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Rainbow, Eastbourne

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Star Road, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1NB (View on Google Map)
(01323) 731158
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Attractive 16th century Grade II listed building with an interesting history set in the heart of Eastbourne’s Old Town, its large garden has plenty of covered seating. The part panelled main bar also boasts beams, inglenook and a wood burner and there are two smaller rooms, one with exposed brick and overhead minstrel gallery. It is popular with all ages and good quality fresh food is served daily. The pub came under new management in December 2019 and was extensively refurbished in 2020.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Counting House
Local Authority
Eastbourne District (B)
Last updated
15/10/2021
Last surveyed
18/10/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HES/EASTB-1600
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

In Eastbourne's Old Town, this C16 former Hundred Court House is now a three-roomed pub. Grade II-listed, it has been refronted with cobbles. There is a minstrel gallery in the high-ceilinged left-hand room, ancient stone fireplaces and oak fielded panelling on the walls in the middle bar. There is a large garden.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Rainbow, Eastbourne.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (950m)
Eastbourne

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