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The Relais Cooden Beach, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

The Relais Cooden Beach

4.3 (336)
£25 and under
English
Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN39 4TT

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Relais is named in honour of our motorsports heritage and the menus celebrate our seaside location.

Just steps from the beach, The Rally Restaurant enjoys the best views in the house and a spacious terrace for seasonal al fresco dining.

Enjoy fresh and seasonal menus including the ‘catch of the day’ supplied by our local Sussex fishermen. Our menus change with the season with a focus on fish and seafood and locally sourced ingredients.

Open all day and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and afternoon tea - whether you’re gathering with friends for a long lazy lunch or celebrating a milestone occasion with family and loved ones, The Rally Bar & Grill is the perfect location to dine, relax and create lasting memories.

Additional information

  • Area
    Bexhill-On-Sea
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 336 people are saying

The Relais Cooden Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • East Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Hot spot

  • East Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Relais Cooden Beach offers a "lovely beachfront setting" with "excellent" food and service. Guests appreciate the "fabulous atmosphere" and "live jazz music." While some mention slow service, the ambience and varied menu options, including local fish dishes, are praised. Perfect for a "special occasion" or a relaxing meal by the sea.

336 Reviews
  1. TONY

    East Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good Sunday lunch , nice to have live music, good service and well cooked and presented food. Will come again Many thanks

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  2. Jackie

    East Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant meal and ambience . Lovely area overlooking the beach . We had Sunday lunch with a lovely pianist playing . Sadly when headaches break there was no background music . Hopefully the sort this out .

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  3. Angela

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round! Food lovely, service excellent, sat outside which was lovely with the weather & the view!

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  4. Louise

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food, good atmosphere in restaurant. Very slow table service.

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  5. davina

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely setting. Right on the sea front. We had steak chips salad. Pate and prawn cocktail to start.

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  6. John

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant as usual. The Sussex Cicken venue was one of the best we have tasted.

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  7. Mark

    East Sussex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were disappointed to find the Easter menu was not available on Eastrr Monday and was only available on Sunday. It didn't mention that on the website. It is a bit pricey for Bexhill, £20 for fish and chips. Amber our server was excellent

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  8. George VIP

    East Sussex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I attend for Sunday lunch most Sundays and the food, service and staff are always exceptional. Highly recommended.

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  9. Anthony

    East Sussex3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good restaurant for the "special" occasion. Staff friendly and food very good with a fine selection of dishes.

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  10. John

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regular visitors to the Relais Cooden Beach because the Food, Service and ambience are excellent with a good variety of menus. On our recent visit my wife had the Greek Salad menu with Chicken and she counted no less than 14 different salad items. It was delicious. I had the locally sourced Fish with Chips and peas, always the best in the area. The deserts are very varied and always of top quality. Well done Cooden Beach, the staff are very attentive but without being, overly so.

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The Relais Cooden Beach is rated 4.3 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
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Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN39 4TT

Additional information

  • Area
    Bexhill-On-Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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