Dog Friendly — Pubs in Eastbourne

Karaoke

Friendly local with two separate bars, games room and large rear garden

Beachy Head

Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne BN20 7YA

Lunchtime Meals

Evening Meals

Large open plan pub concentrating on food, popular with tourists visiting the beauty spot on which it is situated. Leading from the central bar, there are multiple dining areas, some with sofas and most with spectacular views in various directions. There is a comprehensive food menu.

Bibendum

1 Grange Road, Eastbourne BN21 4EU

Real Fire

Located opposite Eastbourne’s town hall, Bibendum is the ideal venue for any occasion, whether you are planning a romantic meal in our Conservatory Restaurant, a business meeting or to simply wind down.Come and enjoy our wide range of premium beers, spirits and wines, or celebrate special occasions in our Function Room, ideally equipped to suit your requirements, in order to make your evening a memorable one. When the weather decides to be kind, why not take advantage of our patio area for that well-needed coffee in the morning, a leisure lunch or afternoon drinks with your friends, away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre.

Stage Door

10 Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BW

Lunchtime Meals

Disabled Access

Situated by the theatres and near the seafront, this pub has a large L-shaped bar with some partitioned seating. Old theatre posters decorate the walls and a raised rear area overlooks the Devonshire Park tennis courts. The pub was bought by Eastbourne Borough Council in 2017 as part of the redevelopment of the Devonshire Quarter site; it was refurbished in 2018.

Buskers Bar

170 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7QR

Well known live music venue with two separate bars.

Crown

22 Crown Street, Eastbourne BN21 1PB

Beer Festivals

Local CAMRA Branch's current Community Pub of the Year following other branch awards, this is a friendly traditional local pub with separate public and saloon bars, both with log fires, and a separate pool room. Home made bar snacks and beer discounts are offered every Sunday lunchtime followed by meat raffles. Popular monthly themed quiz nights include complimentary hot buffets and there is occasional live music. Regular beer festivals include one at the Easter weekend for which the local CAMRA branch suggests a beer list from which the landlord selects. A large enclosed rear garden has children’s play equipment and regular summer BBQs. Bus services are available nearby in both Church Street and Willingdon Road. The presentation picture above is of the 2017 award.

Crown & Anchor

15-16 Marine Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3DX

Jukebox

Seafront pub with large single bar, a function room upstairs and offering an extensive menu of good value food.

Dew Drop Inn

37-39 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4UP

CAMRA Discount

Recent improvements to this cosy ‘Little Chelsea’ pub have enhanced some of the interior space, back garden and toilet facilities without altering the character and atmosphere. Has an ‘alternative’ feel with a broad range of clientele and no TV or gaming machines. There is occasional live music or DJ at weekends. A welcome spot for conversation, drink and food a short walk away from the main town centre. The Greene King Local Heroes scheme provides a range of guest beers. Ciders available are always Westons Old Rosie and usually Rosie's Pig, neither are real ciders according to CAMRA's definition. In August 2021 the exterior frontage was radically re-decorated, green tiles appeared and the gable and upper front was painted with a 'Goth' design. The main picture shows the current view, the other how it was before August 2021.

Dolphin

14 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4XF

Real Fire

In the Little Chelsea area, this popular Brakspear town centre pub has five ales on offer, one Brakspear and guests usually from Sussex. It attracts drinkers of all ages with its friendly atmosphere. The front bar features an open fire, there is a smaller bar to the rear plus a larger room mainly used by diners, with outside patio area. Good quality food is available.

Eagle

57 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4UT

Real Cider Available

Beer Festivals

This well-kept corner hostelry is located in the Little Chelsea area of town, a short walk from town centre and nearby rail and bus services. A variety of ales, both local and national, can be had, also Westons Old Rosie, not real cider according to CAMRA's definition, or an occasional changing guest which may be 'real' is available. The discounted price applies only to pints, meaning that halves are proportionally more expensive, however two halves of different beers may be bought for the price of a pint, please ask. Good value food is available daily, lunchtimes and evenings, with an excellent range of home cooked pies and an American Diner inspired menu. There are a pool table and dartboard and a number of sporting events TVs; but when there is no sport on it is a locals’ local. It is a well retored decorated pub, once of Kemptown Brewery, with a dining area, bar, and games room and a small roof terrace. The presentation picture from 2019 shows the local CAMRA Branch awarding a certficate marking the pub appearing for ten consecutive in the Good Beer Guide.

Farm

15 Friday Street, Eastbourne BN23 8AP

Converted from a medieval farmhouse which was operating as such until the late 1970s. The Farm still retains the charm of original oak beams and ornate fireplaces. Mainly a food oriented gastro pub serving good quality food over several levels of the separate restaurant area makes this venue quite interesting, plus a large bar area shared by drinkers and diners alike.

Hurst Arms

76 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1TW

This classic Victorian pub, unusual in the area for not doing food, is in the heart of Ocklynge about a mile from the town centre and close to the Old Town. Two bars, one a classic public with pool table, darts and juke box, the other a comfortable quieter lounge. Three beers from Harveys are usually on plus two of their seasonals. Check the pub’s website for its many events, live music fortnightly. While smokers must use the heated area outside, e-cig vapers can stay inside. The pub was runner up in the local CAMRA Branch's Pub of the Year competition in 2019; picture shows the pub's proprietors accepting the award from the branch chair.

Lamb Inn

36 High Street, Eastbourne BN21 1HH

This Harvey’s tied house is one of the oldest houses of entertainment in the country dating from 1240, the cellars from 1180. Cellar tours can be arranged to view the crypt. The interior has a wealth of period features served by two traditional bars. Food is served, including vegetarian and vegan dishes using organic products. Beer battered fish and chips is a speciality. An upstairs function room regularly offers live music, theatrical productions and comedy nights and is available for hire with its own bar.

Marine

61 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NE

The Marine Pub has been established for over 40 years. We are situated just a 2 minute walk from the seafront, 5 minutes from the Pier, and 5 minutes from the town centre. We offer you a warm welcome and are on hand to ensure that you receive a great experience.Food at the Marine is of a very high standard, with a large varied menu along with a varied selection of specials to choose from.For a relaxing drink, you can choose between the lovely old oak bar, or the comfortable lounge area furnished with settees and arm chairs. Our secluded patio garden is a delightful suntrap with our flowers coming into bloom. We do have a covered area for our customers who smoke.We have a great selection of ales, lagers and ciders to suit most tastes. Our wine list is extensive and includes white, red, rose and sparkling wines. Our spirit range is vast and we currently stock more than 20 different gins. We also have an excellent range of single malt whiskies. For the non-drinkers and children we have a large array of soft drinks. We also serve filter coffee, hot chocolate and tea.We have two separate dining areas but should you prefer, you are also welcome to eat either in the bar, lounge or garden areas.

Martello Inn

Langney Rise, Eastbourne BN23 7DD

Popular community pub on the outskirts of Eastbourne. Theer are two bars, a games room and a rear garden.

Phoenix

96 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF

Karaoke

A friendly run pub (not a wine bar) with 2 pool tables, 3 dart boards, 6 TVs showing BT/Sky Sports.

Pilot Inn

89 Meads Street, Eastbourne BN20 7RW

Real Fire

Simon and Lisa are proud to welcome you to their stylish, friendly, award-winning pub and B&B. Nestled at the foot of the beautiful South Downs National Park, The Pilot Inn with its car park provides a superb base from which to soak up some of the most stunning and iconic scenery in the county.

Prince Albert

9 High Street, Eastbourne BN21 1HG

Community pub with large bar. It is a well known live music venue, usually on Friday and Saturday nights. The garden has seating. The pub is under new management from Summer 2019 and no longer has its 'gastro' restaurant.

Seamoors

8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne BN23 5UZ

Sports TV

Located in the marina, has one bar and outside seating.

Star Inn

Star Road, Eastbourne BN21 1PD

Live Music

This traditional local is a double-fronted Grade 11 listed building and is all that remains of the Star Brewery which brewed from 1777 to 1967. A two sided bar serves two separate rooms; one with fascinating murals and a small stage for live music; the other bar has a darts board, pool table and bar billiards. Reopened under new management in June 2014.

Victoria Hotel

27 Latimer Road, Eastbourne BN22 7BU

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