From light bites and freshly baked cakes, to hot drinks and bottles of Sussex Sparkling, The Hut at Rathfinny Wine Estate is our al fresco wine bar, serving daily refreshments for our walk-in guests. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. No need to pre-book.
Open seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm and until 6pm on Saturdays throughout summer. Please note, we do not accept cash at The Hut nor do we allow food to be brought on site.
Vineyard Picnics
Book a stunning Vineyard Picnic, available every Wednesday – Sunday throughout June, July & August. This is the perfect way to spend an afternoon and can be easily organised to coincide with a Tour & Tasting.
Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling Wine
Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019
Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2019
Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2019
Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs 2020
Cradle Valley Still Wine
Pinot Gris
Rosé
Red
Chardonnay
Seven Sisters Spirits
Gin & Tonic
Vermouth & Tonic
Beers
Long Man – Helles Lager 330ml
Long Man – Long Blonde 500ml
Ascension – Sussex Cider
Peroni 0%
Soft Drinks
South Downs Still or Sparkling Water
Elderflower Bubbly
Pink Lemonade
Cool Ginger Beer
Cloudy Apple
Hot Drinks
Tea
Espresso
Cortado / Macchiato
Americano
Latte / Cappuccino / Flat White
Mocha
Hot chocolate
Hot Chocolate with Cream & Marshmallows
Iced Coffee
Light Bites
Sussex crisps
Roasted almonds
Gordal olives
Plates
Cheese scone, mustard butter
Sussex Charmer, crackers, chutney
Brighton cured smoked salmon pâté, lemon, crackers
Sussex Ploughman’s – Sussex Charmer, honey mustard ham, grape chutney, baguette, pickles, leaves
Extras
Sussex Charmer
Honey mustard ham
Baguette, salted butter
Sourdough crackers
Sweets
Plain scone, clotted cream, strawberry jam
Brownie (GF)
Triple chocolate cookies
Seasonal slice of cake
Ice cream tub
Eat and Drink in Alfriston
Set within the rolling South Downs near the historic village of Alfriston, The Hut at Rathfinny Wine Estate offers a relaxed and scenic spot to eat and drink in one of East Sussex’s most picturesque vineyard settings.
Perfect for walkers and cyclists exploring the South Downs Way or visitors discovering Alfriston’s independent shops and local beauty spots, The Hut provides an easy, informal way to experience the best of the region’s food and drink offering. Whether stopping by after walking the dog, a pitstop on a cycle journey or meeting friends for a casual drink with a view, The Hut is perfect for an impromptu visit.
If you’re attending one of our Tours & Tastings, feel free to arrive a little earlier for a coffee or enjoy one of your favourite wines from the tasting afterwards.
Stunning Vineyard Views
Sussex Sparkling Wine
Freshly Baked Cakes
Hot Drinks
Opening Hours
- Summer Hours (March - October)
- 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week
- Saturdays (May - August)
- 10am - 6pm
- Winter Hours (November - February)
- CLOSED