Discover Our Vineyard Restaurant in Alfriston

Our restaurant is 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 Sussex produce on a plate.

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Flint Barns Dining Room

Our Flint Barns Dining Room restaurant offers unpretentious, produce-driven 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, toasties, freshly baked cakes and hot drinks. Please check The Hut page for opening hours as these change seasonally.

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Rathfinny Tasting Room
Our food philosophy

A Celebration of Sussex

Inspired by our location — where coast meets countryside — and shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, our menus are a celebration of Sussex and local produce, responsibly grown, caught and gathered.

Just like the Sussex wines you drink on our vineyard, we seek to connect you to the surrounding fields, forests and sea with high quality, hyper-seasonal ingredients in our dishes.

From South Downs lamb to fish from the Newhaven day boats and herbs from our kitchen garden, traceability and delicious flavours go hand in hand.

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Oysters and Sussex Sparkling Wine in the Tasting Room restaurant

TASTING ROOM RESTAURANT

Please note, the Tasting Room restaurant closed in January 2026 as we look ahead to the future expansion of our visitor experiences.

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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 local 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 Estate chefs. The dishes are designed to be paired with the food-friendly nature of our Sussex wines and menus are developed in conversation with local farmers and suppliers. 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 of the surrounding valley. The Hut boasts incredible views across the Vineyard and surrounding countryside, 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 snacks 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.