The Best Restaurant in The Southeast, England

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If you're in a seaside town, look for that great British staple, fish-and-chips. Perhaps "look" isn't the word—just follow your nose. On the coast, seafood, much of it locally caught, is a specialty. Try local smoked fish (haddock and mackerel) or the succulent local oysters. Inland, sample fresh local lamb and beef. In cities such as Brighton and Tunbridge Wells there are numerous restaurants and cafés, but out in the countryside the best options are often pubs.

Haydens

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This incredibly popular café serves high-quality and great-value meals and snacks from mid-morning to late afternoon daily. Come early for an excellent full English breakfast or opt for a light lunch like homemade soup or Welsh rarebit (a fondue-like dish where a sauce of melted cheddar, ale, and mustard is poured over slices of toasted bread). Save room for a homemade cake or delicious cream tea (scone, jam, and clotted cream). Above the café are eight pleasant, individually themed bedrooms. Avoid peak lunch hours (12:30 to 2 pm) on weekends, unless you want to wait in line (it's not possible to reserve a table).

British $ Breakfast Lunch Brunch Quick Bite
108 High St., Rye, TN31 7JE, England
01797-224501
www.haydensinrye.co.uk
Known For
  • Lovely views of salt flats out the back
  • Tasty cream teas
  • Long lines during weekend lunch (no reservations)
Restaurant Details
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