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A wallet-friendly Eastbourne café with outdoor seating and a 4.3-star rating — an easy, relaxed spot to stop with the kids.

Restaurants · Eastbourne
Red Elephant Siam is a Thai takeaway near East Dean, easy to bring back home for a family dinner without the fuss of eating out with little ones. There are vegan options on the menu, so anyone avoiding animal products is covered, and it's earned a warm 4.6 rating across 201 Google reviews. Prices sit in the mid-range, making it a nice midweek treat.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A wallet-friendly Eastbourne café with outdoor seating and a 4.3-star rating — an easy, relaxed spot to stop with the kids.
A characterful 16th-century Eastbourne pub with outdoor seating and a 4.4 rating, handy for a relaxed family bite.
Polegate pub food with a kids' menu, high chairs, gluten-free choices, step-free access and free parking — booking advised.