Ancient Grains Eastbourne

You'll find Ancient Grains tucked away on Meads Street, in that sweet spot of Eastbourne where independent businesses actually thrive. Walk in and you're greeted by the kind of wine list that makes you want to stay longer than you planned—think natural wines, orange wines, and proper low-intervention stuff sourced directly from producers who actually care. The food is deliberately unpretentious: small plates that change with what's available, paired beautifully with whatever's open that evening. It's the sort of place where the staff know their bottles inside out without being precious about it, and the clientele ranges from wine enthusiasts to locals who just fancied somewhere decent for a Friday night. The 4.9 rating isn't an accident.