RATHFINNY WINE ESTATE – THE TASTING ROOM
Set in the Winery with panoramic views across the Rathfinny Vineyard, the Michelin-recommended Tasting Room restaurant is where contemporary English winemaking meets the timeless beauty of the Sussex landscape.
A seasonal à la carte menu designed by Executive Chef Chris Bailey offers a relaxed and elegant dining experience, with freshly prepared dishes served alongside exceptional Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling wines.
Inspired by the Vineyard’s location, where coast meets countryside and shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, the menu features the finest British culinary bounty, with a focus on sustainably sourced, high-quality ingredients.
Just a 40-minute drive from Brighton and easily accessible from Seaford train station, Rathfinny’s Tasting Room offers a special destination dining experience for Brighton-based guests. While reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome depending on availability. For the most up-to-date opening hours, please visit the Rathfinny website.
ABOUT RATHFINNY WINE ESTATE
The family-owned East Sussex Estate was established in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Mark and Sarah Driver and is dedicated to producing some of the world’s finest vintage sparkling wine from a single-site vineyard in Sussex, England. Since its inception, sustainability has been an important part of Rathfinny’s DNA, culminating in achieving B Corp certification in 2023.
Once a working farm, Rathfinny planted their first vines in 2012 just three miles from the sea near the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs in the South Downs National Park. The vineyard now encompasses more than 230 acres of primarily classic sparkling varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.
Rathfinny crafts terroir-driven, vintage wines that reflect the character of each growing-season. Using the traditional method and guided by a low-intervention philosophy, their Sussex Sparkling style is fresh, elegant and characterful. The Rathfinny sparkling portfolio comprises of Classic Cuvée, Rathfinny Rosé, Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs, all matured in the bottle for a minimum of 36 months.
In addition to producing Sussex Sparkling, Rathfinny Wine Estate has become a popular destination for visitors all year round. The RIBA nominated Winery is home to the Cellar Door shop where guests can enjoy Vineyard tours and wine tastings.
The Michelin-recommended Tasting Room restaurant, with its large balcony and panoramic views across the Vineyard, serves seasonal sharing lates inspired by its location: where the land meets the sea.
The Flint Barns and self-catering Cottage lie at the western end of the Estate, providing ‘home-from-home’ accommodation and a Dining Room offering sumptuous evening meals, Sunday lunches and alfresco summer dining in the walled Courtyard. The Hut wine bar caters for drop in visitors.
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Stunning venue, stunning food and stunning wine. An all-around fantastic experience with friendly staff. Visit during twilight for gorgeous views!