Guidebook for Lewes
Food Scene
My favourite drop-in place for the best veggie burgers around, select craft ales & truly outstanding coffee prepared with real expertise! -> 1 min walk.
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Bun + Bean
8 Mount PleasantMy favourite drop-in place for the best veggie burgers around, select craft ales & truly outstanding coffee prepared with real expertise! -> 1 min walk.
near the train station is another of our favourite places to go for expert independent brewing.
-> 8 min walk.
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Ground Coffee House
18 Lansdown Plnear the train station is another of our favourite places to go for expert independent brewing.
-> 8 min walk.
Not the cheapest place to go for a loaf of bread...but boy they do know how to bake em well. Superb selection of different types of freshly baked breads and pastries (croissants etc.) and cakes. Also a nice place for lunch, with lots of veggan/veggie options.
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Flint Owl Bakery
209 High StNot the cheapest place to go for a loaf of bread...but boy they do know how to bake em well. Superb selection of different types of freshly baked breads and pastries (croissants etc.) and cakes. Also a nice place for lunch, with lots of veggan/veggie options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Affectionately called “the Elly” by its patrons, I really like this pub for its huge shared timber tables, largest range of bottled & canned craft beers in Lewes, huge enthusiasm for all things rugby (several large screens for the big games) and good value for money meals with lots of special offers.
-> 1 min walk.
The Elephant & Castle
White HillAffectionately called “the Elly” by its patrons, I really like this pub for its huge shared timber tables, largest range of bottled & canned craft beers in Lewes, huge enthusiasm for all things rugby (several large screens for the big games) and good value for money meals with lots of special offers.
-> 1 min walk.
Shopping
(fromvictoria.co.uk) – One of our favourite little shops for browsing around in Lewes (in the Needlemakers centre), full of quality handmade pieces and goods, succulent plants, vintage pieces and artists & makers work that reflect a clean and contemporary style. I love the succulent plants there and the candles, body creams and oils that all smell amazing.
-> 1 min walk in The Needlemakers.
From Victoria Shop
51 High St(fromvictoria.co.uk) – One of our favourite little shops for browsing around in Lewes (in the Needlemakers centre), full of quality handmade pieces and goods, succulent plants, vintage pieces and artists & makers work that reflect a clean and contemporary style. I love the succulent plants there and the candles, body creams and oils that all smell amazing.
-> 1 min walk in The Needlemakers.
Essentials
Waitrose station
Eastgate Street-> 5 min walk away
in the Riverside Centre next to Cliffe bridge. Pop in here for a hassle free and high quality experience at the hands of Chloe and her team. I’ve been getting my hair cut there…and my hipster beard trimmed…for years now, they’re fast and top quality experts in gentlemen’s grooming. No appointment needed, just drop in! Price: starts from £18.00
The Barber Shop Lewes
Cliffe Bridgein the Riverside Centre next to Cliffe bridge. Pop in here for a hassle free and high quality experience at the hands of Chloe and her team. I’ve been getting my hair cut there…and my hipster beard trimmed…for years now, they’re fast and top quality experts in gentlemen’s grooming. No appointment needed, just drop in! Price: starts from £18.00
Arts & Culture
a very interesting and well put together museum experience, immersing you in the history of this most iconic of Lewes landmarks
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Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High St a very interesting and well put together museum experience, immersing you in the history of this most iconic of Lewes landmarks
The Old Bill offers the ideal home base for your visit to the Glyndebourne Festival this year (20 May - 27 August 2017). It’s a 10 min drive from Lewes or a £12-16 taxi ride out if you don’t want the hassle of getting behind the wheel!
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Glyndebourne
New RoadThe Old Bill offers the ideal home base for your visit to the Glyndebourne Festival this year (20 May - 27 August 2017). It’s a 10 min drive from Lewes or a £12-16 taxi ride out if you don’t want the hassle of getting behind the wheel!