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.

Nice stuff with nice aroma, with a different chicken tikka and a plain rice please, can I get the…read moresoup of the day aswell? How l

A busy pub just on the edge of the town centre. Plenty of different things happening on different…read morenights, including bands and a very good Karaoke on Sundays. Was gutted and refurbished recently and is a lot nicer than it was a couple of years ago. Worth a look, beer prices average, food seems good value.

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.