Rathfinny Wine Estate - Tasting Room

Restaurant · Alfriston

Rathfinny Wine Estate - Tasting Room

Restaurant · Alfriston

Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TU, United Kingdom

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Modern British cuisine, seasonal Sussex produce, wine flights

Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TU, United Kingdom Get directions

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"The upper floor of the Rathfinny Wine Estate houses this smart, well-run restaurant that boasts lovely views over the vines. Drink it all in as you sip on one of the vineyard's own sparkling wines, accompanied by colourful sharing plates. Seasonal Sussex produce is the bedrock of the cooking, fashioned into dishes that prove to be both fresh and flavoursome. They also have bedrooms in The Flint Barns, a nearby farmhouse, while vineyard tours, tastings and special 'wine dinners' are also available." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/east-sussex/alfriston/restaurant/tasting-room

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3 Vineyard Restaurants to Check Out in the U.K.

"Above Rathfinny Wine Estate’s wine and gin room, you’ll find a narrow restaurant boasting lovely views over the rolling Sussex Downs. Simple lunches are followed by set dinner menus themed around ‘Land,’ ‘Sea’ and ‘Garden.’ Cooking is clean and fresh with a creative modern element and is informed by seasonal Sussex produce. There’s a terrace for drinks and even bedrooms in a nearby farmhouse." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/vineyard-restaurants-united-kingdom

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Lucy Burgess

Google

Absolutely stunning food! We can hear for a special roast dinner as a large group and we had a starter and main with wine and extras. We could not fault the food it was amazing as was the wine! Stunning views and a gorgeous gift shop too.

Peter Barratt

Google

A family birthday party took me to this lovely place. It is very special. The estate is vast, and you really feel you are in the heart of Rathfinny's winemaking empire. The buildings are not much to look at from the outside, but once in the dining room is bright, airy and looks out over the vineyards and the South Downs. A lovely setting. The food is divine; not a vast menu, but something for everyone, and prepared with local and other specialist producer produce in a way that made the meal seem very special indeed. Obviously the wines are local, and very good too. Save this for a special occasion and stay overnight in Alfriston, because you're worth it!

Dave Cooke

Google

We started our visit with lunch at the Fliny Barn. Food and service was spot on with jazz playing in the background and great atmosphere, chilled and relaxing. We then attended the wine tasting. Our tour guide, Judith, was excellent with brilliant knowledge and presentation. The wine tasting followed a full on behind the scenes tour. Excellent sparkling wine, and we both learnt so much. The estate is wonderful with breathtaking views and a great place to relax and enjoy.

Cyndie

Google

This used to be our favourite venue to go to for a treat. Sadly it has changed from a high end experience to one that is much more casual. My food and wine was still very nice but too expensive to be served in a casual way. Our waitress was very pleasant but the finer touches like taking away our starter plates and cutlery before our main dishes were put on the table, offering the chance to taste the wine and pouring it were missing. Consequently we did not feel spoiled like we always used to which is a shame. I would still buy the wine from the shop but will look elsewhere for a special occasion meal.

Mark Priest

Google

Absolutely fabulous time at the Rathfinny Estate. First visit and will definitely return. The ambience and setting is amazing and then the excellent quality of the food along with top notch service were second to none. We have been lucky to have been to many wonderful restaurants around the world and this is definitely up there as one of the best. If you get the chance for a special occasion or just a coffee to take in the view then please just do it, you'll not regret it..

Lisa Newark

Google

Beautiful lunch, our second visit and was lovely on both occasions. Gabby is the most wonderful hostess, and the food is perfection. Rounded off with a top up in the wine Cellar for gin and fizz to rake home!

Bill Marsden

Google

Don’t get me wrong, Raffinay is set in an Idyllic location and the restaurant and food is superb. However, the outside catering van is a total rip off and lacks any form of imagination when it comes to food! £15.50 for a salmon “baguette” which wasn’t even a baguette but rather a lump of bread, some butter and 5 slices of salmon on the plate. Totally tasteless at an eye watering price! Come on guys, knock out a proper baguette with some salad,mayo etc, it’s not difficult!

Angelo Cipolat

Google

What a great surprise !! If you want to support English sparkling and Sussex Sparkling this is the place to be .