Eating Out

Great food and drink is synonymous with the South East, from Michelin starred restaurants and locally produced foods, to some of England’s best vineyards. 

If it’s top class food that you are looking for then look no further than Bray, situated along the River Thames. This small town is home to several world-class restaurants including Heston Blumenthal's "The Fat Duck", Michel Roux's "The Waterside Inn", "Caldesi in Campagna" and the "Riverside Brasserie".

For superb local food, head to Chichester. The Crab and Lobster is positioned on the banks of Pagham harbour, with an emphasis on locally caught fish and seafood alongside market fruit and vegetables plus meats from the Sussex downs.

If seafood is your passion then a trip to Hastings and 1066 country is well recommended. Rye is famous for its local scallops, and restaurants such as The George in Rye and Fish Café will certainly whet your appetite.

Englands largest vineyard can be found in the heart of Surrey. Denbies Vineyard runs both indoor and outdoors tours of the estate where you can taste the award winning wine they produce on the premises.