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The Lookout is a small independent restaurant with rooms, located in the heart of medieval Rye just
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There is a cocktail bar and restaurant with an outside terrace with views of the town Salts – perfect for enjoying a drink and watching the world go by. Unusually for Rye, the hotel has a private car park which is charged at a daily rate. The Lookout is located at the top of Rye’s High Street, so in the heart of the town’s shops, bars, restaurants, and other attractions such as the 12th century ch

urch of St Mary’s and the Ypres Tower and Gun Gardens. Opening Hours

Breakfast – 8 to 10.30am | Restaurant (Saturday & Sunday) – Midday to 6pm |
Afternoon Tea daily – 12 to 5pm

21/08/2026

The weekend is here..

Let the cocktails flow 🌊

Thanks Tina Crouch Photography for capturing this.

Please note - our indoor bar is for hotel guests only.
And our Spritz Shack on the outdoor terrace is only open during good weather.

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03/08/2026

The Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival returns at the end of the month..
.and we have 2 x F R E E performances for you on The Lookout terrace.

First up..

LAURA LAWTON JAZZ TRIO
SUN 30 AUG
6PM – 8PM

With her very distinctive tone, Laura enjoys performing a wonderful mix of jazz standards recorded over the years by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Etta James, Nina Simone and many more . Anything from ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, to latin jazz including ‘Girl From Ipanema’ and ‘Desafinado’, plus some beautiful, less widely recognised, jazz pieces.

Then we have...

TERRY SEABROOK TRIO
MON 31 AUG
3PM – 5PM

Enjoy live music out on the terrace with the Terry Seabrook Trio, featuring Terry Seabrook on Piano, Nigel Thomas on bass and Joe Edwards on drums.

Grab a seat and spritz early - these performances are usually very popular!

And do check out the rest of the line up Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival - we have some incredible musicians in town!

26/07/2026

“All day long, on the chaise longue”

Well, maybe not *all* day long, as Rye is packed full of beautiful shops, restaurants, art galleries and more.

For bright spacious rooms, rooms with balconies and rooms with far-reaching views, come to The Lookout.

A boutique hotel in the heart of Rye that is the perfect place to recline and unwind after a busy day exploring.

17/07/2026

Are you on the *lookout* for a beautiful pebble beach with barely anyone on it?

Then come visit Rye with nearby Winchelsea beach around the corner.

It’s a lovely stretch of coast, perfect for a dip to cool off and close to the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, so it’s wonderfully peaceful.

And, if you’re lucky, you may even have a swim with a seal - they are spotted regularly in this location!

09/07/2026

We hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful butterflies this year?

Don’t worry the only ones in your room are in the fabric design! 🦋🧡

This King Room at The Lookout is super spacious, and enjoys far reaching views, from the huge bay window, across the Rye marshland.

Individually designed, our King rooms feature a seating area and super king size beds among many other delights.

For the best room rates, please see the link in our bio.

03/07/2026

Blue skies ahead 💙

Looking for a UK getaway to enjoy this beautiful stretch of weather we have in front of us?

*Look* no further...

Rye has it all.

Incredible beaches like Camber Sands, gorgeous countryside and gardens like Great Dixter, delicious local restaurants, quaint pubs, cool shops selling everything from antiques to records to art to clothes and all manner of beautiful homeware...

Not to mention historical buildings, live music and vineyards!

24/06/2026

Exciting news this 🍷

Our local vineyards have just launched England’s newest wine region - Rother River Wine - and Rye sits right at its heart!

It gets better...

To mark the launch, the new Rother Wine Triangle Sunday bus route begins on this Sunday 28th June.

3 x vineyards every Sunday, tutored tastings and a charcuterie lunch, departing from Rye station.

It’s the first wine trail in the UK with its own transport!

Follow along this press trip video to get a feel for things - it looks pretty special to us...

“First stop was Oastbrook, then Oxney (the UK’s largest single-estate organic vineyard), and finally Charles Palmer with those views all the way out to the sea. Three vineyards, twelve wines, a proper locally sourced lunch with pairings, and the kind of afternoon that ends with full bags of bottles and a chorus of “when can we do that again?”
..Plus, if you fall for a wine, buy 6+ bottles at any vineyard and they’ll ship them home for free.”

Book at sussexwinelands.com

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18/06/2026

Take us to the terrace! 🌳

The longest days of the year are here and it’s time to enjoy our brief, fleeting and glorious summer.

The penthouse room at The Lookout has a fabulous private terrace where you can enjoy 360 degree views of Rye as well as our stunning weeping willow.

Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

10/06/2026

Dramatic drapes, stucco wall decorations, oodles of space and a sunlit balcony.

What more could you want for your visit to Rye?

If you’re on the *look out* for a restful place to rejuvenate this summer, look no further.

Best rates are via the link in our bio. 💕

04/06/2026

Celebrate English Wine Week with a Wine Safari and Vineyard Lunch estate 🥂🦁

With a glass in hand, you’ll be guided through the art of growing grapes for sparkling wine; pausing at stunning points across the estate to taste four of Gusbourne’s award-winning sparkling wines.

Your journey concludes in the Nest Garden, where a generous, seasonal spread of Kentish produce awaits. Additional wines will be available to enjoy by the glass or bottle.

This relaxed, immersive experience is available to book for Sunday 21st June - the 28th June event is already sold out - so hurry!

See the Gusbourne website for details.

Address

TheLookout Rye, East Cliff
Rye
TN317LD

Website

https://thelookout.com/

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