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 Mon-Thu 12:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-20:00.
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26 Compton St, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4EJ
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 05 Feb 2025 by vegansheep
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Added by TheGoodGrub on 26 Jun 2023
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69 Reviews
First Review by KirstyCairney
MrSouthLondon
Points +81
Best place in Eastbourne - Edit
Wonderful food, nice generous portions, food with a lot of love, lovely staff a must visit.
Read morePros: Food choices, Portion size
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CaraVirostko
Points +108
A lucky find - Edit
Such a treat to go to a fully vegan restaurant! The cauliflower popcorn did not disappoint, and I had the Green Goddess Burger with what seemed like mismatched ingredients that amazingly seemed to work.
Read morePros: Beautiful neighborhood, Friendly staff, Theater meal deal
Cons: Sticky floor, Small place, so tables were a little tight, Service a little slow
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Amz-Kay
Points +136
Great place for pre-theatre dinner - Edit
My husband and I really enjoyed our food here. It’s right by the theatre and they do 15% off food if you show your theatre tickets. It was great that I could create my own dish from a wide choice of extras. The cauliflower cheese was top notch!
Read moreCocktails were different too, we enjoyed a couple made with rose gold glitter! 🍹
Would recommend 100% to anyone visiting Eastbourne
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-11
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DanDanDan666
Points +75
Cozy and friendly - Edit
You can really tell that there’s a lot of passion and care put into every dish they serve. We had some tapas and a couple of drinks and had a lovely time ! A very cute gem in the area 💎 the burrata was sensational 💯
Read morePros: Cauliflower , Garlic potatoes , Burrata
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Akim
Points +37
Massive portions, pricey but worth it - Edit
Ate there twice, staff were fantastic, very helpful checking and double checking the food to make sure it worked with my allergies, a little on the pricer side for a frugal traveller, but delicious meals and worth the price.
Read moreWould recommend: if your eyes are bigger than your stomach, asking if they can do a smaller serving, they did for me the second time which meant there was no food waste.
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Cacie
Points +32
The roast was great - Edit
After a long hike we could refuel with a seitan roast and at least 6 different kinds of vegetables and lots of gravy in this lovely restaurant.
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BillyThompson
Points +104
Had a blast - Edit
The menu was like a dream and it didn’t disappoint.
Read morePros: The team was a delight , Large delicious portions with a massive variety ., Value for money and easy parking
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DavidWebb
Points +421
Lovely food and staff - Edit
I've hopefully corrected the hours on Google maps, we nearly didn't head over as we thought they'd be closing up. Luckily we risked it, and found them open and more than happy to serve.
Read moreGreat menu with loads of options. Chef/owner was friendly and has not learnt portion control.
The waitress (first day) was great friendly and the right level of attentive. .
Will be back to try more off the menu.
Pros: Friendly and welcoming staff, Huge portions, Lovely food
Cons: STEEP steps down to the toilet
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JamieWoodhouse
Points +71
Best restaurant in Eastbourne - Edit
Friendly, fast service. Great atmosphere. Big menu of delicious food.
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LyraInOxford
Points +1477
Super friendly - Edit
I had the roast which was HUGE! Great selection of food - turkey, broccolini, potatoes, parsnips, carrots, cheezy cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, peas, red cabbage and gravy! The potatoes were excellent but everything could have had a bit more seasoning/ flavour added to it. Mum had the Bad Boy burger which she enjoyed. The mocktails were great. I they have a huge selection of 0% spirits. The one downside was the weak coffee. I will be back as there was so much on the menu to try!
Read morePros: So much variety , Freshly prepared
Cons: Lack of seasoning , Weak coffee
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Samantha100
Points +24
Delicious! - Edit
Great service and great food.
Read morePros: Flavours , Choice, Staff
Cons: Portions a bit too big
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ARN14
Points +1564
Delicious cashew burrata cheese - Edit
We ordered the 5 tapas deal. Everything was quite nice. The standout was their in house made burrata cashew cheese with pesto, it was so delicious!
Read moreAlso had the fudge chocolate cake with vegan ice cream and omg it was divine 😋
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HelenT2
Points +223
Vegan fish & chips by the seaside - Edit
Loved the decor and funky feel. Menu was great, so much to choose from. I had the banana blossom 'fish' & chips. A little disappointing as it could have been crisper, but delicious. Great to have a fully vegan option at the seaside.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, Laid back vibes, Location
Cons: Adding an automatic tip (pet peave anywhere)
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whereisdebbie
Points +2188
Delicious fake fish - Edit
Arriving on the English coast, what else could I do then try some fish? We ordered the fish cakes and vegan fish and chips. Both were absolutely amazing. The vegan fish and chips was a HUGE meal that I truly couldn’t finish by myself. Oh and also we started of with baked Camembert, one of my favourite dishes ever. None of it disappointed and everything was great.
Read morePros: Amazing fake fish, Delicious food, Friendly staff
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alexiavegan
Points +201
just okay - Edit
we got the nachos to share, which were nice. i had the tacos, but there were only two, which i felt was a bit stingy. they needed salt. then, for dessert, i had the cheesecake. it tasted like vegan cheese, which i found to be very offputting. everyone else (meat eaters) said that theirs was nice.
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BecciS
Points +46
Fab place - Edit
2nd visit here & plan to go back more often. A real gem! So many lovely dishes to choose from. Good prices, beautifully presented & very friendly staff.
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TrevorWeeks
Points +735
Delicious Food - Edit
Lovely place, comfortable, friendly environment. Really good selection of food and tastes. Good portion sizes and well priced. Great toilet where you ca write on the walls too!!!!
Read morePros: Variety , Taste, Price
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vegansheep
Points +3519
Great place! - Edit
Really nice little restaurant. We had falafel bowls and were surprised they were 60% chips, but that’s not a bad thing!
Read moreThere were so many tasty-sounding options, including deserts so I’d love to return and try some more.
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JoTaylor
Points +384
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 +38
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 +493
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 +531
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 +650
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 +770
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 +2579
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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