Our Vineyard Restaurants

Explore multiple dining options on our Wine Estate, from our relaxed sharing style menus in our Michelin-recommended Tasting Room restaurant to cosy evening meals and Sunday lunches in our Flint Barns Dining Room.

Oysters and Sussex Sparkling Wine in the Tasting Room restaurant
Michelin-recommended

TASTING ROOM RESTAURANT

Our Winery restaurant overlooks the Vineyard and serves a regularly-changing lunch menu of seasonal small plates and platters made for sharing. Each dish, from snack to dessert, is carefully curated to pair with our exceptional Sussex Sparkling wines.

Open 12 pm to 6 pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Reservations advised but walk-ins welcome, subject to availability.

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Roast Beef
Seasonal, produce-led dishes

FLINT BARNS

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

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The Hut BBQ Weekend
Walk-in & takeaway

The Hut

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.

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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.

Why not book a table in the Tasting Room after a tour and wine tasting to finish off your visit in style? Or perhaps the homely atmosphere of The Flint Barns Dining Room is best suited for dinner with friends and family.

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 at our Tasting Room Winery restaurant is a must for wine and food lovers. 

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 Tasting Room offers incredible views across the Vineyard and wider estate 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 special place.

Our Restaurants in Alfriston

Rathfinny is pleased to offer Alfriston three opportunities to dine in the beautiful countryside we call home. Located just to the south of the main village with plenty of 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, you can savour relaxed, sharing style lunches at The Tasting Room, cosy classic dishes at The Flint Barns, or casual bites at The Hut. Rathfinny is rooted in Alfriston’s charm, easily accessible from the village, and a proud part of its rich history.