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Food & Drink in Rye

Fresh Fish from Rye's Fishing Fleet

In medieval times, Rye Bay fish (herring, mackerel, cod, sole, plaice and whiting) were reserved for the king’s table, and the area remains a foodie haven where those in the know flock for Romney Marsh lamb, local cheeses, fresh fish and the fruit and vegetables that prosper in the gentle southern fields and orchards.  

scallops

The Taste of Rye Food Festival runs in October each year and the Scallop Festival in February. But there is great food in Rye all year round:

Celebrating creative food prepared by local chefs
The George in Rye Webbe's at The Fish Cafe

The George Grill and our Bar are temples of all day dining, serving a modern European menu with a sunny, Mediterranean slant.

At the heart of the kitchen is a wood-charcoal grill, where Head Chef Andrew Billings and his team fast-cook seafood just caught from Rye Bay, local meats and vegetables.

 A vibrant lively café atmosphere with an open plan kitchen area where you can see being created. For serious diners and families alike. "The menu at this newcomer deals in a bounty of the sea and there is shrewd workmanship in the steamed panache of fish and shellfish with a textbook saffron sauce” The Times More

Hope Anchor The Mermaid Inn

Set in Watchbell Street with views over the marshes this hotel offers special dinner and accommodation packages, see website.

The Linen Fold, Panelled
Restaurant, with Medieval Artwork by the Slade School of Art, is an extremely romantic setting for fine dining. Website

Haydens Landgate Bistro

Fresh, organic, local, seasonal!
Classic British cuisine. Gluten-free and vegetarian options.  Open for breakfast, coffee, lunch, teas. Evening meals on Fridays & Saturdays.  Terrace garden. More

Great British food with a classic or modern slant.  Set menu with 2 or 3 courses around £14.90/£17.90 which includes coffee as well as service.  More

Pubs in Rye Local Produce European Restaurants

The Union Inn,

Ypres Castle Inn

The Standard Inn

The Ship Inn

The Queens Head

Watch the Hairy Bikers visit to Rye - click here

See their cookbook
The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain

Try Salts Farm Shop, East Guldeford, Rye. Family run business - local produce

 Simply Italian (child friendly)

White Vine House,

The Tuscan Kitchen

Monastery Restaurant

Gems Outside Rye
The Gallivant - Camber Sands. Stylis bistro & cok

The Royal Oak Brooklands. Typical old country inn with great restaurant
Eating out in Rye

See The Rye Guide Directory of restaurants, cafes, bars and inns in Rye. Official Guide run by the Hotel & Caterers Association.

Click here for Google listings and map of restaurants in Rye. 

Rye Farmers' Market

Every Wednesday. 10.00-1.00 Strand Quay.  Buy locally produced from local suppliers.

Wines & Wine Tastings
Rye Deli
Rye Deli

Take away food including wonderful local cheeses, meats, cakes, pastries, bread and a selection of fresh olive oil. 28b High Street, Rye.

Healthy Raw Chocolate

It is true!  Raw chocolate is good for you.  Raw & Gorgeous is a new local business selling Raw Chocolate Kits online.  Make your own delicious chocolate treats.

Buy Fresh Fish

Market Fisheries,  Simmons Quay, Rock Channel East sells fish landed daily by a local fleet of 30 small ''short-trip" fishing boats

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