Had a stroll along the pier on a lovely sunny day , we ended up in the beautiful Victorian tea room where we stopped for a hot chocolate , it had lovely chandeliers and the staff were friendly and attentive

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step back in time on the pier it has free deck chairs in summer and would be a good place to spend time

great pier only pity is that the camera obscura refurbishment is still ongoing however there is no official plan for its re opening posted on the pier or online

The pier gives you stunning views of the coastline, espescially on a sunny day. There are some stalls along it which are generally quite touristy. Can be a bit breezy towards the end, but definitely worth it.

Walk the pier or just sit and take in the sea views. This is a great old pier with nick nack shops and a bar on it. It has recently been repaired after a major fire but is a great free attraction.

One of the more beautiful piers that I've seen.

We enjoyed the walk but the seats were all wet so you couldn't sit down.Small sweet shop look lovely

Old fashioned traditional pier with amusements and a club, with amazing sea views, everything a pier should be

Good place to take the little ones although only a few things available now: there's a glass blowing shop you can have anything made 👍 my fav shop .

Eastbourne Pier was originally opened in 1870 during the great Victorian era that saw piers built around the country at many of the sea-side resorts. I remember as a boy you could catch a boat from the end of the pier in Deal and pictures exist of pleasure boats stopping at the pier in Eastbourne. It is a Grade II listed structure.
Alas time, tides and adverse weather have taken their toll of the structure of the pier and its greatest mishap was a serious fire in July 2014 that decimated the large domed pavilion closest to the shore that used to house an amusement arcade including many slot machines.
Repair work has removed all traces of the wrecked pavilion, repaired or replaced some of the iron and steel supports and replaced the wooden planked decking.
In November 2015, the pier’s owners sold the enterprise to local hotelier Sheikh Abid Gulzar.
Currently, there is just a wide empty decked area where the old pavilion previously stood and the new owner is continuing with the renovation of the rest of the fabric of the pier. He has said that a priority is to re-establish the theatre that has not been used for many decades in the pavilion at the end of the pier. He has annoyed some of the locals by closing the fishing that for years local sea anglers had done from the end of the pier and he has been instructed to cease painting all the lions on the pier gold.
The pier currently offers a pleasant walk out over the sea that can be somewhat bracing when the weather is inclement but it affords an excellent view of the grandeur of the remaining Victorian built hotels. There is an elegant tea-room in the mid-section of the pier with some of the largest chandeliers I have ever seen and a bar at the end of the pier. I am not sure if the night club is still running in the evening, possibly not? Gift shops are available selling the usual seaside paraphernalia and possibly the most interesting is a shop selling glass items some of which are actually ‘blown’ on the premises. On the land side is a great Fish & Chip restaurant.
I have seen the pier over many years and it will be interesting to see how it develops with its new ownership however it is great that it has survived given that so many of the piers around the UK have been lost.

When in the glass blowing shop brought some glass animals, very dainty and cheap to buy. Also had Tea & Cake in the Victorian Tea Rooms, very friendly and lovely atmosphere. We had a drink on another day in the bar further down the bear, decorated very quirky you need to go and have a look. Not much else to do on the Pier except walk but I quite like that unlike Brighton Pier that is too commercialised.

We were pleased to enjoy a walk around the revamped Pier, so pleased to see that it was not abandoned to ruin.

Lovely pier. Well maintained, piped music giving it a relaxed vibe. You can see why it is a popular venue for weddings.

67 years old and first time to Eastbourne. Historically I would have said that I might still be a bit young to visit, but actually was very pleased to be surprised how nice it was. We stayed in the View hotel which is on the seafront , see separate review, the sea front has a very long promenade which is nice amd flat and suitable for all the family from joint in pushchairs and elderly in wheelchairs and electric carts. The bandstand has a sign that says it is the most used in the UK but we didn't hear any music on the days we were there. The pier we re told is in better condition now it is owned by a Sheik and has a sign on the way out which is on a play of words as it says Sheikspier. We walked all round the pier which has little shops on it as well as a couple of fish and chippies and cafes. We had sandwiches and tea in the Victorian tea room. Very acceptable and reasonably priced although they could do with an oven and toaster to increase what is available. Well worth a visit if you are here for the day or in holiday. The Arndale shopping centre is only a short walk from here into the town. Whilst I have marked the attraction as not a good picnic spot, if the weather is good you can sit on the very stones beach instead.

I visited the Pier with my Grandson aged 7 years.

We took his bike down so he could use it on the sea front (which is flat).

The weather was cold but Sunny and dry.

We bought an ice cream each at the shop at the start of the pier the explored the pier right to the end and back.

On the way back we went into the odd shop to have a look around including the glass shop, great fun!

We of course used the slot machines but had a budget!

On the way out we stopped at the fish and chip shop and had a sit down meal.

All in all a good day out.

Beautifully maintained pier, well looked after and a delight to visit
A classic amongst the victorian piers, lovely to take a stroll along on a fine winters day
Offering excellent views back along the whole of the Eastbourne seafront
She cuts a fine elegant line against the sunrise
Cafe / restaurant half way along for a snack or a brew

Pier has been re-vamped and updated since the fire and is looking all the better for it!
Less tacky and old fashioned with a lovely new pub/bar at the end!
Lovely!

Area of activity within a quiet promenade. Easily accessible. At the time I went the Christmas Market was in full swing. Many food and gift stalls. Well attended. Clean and tidy area, pride obviously being taken in the surroundings.
Could see the underlying elegance that would be there when the market was finished after the Christmas period.

Chose to walk the pier on a beautiful sunny day in December! Great views all along the seafront, fantastic cafe/restaurant halfway along the pier, wonderful Christmas decorations and scones! Shame all the shops were closed.

A Christmas trip on the pier while staying at the lovely East Beach hotel.
A beautiful traditional seaside pier

We visited the second weekend in December.
We were not expecting sun, but sat and read books with a drink, the ultimate in relaxation.
Well Worth a stroll.

I've been to the pier many times before but not since it has been completely finished. Gone is the fisherman's hut at the end and in its place stands nice benches and new railings.

They definitely have done a good job on it. It was lovely to see everyone walking around and enjoying it on Boxing Day.

Nicely restored. Great fish and chips. Traditional British seaside experience.

Good views. Fun place