The Crown & Anchor is a classic seaside pub in Eastbourne. Come here for brews and the…read morequintessential fish & chips. The fare was tasty, and the vibe is fun. On a nice day (rare to come by), you can sit outside, otherwise enjoy the cozy and historic interior seating. Staff were friendly, food came reasonably quickly, and prices were fair.

Fantastic Pub. Pubs…read morein Eastbourne that are staffed by friendly people, offer fantastic food, a wide selection of lagers and ales and doesn't have a clientele of drunks, druggies or thugs are few and fair between. So cherish the Crown and Anchor as it meets all the right criteria.

This pub is quite nice, with over half the area devoted to the restaurant part. We sat in the…read moreconservatory area, which was quite bright and airy. It's probably worth making a reservation (as we did) as this place tends to be quite busy. The food was very nice. The meal I had (sausage and mash) wasn't particularly good value at a shade over ten pounds. My friends had chosen a better value meal in the form of garlic chicken which was served on giant oval plates for around ten pounds. Service was very good, the food was served good and hot and there is the full range of pub drinks (including a good range of draught ciders) to take advantage of.

We had their poached salmon and sea bass with fresh veggies, rice, potatoes. Best meal we've eaten…read morein awhile. Good service. Will return, that's for sure.

Come on what you your expect from Wetherspoons Beer very…read moregood value and food (if you want a four star restaurant go there)) is eatable Bathrooms are very clean but require several air fresheners

I arrived at this venue known as Wetherspoons last night after delving through the more common…read moreareas of Eastbourne. I got exactly what I expected from this so-called establishment, my fellow members of the GCC were also not enthused with adequate service and the lack of upper class citizens. I'll start with the "entrance" for lack of a better word, I was appalled by the states of the entire complex. From entering I was beguiled by a shattered glass door which I can only assume was vandalised by local hoodlum and bandits. As I was safely ushered in by my bodyguards, we proceeded past the bar which was riddled with middle aged divorced men, living out their days drunk in a famished facility. We sat at table 50 and I couldn't even bare to put down my napkin on the table let alone a plate for it was daubed with an unidentifiable sticky substance; I wish to remain ignorant of the chemicals on the furniture for it is best for my sanity. I'm sure I don't need to say but the GCC were not impressed whatsoever. Henceforth, I had to get one of my bodyguards to cleanse and polish the table before I could bare to even look at it. Time seemed to be distorted for I was ageing at an extortionate rate; the natives of the town are ungodly and I dare not speak of their language and jargon. It had been 20 minutes since I saw the first staff member that trudged past. I believe it was Robert Louis Stevenson who described the atmosphere as "pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation," I was shaken to the core. The food, was served on filthy cutlery, I would struggle to believe that it had been washed since the birth of our lord and saviour, Nicolas Cage If I speak any more of the incredulous experience I fear I may be indebted to years in psychiatric therapy! Nevertheless I pursue in order to keep my fellow GCC companions safe from the place some call "Spoons"; in my eyes, it is the home of the Devil himself. Stay far away. 2 stars. Eastbourne's #1 Yelper

I guess this would be the pub for pre-show cocktails, situated as it is, by all off Eastbournes…read moremajor theatres. Shame then that it is devoid of anything approaching character or atmosphere... you know, like at the theatre. (See what I did there. Oh, please yourself!) On the plus side, a nice selection of real ales of those of you who are tickled by the Bishops Finger. But that's about it. (Staff seemed nice enough.) Tired decor and sticky tables round out a thoroughly downbeat experience.

This pub is located right by all of the towns theatres so is always busy with lots of interesting…read morepeople present. Another great place for all those of you who like to people watch - you won't be disappointed! They stock all the usual beers wines spirits and soft drinks. The wine is especially good value - it's been about a year since i last had a bottle in there but they used to do a bottle for a fiver. You can't really go wrong with that! Perfect place to stop off for a pre or post theatre show drink. I would say it's a little tamer than the other 'theatre' pub over the road, the Cavalier.

A damn fine pub, a stones throw from the city centre but without the inherent "problems" that can…read moresometimes bring. Shows a lot of sport, mainly football, but good for the Rugby Internationals as well. Friendly staff and spacious bar area make for a nice welcome. Not tried the food, but from what I saw brought out, and how little of it was left when it went back, I'd say you could be onto a winner there too.

Only one ale available on the hottest day of the year! Amiable barmaid. Fun roof terrace. CAMRA…read morediscount. Could do better.

Nice friendly bar…read more Good food, burgers paticularly good, if you can afford the arterial cloggage, with decent wine list and selection of beers. What I would describe as a great "after work" bar.

Ok this is the best pub I have visited in Eastbourne , nice gentile but young atmosphere . Bit of a…read moregaStro pub with a small but strong selection of real ales just a pity about the quality :(

Located opposite Debenhams in Eastbourne town centre. And…read moreit's a town centre pub alright, with all the positives and negatives that entails. Large spacious bar area, with plenty of seatting, and a small, pavement style outside area. TVs on almost every wall, purely there for the sport. Decor us relatively modern and nicely restrained. Food is typical for this style of pub... think Wetherspoons, you can decide from there! Staff are prompt if not the cherriest of souls. And the drinks range is as middle of the road as you can get, Carlsberg and Strongbow, Guinness and Carlsberg. It offers cheap beer, reasonable food and a clientele that matches it's location. Chances are you'll know if it's for you before crossing the threshold.

Poor service. We waited for our food for more than half an hour and it was definitely not worth itread more

The Dew Drop Inn is an above average Greene King house with real ale and quirky decor (American…read moreFrohse Anatomical Charts on the wall!). There's a small beer garden out back for smokers and sun worshippers. Welcoming barman. Good pub.

Slightly disappinting as only got two real ales on even though got quite a few pulls . Almost…read moredidn't go in as previous reviewer said that it was a Greene King pub, and for me thats as bad as saying Banks's , but saw no evidence of that and the beer on offer was good . Interior was very nice , lots of wood , armchairs , a bit bohemian .

A country pub in a town. Dates back to 12th century. Secret passage to the church next door from…read morethe beer cellar. Great Harveys beer. Good food. Friendly staff. No loud music. Real mix of people in the three bars. Watch out for the seasonal special beers too. October to March = Old Ale (what winter is for!) December = Christmas Ale (Seriously strong barley wine) March = Porter (Dark and rich) July = Tom Paine (Premium Ale) Excellent all round

The Lamb did not live up to it's expectations with long waits for meals and drinks, noisy, crowded…read morerooms and horrific parking spaces which destroy it's great atmosphere, it's a shame this pub does not live up to it's expectations although its outstanding history slightly improves this mediocre pub. The only reason to come back is the thousand-year old well which is amazing, although this does not salvage the culinary wasteland that it is.