Our little corner of the south east produces some of the finest meat, seafood, fruit and wine in the UK so it’s no surprise that there are also a good choice of restaurants, pubs, cafes and tearooms close to Swallowtail Hill which have a strong emphasis on locally sourced food.
You’ll find a list of our favourite places at the bottom of this page.
Throughout the year there are festivals celebrating local produce and are well worth exploring if they coincide with your visit to Swallowtail Hill.
Scallops have long been fished in the waters of Rye Bay and the harvesting of them is restricted in order to preserve future stocks. The Scallop Festival in Rye each February sees many of the local restaurants offer special scallop dishes and local wines to celebrate this delicious and nutritious shellfish.
The Stade in Hastings is the home of Britain’s largest fleet of beach launched fishing boats. The nature of fishing like this – small boats with a small catch - means that the fleet has always fished in an ecologically sound way. Each September the Hastings Seafood and Wine festival is a glorious weekend of gourmet food and wine enjoyed alongside live music and street entertainment.
October in Rye is when Wild Boar Week takes place. Restaurants showcase dishes featuring wild boar as found in the local area, along with other speciality game from rabbit and pheasant to venison and mallard.
The George Inn, Rye - currently closed following a fire in 2019 - refurb is in final stages - reopening date tbc
Webbe’s at The Fish Café, Rye – specialising in fresh fish from Rye Bay and Hastings.
The Ship Inn, Rye – an excellent gastro pub serving locally sourced food.
The Globe Inn Marsh, Rye – a cosy pub open for breakfast through dinner with a menu to suit all tastes and appetites.
The White Dog Inn, Ewhurst Green – hearty home cooked food in a lovely village pub – great for a Sunday Roast.
The Limewharf Café, Newenden - breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake - a lovely spot by the river.
The White Hart Inn, Newenden - a good pub menu and a lovely beer garden in the summer months.
The Curlew, Bodiam - formal food meets informal dining.
Read more about the area and what your stay could include.
Swallowtail Hill Limited: Upscale Glamping Accommodation and Facilities.
The 2018/19 project was to upscale the glamping accommodation and facilities at Swallowtail Hill Farm, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6TT.
It is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
