Places to Eat in East Sussex

East Sussex offers a wide spread of places to eat and drink, from Brighton's dense cluster of independent cafes and international kitchens to the quieter pub dining rooms found across the county's smaller towns. Brighton and Hove alone account for a huge share of the choice, with everything from La Choza Mexican Street Food and Hove Tandoori to familiar names like Wingstop UK, Harvester and Bella Italia sitting alongside neighbourhood spots such as Simit Palace and Rio Coffee House.

Away from the seafront, community-minded venues like the Malling Community Cafe and Emmaus Hastings & Rother show a different side of the county's food scene, while cafes such as The Spotted Dog make a case for slower, simpler stops. Whether you want a proper sit-down meal or just a decent coffee between sights, it's worth deciding first whether you fancy Brighton's crowded, varied streets or the calmer options further out.