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Your Eastbourne Hub!
Welcome to thebestof Eastbourne, connecting local people with recommended businesses, events, community organisations, local updates and opportunities to support the town.
Whether you are looking for a trusted local business, something to do in Eastbourne, community information, or simply want to support the businesses and organisations that make our town stronger, you are in the right place.
Every review, recommendation and local connection helps build a stronger Eastbourne community.
Business Champion
I’m David Ruddle, the local owner behind thebestof Eastbourne. I’ve been helping Eastbourne businesses build their visibility, reputation and local connections since 2011.
thebestof Eastbourne is much more than a business directory. I work with local businesses to help them make better use of reviews, content, local search, social media and the wider thebestof platform to stay visible and give local people more reasons to choose them.
Recommendations remain at the heart of what we do. They help people find businesses they can trust, while giving great local businesses a stronger reputation to build their marketing around.
Here To Help
Good marketing isn’t about doing everything. It’s about knowing what will make the biggest difference to your business.
I’m here to help you work that out, share practical ideas and give you the support to put them into action.
Whether you need a fresh perspective, a second opinion or ongoing marketing support, you’ll always be talking directly to me.
Our Story
thebestof Eastbourne has been locally owned and run since 2011, with one simple idea at its heart: make it easier for local people to find and support businesses they can trust.
Over the years, the way people find businesses has changed enormously. Search, social media, online reviews and digital marketing have all become part of everyday life, but genuine local recommendations still matter.
thebestof Eastbourne has evolved with those changes. Today, the platform brings together recommended businesses, reviews, local events, community information, useful content and ongoing promotion, helping local people find more of what Eastbourne has to offer.
What hasn't changed is the commitment to supporting good local businesses and strengthening the connections between them and the community they serve.
What local people say
Real recommendations are at the heart of thebestof Eastbourne.
The reviews below come from local people and businesses sharing their genuine experiences, helping others make confident choices about who they use and recommend.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to make Eastbourne stronger by connecting local people, businesses and the wider community.
We help local people find businesses they can trust, things to do, useful local information and ways to support their community.
For local businesses, we provide more than somewhere to be listed. We help them build visibility, strengthen their reputation and stay connected with the people who live, work and spend locally.
At the heart of it all is a belief that when good local businesses and an engaged community support each other, Eastbourne benefits.
What We Do:
thebestof Eastbourne brings together the people, businesses, events and community organisations that help make Eastbourne a great place to live, work and do business.
Find recommended local businesses
Search our Business Guide for trusted businesses backed by reviews and recommendations from local people.
Find things to do in Eastbourne
Explore local events, activities, networking, community groups and things happening across the area.
Keep up with Eastbourne
Read local news, useful guides, community stories and our latest Eastbourne updates.
Support our local community
Find charities, clubs and community organisations, and see how you can get involved or support what they do.
Have your say
Leave a review for a business you recommend or tell us about a great local business you think deserves to be featured.
New here? Start here.
Our Start Here guide brings everything together and shows you how to make the most of thebestof Eastbourne.
For Eastbourne Business Owners
If you run a local business, thebestof Eastbourne gives you more than somewhere to be listed.
Increase your visibility
Get your business seen more often through local search, content, social media, newsletters and promotion across thebestof Eastbourne.
Strengthen your local connections
Build relationships with customers, other local businesses and the wider Eastbourne community.
Save time with expert support
Get practical marketing ideas, local insight and expertise on tap, so you don't have to work everything out on your own.
Let's have a chat
You don't need to fill in a form or commit to anything. If you're curious about whether thebestof Eastbourne could help your business, talk to me.
WhatsApp David → 01323 406060
Or email me if you'd prefer.
Contact us...
Have a question, an idea, or want to know more about thebestof Eastbourne?
Whether you’re a local business, community organisation or simply someone who wants to get more involved, I’d be happy to hear from you.