Your student guide to Eastbourne
So you applied to Brighton University, got accepted and then realised that you were on the Eastbourne campus? Fear not, it happens to so many of you, even us, ha ha! Although Eastbourne isn’t Brighton, it isn’t that bad and Brighton is only a short train journey away, so you have the best of both worlds really and cheaper rent! Win win situation right there!
Shopping
The Eastbourne Arndale Centre soon to be called The Beacon. The shopping centre is currently having a refurb – you can’t miss it – it kind of resembles Darth Vaders holiday home atm. Inside you’ll find your usual high street stores – but not H&M as they have pushed back the opening date! However our Primark is looking fabulous right now and we’ve got a great Topshop and River Island. New Look is awaiting a new big store. However if you’re just starting out at uni you will be able to make use of The Beacon when it is all finished and there will be a Nandos – we repeat there will be a Nandos as well as a brand spanking new cinema. If you need a TK Maxx or a Matalan, you can find that down the harbour with Asda and Wilkos and the current cinema. For home shopping we have a Dunelm (location here) and also a Range (location here).
Food
Now you guys are so lucky – Eastbourne’s food scene is getting better and better each year. You have so many places to choose from and they are all very good for you student loan budget. We have reviewed plenty of places on the website, which you can view here. However we think you might like
Half Man Half Burger
You will find us here on most weeks. The burgers are delicious and also won’t break your student budget. You can read our previous reviews here and here.
Amy’s Cafe
We love Amy’s cafe. Her food is always amazing. Her pancakes are just the best and the prices can’t be beaten. You can read previous reviews here and here.
Old Dave’s Gourmet Burger
Old Dave’s does a great burger and the best chilli fries in Eastbourne. You can make it your year goal to try every single burger on the menu. You can read previous reviews here.
7Bone Burger Co
LOVE this place and they serve coke floats, which we’re obsessed with. They do the best halloumi burger in Eastbourne and also the best halloumi fries. Although Bill’s does come in a close second to that one. You can read previous reviews here.
The Fat Dumpling
Fantastic food. Great prices – really great prices and that is all you really need to know. Previous reviews can be found in our online magazine Eastbourne Lifestyle here.
Nelsons Coffee Co
Just go! Nothing needs to be said about this one at all. Everything is amazing! Eggs benny is our fave. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Previous reviews here.
Yummy Noodles
Such well priced food you can have a great lunch for about £8 here. The food is so good and we 100% recommend the chicken chow mein. You can read reviews here.
The Little Elephant
Brilliant food and they currently have a lunchtime deal on for £7.95 – bargain. Check them out. You can read our latest review in our online magazine Eastbourne Lifestyle here.
K Star Korean BBQ
If you want a katsu curry in Eastbourne, this is the place to go. All the food is really really great and we’ve eaten a lot of it now. 100% recommended by us and you can read our review in the latest issue of Eastbourne Lifestyle magazine here.
Nightlife
We really enjoyed uni nightlife when we were at Brighton uni in Eastbourne all those years a go. It has changed somewhat since we were at uni, but thats a good thing. You have more pubs to go to and a handful of nightclubs to choose from. We’ve got a new club in the town as of this weekend so there are more options for you guys.
Nightclubs
Embassy
Cameo
TJs
The Bear Club
Bars/ Pubs
There are a fair few pubs in Eastbourne and which one your prefer will be on personal preference. For cocktails we love –
Eastbourne Cocktail Club
The Loft
Image via The Loft Facebook page here
For a pub drink we suggest
The Dolphin
14 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4XF
Bibendum
1 Grange Road
Eastbourne
BN21 4EU
The Dew Drop Inn
37-39 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UP
The Eagle
57 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UT
You can check out our sister website Brighton Lifestyle here.
