Cru Eastbourne
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Just wow...... thats all it needs. Go try it.
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Friendly accommodating staff excellent menu cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. What's not to love about CRU WINE BAR Hyde Gardens.
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Really enjoyed it, will be coming back here! Quality food and brilliant service - the staff are so friendly.
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Very well accomplished chef: food was cooked to perfection, every bit was delicious. The portion size is very small, half of what you'd usually expect. The place is very popular so reservation is necessary if you don't like to sit uncomfortably. Too many smokers in the open sitting deck... But I know they cannot do anything about it if one is to smoke their head off!
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We had friends down for the evening and were recommened by another friend to book this restaurant.
What a cute little place it is, hidden away . Lovely decor and very cosy.The team of staff were lovely ....informative, courteous and with a "nothing is too mu h trouble " attitude.
Particularly a young lady called Erin ! We were super impressed.Menu is relatively limited BUT food was great . Thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would definitely return
What a cute little place it is, hidden away . Lovely decor and very cosy.The team of staff were lovely ....informative, courteous and with a "nothing is too mu h trouble " attitude.
Particularly a young lady called Erin ! We were super impressed.Menu is relatively limited BUT food was great . Thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would definitely return
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Amazing Food,Amazing wine Amazing service. Best in Eastbourne by far! Highly recommend the steak!!!!
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Tasty but overpriced
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Never been until today and definitely coming back. A little hidden gem of a place to be honest
Down the stairs off the main road into what would have been the ‘lower ground floor’ back in the days when it would have been an Edwardian or Georgian house. The bar is dead ahead and seating either to the right in the booth or round the corner into the restaurant area
Had a really friendly welcome and the pick of tables as we were the first in
A really decent selection of wines (made me happy straight away) although this is more restricted if you buy by the glass
The food selection is limited but don’t let that put you off. There’s pretty much something for everyone on the lunch time menu
So we had mixed olives and bread with oil to start. I have to say the olives are incredible. They’re marinated on site and apparently are just standard wholesale bought olives other than that.
Steak and burger for main. The steak was awesome. Cooked perfectly. I had the Brighton blue cheese sauce with it which was really nice although slightly cold when it arrived as it had started to set. But I never let that put me off and it tasted lovely. The burger looked amazing. The ‘Cru-mas’ burger with Brie, cranberry and pigs in blankets in it! One of those burgers you need a flip-top head to eat!
Couldn’t handle dessert....
The place is immaculately clean and the decor is lovely (see pics).
So why not 5-stars? Basically it’s a bit top-end pricey. The steak was £21; the burger £4.50. Overall, lunch for two with a couple of drinks came in at £65. So it’s a bit more at the treat end of the scale rather than being a regular haunt. But well worth it overall
Down the stairs off the main road into what would have been the ‘lower ground floor’ back in the days when it would have been an Edwardian or Georgian house. The bar is dead ahead and seating either to the right in the booth or round the corner into the restaurant area
Had a really friendly welcome and the pick of tables as we were the first in
A really decent selection of wines (made me happy straight away) although this is more restricted if you buy by the glass
The food selection is limited but don’t let that put you off. There’s pretty much something for everyone on the lunch time menu
So we had mixed olives and bread with oil to start. I have to say the olives are incredible. They’re marinated on site and apparently are just standard wholesale bought olives other than that.
Steak and burger for main. The steak was awesome. Cooked perfectly. I had the Brighton blue cheese sauce with it which was really nice although slightly cold when it arrived as it had started to set. But I never let that put me off and it tasted lovely. The burger looked amazing. The ‘Cru-mas’ burger with Brie, cranberry and pigs in blankets in it! One of those burgers you need a flip-top head to eat!
Couldn’t handle dessert....
The place is immaculately clean and the decor is lovely (see pics).
So why not 5-stars? Basically it’s a bit top-end pricey. The steak was £21; the burger £4.50. Overall, lunch for two with a couple of drinks came in at £65. So it’s a bit more at the treat end of the scale rather than being a regular haunt. But well worth it overall
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Excellent food, wine and serve. Somewhat of a rarity in Eastbourne
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A.Mazing. As always. You expect food at a Christmas do to be pretty average, especially catering for 12 of us on a busy Friday in December . Not so at Cru. Starters, mains and deserts were superb. Cooked to perfection. The Beef Steak with blue cheese for main was melt-in-the-mouth-divine. The ice cream served with the chocolate pudding was to die for!! Service, as always, was exceptional. Really and truly the best place to eat and drink in Eastbourne! If you’re considering going here, do it! You won’t regret it. Well done to the whole team at Cru-flawless! We’ll certainly be back!
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Lovely welcoming Great Team, perfect Food & Wine and the usual brilliant atmosphere.
We had the festive menu to kick off our Christmas celebrations and couldn't of been any happier.I am Vegan and my husband is not and each time we visit the Team make sure that i am well catered for. The food options for me aren't huge, but neither is the menu in general anyway (for good reason, this is quality fresh food), but they will adapt or vary a meal if you ask (in advance is just polite), but I've also been in there on the day and they've adapted for me.
My husband absolutely loved his beef and Souffle option.The wine choices were as always brilliant. And we got a chance to experience some wines that they will be selling at there next venture Levels. super lucky.
I could go on for ages about how great this place is. If you love quality Ingredients cooked exceptionally and love wines that are well sourced and great tasting then please stop by and treaty yourself. Lunch, Sunday lunch, wine and a snack or Dinner.... It's all perfection.
We had the festive menu to kick off our Christmas celebrations and couldn't of been any happier.I am Vegan and my husband is not and each time we visit the Team make sure that i am well catered for. The food options for me aren't huge, but neither is the menu in general anyway (for good reason, this is quality fresh food), but they will adapt or vary a meal if you ask (in advance is just polite), but I've also been in there on the day and they've adapted for me.
My husband absolutely loved his beef and Souffle option.The wine choices were as always brilliant. And we got a chance to experience some wines that they will be selling at there next venture Levels. super lucky.
I could go on for ages about how great this place is. If you love quality Ingredients cooked exceptionally and love wines that are well sourced and great tasting then please stop by and treaty yourself. Lunch, Sunday lunch, wine and a snack or Dinner.... It's all perfection.
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This restaurant is really good it is definitely a hidden gem and I really would recommend this place to anyone.
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Really glad I came across this restaurant. Went for my girlfriend's birthday and had a great night. Great friendly atmosphere "No snobyness". Great tasting food. Great wine. Great staff. Had our order upgraded and no extra cost as the chefs special steak we ordered had run out. Steak was cooked to perfection. All in all a great night out and will definetly return in future
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Fantastic night out, exciting and bold flavours, buzzy atmosphere, welcoming. Highly recommend the miso scallops and the guinea fowl! We will be back!
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Stopped here for Sunday lunch. Amazing service, lovely wine and a roast dinner that exceeded expectations. Starter of croquettes delicious which unexpectedly led to a free dessert that was equally delicious. Would definitely return and recommend.
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Basement venue. Access via stairs. Intimate atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff.
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Reserved for an early drinks and dinner on a Saturday night. Upon arrival, the intimate basement venue was humming, great vibe. We were welcomed immediately with sincere hospitality by all staff members and promptly seated.
Thorough, considered wine menu won’t disappoint, if you can’t find something you like, I guarantee the knowledgeable and helpful sommelier will...we enjoyed a lovely Santenay 1er Cru.It was all about the drink until we perused the food menu, which is a fascinating, diverse interpretation of cuisine styles all incorporating fresh, local produce. Was difficult to commit to an order, as it all sounded so good. I settled for the grilled scallops for starters, and monkfish and mussel Goan curry for mains, both of which were truly outstanding. My partner had the trio of dim sim (amazing!) to start, and the aged sirloin for main, which was of very high quality and prepared to perfection.
And then there was dessert, a banana, toffee and ginger pudding...devoured in seconds.
Finally, cocktails and port to finish an excellent evening.
Can’t wait to get back and get through the rest of the menu...we’ll be back...
Thorough, considered wine menu won’t disappoint, if you can’t find something you like, I guarantee the knowledgeable and helpful sommelier will...we enjoyed a lovely Santenay 1er Cru.It was all about the drink until we perused the food menu, which is a fascinating, diverse interpretation of cuisine styles all incorporating fresh, local produce. Was difficult to commit to an order, as it all sounded so good. I settled for the grilled scallops for starters, and monkfish and mussel Goan curry for mains, both of which were truly outstanding. My partner had the trio of dim sim (amazing!) to start, and the aged sirloin for main, which was of very high quality and prepared to perfection.
And then there was dessert, a banana, toffee and ginger pudding...devoured in seconds.
Finally, cocktails and port to finish an excellent evening.
Can’t wait to get back and get through the rest of the menu...we’ll be back...
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What an amazing place! Our favourite overall in Eastbourne!
Such a great atmosphere with attentive staff that can't do enough for you. My partner and I were unsure on a wine that would compliment our meal, after asking for advice they spend time finding out our tastes, and found the perfect bottle for our meal.
The food is cooked to perfection with a meal for all tastes - highly recommend!!This place is a must for anyone after a hidden gem.
Such a great atmosphere with attentive staff that can't do enough for you. My partner and I were unsure on a wine that would compliment our meal, after asking for advice they spend time finding out our tastes, and found the perfect bottle for our meal.
The food is cooked to perfection with a meal for all tastes - highly recommend!!This place is a must for anyone after a hidden gem.
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Cane here for dinner with friends- we had fantastic food and the waiting staff were all lovely. Great wine list and good variety on the menu. Highly recommend but remember to book in advance!
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Ask, let them help you, they know what they are serving and are really respectful, not patronising in any way.
Food is excellent and venue is ideal.
Best place in town.
Food is excellent and venue is ideal.
Best place in town.
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I just wanted to write a quick review to say that I popped into Cru last Saturday night and couldn’t hardly get in the door it was so busy. This isn’t a criticism btw! It’s so great to see somewhere in a Eastbourne clearly doing so well! The staff were on hand straight away to say hi & apologise for no space really to stay for a drink! We decided to move on but all said as we left it was a shame as it was a great atmosphere. I actually phoned Cru earlier in the week to book for dinner in November and got a really friendly lady on the phone who was welcoming & helpful. I visited earlier in the Summer and had a drink and enjoyed a great choice of wine available and again, really attentive staff. I’ve been in for lunches & dinners and can’t fault the food. Really, really well done Cru - I hope your success continues. Could there be a chance of bigger premises or possibly a Cru 2??
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What a fantastic evening.we tryed six different wines.We had fantastic food of cheese and meats with bread etc.The whole evening was lovely with a good host.
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Although Cru sells itself as a wine bar it's the fantastic food and service which really sets this place apart. We visited on a busy Saturday night (book in advance via quandoo to avoid disappointment) and were immediately greeted warmly by the staff and shown to our table. The menu ,although small, has great variety including plenty of date night staples and dishes with a modern twist. I would particularly recommend the Fesenjaan Chicken Stew which was one of the tastiest dishes I have eaten all year. Other highlights included the Goan Monkfish Curry, Rhubarb and Vanilla Arancini and Banana, Toffee and Ginger Pudding with Rum Anglaise. With a great selection of wines it would be easy for this restaurant to serve below average food but it really does go the extra mile to deliver a warm, innovative and delicious dining experience.
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Thank you for a lovely Sunday lunch it was lovely i'm defiantly coming back your roast dinner was the best keep it you.
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We came to Eastbourne for a day out and chose Cru on TripAdvisor. When we arrived, we were surprised it was a lower ground floor and could smell the typical humidity of lower ground rooms. The menu was just a one pager but with really interesting food, we wanted to try everything! We ordered the cheese and mushrooms croquette, the steak baguette, the risotto and the fish& chips with various side courses. It was really good and reasonably priced!
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