The Belgian Cafe, Eastbourne

David Walton left this review about The Belgian Cafe

Visited 19/04/26

No cask beer. They have a decent collection of Belgian beers by the bottle and a few away (mainstream generally) beers and ciders by the bottle plus Earl's Reserve still cider and Maison Sassy cider on tap. However, their main offering is their own keg beers brewed on site, being the home of the Beer Me Brewery. A menu lists their current range but generally around 6-8 are on tap at the bar counter at a point in time. My choice on tap therefore was from the Funky Peach IPA, the Noaty Stout an oatmeal stout, the Eastbourne Blanche, the Indian Pale Ale a Belgian style IPA, the Cheeky Monkey a stout, the Big Blonde a Belgian style blond and listed as their flagship beer brewed at a healthy 6.0-6.5% abv and the Mango Unchained a Belgian style farmhouse ale.

Bare boarded cafe style venue. To left of the entrance there are regular tables, some put together to create longer communal tables all with regular chairs. Mirrored walls facing the front windows to create a feeling of space and there are ceiling fans. There is a small table on the attractive front window. Similar in front part to the right of the entrance, with bar counter at rear of this right-hand side with some trestle tables and benches in front of the bar counter. Outlet for the brewery and their beers are brewed downstairs so explaining the slight vibration we felt at our table in the front right-hand corner on the seafront side! There is some outside seating on the seafront and side of the venue via standard picnic benches. They do a tapas style venue and the food was excellent. All told a thoroughly enjoyable experience trying some of their beers, the Eastbourne Blanche particularly moorish. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and it was obvious they have pride in their offering.

On 20^th April 2026 - rating: 7
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