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Stanmer House Cafè is a restaurant situated in the historic setting of Stanmer, Brighton. It offers a range of meals with a focus on locally sourced ingredients from within a twenty-mile radius. The menu includes traditional British dishes such as Sunday Roast Carvery featuring locally sourced meats and seasonal vegetables, alongside vegetarian options. Signature offerings include various styles of afternoon tea, ranging from classic to premium experiences with Prosecco, served within a Grade 1 listed country house. The café menu also features breakfast options starting at £6, with items like sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and mushrooms. Lunch choices include fresh meat and fish dishes priced fairly to support local farmers. The atmosphere complements the rural location with a relaxed and informal feel, often enhanced by live music during the Sunday carvery service held in a marquee. Desserts such as sticky toffee pudding, red velvet cake, and carrot cake add to the traditional yet approachable culinary style. The combination of fresh, regionally sourced produce and a welcoming environment makes Stanmer House Cafè a distinctive spot for both casual meals and special occasions within the Brighton area.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
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Reviews for The House Cafe at Stanmer House
Review highlights
Based on 767 reviewsStanmer House Cafè consistently garners praise for its stunning setting and inviting atmosphere, making it a favored choice for special occasions and casual visits alike. Reviewers commonly highlight the beautiful surroundings and elegant interior, which contribute to a memorable experience. The quality of the food, often described as delicious and thoughtfully prepared, is a notable strength, with particular appreciation for afternoon teas and roast dinners. Service is frequently characterized as friendly, attentive, and gracious, though some feedback points to occasional understaffing that can lead to longer wait times during busy periods. Overall, Stanmer House Cafè is regarded as a charming and reliable venue with a warm ambiance, high-quality cuisine, and dedicated staff who strive to enhance the guest experience.
We held our wedding reception at Stanmer House last Saturday and it was AMAZING! The venue is absolutely stunning, the staff were incredibly helpful and organised, and the food was delicious (our guests said it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had).We're still on cloud nine.We would definitely recommend it as a wedding venue and thank you again to all the staff that made it happen.
We had a table booked for 15 people for Sunday lunch and despite them obviously being understaffed it was an awesome and very tasty roast with super friendly and gracious service.The staff work very hard.Lovely place.Thank you very much, we will be back.
lovely food, we had an afternoon tea with a friend for a birthday. 35 per person but it was lovely and the building is beautiful.
Beautiful surroundings had a lovely walk around the grounds then a winter afternoon tea . Only negative just after Christmas(28th) they were short off staff so we had to wait 50 mins after the time we sat down . This should be addressed for the future. I'll Definately return tho
We visited this place by chance, and the atmosphere was elegant and cozy. The staff was friendly, regularly checking if we needed anything. She even took photos of our happy group. Thanks to her, we had a truly joyful time. Lastly, I'm very grateful for her returning my wallet that I left on a chair.
We sat in the garden as we had the dogs with us. Unfortunately the dog jumped up, knocking over all the drinks on the tray, causing the food to get soaked!! The lovely staff refused payment for 2 replacement drinks and were really helpful. A super clean and beautiful setting.
The Sunday dinner is really good and the fruit crumble is excellent. Nice paced service as well. The drop of a star is not for the building, which is impressive, but I would prefer to be seated a little away from the main flow of people when having dinner.
Had a Sunday roast for my wife’s birthday.We were a large party and were given a room to ourselves. The service was great and the food excellent. We bought a cake with us and the staff were happy to let us use their plates for the cake.Would thoroughly recommend this place for Sunday roast. Thanks everyone.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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