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 Picnic
3rd June - 30th August 2026

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.

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Walk-ins only

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.

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Stunning Vineyard Views

Sussex Sparkling and Cakes from The Hut

Sussex Sparkling Wine

Freshly Baked Cakes from Sussex Bakehouse

Freshly Baked Cakes

Coffee Machine in The Hut

Hot Drinks

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Opening Hours

Summer Hours (March - October)
10am - 5pm, 7 days a week
Saturdays (May - August)
10am - 6pm
Winter Hours (November - February)
CLOSED
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