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.

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.

Astronomy Night
Join us at the Flint Barns for an exclusive evening under the stars with a talk hosted by renowned astronomer Jane Green FRAS. This event includes a glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019 and canapés followed a three-course meal.
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
SNACKS
Cuvée salami
Gordal olives
Ortiz anchovies
Flint Owl sourdough & whipped South Downs butter
STARTERS
Chicken & ham hock terrine, apricot preserve, brioche
Smoked mackerel, heritage tomato, fennel, wild garlic pesto
Stracciatella, bitter leaf, roasted squash, pumpkin seeds, Todolí citrus
Suggestion to pair the Stracciatella with Cradle Valley Pinot Gris 2023, £10.00
MAINS
Fosse Meadow Chicken, fregola, purple spouting broccoli, mushroom sauce
Hogget rump, lovage puree, heritage carrots, lamb jus
Line-caught seabass fillet, Thai fishcake, glass noodles, green curry sauce
Nettle & pea pearl barley, goat’s cheese, crispy egg, pea shoots
Suggestion to pair the Seabass with Cradle Valley Rose 2023, £10.00
SIDES - £6 EACH
Triple-cooked chips, black garlic aioli
Spring greens, bacon butter
DESSERT
Milk toffee tart, burnt Todolí grapefruit
Gooseberry & elderflower posset, sable biscuit
Cashel blue, caramelised balsamic onion chutney, cracker
Suggestion to pair the Gooseberry & elderflower posset with Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019, £12.25
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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 – £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.
Complimentary for all Flint Barns bed and breakfast guests
Local coffee & tea
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Toasted Flint Owl bakery sourdough with a selection of butter and jams
Selection of cereals
Choose one of the following to be prepared by our chefs
Scrambled free range eggs, Loche Fyne smoked salmon, toasted muffin
Smoked South Downs back bacon and fried Burford Brown egg on toasted sourdough with vine tomatoes
Roasted field mushroom and fried Burford Brown egg on toasted sourdough with vine tomatoes (v)
Shakshuka- Persian baked eggs with spiced peppers, tomato, harissa and feta (v) Please ask if you wish to add chorizo
Greek or coconut yoghurt, nutty granola, baked fruits (v)
Porridge with wild flower honey (v)
EXTRAS - £2.50 EACH
Mushroom
Egg
Bacon
Tomato
Smoked salmon
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements before your visit.
Welcome Drink
Glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuveé 2019
Canapes
Smoked salmon croustade, lemon and dill
Pea and truffle arancini
Starter
Buratta and roasted Sussex beetroot, quince, nasturtium pesto
MAIN
Braised shoulder of lamb, butter beans and lovage aioli
Or
Tart fine porcini mushroom, onion confit, Swiss chard
DESSERT
Lemon posset, toasted meringue, shortbread
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Glass of Sussex Sparkling, canapes, 3-course dinner & astronomy talk £85 per person. Please inform us if you have any dietary requirements before you arrive.
FLINT BARNS DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS

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.

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.

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.
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.
The Tasting Room offers dining with a view overlooking the Vineyard.
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.