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Glasshouse, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Glasshouse

3.8
3.8
158 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
19:30
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Glass House is a fresh new seaside restaurant / café that aims to regenerate the pavilion building and surrounding Redoubt Gardens. Returning it into a destination for community and visitors to eat, meet, relax and celebrate.
It is dedicated to bolstering both Eastbourne’s community and heritage, showcasing local produce and culture whilst allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the spectacular views of our beautiful seafront.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Breakfast, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 09:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 158 people are saying

Glasshouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • East Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Hot spot

  • East Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • East Sussex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glasshouse boasts a "gorgeous seaside setting" and "beautifully designed" interiors. Guests rave about the "excellent" Sunday lunch and "fantastic" vegan options. While the "staff are friendly and attentive," some reviews mention slower service. The atmosphere is "great," and the "food is delicious," making it a promising addition to Eastbourne.

158 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    Brighton8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a beautiful venue, which will come into its own in the Summer. Great service, great music and loved the chilli margarita cocktail! Would like to return for dinner as closes very early on a Sunday when we were there, but we will be back!

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  2. Tammy

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked to go for a roast, not realising even though roasts where on the website, they'd stopped them. Limited choices of mains. Food is ok, probably a bit pricey for what it is. Great location though

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  3. Rachael

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to eat at the Glasshouse after a recommendation from a friend. We specifically booked on a Sunday for the roast lunch which looked excellent from the menu online, however when we arrived we were given a brunch menu and on enquiry, were told the roasts had stopped as of the Friday before. This was very disappointing and I think we should have had some communication about this. We would have left and found somewhere else to eat but at 1:30pm we would not have gotten in anywhere else. The food we had was excellent (buttermilk chicken burgers and chorizo hash) as was the service but the choices were very limited (breakfast on a Sunday lunchtime is odd) and most non-breakfast options seemed very overpriced. Unlikely to visit again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    East Sussex1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Hi there, I wanted to let you know what my thoughts are about my experience last Friday and the glass house. I am always worried about eating out as I have a some allergies / intolerances (gluten and dairy) but super excited to find something on the menu I could eat. I came here for the first time in January for my husbands birthday brunch and I had the ham hock with cabbage hash with egg on the top. The portion was a good size and it was £11 good value for money I was very excited about this place as it’s in a wonderful location. The second time I came I had the same food but it was half the size so disappointing. I came for drinks a few other times in between. Last Friday I came as I’d been raving about it to my parents so brought them. I was very disappointed to see that the menu had changed and it didn’t have my ham hock hash which was delicious. I couldn’t see anything else I could have now. I am also mainly Ketogenic (no carbs) apart from potatoes but there are only very heavy carbs/ chips/ bread options on the menu. I ordered a chicken and bacon club sandwich which was £14 and gave the chips to my dad and took the filling out so I had a small salad. I would love a salad on the menu with some slaw or something or even better bring back the ham hock hash which was delicious! Also disappointed into see the the hash was now £15. Anyway I’ve gone from loving this place to feeling disappointed and i expect I’m not the only one. I hope to find something else on your menu next time. I would have tried the hash but not a lover of black pudding or crab.

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  5. Jade

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely but the menu is very limited, especially for vegetarians and children. Service was very friendly but slow. Waited an hour and 40 minutes for food with three young children.

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  6. Gareth

    London6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was really slow, not sure what happened but we waited 25 minutes for our drink order after sitting down which were only coffees, and then a further 47 minutes after the drinks arrived for our food, we arrived at 10:25am for Sunday brunch so not the height of Sunday lunch. We ask to speak to the manger and we were informed that our food was going to be another 10 minutes. I suggested maybe start telling other diners that there is a going to be a delay in ordering their food, and we witnessed another four tables complaining about the waiting of their food. When the food arrived it wasn't as good as the first time we went, I feel they are still having massive staffing problems which is a great shame for the staff that were working as they all looked completely lost and were running around just trying to cope, yet still allowing more and more tables to be sat. A massive disappointment, and will not be returning, and over heard a few tables discussing the same on the way out.

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  7. James

    East Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue. Great service. Food was delicious. Service was very attentive. Met our needs. Price reasonable. Would definitely come back. Thank you.

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  8. Nicola

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and portion sizes have improves since opening, lovely new menu. Slightly pricey but great food and location, you get what you pay for.

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  9. Helen

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. Food was good. Sunshine in this beautiful glass house made it a lovely place to eat a Sunday roast with my mum and special friend.

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  10. Vanessa

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A morning coffee with friends. Pleasant environment but got noisier as the morning went on and it got busier. Friendly staff and lovely location. Would go there again

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2 people
19:30
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Glasshouse

Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7AQ

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Breakfast, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 09:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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