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The Union, Rye, East Sussex

The Union

4.8
4.8
1158 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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 1,158 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

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food & service." Guests enjoy a cozy atmosphere, "warm and friendly" staff, and a menu centered on delicious sharing plates. Highlights include expertly cooked dishes and a thoughtful wine list. It's a "wonderful place" for special occasions and highly recommended for visitors to Rye.
1,158 Reviews
  1. Alfie

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Roshni

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Elaine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Ryan

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Charles

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Lorraine

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A lovely experience for a special birthday and The Union gave us a free glass of bubbly. Service and food was excellent, amazing mackerel and vegetables. Thank you

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  7. Harry

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great grub, amazing service - one of our regular spots when we head to Rye. Highly recommend

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  8. Robert

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food in an intimate venue. Skate wing in brown butter was the stand out dish

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  9. Alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fantastic service. Staff so friendly and really pull out all of the stops for a special occasion!

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  10. Alison

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service. Small and friendly. Lovely log fires on a cold winters day

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FAQs

The Union is rated 4.8 stars by 1158 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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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