The best places to eat locally
Best places for a drink
Your nearest pub! Turn right out of the house, walk to the end of the street and then turn right towards the castle. The Inn is down a staircase behind the castle. There is a beer garden with views across the river.
39 locals recommend
The Ypres Castle Inn
Your nearest pub! Turn right out of the house, walk to the end of the street and then turn right towards the castle. The Inn is down a staircase behind the castle. There is a beer garden with views across the river.
The Ship Inn
StrandRye’s most famous Tudor inn. A cosy bar for rainy days.
Rye Waterworks Micropub
Tower StreetBest for local beers
The Hope Anchor Hotel
Watchbell StreetWe recommend sitting outside to watch the sunset.
On the high street. Recently under new management - we have not tried the food yet but it is a nice spot for a drink!
Old Bell Rye
33 The MintOn the high street. Recently under new management - we have not tried the food yet but it is a nice spot for a drink!
Best for breakfast
Great breakfasts - catering to vegan/vegetarians! They also sell homemade sourdough.
24 locals recommend
Whitehouse Rye
24 High StGreat breakfasts - catering to vegan/vegetarians! They also sell homemade sourdough.
Best for egg/ bacon/ avocado breakfast rolls. Fresh crab baguettes are also available.
Mermaid Street Café
Best for egg/ bacon/ avocado breakfast rolls. Fresh crab baguettes are also available.
Lunch & Dinner in Rye
All within walking distance of the house.
Globe Inn
Military RoadA 10 minute walk from the house. Booking recommended.
Turn left outside the house, and walk to the end of the road (Watchbell Street). You will see The Ship on the lower level of the Strand. They do not take bookings.
58 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
StrandTurn left outside the house, and walk to the end of the road (Watchbell Street). You will see The Ship on the lower level of the Strand. They do not take bookings.
Gastropub. Serves local lamb. On the High Street - a 2 minute walk. Booking recommended.
Standard Inn
High StreetGastropub. Serves local lamb. On the High Street - a 2 minute walk. Booking recommended.
Rye’s only fish restaurant. Also serves limited meat and vegetarian options. We recommend their fish stew!
44 locals recommend
Webbe's at The Fish Cafe
17 Tower StRye’s only fish restaurant. Also serves limited meat and vegetarian options. We recommend their fish stew!
Rye Lodge Hotel
East CliffLovely views. Good for pizza or a drink!
Places to eat - Further afield but worth the drive!
Lovely views of the valley. 5-10 min drive from Rye. Booking advised. Recommended dish: fish and chips
The Plough
Udimore RoadThe Gallivant
New Lydd RoadOpposite Camber Sands. Great food! Booking advised.
Great food. Near the pretty village of Appledore. Booking advised.
21 locals recommend
The Ferry Inn - Pub & Restaurant Stone-In-Oxney
Tenterden RoadGreat food. Near the pretty village of Appledore. Booking advised.
Recommended if you visit Battle! French bistro meets gastropub. Recommended dish: moules.
10 locals recommend
The Chequers
Lower LakeRecommended if you visit Battle! French bistro meets gastropub. Recommended dish: moules.
Take Away
Mahdi Spice
50 Cinque Ports StFantastic Indian takeaway. Delivery available.
Tatner's Street Kitchen
24 Wish StGreat for burgers. A 5 min walk.
The best fish and chips in town. Order online to avoid waiting outside the shop. A 3 min walk.
31 locals recommend
Marino's Fish Bar
37 The MintThe best fish and chips in town. Order online to avoid waiting outside the shop. A 3 min walk.
Eating at home
Rye Bay Fish
73 New RdFamous for their scallops!
A friendly butcher with good produce. Recommended: chicken fillets.
13 locals recommend
Rye Butchers Ltd
44 Cinque Ports StA friendly butcher with good produce. Recommended: chicken fillets.
A great selection of wines. Our guests get a 5% discount - mention 28 Church Square at the till!
9 locals recommend
Rye Fine Wines
56 Cinque Ports StA great selection of wines. Our guests get a 5% discount - mention 28 Church Square at the till!
Rye Deli
8-10 Market RdBest for cheese, pastas, salads.