This list features all 25 restaurants that scooped the awards based on reviews from Tripadvisor users.
Tripadvisor said: “Every year, we award travellers' favourite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months.
“So our Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best winners are decided by you: real travellers from all over, sharing real opinions and stories.
“The 2026 winners are a celebration of everything we did last year—all the places we discovered and all the times we just said ‘yes’ to new adventures.”
The 25 Eastbourne restaurants are listed below in no particular order – did your favourite make it?
You can also find out more on the Tripadvisor website.
17. The Crown and Anchor
"The Crown & Anchor is on Eastbourne's seafront. It has been beautifully refurbished to an extremely high standard, The Crown & Anchor has something for everyone and to many it feels like a home from home. The pub offers you home-cooked meals every day thanks to our talented team in the kitchen and the friendly bar staff are on hand with a large selection of wines, spirits, lagers and ales." Photo: Tripadvisor
18. Pomodoro e Mozzarella
Italian restaurant. Photo: Tripadvisor
19. The Pilot Inn
Pub in Meads. Photo: Tripadvisor
20. Sabaidee Thai Restaurant
"Sabaidee Thai Restaurant, Eastbourne's most authentic Thai dining experience." Photo: Tripadvisor