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About

Set in a Winery with panoramic views across the Vineyard, Rathfinny's Tasting Room restaurant is where contemporary English winemaking meets the timeless beauty of the Sussex landscape.

A seasonal à la carte menu designed by Executive Chef Chris Bailey offers a relaxed and elegant dining experience, with freshly prepared dishes served alongside exceptional Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling wines.

Inspired by the Vineyard’s location — where coast meets countryside — and shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, the menu features the finest British culinary bounty, with a focus on sustainably sourced, high-quality ingredients.

Reservations are advised but walk-in visitors are also welcome, subject to availability. Guests are recommended to check opening hours on the Rathfinny website for seasonal changes.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible / disabled toilet
  • Accessible Lift
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Food High Grading
  • Licensed
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for
  • Vegans catered for

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

  • Chef
  • Dogs welcome
  • Exclusive hire of restaurant
  • Garden/patio for guests' use
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
  • Local Produce
  • Number of covers
  • Number of people seated
  • Open all year round
  • Real log/coal fires
  • Toilets
  • Wireless Internet Access

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Free parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Al fresco dining
  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Unique venue

Map & Directions

Rathfinny Wine Estate - The Tasting Room

Type:Restaurant

Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TU

Tel: +44 (0)1323 87 00 22

Opening Times

* lunchtime menu runs from 12pm to 3:30pm, with an afternoon menu available until 5.45pm, Wednesday to Sunday (summer) / 5.00 pm, Thursday to Sunday (winter). Walk-ins welcome subject to availability but reservations advised. Please refer to the Rathfinny website for latest opening times.

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