It’s not technically in Rye, but first place on our list still has to go to the lovely Tillingham, a 70-acre organic farm with woodland, livestock and of course, a lot of vines – and only a ten-minute drive from Rye. Come for wine tastings with friends, sip your afternoon away in the stunning outdoor garden, and dine at the barn barn where sourdough pizzas, with crusts crisped up in the wood-fired oven, are served with draught wine until 8pm.
Time Out tip: If you’ve got budget for a little more than pizza, the dishes on the restaurant’s six-course tasting menu are crafted with produce plucked from Tillinghams’ own gardens and fish caught at Rye Harbour. Eating there is pretty special – just make sure to book this bit in advance.
Address: Dew Farm, Dew Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex, TN31 6XD