Fresh Food, Local Produce
At The Rainbow, we’re passionate about reducing our environmental footprint by partnering with local suppliers and producers. By sourcing seasonal, fresh produce from Sussex, we’re able to celebrate the best ingredients our region has to offer. From working with local butchers for premium-quality meat to sourcing the finest seafood from nearby fishmongers, as well as fresh fruit and veg, we keep it local and sustainable.
We’re also firm believers in the tradition of Family Sundays and can’t wait to welcome you for what we proudly claim is the best Sunday Roast in town. Our kitchen team caters to all dietary requirements, ensuring a memorable dining experience for everyone.
"Good food, done well, no fuss" – a philosophy our Head Chef, Wayne, swears by. For him, it’s all about simplicity, quality, and making each dish shine.
Menu
V Vegetarian | VG Vegan | VOA Vegan Option Available | GF Gluten Free | GFO Gluten Free Option Available
Please be aware that all menus on this website are for reference only and may be subject to frequent changes. If you’re planning a visit, we recommend calling or emailing us to confirm the latest menu offerings.
If you suffer from any allergies, kindly inform your server, and we will provide you with our allergen menu.
Please note that all our food is freshly prepared to order, and during busy periods, there may be a wait.
We look forward to serving you!
À la carte menu
Served Wednesday to Friday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm / 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
We serve the best Sunday roast in town! 12:00pm – 5:00pm! Book Now!
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 3pm Only! Your Choice Of White Or Brown Bread, All Served With House Fries
Honey Roast Ham & Mustard Mayo £8.50
Tuna & Dill Mayo £7.50
Chunky Fish Fingers, Lettuce & Tartar Sauce £8
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Grilled Field Mushrooms (V) £8
Mature Sussex Cheddar & Tomato (V) £8
BLT - With Mayo (VOA) £8.50
House Bread (For Two) £6.50
Small Plates (1 for £9 2 for £17 3 for £22)
Teriyaki Chicken Pieces With Pineapple and Mange Tout (GF)
Sauteed Chilli & Garlic Prawns (GF)
Sourdough Croutons With Basil Oil, Chunky Tomatoes & Mozzarella (GFO)
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus With Warm Flatbread (GFO)
Deep Fried Potatoes With Chorizo and Capers.
Button Mushrooms With Blue Cheese Melt and Vegetarian Bacon (V , GF)
Beef Chilli With Cheese & a Tortilla Crunch
Mains
Penne Pasta With Tomato and a Spinach and Mozzarella Cream (GFO) £14
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers £16 With BBQ sauce, crushed tortillas, grated cheese and a side salad £16
Beef Burger With Mac and Bacon, Iceburg Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mayo, Brioche Bun and Chips £17
Vegan Burger With Vegan Cheese, Iceburg Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, GF Bun and Chips (VG) £16
Halloumi Burger With Sweet Chilli, Iceburg Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun and Chips (V) £16
Grilled Duck Breast With Bread Sauce, Blackberry & Pork Stuffing, Parmantier Potatoes and Pan Jus £21
Seafood Casserole With Salmon, Prawn, Cod, Mussels, New Potato, White Wine and Cherry Tomatoes (GF) £19
Roast Cod With Chorizo Sausage, Toasted Chickpeas, Stem Broccoli and Tomato Glaze (GFO) £17
8oz Sirloin Steak With Mushroom, Tomatoes, Peppercorn Sauce and Hand cut Chips £22
Sides
Buttered New Potatoes £5
Mixed Salad with Tomatoes £6.50
Fries £5.25
Cheesy Fries £6.50
Dirty Fries - Melted Cheese, Bacon & BBQ Sauce £8.50
Desserts
Marmalade Bread & Butter Pudding £7
Upside Down Raspberry Cheesecake, Biscoff Crumb £7
Warm Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream (VOA, GFO) £7
Ice Cream Sundae (NUTS) £7
Pizza
Ham, Peppers, Mozzarella & Oregano £14
Pulled Chicken, Spinach, Tomato, Garlic, Oregano, Chilli & Mozzarella £14
Margarita, Beef Tomato & Mozzarella (V) £14
Mushroom, Tomato, Garlic, Mozzarella, Oregano, Chilli (V) £14
Pepperoni, Tomato, Garlic, Mozzarella, Oregano £14
Pick 5 choices @ £15 pp +1 Dessert. Pick 6 choices @ £17pp +1 Dessert. Pick 7 choices @ £19pp +1 Dessert
Potato Salad (VG)
Mixed Leaf Salad (VG)
Crudites + Hummus (VG)
Cheese & Bacon Quiche / Three Cheese & Broccoli.
Sausage Rolls (VOA)
Garlic Chicken Skewers
Wild Mushroom Arancini (VG)
Anti Pasti Boards
Garden Planks (VOA)
Beef Sliders With Cheese
Loaded Potato Skins (Cheese, Cheese & Bacon, Sour Cream).
Basil Pesto Pasta With Parmesan
Halloumi Fries With Sweet Chilli Sauce
Grilled BBQ Chicken Wings With Sesame & Spring Onion
Crispy Jackfruit Wings With Sesame & Spring Onion (VG)
A selection of fresh Sourdough Pizzas – Meat &/or Veggie
Dessert Options: Chocolate Brownie (VOA), Sticky Toffee Pudding, Old ‘skool’ Sprinkle Cake or Millionaires Shortbread.
Minimum 15 people. No Room Hire Fee! - A Non Refundable £150 Deposit Will Be Required To Secure Your Booking. This Will Then Come Off The Final Bill On The Day!
TEAM@THERAINBOWEASTBOURNE.CO.UK / 01323 731158 / The Rainbow, Star Road, BN21 1NB
Served 12pm - 5pm. Book now to avoid disappointment! 01323 731158 We serve the best roast in town!
Selection of House Breads with Balsamic & Olive Oil or Butter – (Serves Two)) (GFO) £6.50
SMALL PLATES Choose 1 for £9, 2 for £17, or 3 for £22
Teriyaki Chicken Pieces, Pineapple & Mangetout (GF)
Sautéed Chilli & Garlic Prawns (GF)
Sourdough Croutons, Basil Oil, Chunky Tomatoes & Mozzarella (V, GFO)
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Warm Flatbread (VG, GFO)
Deep Fried Potatoes with Chorizo & Capers
Button Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Melt, Veggie Bacon (V)
Beef Chilli & Cheese, Tortilla Crunch
Baked Brie, Toasted Bread & Cranberry Sauce (V)
Roasts / Other Mains
Sunday Roasts All served with Parsley Carrots, Yorkshire Pudding, Savoy Cabbage, Roasted Honey Parsnips, Koffman Roast Potatoes & a Three-Day Veal Jus or Veggie Gravy
Roast Sirloin of Beef £19
Roast Loin of Pork, Crackling £19
Roast Lamb Shank £19
Roast Turkey £16
Stuffed Vegetable & Nut Field Mushroom, Tomato Sauce £16
Extras – Cauliflower Cheese – £6 Roast Potatoes – £4.50 Yorkshire Pudding – £1.50
8oz Sirloin Steak, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppercorn Sauce & Hand-Cut Chips £22
Penne Pasta, Tomato, Spinach & Mozzarella Cream £14
Beef Burger, Mac & Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Brioche Bun & House Fries £17
Homemade Desserts
Warm Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream £7
Ice Cream Sundae £7
Upside Down Raspberry Cheesecake, Biscoff Crumb £7
Marmalade Bread & Butter Pudding £7
Children's Sunday Menu £10 Includes Ice Cream!
Children's Roast - Turkey, Pork Or Beef
Fish Fingers, Chips & Beans
Beef Burger & Chips
Tomato, Spinach and Mozzarella Pasta
Margherita Pizza
Our menu has been curated by Chef Wayne and his team to capture the essence of local produce.
Working with local fisherman and butchers we are aiming to have a 20-mile radius menu, literally taking produce from as close to home as possible, without compromising the quality of the ingredients we use.
This idea not only reduces our carbon footprint but also supports local businesses. In this sense, we work seasonally and therefore your favourite dishes might not be available from time to time but be assured they will be back.
Our Kitchen love creating something new and we will have specials available as well, so please do keep an eye out on our blackboards for more information.
We would invite all diners to make a reservation with us to ensure we have a table for you, we will do our best to accommodate all requests made on seating preference but cannot guarantee.
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