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The Union, Rye, East Sussex

The Union

4.8
4.8
1161 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Union is a contemporary restaurant and bar set in a beautiful 15th century building in the heart of Rye. Our menu is made up of small and large plates which we recommend sharing across the table. Our team will be on hand to guide you through your visit.

Our food is guided by the seasons and our menu is ingredient led so changes based on what we have available to us. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01797 229289
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mariana Cogo
  • Neighborhood
    Rye
  • Cross street
    High Street, Rye
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on our road (East Street), as well as anywhere along the High Street (within easy walking distance to us). A 2hr stay costs 80p and parking tickets are available from a machine or via the RingGo app. Parking fares apply Mon-Sun 9am-6pm.
  • Public transit
    We are situated 5 minutes walk from Rye train station and bus stops servicing the local area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 1,161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Union in Rye is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "intimate venue" and appreciate the "friendly and welcoming" staff. The menu, featuring "delicious" small plates and standout dishes like skate wing in brown butter, is "well planned" and "reasonably priced." A "must visit" for anyone in the area, it offers a "cosy" atmosphere with "lovely log fires" and "great attention to detail."

1,161 Reviews
  1. Francis

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, relaxed atmosphere

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  2. Sally

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious meal last night for my husband’s birthday. Good choice of dishes. Excellent service & makes such a change that staff know about the menu & wines. Lovely ambience & was quite busy for a Sunday night.

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  3. Josef

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the mussels and whole mackerel with yummy sides and a local bottle of English white wine which was superb. Apperitifs, cheeses, puddings. All were clearly sourced and prepared with love. Service was friendly and atmosphere was convivial. Really couldn’t ask for more. A stand-out experience for us that we thoroughly enjoyed.

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  4. Amali

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just always excellent. A regular favourite, delicious food, lovely environment, and friendly staff.

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  5. Jacqueline

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The style of the Union is lovely and the service is good. However, it’s not the warmest place ( as in temp) regardless of the fires and radiators going full pelt. Equally I think they need to decide what sort of food they want to serve. My Salmon and pork belly were spoiled by liberal amounts of chilli and I don’t know why it was there. It’s not fusion and could have been better. Bit disappointed if I’m honest. Could be great!

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  6. Alfie

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner in a lovely environment. Extremely well priced

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  7. Roshni

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here on a Saturday and it was one of the best dinners we’ve had! The service was excellent and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Every plate was delicious and well thought out. The mussels were very, very excellent, we will be dreaming of them for months to come. Can’t wait to visit again!

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  8. Elaine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful food. Delicious! Friendly service. This place never disappoints. A must visit every time we come to Rye.

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  9. Ryan

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our visit here. From start to finish the quality of service was top level. Staff were very friendly, accommodating and really felt invested in our experience. We thought the food was fantastic. Sincerely well planned menu offering high quality food at an incredibly reasonable price point given the standard. Cannot recommend enough. If you are in Rye please visit.

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  10. Charles

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a truly amazing meal, probably the best I have enjoyed in many years, and already looking forwards to returning. Cant recommend the Union enough, staff was super friendly, only equalled by the food. THANK YOU

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FAQs

The Union is rated 4.8 stars by 1161 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Union

8 East Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High Street, Rye
  • Neighborhood
    Rye
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on our road (East Street), as well as anywhere along the High Street (within easy walking distance to us). A 2hr stay costs 80p and parking tickets are available from a machine or via the RingGo app. Parking fares apply Mon-Sun 9am-6pm.
  • Public transit
    We are situated 5 minutes walk from Rye train station and bus stops servicing the local area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mariana Cogo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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