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TOWNSPOTLIGHT wines, this truly is the place to be. The menu often changes, but examples of the dishes available are roasted vegetable and cheese ﬁlo roll with tomato relish served with roasted new and sweet potatoes, and wheat berry and mushroom salad. Solo Pasta - Homemade, handmade, deliciously made dishes are the order of the day at this small but utterly inviting Italian restaurant. Friendly and welcoming, the menu is extensive, but no matter what you choose, you can be sure of a hearty, home cooked, locally sourced meal that will have you coming back for more! Whether you go for a lunch or a dinner, you will have a wonderful time. Two Bulls Steakhouse - For those who love a big, juicy steak, the Two Bulls Steakhouse is where you’ll ﬁnd it – all varieties of perfectly aged beef are available here, cooked exactly as you want it, with a variety of sides and sauces. It’s not just steak, though – starters include prawn cocktail and pea and mint soup, and if you don’t fancy steak for your main, you can have burgers, Cajun chicken breast, grilled bacon wrapped scallops, and much more. There is a children’s menu, and the desserts are delicious! The Channel Restaurant - When in Eastbourne, a famous seaside resort, it would be a shame not to try some fresh ﬁsh. The Channel Restaurant, located in the West Rocks Hotel, is where to ﬁnd it. Direct from the sea only a short distance away, this is fresh and tasty, prepared in a variety in exciting and delicious ways. Fresh local ﬁsh chilli with cider, smoked bacon mussels, seared tuna steak, and panfried nicoise salad with chilli oil are just some examples. annual events top spot Eastbourne hosts events throughout the year, so no matter what month you visit, you will be almost guaranteed to ﬁnd something fun to join in with. Here are just a few to check out. Eastbourne Pier has a selection of small shops and a lovely café, but it’s more than that – it’s a piece of history that needs to be seen and felt when you visit Eastbourne. The residents of Eastbourne are proud of their pier, and rightly so – it is a beautiful construction that, when it was built in 1872, heralded a new age of building and the future seemed bright. The pier has risen from the ashes – literally (there was a huge ﬁre in 2014) – and is open for business again. You can even have your wedding here, against a dramatic sea view. Magniﬁcent Motors // May This free event is always popular, and with over 600 vintage and classic cars on display it’s no wonder. Located right on the sea front, you will be treated to a daily cavalcade at 10am, and then it’s on with the exciting show. Eastbourne Cycling Festival // June Another free event for those who have a passion for bikes and cycling. Attending this fantastic event gives you the chance to take part in various activities including road races and time trials. There are also numerous cycling related stalls to browse on the sea front. The Eastbourne Festival // July The 2015 Eastbourne Festival will run from 4-26 July 2015. Now in its seventh year it has become recognised as a showcase for professional and amateur talent.Three weeks of art and culture including music, visual arts, comedy, theatre, dance, talks, workshops, artists’ open houses and much more. Eastbourne Beer Festival // October At the Eastbourne Beer Festival you will ﬁnd over 120 cask ales, bottles beers, ciders, perries, and even wine! Find your new favourite and talk to the people involved in making these alcoholic drinks. Tickets sell out fast, so it is always worth booking well in advance – ticket sales open in July. Did You Know? Victorian occultist, Aleister Crowley, once predicted that, should the Devil’s Chimney (a 200-foot chalk tower by Beachy Head) ever fall, Eastbourne would fall with it. The Devil’s remains. 70

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