The Rainbow

Sort by

Filters

1. D

   Debbieveg

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Rainbow. Lovely service, good food and drinks and a good atmosphere. Particularly enjoyed the pizza being cooked outside. The service from everyone was excellent and very friendly and attentive.

   Report
2. MJ

   MrsJ

   East Sussex

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 19 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We are new customers to this beautiful pub, yet made to feel welcomed like we’ve been regulars.. a lovely clean pub with very friendly staff.. the food is gorgeous and great value!

   Report
3. IW

   IanW

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 June 2022

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   My partner and I decided to go to the rainbow as we live around the corner and didnt fancy cooking. We booked a table beforehand and we had a choice of about two tables. We ordered drinks which arrived after a few minutes and then flagged a waiter to order food. My partner ordered pasta with prawns and I had chicken supreme with rice. The dishes arrived in reasonable time. I have to say that both dishes were tasty. However, my understanding of chicken supreme is chicken in a creamy sauce. What I was given was a piece of fried chicken with rice. I queried this with the waitress and she produced a small pan of gravy which I found far too salty. Will we go there again? Probably not.

   Report
4. JP

   JimP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 June 2022

   overall5food2service5ambience5

   Not a huge selection on the menu and prices were fairly high for a pub (both food and drink). Overall very nice though and would recommend

   Report
5. WB

   WellyB

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 June 2022

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   Great selection of vegan food. Good portions and well presented. Unfortunately lacking much flavor. Tried to order a Campari and soda (simple drink to make in a pub) to be told I could only have Campari in a Negroni cocktail (??) which is not a summer lunchtime drink!!!

   Report
6. LE

   LaurenE

   East Sussex

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A lovely lunch.

   Report
7. L

   Lisa

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 May 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fab roast dinner. Best pub roast I’ve had for a long time! Staff were so friendly and lovely!

   Report
8. F

   Foodfan

   London

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 May 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience2

   Our first visit to the Rainbow was a big disappointment. The food was poor, but as many others have said in reviews we also found the service was dreadful [ very slow ]. All the waiters & waitresses were youngsters and maybe had little waiting experience. Our table turned out to be next to the open kitchen door, and we noticed on many occasions food orders leaving to be delivered then being immediately brought back to the kitchen still with the waiter presumably because of confusion about which table had ordered it. In the time we were there it happened on more than 10 occasions.

   Report
9. JD

   JanineD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 May 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Dine here alot, never let down Care is taken in each of experience

   Report
10. FA

    FrancesA

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely garden area with plenty of shade options. Food was really delicious. The prices were London prices but the portions were huge. There was plenty of waiting staff who were attentive and friendly. Would definitely go again.

    Report
11. K

    Kerry

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely food, really good service and a very pleasant atmosphere. Really good pub garden

    Report
12. R

    Razihb

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The food is delicious - excellent Sunday roasts. Great and attentive service and a lovely convivial atmosphere.

    Report
13. H

    Hils

    East Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    Really good ambiance. However my burger was too rare but the kind waiter got it sorted and didn’t have to pay

    Report
14. LH

    LesleyH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Service very slow. Took half hour to get drinks served outside. Great ambience though which saved the day. Would think twice about returning.

    Report
15. PM

    PhilipM

    Brighton

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Great venue. Good food presented well. Service lacks. Needs someone to welcome you and to show you to your table. This is all part of the service you should expect. Left standing waiting for ages to be seated with several staff just walking by.

    Report
16. AR

    AlisonR

    Kent

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food & atmosphere, staff very friendly & helpful too

    Report
17. l

    ladiesthatlunch

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Required a light lunch and ordered a Fish finger sandwich. Beautifully presented, with lovely fresh bread. Best one I would say in Eastbourne

    Report
18. CC

    CharlotteC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was the first time both me and my partner had been and we absolutely loved it, the food was incredible, staff where really nice and the atmosphere was really nice and calm. Would definitely recommend.

    Report
19. KB

    KarenB

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great venue, fab food and ambiance . We have been before and would definitely go again

    Report
20. AJ

    AJL1982

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food was excellent, service excellent and friendly. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. Adjacent tables were slightly too noisy for a small intimate venue, but they soon quietened down once their food arrived. Prices were higher than average but this was reflected in both the quantity and quality of the food.

    Report
21. CC

    CharliC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had such a lovely meal. We had a child, a newborn and two dogs with us. Staff were really welcoming even though we were a handful. The meals came out perfectly and within a good time even though the pub was really busy. Can't wait to come back!

    Report
22. F

    Fcott

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Very good food- outstanding. Service not great, slow, had to ask for assistance for most things! No excuses as very quiet. But we will return . The roast was incredible!

    Report
23. AG

    AlanG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    The menu was quite limited. We did ask for the vegetables to be over cooked for my 90 year old mother. She could not bite through the carrots, as they wer barely cooked. Although the place was not that busy, we were sat at a cramped table by a door, and it was cold.

    Report
24. FS

    FredS

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All 5 of our meals were very tasty which entailed a variety of 4 different dishes from the menu. The staff were very friendly and pleasant. Service was timely. Very nice environment inside but we choose to sit outside to make the best of the nice weather. We would definitely return to eat and recommend to friends. 👍

    Report
25. AR

    AlisonR

    Kent

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great pub, good atmosphere, friendly Helpful staff,🙂

    Report
26. r

    rick

    East Sussex

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    Our table had been taken by some drinkers and we were then seated next to an open drafty door. We didn't like this seat so only option was to sit on an awkward table with sunken leather seats in another area. This made eating quite difficult. To top it off we were given the wrong meal and nobody came to ask how it was. Minor apologies were given once we made staff aware and they didn't really seem to care very much. Won't go back

    Report
27. NF

    NancyF

    East Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Excellent food. Came on Bank Holiday so it was very busy but still had a great dinner.

    Report
28. NL

    NLAnderson

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and friendly service. Lovely sunny day so we sat outside but inside was cosy and pretty.

    Report
29. SG

    SueG

    Brighton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2022

    overall3food1service2ambience3

    Not very exciting menu with limited choice of main meals. Two starters weren’t available so we had sandwiches which were uninspiring and overpriced.

    Report
30. TR

    TomRewell

    Brighton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 April 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Went for a Sunday roast which was good and the portion size was very generous and the veg was delicious. Unfortunately they had run out of Yorkshire puddings (the thing I look forward to the most!) and cauliflower cheese. Also, my beef was over cooked and a bit dry. The service was really good and they have a excellent selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

    Report
31. AW

    ArianeW

    East Sussex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious lunch. The smoked salmon pate was divine. As ever the team very welcoming.

    Report
32. R

    Razihb

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another lovely lunch at the Rainbow. Great ingredients, preparation and presentation. The service is excellent - what’s not to like?

    Report
33. DH

    DerekH

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Rainbow is a lovely pub with a great outdoor area. The food is always very good and the staff are friendly and efficient. Whenever I am in the UK I visit with my son and daughter who live locally- it never disappoints

    Report
34. BC

    BarbaraC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Lovely food. Good portions. Great service. Nice pub.

    Report
35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2022

    overall2food5service2ambience3

    Service took ages, arrived at 13:50 and did not even get to order until 14:30. One of the servers took someone else’s order and looked at us and just served another table.

    Report
36. t

    tracyb

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 March 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    A good all round Sunday lunch with a good variety of vegetables. The side orders we ordered were of good quality and size . We did order a child's sausage and chips and it was nice to see that they had served decent sausages and hadn't compromised on quality which some places do with a child's meal. We have eaten here a few times but never for a Sunday roast . We will definitely book to go again on a Sunday

    Report
37. JB

    JeanB

    East Sussex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience3

    Brilliant food spoilt by a cold pub & a miserable serverv

    Report
38. EH

    EmilyH

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    We had a lovely Sunday lunch the service was very quick and they were very accommodating as we asked to move tables and one of our party had an allergy so they kindly replaced one of the items on the menu for an alternative. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel very welcome

    Report
39. AG

    AmandaG

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Last minute decision to have a family get together, food was excellent as was the service, definitely recommend.

    Report
40. AW

    ArianeW

    East Sussex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    we come to you often as you serve good food, staff friendly and my daughter Grace used to work for you. Coming to you for Mother's day, look forward to the risotto.

    Report