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
Kingscote Estate entrance door

Kingscote Estate

The beautiful 150 acre Kingscote Estate produces both still ...
Firebird Brewing Company's beers and ales

Firebird Brewery

Firebird is an award-winning craft brewery, producing an imp...
Ridgeview vineyards in the sunshine

Ridgeview Wine Estate

Embark on a wine tour and tasting at the Ridgeview estate an...
Kinsbrook Vineyard

Kinsbrook Vineyard

Kinsbrook Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and wine produ...
Two horses drawing a carriage through the countryside

Gotwick Horse Drawn Carriages

East Grinstead-based business, Gotwick Horse Drawn Carriages...
Cheese making

High Weald Dairy – Cheese making

Cheese lovers rejoice. Ever wondered how hard or soft cheese...
Goodwood House on a cloudy day

Goodwood House

Set in the stunning 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, Goodwood Ho...
A chocolatician tasting homemade chocolate goods being made at a workshop

Chocolatician

From the creator of the Cumberbunny, The Chocobatch and a 10...
Nutbourne vineyard view

Nutbourne Vineyard

Nutbourne Vineyard is a family run wine producer making awar...
People at Glastonwick Festival

Glastonwick Festival

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

Ashling Park Estate

Ashling Park Estate's grand tasting rooms and five luxury lo...

Mannings Heath vineyard tour

For those who would rather pop corks than swing for a birdie...
Slake Spirits

Slake Spirits Distillery

The new distillery The Chalk House is now open! A playground...
Bolney Wine Estate terrace

Bolney Wine Estate

Bolney Wine Estate is located on the edge of the South Down...

Roebuck Estates

Crafting exceptional sparkling wines lies at the heart of ev...
Trenchmore farm sign

Trenchmore Farm

Trenchmore Farm is a mixed farmers growing beef, apples, gra...

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.