Wine and Dine in Sussex
Dine with us in our Flint Barns Dining Room for wholesome, comforting meals in a relaxed and informal setting. Open to the public for dinner, Wednesday to Saturday evenings, Sunday lunches and breakfast daily for Flint Barns residents.

Midweek Set Menu
We are now serving a three-course set menu on Wednesday and Thursday nights with a glass of our Cradle Valley still wine for the fantastic value of £22.50pp. The menu will change on a weekly basis to showcase great local produce and our supplier’s seasonal recommendations. Veggie option available on request.
We’ll still have our extended menu on offer for those who want a little more choice or have specific dietary requirements.

An Approachable Blend of Modern Classics
The Dining Room at The Flint Barns serves seasonal, produce-led dishes in the relaxed atmosphere of our homely, renovated barn. Expect comforting and generous dishes prepared by our Executive Chef, Chris Bailey and his talented team. Our Flint Barns also houses a tranquil courtyard, perfect for a glass of Sussex Sparkling before or after your meal during summer time.

High Quality, Simple Cooking
We offer a set menu and two or three-course menus for dinners Wednesday to Saturday nights and Sunday lunches. Children’s menu also available.

Sunday Lunch
During the winter months, we serve an appetising Sunday lunch menu in our cosy dining room. These sumptuous lunches comprise of two or three-courses, using the best seasonal produce available. Highlights include, roast Sussex Downs beef, butter roast cod and heritage beetroot wellington. All served with roast potatoes, winter veg, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and Montgomery cauliflower cheese.

SAMPLE MENUS
Please note, all menus are samples of what you can expect in our restaurants 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.
FLINT BARNS DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS

OPENING HOURS
- Festive Closure
- Closed between 24th December - 10th January
- Monday - Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday - Sunday
- Lunch: 12noon to 15:00
- Wednesday - Saturday
- Dinner: 18:30 to 20:30

Charlie Simmons
Never too far from a cookbook and apron, Rathfinny Estate Sous Chef, Charlie heads up dining experiences at The Flint Barns. Having developed a vast knowledge for handling and respecting the raw ingredients, Charlie and his team passionately deliver produce-led, innovative dishes that keep our guests coming back for more.
Find Us
Flint Barns
Rathfinny Wine Estate,
Alfriston, East Sussex,
BN26 5TU
FAQs
Please note, our Flint Barns Dining Room does not offer views of the Vineyard. However, if you book a summer picnic or harvest lunch in the Marquee, you will be able to enjoy views of the beautiful surrounds.
We welcome children and babies of all ages to dine in the Flint Barns Dining Room. When you’re 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. Younger guests are welcome as long as they participate in dining from our standard lunch menu. At the Flint Barns, children can enjoy smaller portions of the main menu or alternatively we have a small number of child friendly dishes from time-to-time.
As much as we love them, dogs are sadly not permitted inside our restaurants.