I am not a big fan of piers, but do go there for the very good and inexpensive fish and chip takeaway at its entrance. You will also then become close acquaintances with largely well-behaved sea gulls as you eat them....

Beautiful pier with some street vendors. Prawns were nice but a bit expensive. It's a shame that the pier was burnt down six months after I visited there.

Few nice shops there was a glass shop you could watch the man making various ornaments but nothing for the kids to do past half hour on nice walk though up to end of the pier

We went on the pier for a drink in the bar one evening after a stroll along the seafront, at about 9.30pm, but when we got there the bar was shutting! Disappointing.

first came aged 11 to play the penny arcade - glad it has now found a buyer and also that despite the fire it is still worth a visit.

The repair work following last years fire is still underway but it is worth a visit all the same.
The views across the bay are beautiful and it can be quite bracing when the wind blows.
A good place to clear the cobwebs!

Lovely clean pier,there was a few little gift shops on it and tea and coffee cafe.lovely to sit there on a sunny day

I was staying in Eastbourne and thought I check out the pier after the fire and good to see that the works are under way to rebuild it

Pier was having work done so wasnt great to look at. The glass shop is a hidden gem. You can watch the people making the glass and its very reasonably priced.

This pier is specifically designed for the quiet outing. There aren't any games or rides, but there are plenty of shops and cafes. If you want some entertainment on the pier, there are also fishing opportunities on the rear end of the pier. The ice cream is nice and the atmosphere is calming.

However, if you are looking for flashy fun there is a nightclub situated on the pier at a cheap entry price of £2 on Wednesdays.

Despite the fire they had recently, the place is still thriving.

If you feel like having a nice cup of tea or coffee, or reading on a sunny bench, it is a good option.

Recently been staying in Eastbourne and having seen the fire on Eastbourne pier last year when watching the news on tv, we were not sure what to expect. Work is in progress at present and once past the building work, there is a lovely Victoria tearoom which was very popular and had been recommended to us. There are the usual assortment of shops - gifts, clothes, handbags, rock, fudge, ice cream etc and we spent an enjoyable afternoon. Good views of Beachy Head from the end of the pier.

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Since the fire, the businesses have had alot to put up with, but all have responded well.
A good mix of the usual pier attractions, but rumours are out that the owners now want to sell

At last it is nearly restored worth a look the ice cream was awesome and it was a nice walk to. The views are fantastic to.

I think it is well worth saving / helping as the young people love it, it is a lovely addition to the coastline.

Was being repaired after a fire but was still open.Is well kept and has seating all down the sides which was nice as no trying to find somewhere to sit. Few shops and places to eat, not really much for older kids.

If you visit Eastbourne, you'd be letting yourself down if you don't visit the pier. The cream tea in the Victorian Lounge is simply divine.

I have always loved Eastbourne Pier and its convenient location, I would strongly recommend a visit.

There was a lot of new boardwalk work being undertaken which was looking really good. We were only there in the evening (8pm) but all the shops and eateries were shut. The nightclub at the end of the pier was almost full, with the bar next door completely empty. It seemed like a missed opportunity that strollers had nowhere to spend a few quid :-)

This was a visit after many years and we enjoyed the visit very much. There was a designated fishing area, good refreshment places, gift shop and clothing sales. There was a small smoking area but we did not see anyone using it. The view of both sea and the seafront were splendid and we were pleased to be able to buy good quality ice cream and candy floss at the entrance to the pier.

Very busy place to visit with a lovely fish and chip shop café place near the entrance to the pier. Plenty to do 'onboard' amusements and fishing. I went with my friends cousins family and we had afternoon tea in the café which was of a very good standard. A good meeting place but parking busy nearest the pier.

Shame about the pier and the previous fire but still a lovely place to visit even though they are still working hard to improve the pier

Lovely to take a gentle stroll around and a fabulous view back along the front . The have started rebuilding the part that sadly caught fire so be even better after its complete. Lovely little shops/restaurants too.

Pier is typical seaside pier, bit in need of love and affection. Is in process of being repaired. Looks nice from a distance in the sun.