Eastbourne Summer Meeting is just over 3 weeks away. We will be issuing a series of blogs by our Town Resident, Ros Wolfarth, to remind you of the what's, how's, and where's you need to know about during your stay in Eastbourne.
Today's Blog No 1 is on the practical i.e. the essential things to book.
- Urgent!!! If you are coming BOOK ACCOMMODATION. Peak season is here ... the town is very busy already, despite appalling weather.
- Put your entry in, via My EBU or call 01296 3172023. Thanks to those who have already booked. Numbers look good.
- Book restaurants for the evenings. The popular ones are difficult to get into, see the list below for inspiration.
- Pre-Congress Bridge. The new Eastbourne Bridge Club is at Lion Works, Sidley Road, BN22 7HB. Easy local parking
Or Sovereign Harbour Bridge Club on Tues or Thurs afternoon. Eastbourne BN23 5QF
RESTAURANT LIST. Some reliable establishments .... or let us know your favourites, please. This blog is written by someone who cooks most days but does like to be treated!
- BISTROT PIERRE. Tel 01323 886484. French style, On sea front, close to venue, brilliant views
- POMODORO & MOZZARELLA Tel 01323 733800 + LOCANDA DEL DUCA Tel 01323 737177. Both owned by the same family, and next to one another. The former is the family version and has the full pizza /pasta range as well as a good general menu. The latter is more traditional good Italian cooking. Over many years of serving Bridge Players, they have retained their consistently high standards. Easy walking distance to venue. Late news, these have been split!!!
- THE SHIP INN, MEADS. Tel 01323 733815. Excellent food, lovely pub atmosphere, garden.
- THE PILOT INN, MEADS. Tel 01323 723440. Excellent Food, very attractive, Beer garden, B& B accommodation. N.B., Meads is a quaint part of Eastbourne - a village in itself - nestling below Beachy Head and has an attractive High Street with a feel good factor about it. About a 5 minute drive from the venue.
- BEACH DECK. Tel 01323 720320. Close to Eastbourne Bridge Club. Really good fish and chips, Moules, and more. Right on the beach. Eat out on the Deck or inside.
- PLOUGH AND HARROW, LITTLINGTON. 01323 870632. Out of town (15 mins drive) in lovely village on banks of Cuckmere. Eclectic menu, good beer and wines.
- GIANNl'S. Tel 01323 724435. The best Pizzas in town, including Pinsa, made with a lighter dough. Quite aeuc1ous. Other Italian fare also served. 15 min walk from venue.
- HARRY RAMSDENS. Tel 01323 417454. Famous Northern Fish & Chips. Sea front, close to pier.
- THE BELGIAN CAFE. Tel 01323 729967. Moules and Frites the speciality, but they cater for the whole family. Well worth looking at the menu just to see what is out there for lovers of Mussels. Opposite Harry Ramsdens.
- HOLIDAY INN FISH RESTAURANT. Tel 01323 732481. Close to venue.
- PELICAN FISH RESTAURANT. Tel 01323 734036. Serve grilled fish as well as fried. Close to venue.
- SABAIDEE THAI RESTAURANT. Tel 01323 728583. Close to venue.
- EIGHT BELLS, JEVINGTON. Tel 01323 484442. Excellent cuisine. Beautiful country setting. 10 mins drive.
- KERALA FLAVOURS. Tel 01323 733337. Best take-away Indian in town. If you are self-catering and want to avoid the crowds, you won't go wrong with this food.
- DEM SHISH. Tel 01323 724656. Turkish restaurant. Good standard of cooking, varied menu. 1O mins walk.
- TAJ. Tel 01323 657758. Consistently good Indian food. It has been very popular with locals. 1O mins walk.
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