovingly restored and renovated, this Grade II listed bolt-hole offers a welcoming retreat for design lovers and foodies alike.

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Lawrence
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An excellent dinner in a welcoming ambiance. Good portion sizes, delicious cocktail suggestions, and perfectly matched wines.
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Landgate BistroPrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.7
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Alison
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Excellent food & service. Small and friendly. Lovely log fires on a cold winters day
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The UnionPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Rye
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4.8
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Molly
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
Everything was great. Food was delicious. Dogs were welcome. Atmosphere was cosy. Preferred the snug over the main restaurant - it was just so cosy! Would highly recommend.
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The George in RyePrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.3
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Vicky
East Sussex •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Food was outstanding, the service was quick and staff excellent.
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The Mermaid InnPrice: Expensive• British• Rye
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4.6
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Sam
Leicestershire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Dec 2024
We had a fantastic evening with our friends. Paying to book is a nit of a rip off but we had a great place in the lounge. The musician/ singer was brilliant. The ambience and general atmosphere was perfect. The place is a bit pricey, but we didn't mind as we had such a good evening
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The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Rye
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4.3

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