Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

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15 top Pubs in Rye 2025

Last updated: Dec 31, 2024

Each month we take a look at the most popular pubs in and around Rye and here are the latest top 15 pubs according to our visitors in ...

#2

Rye Waterworks Micropub

In Rye
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The award winning Rye Waterworks is the first Micropub to open in South East Sussex. It is situated in a building steeped with history originally a water pump house for 300 years then a soup kitchen dating from the 1890s that’s now been opened up as a feature within the micropub. A family business serving … more

#3

The Pipemakers Arms

In Rye
01797 229 961

#4

The Queen's Head Inn

In Rye
01797 226 929

The Queens Head Inn is a lively pub, being frequented by both tourists and locals alike whilst the restaurant is reminiscent of your favourite aunt’s comfortable parlour and serves traditional pub food in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

#5

The Cricketers

In Rye
01797 344 444
07864 627 690

Traditional pub located in rye that has recently been fully refurbished We have a beautiful garden looking out on to the cricket field. We show live music every Sunday from 5pm, we have sky and bt sports and are extremely dog friendly!

#7

Rye Waterworks Microbrewery

Rye Foreign 1.1 miles from Rye
07974 941 393

Opened late October 2022 as an addition to the Waterworks Brewery, the Taproom, (as is the brewery), is run by the same proprietor and team as the successful Waterworks micropub in Rye’s town centre. The brewery’s signature beer, UrRYEnal a 3.7% bitter, is always on handpump; in winter there are two local guest beers and … more

#8

The Crown Inn

In Rye
01797 225 471

#9

Cinque Ports

In Rye
01797 222 319

Shepherd Neame pub in the heart of Rye with good food and great beers. Free Wi-Fi, free Sky sports. Family friendly and dogs always welcome. Come and say hello 👋

#10

Ypres Castle Inn

In Rye
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#11

Kings Head Inn

In Rye
01797 225 962

Less than 2 miles from Rye and 5 miles from the English Channel, Kings Head Inn features a bar, restaurant and a garden. Free WiFi, free private parking and newspapers are available at the property. Individually designed, each room at the inn comes with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all … more

#12

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Winchelsea Beach 2.5 miles from Rye

#13

The Standard Inn

In Rye
01797 225 231

The Standard Inn is located in Rye. It features a bar and restaurant, and has traditional features such as a working fireplace and wooden beams. Free WiFi is available. The 15th Century building retains its original character, and offers modern features. The rooms are en suite with either showers or bathtubs, flat-screen TVs and tea … more

#14

Spencers Bar

In Rye
01797 225 884

#15

The Plough

Cock Marling 2.5 miles from Rye
01797 223 381

The Plough is a 17th century country pub a few miles outside the stunning and historic town of Rye on the East Sussex and Kent border. We offer a choice of English and European dishes prepared with local ingredients, utilising the fish landed in Rye and the tremendous lamb beef and game from the Romney … more

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