Fresh Food, Local Produce
Our chefs will be working with local suppliers and producers to limit our carbon footprint and impact on the environment, whilst championing the beautiful seasonal local produce that Sussex has to offer. This includes our partnership with local fishermen via Southern Head Fishing based along the Eastbourne Seafront. Utilising the same ethos, we will be working with local Butchers to source the best quality meat from within a 20-mile radius.
At The Rainbow we believe in Family Sundays and cannot wait to welcome you to the best Sunday Roast in town.
The kitchen team can cater for all dietary requirements. “Good food, done well, no fuss!” Words Head Chef Matt believes sums up his attitude towards cooking.
Menu
V Vegetarian | VG Vegan | VOA Vegan Option Available
Please be aware that all menus on this website are a sample and subject to frequent change. As we transition from summer to autumn, we’re excited to update our menu with new seasonal dishes. If you’re planning a visit, we recommend calling or emailing us to check the latest menu offerings!
Please let your server know if you suffer from any allergies and you will be provided with an allergen menu.
Please note all our food is prepared fresh to order and at busy times there may be a wait.
We look forward to serving you!
Please Note All Menus On Our Website Are Subject To Change: As we transition from summer to autumn, we're excited to update our menu with new seasonal dishes. If you're planning a visit, we recommend calling or emailing us to check the latest menu offerings!
From November 22nd to December 21st, we are delighted to offer our special Festive Fayre Menu, available daily except Sundays! Weekend online reservations are currently unavailable for this festive menu.
Two Course £25pp. Three Course £30pp.
To book our festive fayre or make a reservation for a regular meal, please contact us directly. Call us on 01323 731158 or email us team@therainboweastbourne.co.uk
Festive Fayre bookings require a £20 per person deposit. We look forward to celebrating the season with you. Merry Christmas! From Team Rainbow
Starters
POTTED SALMON AND CRAYFISH, CAPER AND DILL, BROWN BREAD AND BUTTER.(GFO)
SPICED ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP, ROOT VEGETABLE CRISPS. (V, VG, GF)
TWICE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLE, BLACKSTICKS, CHEESE SAUCE. (V)
SMOKED DUCK TERRINE, APPLE AND PLUM CHUTNEY, TOASTED BRIOCHE.(GFO)
WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE, CHIVE, BEETROOT, WALNUT. (V, GF)
MAIN COURSE
TURKEY BREAST, SLOW COOKED TURKEY LEG, CHIPOLATA, APRICOT AND ROSMARY STUFFING, DUCK FAT ROASTED POTATO, HONEY CARROT AND PARSNIP, BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND PAN GRAVY.
FILLET OF SEA -BASS, CRAYFISH BEURRE BLANC, SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO, NEW POTATO.
ROASTED 'TOFURKEY' PITHIER, ROASTED POTATOES, CARROT AND PARSNIP, SPROUTS, PAN GRAVY. (V, VG)
PRIME ROASTED 80Z RIBEYE STEAK, FRIES, MUSHROOM AND TOMATO, CHIMICHURRI.
DESSERTS
CHRISTMAS PUDDING, BRANDY SAUCE.
SPICED CARROT CAKE, CINNAMON AND CARDAMON CUSTARD.
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, CHOCOLATE CREAM AND CRUMB. (VG, GF)
STICKY TOFFEE AND PEAR PUDDING, SALTED TOFFEE SAUCE.
Adults: £100 Children: £50 To join us for lunch, please book in advance, pay a deposit, and complete a pre-order form, for our dining guests, inside doors will open at 11:30am for booked guests to enjoy a drink at their table, as lunch will be served shortly after 12pm. Wrapping up the festivities by 4pm. Our garden will be open from 11am to 3pm for drinks, featuring festive songs! Join us for a mulled wine or two. There is no booking needed for the "garden drinks" on Christmas Day and we will not be reserving tables... Just turn up! Don't forget to bring your Santa hat! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Canapes and Bubbles on Arrival
To Start
Potted Salmon and Crayfish, Caper and Dill, Brown Bread and Butter. (gfo)
Spiced Root Vegetable Soup, Root Vegetable Crisps. (v, vg, gf) Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé, Blacksticks, Cheese Sauce. (V)
Smoked Duck Terrine, Apple and Plum Chutney, Toasted Brioche. (gfo)
Whipped Goats Cheese, Chive, Beetroot, Walnut. (v, gf)
Champagne Sorbet
Main Course
Turkey Breast, Slow Cooked Turkey Leg, Chipolata, Apricot and Rosmary Stuffing, Duck Fat Roasted Potato, Honey Carrot and Parsnip, Braised Red Cabbage, Sprouts and Pan Gravy.
Fillet of Sea-Bass, Crayfish Beurre Blanc, Crushed Potato, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato.
Beef Wellington, Honey Carrot and Parsnip, Creamed Mash Potato, Veal Jus.
Puy Lentil and Wild Mushroom Wellington, Roasted Potatoes, Carrot and Parsnip, Sprouts, Braised Red Cabbage, Sage and Onion Stuffing. (VG)
Dessert
Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce.
Spiced Carrot Cake, Cinnamon and Cardamon Custard.
Triple Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Cream and Crumb. (vg, gf)
Sticky Toffee and Pear Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce.
Cheeseboard for the Table...
Consisting Of Cheddar, Blue, Brie & Smoked Cheddar.
Finishing With Coffee and Mince Pies for the Table.
Christmas Eve Notice On December 24th, 2024, we will be open and serving delicious food until our kitchen runs out. Join us for a day and night brimming with festive fun, drinks, and great food with your friends and family. Please note that we are operating on a walk-in only basis for December 24th, and will not be accepting online or in-house bookings. For information about our Festive Fayre Menu, available from November 22nd to December 21st (excluding Sundays), or our special Christmas Day menu, please contact us directly. We look forward to celebrating with you and wish you a joyous holiday season! Lots of love, Team Rainbow
Pick 5 choices @ £15 pp +1 Dessert. Pick 6 choices @ £17pp +1 Dessert. Pick 7 choices @ £19pp +1 Dessert
Potato Salad (VG)
Mixed Leaf Salad (VG)
Crudites + Hummus (VG)
Cheese & Bacon Quiche / Three Cheese & Broccoli.
Sausage Rolls (VOA)
Garlic Chicken Skewers
Wild Mushroom Arancini (VG)
Anti Pasti Boards
Garden Planks (VOA)
Beef Sliders With Cheese
Loaded Potato Skins (Cheese, Cheese & Bacon, Sour Cream).
Basil Pesto Pasta With Parmesan
Halloumi Fries With Sweet Chilli Sauce
Grilled BBQ Chicken Wings With Sesame & Spring Onion
Crispy Jackfruit Wings With Sesame & Spring Onion (VG)
A selection of fresh Sourdough Pizzas – Meat &/or Veggie
Dessert Options: Chocolate Brownie (VOA), Sticky Toffee Pudding, Old ‘skool’ Sprinkle Cake or Millionaires Shortbread.
Minimum 15 people. No Room Hire Fee! - A Non Refundable £150 Deposit Will Be Required To Secure Your Booking. This Will Then Come Off The Final Bill On The Day!
TEAM@THERAINBOWEASTBOURNE.CO.UK / 01323 731158 / The Rainbow, Star Road, BN21 1NB
Our menu has been curated by Chef Matt and his team to capture the essence of local produce.
Working with local fisherman and butchers we are aiming to have a 20-mile radius menu, literally taking produce from as close to home as possible, without compromising the quality of the ingredients we use.
This idea not only reduces our carbon footprint but also supports local businesses. In this sense, we work seasonally and therefore your favourite dishes might not be available from time to time but be assured they will be back.
Our Kitchen love creating something new and we will have specials available as well, so please do keep an eye out on our blackboards for more information.
We would invite all diners to make a reservation with us to ensure we have a table for you, we will do our best to accommodate all requests made on seating preference but cannot guarantee.
Book a table