Discover Our Vineyard Restaurants in Alfriston

Our restaurants are open all year round offering seasonal menus, events and experiences that are best enjoyed with Rathfinny sparkling wines. Expect delicious dishes that celebrate the best of British produce on a plate.

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Winter offer

CHEF’S WINTER MENU

A three-course, prix fixe dinner menu featuring chef’s choice of the best seasonal ingredients available each week.

Expect simple, nourishing and wholesome cooking for just £28.50 per head at the Flint Barns Dining Room.

Available Wednesday – Friday.

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Roast Beef

Flint Barns Dining Room

Our Flint Barns Dining Room restaurant offers an approachable blend of modern classics, serving seasonal, produce-led dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations are open for evening meals Wednesday - Saturday and traditional Sunday lunches.

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The Hut BBQ Weekend

The Hut Wine Bar

Our al fresco wine bar is open daily for drop-in guests. Enjoy Sussex Sparkling wines with small plates, freshly baked cakes and hot drinks. Please check The Hut page for opening hours as these change seasonally. CLOSED 27th October 2025 - Spring 2026.

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Oysters and Sussex Sparkling Wine in the Tasting Room restaurant

TASTING ROOM RESTAURANT

Please note, the Tasting Room restaurant, in its current form, will close on 14th January 2026 as we look ahead to the future expansion of our visitor experiences.

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Chef Chris Bailey
Our food philosophy

Sustainability & Food

As a B Corp, sustainable decisions are made at every turn. Executive Estate Chef, Chris Bailey and his team have shaped our philosophy that vineyard dining and restaurants can be ethical and delicious. With a focus on sourcing seasonal produce and developing meaningful relationships with our suppliers, our hospitality team have a hands-on appreciation for working with fresh, quality ingredients with knowledge of the origin and how this feeds into our wider Rathfinny sustainability philosophy.

Read Chris’ blog, all about sustainability and food at Rathfinny.

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Rathfinny Vineyard Dining

Read more about the Vineyard dining and restaurant experience in the heart of East Sussex.

Seasonal Vineyard Dining for every Occasion

Dining at our Vineyard restaurant allows you to experience food created with wine pairings in mind from chefs with a unique understanding of produce and flavour. We strive to offer unique experiences as much as the unforgettable food and world-class wines. Our dining options offer something for all occasions and change throughout the year as we love to celebrate seasonality and the best British produce available. From our popular summer al fresco dining to harvest experiences in the autumn, there’s always something new to try at Rathfinny.

Discover the homely atmosphere of the Flint Barns Dining Room which is well suited for dinner with friends and family. Or drop by The Hut for an impromptu glass of Sussex with expansive Vineyard views.

Talented Visionary Chefs

Our stunning seasonal menus are expertly crafted by our Wine Estate Head Chef, Chris Bailey and his talented team. The dishes are inspired by the relationships we’ve built with British farmers and suppliers as well as the food-friendly nature of our wines and the Sussex region. Our chefs are the driving force behind the success of our Vineyard restaurants, with dynamic menus that frequently change based on the season’s best produce. 

Dining on a Vineyard

Our Vineyard is located in the South Downs National Park, in East Sussex, where its unique climate and chalky soil create ideal grape-growing conditions. This is an ideal spot to enjoy the rolling vistas and warm climate. The Hut offers incredible views across the Vineyard and surrounding countryside which creates a unique dining experience, whereas the Flint Barns Dining Room feels cosy and remote. There is something very special about enjoying great wine and great food in such a beautiful place.

Our Restaurants in Alfriston

Rathfinny is pleased to offer visitors to Alfriston village the opportunity to dine in the beautiful countryside we call home. Located just to the south of the main village with plenty of free parking, residents and visitors alike can enjoy an extraordinary dining experience right in the heart of East Sussex. With sweeping views across the South Downs and our working Vineyard, guests can savour casual bites and wine at The Hut or cosy classic dishes at The Flint Barns. Rathfinny is rooted in Alfriston’s charm, easily accessible from the village, and a proud part of its rich history.