Christmas Feasting Menu
Indulge in our festive set menu with 10 dishes made for sharing. From Middle White pigs in blankets glazed with Rathfinny syrup, to wild mushroom and Madeira parfait, honey glazed spiced salt aged duck with pickled walnut, winter veg and a treacle tart, this is a menu designed for everyone to tuck into!
Served Thursday 26th November – Sunday 21st December 12 – 15:30 & Saturday evenings 18:30 – 8:30 on 29th November, 6th/13th/10th December. Group bookings available for up to 12 guests. £59 per head. Sample menu above.
Caviar & Snacks
From 29th October, the Tasting Room will be open earlier from 10am, serving the Caviar & Snacks menu. Drop in for a hot drink and cake or indulge in the luxurious pairing of Exmoor Caviar, handmade crisps and Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling.
From 10am – 5pm, Wednesday–Sunday (29th October – 23rd November) & Thursday-Sunday (27th November- 21st December). Also available on Saturday evenings with the Festive Menu (29th November; 6th, 13th, 20th December). Walk-ins welcome.
The Menu Concept
Inspired by our location — where coast meets countryside — and shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, our menu features the finest British culinary bounty. We seek to champion sustainably sourced, high-quality ingredients.
Reservations are advised but walk-in visitors are also welcome, subject to availability. Please check opening hours for seasonal changes.
If you are interested in attending wine dinner events in the Tasting Room, please sign up to our newsletter for announcements. Dinner service is available in the Flint Barns.
Larger Groups
The Tasting Room has space to accommodate groups up to 12 people located at the end of the restaurant. Perfect for special occasions. Please call us to reserve.
OPENING HOURS - WALK-INS WELCOME
- Monday - Tuesday
- CLOSED
- Wednesday - Sunday
- OPEN for Lunch 12noon until 15:30
- 27th November – 21st December, Thursday - Sunday
- OPEN for Snacks & Drinks 10:00 to 17:00, Lunch 12noon until 15:30
- 29th November, 6th/13th/10th December
- OPEN for Christmas Feasting Menu 18:30-20:30
- 27th November – 21st December, Monday - Wednesday
- CLOSED
- 22nd Dec 2025 - 6th Jan 2026
- CLOSED
Chef CHRIS BAILEY
A talented visionary, Chris trained at Westminster College and has worked in some of the top restaurants in London and Spain which culminated in being awarded a Michelin Star at The Black Rat in Winchester.
Chris opened the Tasting Room restaurant in 2018 when we launched the first vintages of our English Sparkling wines. Since then, we have been featured in the Michelin Guide and welcome guests from far and wide to the Sussex winelands.
Inspired by produce and conversations with farmers and suppliers, Chris uses the seasons to guide his cooking, treating all ingredients with respect to keep the flavours clean and, most importantly, tasty.
A Restaurant in Alfriston
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.
