Lewes local directory
Eat and drink
Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, takeaways, pubs and breweries in Lewes.
74 places, from our Lewes directory. Every place is checked against open data and its own website each week; new places are added, and closed ones taken off. Nobody pays to be listed or to appear higher up. Opening hours change, so check with the business before you travel.
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Photo: Wayland Smith, via Wikimedia Commons 
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ASK Italian
Italian restaurant on High Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, ASK Italian's own branch list, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Bake Out Lewes
Lewes bakery and café for breads, sweet bakes and takeaway treats.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Beijing Lewes Restaurant
Chinese restaurant on Fisher Street serving classic favourites and takeaway dishes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Big Fish
Sushi restaurant on Fisher Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: Ian S, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Bill's Lewes
Bustling Cliffe High Street restaurant for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Blend Coffee Co.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Blue India
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Caccia and Tails
Italian restaurant and deli-style High Street venue for pasta, pizza and evening meals.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register, its own website and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce directory.
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Café du Jardin
Garden-side café and restaurant close to Lewes attractions and riverside walks.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Cafe Vegu
Korean café on High Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Caffè Nero
High Street coffee shop for espresso, pastries and informal meetings.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, Caffè Nero's own branch list, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Carafe
Café on Station Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Castle Chinese
Chinese restaurant and takeaway listing in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Charcoal Grill
Takeaway in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Compass at Sussex Police HQ
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Cornish Bakery Lewes
High Street bakery for pastries, sourdough, coffee and grab-and-go lunches.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, Cornish Bakery's own branch list, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Costa@Tesco
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Côte Brasserie
French restaurant on High Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce directory.
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Photo: Andy Li, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Depot Kitchen & Bar
Cinema-side kitchen and bar at Depot, serving drinks, brunch, lunch and evening food.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Domino's
Pizza takeaway in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and Domino's's own branch list.
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Efes Kebab
Takeaway in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Erawan
Thai restaurant on Lansdown Place.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: grassrootsgroundswell, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Flint Owl Bakery
Independent bakery on Lewes High Street known for bread, pastries and coffee.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Fuego Lounge
All-day café-bar and restaurant on the High Street with indoor and outdoor seating.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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GAIL's Bakery Lewes
Bakery café on Lewes High Street for pastries, bread, coffee and light lunches.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, GAIL's Bakery's own branch list, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Greenies
Sandwich takeaway on Western Road.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Krunchkins
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Lemongrass
Clothes shop on High Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and Seasalt's own branch list.
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Lewes Chinese Takeaway
Chinese takeaway listing in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Lewes Fish Bar
Fish and chips takeaway on High Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Malling Community Cafe
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Moka
Speciality coffee café on School Hill, new in 2026.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and LewesGo.
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No.34
Independent café and restaurant on the High Street with seasonal menus.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register, its own website and LewesGo.
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Photo: Andy Li, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Pailin
Thai restaurant on Station Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Patisserie Lewes
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Pestle & Mortar
Lewes food and drink listing for casual eating and takeaway.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Real Burger Lewes
Burger restaurant listing in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register, its own website and LewesGo.
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Riverside Brasserie
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Riverside Cafe Lewes
Riverside café for coffee, light lunches and a Cliffe stop-off.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Rustico Neapolitan
Neapolitan pizza and Italian restaurant listing in Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register, its own website and LewesGo.
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Shanaz
Indian restaurant listing in Lewes town centre.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Soulfuel
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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South Street Fish Bar
Fish and chips takeaway on South Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Station Burger Lewes
Burger takeaway near Lewes railway station.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Subway Lewes
Sandwich and takeaway stop in Lewes town centre.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, Subway's own branch list, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Taith Coffee
Owner-operated coffee roastery, coffee bar, ceramic studio and bookshop.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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The Espresso Room
Station coffee stop for espresso, pastries and quick breakfasts at Lewes railway station.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Andy Li, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Patch
Pub on Market Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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The Tea Garden
Café on Station Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Trading Post Coffee Roasters
Coffee roasters and café on Cliffe High Street for espresso, brunch and beans.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Yo! To Go!
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Zorba Lewes
Greek and Mediterranean restaurant at Friars Walk.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Dave Spicer, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Abergavenny Arms
Village pub in Rodmell, a short trip from Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Field and flame bbq
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Freds Kitchen Ltd
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Harveys Brewery Shop / Brewery
Historic Lewes brewery and shop beside Cliffe High Street and the River Ouse.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register, its own website and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce directory.
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Pat's Pizza
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Photo: Hassocks5489, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Black Horse Inn
Western Road pub serving the west side of Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Ian S, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Brewers Arms
High Street pub close to Lewes Castle and the town centre.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce directory.
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Photo: Stephen McKay, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Gardeners Arms
Cliffe pub tucked near the river and independent shops.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: Jim Osley, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The John Harvey Tavern
Harveys pub beside the brewery yard and Cliffe High Street.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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The Juggs
Kingston village pub at the foot of the Downs.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, Shepherd Neame's own branch list and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: Mat Fascione, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The King's Head
Southover pub near the station, Priory and Grange Gardens.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Mat Fascione, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Kings Head Pub
Checked 19 October 2026: the food hygiene register and LewesGo.
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Photo: RevanREK, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Lansdown Arms
Lansdown Place pub close to the railway station.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: A bit iffy, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Lewes Arms
Historic Mount Place pub near the High Street and Castle.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Hassocks5489, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Pelham Arms
Characterful High Street pub with food, garden and local atmosphere.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register, its own website and LewesGo.
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Photo: Robin Webster, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Rights of Man
Central High Street pub with food, rooms and a busy town-centre feel.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Robin Webster, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Royal Oak
Central Lewes pub close to the High Street and Southover.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Mat Fascione, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Snowdrop Inn
South Street pub serving the Cliffe side of Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: Wayland Smith, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Swan Inn
Southover pub on the route towards Kingston and the Downs.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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The Tally Ho
Local pub serving the wider Lewes area.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the food hygiene register.
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Photo: David960, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The Volunteer
Eastgate Street pub close to Waitrose, the river and Cliffe.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
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Photo: Ian Hawfinch, via Wikimedia Commons 
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The White Hart
High Street hotel bar and pub in the centre of Lewes.
Checked 19 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the food hygiene register and its own website.
How we check these places
We only list a business when independent, up-to-date sources agree that it is trading: its own website, the food hygiene register, its company's own list of branches, official registers such as the NHS, OpenStreetMap and Visit Lewes. A single old record is not enough. If any source shows a place has closed, it comes off the list straight away, and each card says which sources confirmed it and when. Everything is checked again every week.
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