Bars

These are the establishments that have generously contributed to Rye Bay Scallop Week to ensure it goes ahead! Please make sure you show your appreciation by prioritising them when visiting Rye!

If your favourite business isn’t listed here … please ask them to join in! It’s never too late!

  • The Mermaid Inn

    The Mermaid Inn

    The Memaid Inn, rebuilt 1420, is situated on famous, cobbled Mermaid Street and has 31 en-suite bedrooms, including 8 four-posters – some with resident ghost! The hotel nowadays caters for those who appreciate tradition and charm, coupled with the modern facilities required by today’s guest. The Mermaid Inn’s famous Rosette Restaurant offers traditional English Fare with… ... read more

  • The George in Rye

    The George in Rye

    Prominently positioned on the cobbled high street in the heart of medieval Rye, The George in Rye is the perfect base from which to explore the town. This unique sixteenth-century coaching inn has been thoughtfully renovated and creatively reimagined to offer a luxurious retreat combining contemporary design with lovingly restored original features and artefacts.  As… ... read more

  • Rye Fish Market & Seafood Bar

    Rye Fish Market & Seafood Bar

    Festival Opening Times: The Fish Market: The Seafood Bar Rye Fish Market is a local business set in the heart of the local fishing community, driven by locally landed fish. We opened our doors for the first time in 2022, and then followed this with a fully licensed Seafood Bar in 2023. We are a modern-day… ... read more

  • The Gallivant

    The Gallivant

    Set quietly behind the dunes of Camber sands, the Gallivant is a privately owned beach house hotel with design-led Hamptons interiors by renowned designer Sigrid Cragoe.   With a deeply personal approach to hospitality, it’s widely regarded as one of the UK’s standout boutique hotels – and one of only a handful outside London to hold a Michelin Key.   Food… ... read more

  • Tillingham

    Tillingham

    Tillingham Vineyard is a hotel, restaurant, bar and winery set amongst 70 acres of vines, rolling hills and woodland with far reaching views along the Tillingham River valley and the hilltop town of Rye, East Sussex. The recently renovated farmstead provides a place for visitors to stay and a new menu focuses on the seasonal produce… ... read more

  • Rye Fine Wines

    Rye Fine Wines

    Welcome to Rye Fine Wines. Our aim is to provide you with quality wines to suit all tastes and budgets, sourced from boutique vineyards from around the world. along with some of the finest sparkling wines that East Sussex has to offer. We believe that as well as the fabulous wines available, it’s important that… ... read more

  • The Winery

    The Winery

    Taproom in Rock Channel Quay. If the green light is on … come in! Opening hours during Rye Bay Scallop Week: Saturday 22nd February – 3pm – 10pmSaturday 1st March – 3pm – 10pm ... read more

  • The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar

    The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar

    The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is one of Rye’s most popular nightlife venue’s. Providing live music every single evening, as well as offering a vast range of quality wines, spirits, and classic cocktails from Thursday to Sunday. Tucked away on a cobbled path under the bustling Rye High Street, visit the candle-lit bar for… ... read more