Discover our Sussex Restaurant with Rooms
Dine with us in our Flint Barns 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's Winter Menu
Embrace the calm of mid-winter with our three-course prix fixe 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.
Sample Menus
Please note, all menus are samples of what you can expect in our restaurant 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.
Two courses – £37.50
Three courses – £42.50
Aperitifs
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019
Seven Sisters Negroni
Seven Sisters Martini
SNACKS
Sourdough & whipped South Downs butter
Curing Rebels salami
Gordal olives
STARTERS
Brighton smoked salmon, pickled cucumbers, green apple, horseradish
Celeriac velouté, truffle and hazelnut pesto, cheese straws
Chicory leaves, green bean, Pevensey Blue, sweet mustard dressing
BBQ aubergine, barrel aged feta, pomegranate, harissa
Suggestion to pair the Chicory leaves with Cradle Valley Pinot Gris 2023, £10.00
MAINS
Wellington of butternut squash, wild mushrooms and watercress
Roasted English salt aged duck, plum and truffle sauce
Middle white pork belly, stuffing, leeks, roasted apple
Roasted halibut, samphire, Rathfinny dill beurre blanc
Sirloin of beef, braised shin roll, watercress puree ( £3.50 supplement)
Suggestion to pair the Duck with Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2019, £14.50
ALL SERVED WITH
Garlic & herb roast potatoes
Yorkshire puddings
Heritage glazed carrots
Spring greens & tender stem broccoli
Cauliflower cheese
Classic gravy
Cumberland pig in blanket ballotine honey & mustard glaze (£5 supplement)
DESSERT
Tonka bean panna cotta, poached pear, blackberries, shortbread
Sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream
Tunworth, quince, fig biscuits
Cheese board (£4 supplement)
Suggestion to pair the Tunworth with Cradle Valley Pinot Noir 2023 , £11
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Please inform us if you have food allergies or intolerances. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your final bill.
A three-course set menu featuring chef’s choice of the best seasonal ingredients available each week. Served Wednesday – Friday.
Three Courses – £28.50
Aperitif
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019
STARTER
Curried cauliflower velouté, onion bhajis
MAINS
Roast chicken & Morteaux sausage, braised leeks, lentils
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Potato gnocchi, radicchio, portobello mushroom & red wine (V)
SIDES - £6 EACH
Roasted Sussex squash, smoked bacon crumb
Winter greens, bread sauce
Hasselback potatoes
DESSERT
Apple crumble, marmalade custard
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Please inform us if you have food allergies or intolerances. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your final bill.
Two courses – £38.50
Three courses – £43.50
Start with a Glass of Rathfinny
Rathfinny Estate Classic Cuvée 2019, East Sussex, England
Rathfinny Estate Rosé 2019, East Sussex, England
Appetisers
Flint Owl sourdough & whipped South Downs butter
Gordal olives (VG, GF)
Balsamic crispy corn (VG, GF)
Fish pie croquettes, tartare
Baked Tunworth for two with toast & endive
STARTERS
Middle White scotch egg, piccalilli puree
Smoked mackerel, persimmon, watercress, horseradish (GF)
Squash muhammara, roasted walnuts, pomegranate, curry leaves, flat bread (VG)
MAINS
Fried chicken stuffed with fennel & garlic sausage, cassoulet beans, herb salad
Lamb cutlet, sheep’s yoghurt, padron peppers, grilled onions, coriander (GF)
Cornish cod loin, charred radicchio, tardivo, clams, sherry (GF)
Cacio e Pepe potato gnocchi, Sussex wild mushrooms, leeks, parsley (VG)
SIDES
Cauliflower cheese
Tripple cooked chips (VG)
DESSERTS
Forced rhubarb steamed pudding, vanilla custard
Chai tea crème brûlée, oat cookies
Golden cross goats cheese, quince, biscuits
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Please inform us if you have food allergies or intolerances. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your final bill.
FLINT BARNS DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS
Sunday Lunch
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, cauliflower cheese, winter veg and gravy.
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.
LARGER GROUPS
The Flint Barns Dining Room restaurant has availability to book a table up to 12 people in the snug area all year round. Perfect for larger group celebrations. Please call us to reserve.
OPENING HOURS
- Monday - Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday - Saturday
- Dinner: 18:00 - 20:00
- Sunday
- Lunch: 12noon - 15:30
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.
Restaurant in Alfirston
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Alfriston, let us welcome you to Rathfinny. Our Wine Estate is located in one of the oldest villages in Sussex, most famously home to Alfriston Clergy House which was the first property purchased and saved by the National Trust.
Alfriston is frequently cited as one of Britain’s ‘prettiest villages’ to visit, known for its 14th century inns, independent restaurants, boutiques and stunning walking routes along the Cuckmere River.
Located within our Sussex Heritage award-winning Winery, the Tasting Room offers breath-taking, panoramic views of the Vineyard and South Downs.
As a B Corp, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. The restaurant you sit in is powered by renewable energy and our Sussex Sparkling wines are produced in the Winery next door.
Our close proximity to the enchanting village of Alfriston means that you can easily explore the area during your visit to Rathfinny.
Find Us
Flint Barns
Rathfinny Wine Estate,
Alfriston, East Sussex,
BN26 5TU
FAQs
Unfortunately, our Flint Barns Dining Room and enclosed Courtyard does not offer views of the Vineyard at this moment in time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rathfinny Wine Estate aims to ensure that all guests, staff and visitors to the Estate are treated equally and in accordance with their needs.
If you are visiting us, and have special requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can do everything we can to ensure you have a safe and pleasant visit.
Car Parking
There is ample lit car parking on a level surface by the front entrance to the Flint Barns Courtyard, which leads to the main entrance of the Flint Barns.
For those that need it, you can drive to the side of the Flint Barns for a closer drop off and return to the car park.
We also have some additional parking on the slope leading to the Flint Barns, but note the ground is uneven and not well lit.
Disabled parking bays have been marked and are reserved.
Reception and Check-in
Access into this purpose-built facility is via the main entrance door or via the courtyard door which are 880mm wide and has a 70mm step which can be accessed by a metal ramp on request if needed. All other internal doors on the ground floor are a minimum of 810mm wide. Corridor width downstairs is 1460mm.
Fire alarm, evacuation procedures and emergency contact details are all provided in the red folder in your room. All corridor and stairwell landing areas are covered by CCTV. Entrance to the building is via a camera linked buzzer or by using key fob provided once checked in.
Public Facilities
Toilets including an accessible toilet are provided on the ground floor with emergency pull cords and grab rails, and baby changing facilities.
Accessible shower
We have an accessible shower on the Ground Floor, that is not open to the public nor in regular use. If you are staying in one of the Ground Floor bedrooms and would like to use this shower, please let us know beforehand so we can prepare it.
Ground Floor
Restaurant/dining area, like the rest of the building has a wooden floor. All chairs are without armrests. Two bedrooms are also located on the ground floor. All bedrooms are en suite with toilet and level floor shower room. Note the shower area is quite tight and not suitable for a wheelchair. Please see notes above about our accessible shower.
Lounge area has sofas and chairs with and without armrests. Courtyard is via a 40mm step accessed with a metal ramp on request if needed. Surface in the courtyard is brick paved tracks with gravel/shingle under main seating areas. Courtyard is also covered by CCTV and is well lit at night.