# The Apron, East Grinstead — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Apron — Restaurant in East Grinstead with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 6 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/east-grinstead/restaurants/the-apron (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant £ # The Apron De La Warr Road, East Grinstead [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5385470230930693506&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** The Apron is a restaurant in East Grinstead, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About The Apron The Apron operates within Chequer Mead Arts Centre on De La Warr Road. It serves lunch and coffee, alongside beer, wine and cocktails. The menu includes sandwiches, ciabattas, salads, paninis and jacket potatoes, with desserts available. Dishes are plated with side elements; a cheese toastie, for example, comes with dressed salad. Outdoor seating is available in the gardens. The venue takes bookings, accommodates groups, and hosts live music. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Chequer Mead members receive a discount. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Apron's own website](https://www.chequermead.co.uk/the-apron/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🎵 Live music 🍴 Dine-in ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Chequer Mead Theatre next door - Sackville College 150m away - St Swithun's Church 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (6 reviews) **Price level** £ **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** East Grinstead Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1170187). [More restaurants in East Grinstead](https://staycation.co.uk/east-grinstead/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.chequermead.co.uk/the-apron/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01342 325577](tel:01342325577) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** East Grinstead **Plus Code** 9C3X4XGW+C8 ### 🏨 Places to stay near East Grinstead Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DEast%2BGrinstead%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/east-grinstead/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/east-grinstead/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Apron? The Apron is open Mon–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Apron any good? The Apron is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Can you book a table at The Apron? Yes, The Apron takes reservations. ### Does The Apron have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is The Apron wheelchair accessible? The Apron has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### How do I contact The Apron? 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