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.

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Evening Meals

Enjoy a relaxed evening where modern British classics are crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients. Our talented chefs create produce-led dishes, perfectly complemented by a well-stocked bar featuring our Sussex wines.

Whether you’re staying the night or visiting for the evening, the Flint Barns Dining Room offers a warm, inviting setting to unwind and savour exceptional food in the heart of the Estate.

Rathfinny bottle and seafood
7th, 14th & 28th June | 2nd & 23rd August

Seafood Kitchen

Tuck in to seafood delights fresh from the day boats paired with Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2019. Dishes include BBQ tiger prawns, Rathfinny fish and chips and crispy day boat fish bun with a Thai noodle slaw.

Flint Barns Courtyard Summer Dining Portrait Vineyard View
Every Sunday, 1st June - 31st August

Summer Sunday Lunches X Big Green Egg

Try our new Sunday lunch menus served in the Flint Barns courtyard with live music all afternoon. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the family, explore the Vineyard and try our sparkling wines.

Sussex Sunday Lunch at The Flint Barns
December - May

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. 

FLINT BARNS DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS

Rathfinny Flint Barns Courtyard Summer Dining Portrait

Al fresco Dining

Throughout the Summer, we are hosting a range of glorious al fresco dining experiences including Dine in the Vines, Summer Sunday Lunches with Big Green Egg and a Seafood Kitchen pop-up in the courtyard. Plan your visit in 2025.

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.

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.

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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.

However, we welcome disabled people with their Assistance Dogs. We ask that you let us know beforehand if you are bringing an Assistance Dog and we will do everything we can to accommodate your needs, but there may be certain areas where, or certain times when, a dog cannot visit, but in these circumstances, we will ensure the dog is safe and secure, and we will support you as our visitor to the best of our ability. We reserve the right to refuse entry to dogs that are not well behaved.

Can we bring cake and balloons for a special occasion?

We do not permit guests to bring cakes or any other food items into the restaurant due to allergens. Please do let us know if a member of your party is celebrating a birthday and we can organise a candle in their dessert.

In terms of decoration, you are welcome to provide a singular balloon which can be attached to the chair of the birthday guest. This is to avoid disturbing other dining guests. Thank you for your cooperation.

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.