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
Bluebell Vineyards logo

Bluebell Vineyard

Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest near the famous B...
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...
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...
Boat on pebbles at Worthing beach

Worthing

Start at the pier and head right looking at the sea for an e...
Goldmark Brewery tour logo

Goldmark Brewery

Award winning Goldmark Craft Beers make contemporary beer an...
Upperton Vineyard landscape

Upperton Vineyard

Upperton is set in over 40 acres of rolling English countrys...
Cheese making

High Weald Dairy – Cheese making

Cheese lovers rejoice. Ever wondered how hard or soft cheese...
Ridgeview vineyards in the sunshine

Ridgeview Wine Estate

Embark on a wine tour and tasting at the Ridgeview estate an...
People at Glastonwick Festival

Glastonwick Festival

There’s a focus on rare, eclectic, real ale, music and poe...

Pitch Cookery School

Learn to cook with a MasterChef! Be inspired and empowered ...
Missing Link Brewing logo

Missing Link Brewing

Missing Link Brewing is a new micro brewery based in East Gr...

Mannings Heath vineyard tour

For those who would rather pop corks than swing for a birdie...
Chococo's counter chocolates

Chococo Horsham

Calling all chocoholics! Take a visit to Chococo Horsham and...

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

Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our local guides. Discover top attractions, fun things to do and exciting new experiences. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.