Restaurants in Sussex

Think of Sussex and you conjure up views of undulating downland and the holiday beaches of the south coast. Both have their part to play in the county's food scene.

Southdown lamb is highly prized for its very distinctive flavour, while the waters around Rye Bay provide lobsters, sea bass and the like. Several big-name vineyards have also sprung up in recent years.

Brighton and Hove is best known for its colourful ethnic and vegetarian restaurants.

The Meadow - Brighton Sussex-born chef/proprietor Will Murgatroyd earned his culinary stripes at Gordon Ramsay's Pétrus before returning to his home patch for this slick new venture adjacent to Hove's famous Clock Gardens

The Coach and Horses - Danehill Head down School Lane towards Chelwood Common to find this delightful Victorian country pub (circa 1847) with a pretty garden surrounded by unspoilt Sussex countryside - the views of the South Downs are splendid

Crossways Hotel & Restaurant - Alfriston Surrounded by invigorating walking country close to the South Downs Way and the 'Long Man of Wilmington', this pleasing Georgian hotel makes an ideal basecamp for visitors to the region