The Union Rye

Good ingredients, nice food. The carrot and goat was my favourite. Wine selection is really nice. Service was unfriendly and unattentive. There was no fish at all. Half of the menu was unavailable and I was told only when ordering....

Booked this for to celebrate a friend’s birthday and was genuinely happy with the food and service! We tried to feasting menu and got a good variety of the sharing small plates and main. The ray fish was the highlight of the meal for me — the sauce was divine and the fish was very juicy and tender. Shoutout to the chef because I actually don’t even like fish that much usually!! We found the sauce on the pork chop quite sharp at first — but then when we paired it with the side veggies and gooseberries it worked really well. I think this really shows the complexity flavour profile of the dishes and how each dish is so well thought out. The desserts were delightful as well! We’ve particularly enjoyed the lavender panna cotta. Would absolutely visit again!

Underwhelming on multiple fronts: The steak had tough sinewy parts, and both glasses of red wine we ordered (for a total of £20) were disappointing. Even worse, we found two glass shards on the back of our seats—fortunately, no one was hurt. The waitress just said they were "really sorry" and that was the end of it. I'm giving 2 out of 5 stars mainly for the price-to-quality ratio. On the bright side, the atmosphere was pleasant, the waitress was attentive, and the chef did a great job with what he had, especially with h Ox tongue.

My wife and I diner at the Union Rue for Valentines Day this year. Upon entering the restaurant, we were treated like royalty. We ordered a bottle of local East Sussex wine and enjoyed a wonderful dinner. I tried Ray wing for the first time and was delightfully surprised! We ended the night with a delicious cannoli. Great work management and service team. Thank you for making us feel like family.

Had a very cosy and enjoyable meal here. The menu was very appetising and I struggled to choose from the small plates. The decor is subtle and classy, the service friendly and relaxed. Cooking is imaginative.

We have accidentally stumbled upon the place. The staff is knowledgeable, polite and genuinely friendly. Looking at the menu makes you think about fine dining dishes, but in reality all items are classic stables with an interesting twist Cannot recommend this place enough

Delicious food. Friendly & accommodating staff. We booked for Lunch , quick service & delivered in taste. Lovely find while visiting the town.

Very friendly staff, nice setting and, most importantly, delicious food - well cooked and dishes you don't see elsewhere.