Discover our Sussex Restaurant with Rooms

Dine with us in our Flint Barns Dining Room for wholesome, comforting meals in a relaxed and informal setting. We’re open for dinner on Wednesday to Saturday evenings, Sunday lunches and al fresco summer dining events.

Chef Mat in the Flint Barns Dining Room

Modern Classics

The Flint Barns Dining Room serves an approachable blend of modern classics in the relaxed atmosphere of our homely, renovated barn. Expect a menu of comforting and considered dishes, always inspired by the best seasonal British produce available.

Flint Barns Snug Christmas Dining

Festive Feasts

We’re thrilled to invite you to our special five-course Christmas dinner, served every Thursday to Saturday from 28th November to 21st December.

Perfect for intimate dinners or festive gatherings of up to 16, this holiday feast is not to be missed. Book ahead—we’d love to welcome you!

Sussex Sunday Lunch at The Flint Barns

Sunday Lunches

Join us for a wholesome Sunday lunch in our cosy dining room, featuring the best seasonal produce available. All served with roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, winter veg and gravy. 

Rathfinny in a box of vegetables

SAMPLE MENUS

Please note, all menus are samples of what you can expect in our restaurants and are subject to change depending on the seasonality of produce and availability. We can cater for all dietary needs and allergies if we have advanced warning. Please leave a note during the booking process.

FLINT BARNS DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS

A bottle and two full glasses of sparkling wine

Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Flint Barns

Escape to the Vineyard for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy an overnight stay in our cosy Flint Barns accommodation, breakfast, five-course dinner and a bottle of Sussex Sparkling Rosé in your room on arrival.

Dates. Friday 14th & Saturday 15th February 2025 | Price. From £285.00 for two guests.

Woman reading a menu at a table with a glass of wine and plate of food in front of her.

Midweek Set Menu

Our amazing midweek set menu at the Flint Barns Dining Room returns in 2025, featuring chef’s choice of the best seasonal produce and a glass of our Cradle Valley still wine for just £32.50. Available on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 8th January until end of March. Vegetarian menu available on request.
Flint Barns Dining Room Private Dining

LARGER GROUPS

The Flint Barns Dining Room restaurant has availability to book a table up to 12 people located the snug area. Perfect for larger group celebrations. Please call us to reserve.

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Flint Barns Dining Room

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday - Saturday
Dinner: 18:00 - 20:00
Sunday
Lunch: 12noon - 15:30
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Flint Barns cosy lounge

Book a Short Break Package

Why not stay the night? We offer short break packages in our renovated Flint Barns or you can rent our self-catering cottage next door.

Find Us

Flint Barns
Rathfinny Wine Estate,
Alfriston, East Sussex,
BN26 5TU

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FAQs

Can I have a table with a view?

Unfortunately, our Flint Barns Dining Room and enclosed Courtyard does not offer views of the Vineyard.

The Tasting Room offers dining with a view overlooking the Vineyard.

What is your child policy?

We welcome well-behaved children and babies of all ages for reservations in the Flint Barns Dining Room. When you are booking your table, please make sure all children in your group (even the babies) are included in your total number of guests. If you need a highchair or extra space for a pushchair, please let us know when you book, and we’ll take care of this for you. At the Flint Barns, children can enjoy smaller portions of the main menu or alternatively we have a small number of child-friendly dishes.

Are dogs allowed?

As much as we love them, dogs are sadly not permitted inside our restaurants.

Cancellation Policy

For all lunch bookings, we require guests to cancel their table at least 48 hours before the booking otherwise you will be charged £20 per head. You will also be charged for a no show.

For all dinner reservations, we require at least 48 hours cancellation notice before the booking otherwise you will be charged £40 per head. You will also be charged for a no show.