Food and drink experiences

West Sussex is home to some of the UK’s finest eateries and many of them focus on using seasonal, local produce. If you’re a foodie, you’ll be in heaven. As well as stand-out restaurants, cafes and pubs, we’re in the heart of England’s award-winning wine region with opportunities to experience the very finest English sparkling wines. To help you make the most of your time here, we’re showcasing our favourite places to experience food and drink in the county.

Food and drink and vineyards
Boat on pebbles at Worthing beach

Worthing

Start at the pier and head right looking at the sea for an e...
Bluebell Vineyards logo

Bluebell Vineyard

Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest near the famous B...
Blackdown Ridge vineyard

Blackdown Ridge Estate

Blackdown Ridge produces fine English wines grown in beautif...
Wine on display at South Downs Cellars

South Downs Cellars

South Downs Cellars are independent wine specialists with sh...
Purple wine grapes at a South Downs Vineyards

Local Vineyards

The South Downs has been home to fantastic food and drink pr...
Slake Spirits

Slake Spirits Distillery

The new distillery The Chalk House is now open! A playground...
Two bottles of sparkling wine in a lavender field at Ashling Park Estate

Ashling Park Estate

Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lo...
Tinwood Estate wine being poured into glass

Tinwood Estate

Tinwood Estate produce three different sparkling wines made ...
Antique urn filled with flowers at Cuckfield's independent shops

Cuckfield’s independent shops

Cuckfield is a beautiful, vibrant Sussex village that boasts...
Outside of Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate showing green grass and outdoor seating

Mannings Heath

Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate, combines classic Englis...
The staff smiling at Langham Brewery

Langham Brewery

Langham Brewery are an independent steam-powered craft mi...
The Arundel wine tasting room at Digby Fine English, home of superb English sparking wine

Digby Fine English

Pop into Digby's Arundel tasting room for the tasting flight...
A group of cyclists queuing at Cadence Cycle Club's Hub

Cadence Cycle Club

Cadence Cycle Club is a collective of enthusiastic cyclists ...
Bartender making a cocktail

Rocking Horse cocktail masterclasses

Rocking Horse is an authentic modern cocktail and wine bar l...
Two horses drawing a carriage through the countryside

Gotwick Horse Drawn Carriages

East Grinstead-based business, Gotwick Horse Drawn Carriages...
Firebird Brewing Company's beers and ales

Firebird Brewing Company

Based in Horsham, the Firebird Brewing Company offers much m...

Treat yourself

If you’re looking for a luxury experience or something a little bit different, then one of these will get your taste buds going. Take a trip to Tinwood Estate and enjoy a tranquil stay in a vineyard lodge, complete with a tour and tasting experience. Fancy something a bit more hands-on? Try your hand at cheese-making at the High Weald Dairy in Horsted Keynes.

For the foodies out there, keep your eyes open for Horsham’s food and drink festival, an annual event celebrating the county’s artisan food producers.

Woman with sun hat wine tasting
Baileys ice cream

Local guides

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