The Royal is operated by James Hickson, who has a solid hospitality background having learned his trade at well-loved restaurants and gastropubs including St John, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and Moro. James is hands-on at the pub, overseeing the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, friendly service and sophisticated food and drink. The kitchen is led by head chef, Andrew Taylor-Gray, who has previously worked at Petersham Nurseries, Hix and The Canton Arms.The Royal has been included in the Michelin Guide since February 2020 with Bib Gourmand status, which we have maintained ever since.A welcoming gastropub for locals and visitors alike in St. Leonards-On-Sea and Hastings, low-key and down-to-earth, The Royal occupies an historic corner site right opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square station.
The Relais is named in honour of our motorsports heritage and the menus celebrate our seaside location.Just steps from the beach, The Rally Restaurant enjoys the best views in the house and a spacious terrace for seasonal al fresco dining. Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including the ‘catch of the day’ supplied by our local Sussex fishermen. Our menus change with the season with a focus on fish and seafood and locally sourced ingredients. Open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and afternoon tea - whether you’re gathering with friends for a long lazy lunch or celebrating a milestone occasion with family and loved ones, The Rally Bar & Grill is the perfect location to dine, relax and create lasting memories.
BAYTE, is a modern European neighbourhood restaurant with an emphasis on local sourcing and quality produce in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea. The seasonal menu blends influences from across the globe, with particular reference to Italian recipes, such as hand-rolled pastas.The meat at BAYTE is free-range and reared on biodynamic, organic Haye Farm in Devon. Vegetables are also sourced from organic suppliers, most of them from English and Japanese vegetable growers Namayasai, and Goat Grid Farm, both in nearby Lewes.
There is no equivalent word in English, though the concept is simple: Sobremesa is the time you spend at the table after you’ve finishing your meal...
WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED RESTAURANT
That means you are welcomed to our house and served as part of our family. Sobremesa's mission is to showcases South American cuisine. We draw on origins and influences from various regions of South America, combine them with quality local produce and refined / advance culinary techniques to create an adventurous combination of flavors, textures and playful sensations for the palate. Our menu is based on sharing.
We want you to have a wonderful time with us and that is why we’ve created a little Latin America in the heart of Bexhill for you to feel transported 13,000 km into the Latin traditions and enjoy the best meal in a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.
Inspired by the diversity of Colombo and England, Colombo 16 brings the essence of modern Sri Lanka to Marine Court, the historic Grade II-listed Art Deco building on the shores of St Leonards-On-Sea. By day we offer fusion lunch with some traditional Sri Lankan options, by night contemporary curries, short eats and desserts intended for sharing. Our dishes are based on family recipes, modernised with an ingredient-led approach sourcing locally and importing weekly from Sri Lanka.
We offer you an intimate and exclusive dining experience, based on the social tradition of eating out in Spain.Tapas, popular Spanish cuisine, translates to small sharing plates. Enjoy in a relaxed dining environment with delicious cocktails and mellow sounds.