Vegan
International
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
The only 100% vegan restaurant in Eastbourne, as of June '23. Offers lunch, dinner, snacks, cocktails, mocktails and coffees. Everything is made in-house and includes a wide variety of gluten-free products. Unusual vegan dishes are served included 'seafood' pasta and 'steak.' Dog-friendly. Has a kids' menu. Open Wed 10:00-14:00, Thu-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-20:00.
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26 Compton St, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4EJ
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Last update on 17 Jul 2024 by antonbrall
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Added by TheGoodGrub on 26 Jun 2023
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51 Reviews
First Review by KirstyCairney
JoTaylor
Points +330
Lovely little cafe/bar - Edit
Really delicious food, great cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommend visiting if you are in Eastbourne.
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Postsocratic
Points +34
Amazing Foods In The Friendliest Place - Edit
You are guaranteed a warm welcome in The Good Grub each and every time, and the staff make you feel so appreciated.
Read moreThat in itself makes for a great experience, but then we come to a varied, reasonably price menu, that (in my experience) does not have a bad dish on it.
Everything I have had here has tasted amazing, and been cooked fresh to order.
I cannot come to Eastbourne without visiting The Good Grub, and always look forward to my next visit.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-16
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SoniaMonique
Points +443
Wonderful little place! - Edit
Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, warm customers, dog friendly and delicious food 😋 I had the fish and chips which left me stuffed. I highly recommend this place 👌🏾
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MichaelHope
Points +493
Lovely Little Place - Edit
Read moreLovely little place close to the sea. Stylish design and kind friendly staff.
The food was good and there was a wide variety to choose from. Excellent cocktails also.
The hummus and falafel were excellent.
Pros: Good food, Lovely staff, Great location
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CampbellThomas
Points +26
Really Good Grub - Edit
Being the only fully vegan eatery in Eastbourne, you could be forgiven for a bit of complacency - this is not the case at all. The food was brilliantly prepared and tasted fantastic. The service was warm and friendly, and incredibly welcoming.
Read more100% will return, 100% recommend
Pros: Food, Service, Location
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BrianPak
Points +616
Great food after the hike - Edit
A great vegan restaurant with a great ambience 🤩
Read moreNote it was a sit down restaurant so there is a service fee
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Richard Myers
Points +765
Great food - Edit
One street behind the waterfront, this place is easy to find. Ate there twice while visiting Eastbourne and the food is very tasty and leaves one full and satisfied. Good selection of food choices which are a bit unique.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff
Cons: Quite a small restaurant so a bit crowded
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byJace
Points +751
Delicious steak and fries - Edit
Stopped by after a long hike and was pleasantly surprised with the selection and the atmosphere. The steak and fries was delicious.
Read moreNote: there is a service charge of 12.5%
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The London Vegan
Points +2296
Lovely little place - Edit
Didn’t realise that Eastbourne had anything vegan so was happy to find this. Went on Sat evening ans was easy to get a table. Super dog friendly and the staff were dog lovers. Food was good and portions were big. Steak was nice - not what I imagined, more like strips, but came with a whole plate of veggies and peppercorn sauce. Tacos looked great too and dessert was yummy. Highly recommend!
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TBVG2019
Points +663
Genuine People, Great Food - Edit
The staff here were so nice and I really enjoyed the vegan scotch egg I ate - their drinks were easily some of the best value on offer at TBVCO2024 too and that was appreciated immensely in the warm weather! Will be checking this place out when I am next in Eastbourne :)
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Lucyc73
Points +34
Lovely food, friendly staff - Edit
We had toasted sandwiches which came with salad, really lovely food, friendly helpful staff and really nice decor/ atmosphere
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K_Ray
Points +593
Quite pricy - Edit
Nice to have a place not to think what you can pick or not.
Read moreAbsolutely enjoyed my food but the bill was quite high. It's a small place so it is full quickly.
Pros: Very friendly staff, Fully vegan, Good food
Cons: Higher prices
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LondonCalling
Points +441
May and July : Updating my review - Edit
July: Since my original review we have been back a few times for brunch with friends …. We have had both the Fy Up and the Brekki sandwich. Both of which hit the spot 😃😃 a non vegan friend was really impressed.
Read moreThe staff are awesome 😎 really attentive and really nice.
May:
Had a nice meal but not the best. I made a mistake ordering the f*sh and chips but I wanted to try banana flower which I didn’t hate but also didn’t rate … my dining companions chose better with the tacos and flafle bowl. I liked the salad but then it seemed to be on every dish and a little too much vinegar.
Next time I’d try something different. The faux salmon was quite tasty 😋. Everything was presented nicely and made freshly. Don’t like the brand of faux chicken as it has no taste and once it was cold wasn’t v nice. Would still return tho 😃
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-23
Pros: Lovely staff, Funky decor, Good menu on paper
Cons: Same salad on all dishes a bit vinegary, The faux chicken was not the best , Satay dish was disappointing
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corcra
Points +57
Disappointing food - Edit
I always want to support vegan businesses, but the food just wasn’t good. We did arrive near closing so maybe the chef had gone home or something(?), but it seemed like everything had been microwaved, and for the price I’d expect better.
Read morePros: The place itself is quite nice, Friendly and helpful service
Cons: Disappointing food
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MESParis/NYC
Points +501
Lovely cafe - Edit
Our server could not have been friendlier or kinder. It was a pleasure speaking to her and she was very attentive. One of the people in our party loved her food (satay skewers) but the fry up two of us had was a bit basic. I would go back to support this restaurant because the atmosphere was very pleasant.
Read morePros: Super friendly staff, Lovely environment
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antonbrall
Points +1960
Amazing Food - Edit
Maybe it's the two weeks of eating fried tasteless garbage speaking, but the food was amazing. Flavourful, tasty, textured, just so good. If I'm ever close again I'll definitely come back, this was so good.
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BelindaSeagreen-Bell
Points +21
Always a delight! - Edit
We love visiting The Good Grub! Chloe and her staff are so lovely and her food is delicious! The steak with the pepper sauce is SO good! And that peanut butter mylkshake is moorish 🤤
Read moreThe Good Grub also hosts a quiz night on the first Thursday of the month and it is such fun, with loads of friendly banter.
Chloe, thank you for being brave and opening such a wonderful place for vegans (and others) to gather and enjoy food that is at zero risk of cross contamination, delicious cocktails (especially the [censored] star martini) and fabulously friendly staff members. Long may you prosper ❤️
Pros: Delicious food and drinks, Lovely staff members, Chloe
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Reydelmal
Points +765
Cute place - Edit
Only 100% vegan spot in Eastbourne so give it your support when in town. Had some toasties and they were nice . The cafe itself is lovely .
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Veganinameatmarket
Points +174
Sooooo good - lovely cozy spot - Edit
Came to visit Eastbourne and ate here at least once a day (sometimes twice!) the only vegan spot in Eastbourne, varied menu, delicious food, friendly and helpful staff
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Abbehdharma
Points +158
Extraordinary - Edit
Hands down, one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Top end, London-quality food. I cannot recommend The Good Grub enough! The food was exquisite, the service was great, and the whole atmosphere spot-on. Martha was so kind and friendly, there was another amazing server too, but I didn't catch her name. I adored my mocktail with candyfloss, the small plates with smoked "salmon" and "camembert", and fajitas with all the trimmings. They really are running a unique operation here and every diner was in a great mood because of the amazing food and ambience. I was touched by the story of the business at the back of the menu, and also enjoyed the graffiti walls in the toilet (pen provided) and the lovely things to buy/take away, including basil mayo and dirty cow liqueur. It'd be worth moving to Eastbourne just to have this on your doorstep. I'll be back as soon as I can manage it! Thank you so much for a life-changingly good meal!! You deserve every success!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-26
Cons: The only downside was the limited opening hours
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brittjrutt
Points +462
Amazing tasty food! - Edit
Was really struggling for vegan options at places nearby while working in Eastbourne but this place was an absolute gem. The truffle steak sandwich was insane (I had it 2 days in a row) and the biscoff milkshake was delightful! Super friendly staff, amazing place to visit!
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Andrew-Lohmann
Points +594
It was open on this second visit and the food was good. - Edit
I checked Facebook and their website before travelling - it was going to be open. I had Coffee, cheesecake, roast which was seitan turkey.
Read moreAll vegan of cause and nicely made. Veg was particularly good. The cheesecake was fine but not to my taste being very sweet.
Last year I had not checked if it was open and found Good Grub closed on a lovely sunny Sunday in November.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-14
Pros: All food was made nicely, Apprently the toilet furnishings are vintage., The menu looks comprehensive and good.
Cons: You need to check that it is going to be open.
RichardHoadley
Their website and Instagram says they’re closed for a break and have done for a while. It’s unfair to give a 2* rating based on this. Google opening times are often just guides. And even if it wasn’t advertised, small independent businesses often have to close last minute when circumstances come up.
Read moreTheGoodGrub
We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed! We had a planned closure for a couple of weeks for staff holidays and did have a notice up in the window as well as on our website and social media. Unfortunately we had to extend our planned closure as we had an unexpected family bereavement. We’re back open as usual now though so hope you’ll give us a second chance to redeem ourselves!
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gemgiraf
Points +516
Tasty food in a relaxed atmosphere - Edit
We found this little gem while visiting Eastbourne on holiday. Food was tasty, and the owner/chef was very welcoming and friendly. We had the burger, cauliflower popcorn, satay skewers and brushchetta. Lovely selection of drinks too.
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LuBurgess
Points +238
Great food, great vibes! - Edit
Cute little restraunt with a great menu of food and drinks. Service was good and the food was delicious!
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Lauren.x
Points +18
My puppy loved it! - Edit
My food was delicious, and the staff are so friendly. They even had a menu for dogs! My puppy loved his sausages and berries for desert.
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Mary916
Points +28
Chilled vibes and excellent varied menu - Edit
Came here for a birthday treat and it was well worth it! We had the satay skewers as starters, "steak" frites and strawberry trifles. All delicious and generous portions.
Read morePros: Great food, Delicious cocktails, Chilled vibes
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Leessa
Points +28
Absolutely Fantastic !!!! - Edit
Well what can I say nothing but praise for this place.
Read moreThis is a real vegan gem really is it is a real must for vegans.
My husband and I had the Christmas menu we had 3 dishes on the menu which was a good set price.
Having the " vegan " Salmon on toast for starters with salad . This was so tasty really was just perfect.
For the main we had the Christmas roast dinner - this was just so amazing.
Every thing fresh I had nut roast my husband had the seitan . All the trimmings you would find on a roast dinner and it was a fantastic portion.
Desert was the delicious banoffee pie.
Superb !!!
Please go and support this wonderful vegan place.
Staff amazing really was ( even when I accidentally broke a glass )
They cannot be faulted on their warm welcome and attentiveness throughout our stay.
So polite and so helpfull.
Great great food - so nice to go somewhere without worrying about explaining youre a vegan .
Plan to go back soon- well done !!
Pros: Staff were brilliant , Food just amazing, Price was great too
Cons: None
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