"There’s plenty of originality on offer in the selection of small plates at this simple yet admirably inventive bistro, nothing feels borrowed or copied from elsewhere with such uniquely put-together dishes. Blackboard menus give the place an intimate, welcoming feel, that is only enhanced by the knowledgeable and personable service team."

- Michelin guide

A chef in Dill Kitchen wearing a Dill t-shirt standing proudly

customers of Dill arriving and being welcomed

Our Story

Dill is the brainchild of Chef Dan Cropper, celebrating casual dining with a focus on sharing dishes, seasonal ingredients and bold flavours. Our ever-changing menu highlights the best local produce in a relaxed and welcoming setting, complemented by an exceptional selection of wines and local brews.

wonderful potted plant arrangement made by the flower shop next door to Dill

Last chance to try April’s Sunday set menu. Two tables left for lunch today.

Book now at www.dilllewes.co.uk or try your luck for a walk-in. Service from midday.

#sundaylunch #lewes #dilllewes #setmenu #sussexfood #naturalwine #sundaysorted #lastchance #sundaymenu

Weekends tend to fill up fast. If you’re planning to come by tonight or tomorrow, we’d recommend booking ahead.
www.Dilllewes.co.uk

Walk-ins are welcome when we’ve got the room.

#lewes #sussex #naturalwine #bookatable #saturdaynight #dilllewes #ukrestaurants #eastsussex

Sea trout with picked crab, sorrel, and cucumber.

An old favourite returns to the Dill menu this week.

#seatrout #springmenu #dilllewes #lewesfood #sussexrestaurants #crabseason #naturalwinebar #ukhospitality #seasonaleating

Back open from 6pm tomorrow

New by the glass from this week: Mâcon-Cruzille from Vignes du Maynes.

A classic young Burgundian white made without any additives. from one of the great natural producers of the region.

Biodynamic, low intervention, and open while it lasts

#maconcruzille #vignesdumaynes #naturalwine #burgundywine #bytheglass #lowintervention #biodynamicwine #dilllewes #lewes

Our last service of the week. The Sunday set menu has been going down a storm.

Bookings advised, but we always keep a few spots for walk-ins. Midday to 4.

#sundays #sundaymenu #setmenu #lewes #dilllewes #naturalwine #sussexfood #sundaylunch #lewesfood

Our new sharing boards are the perfect start to your meal at Dill.
Served from midday today.

Best with a glass of something cold and a bit of time to spare.

#sharingplates #winebar #dilllewes #lewesfood #sussexfood #naturalwine #charcuterie #focaccia #ukhospitality #eastssussexfood

We open the Doors from 6pm tonight!

New this week “Cuvée M” from Ben Walgate, made in Rye, East Sussex. A still white wine that’s all soft orchard fruit, gentle acidity, Naturally made, unfined and unfiltered.

We’re shining a new light on naturally made wines of the U.K. — and this is wine is a testament to exactly why.

#englishwine #naturallymade #benwalgate #sussexwine #ukwine #winebar #bytheglass #lowintervention #eastkentwine #dilllewes #lewes

Now available -Dill gift vouchers!
Looking to treat someone special this Easter?

We’re now offering vouchers online, so you can say thank you, sorry, or just let someone know you’re thinking of them, with the gift of good food.

Available now via www.dilllewes.co.uk

#lewes #sussexfood #lewesfood #sussexeats #supportlocal #eastergift #giftvoucher #foodgifts #englishproduce #eatlocal #thankyougift #sorrygift #dilllewes

A couple of tables left for tonight

We’ve had two evening bookings open up- one at 18:00 and one at 21:00.

If you’d like to take one of them, head to www.dilllewes.co.uk to book.

Terrace seating is available if the weather holds. Walk-ins welcome if we’ve got space.

#lewes #sussexfood #fridayplans #leweseats #lewesfood #sussexeats #supportlocal #supperclub #seasonalmenu #englishproduce #eatlocal #fridaydinner #terraceseating #springmenu

Spring Opening Hours
We’re now open for the spring season with the following hours:

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 18:00 to 22:00
Friday – 12:00 to 15:00 / 18:00 to 22:00
Saturday – 12:00 to 15:00 / 18:00 to 22:00
Sunday – 12:00 to 16:00

Bookings via the link in bio. Walk-ins welcome when there’s space. Terrace seating available, weather permitting.

#springhours #sussexfood #lewes #lewesfood #eastbournefood #brightonfood #supportlocal #seasonalmenu #englishproduce #weekendplans #sundaylunch #sussexeats #leweslife #southdowns #eatlocal #springmenu

The stillness of winter is giving way to birdsong, blossom and the buzz of spring. Our new hours are now live.

Spring Opening Hours
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 18:00 to 22:00
Friday – 12:00 to 15:00 / 18:00 to 22:00
Saturday – 12:00 to 15:00 / 18:00 to 22:00
Sunday – 12:00 to 16:00

Bookings via the link in bio. Walk-ins welcome when we’ve got the room. Terrace seating available, weather permitting.

#springhours #sussexfood #lewes #lewesfood #eastbournefood #brightonfood #supportlocal #seasonalmenu #englishproduce #weekendplans #sundaylunch #sussexeats #leweslife #southdowns #eatlocal #springmenu

We’ve still got a few tables available this weekend at Dill. If you're planning a visit, now’s a good time to book. Head to www.dilllewes.co.uk to reserve a spot or pop in if you're nearby — walk-ins are always welcome.

#Lewes #EastSussex #SussexFood #LewesFood #LewesRestaurants #WeekendPlans #FarmToTable #ModernBritish #SeasonalCooking #BookNow #WalkInsWelcome #EatLocal #SupportLocal #FoodInLewes #DillLewes

Sunday Service begins

Tomorrow we launch our first Sunday Service of the year. We’re really proud of this menu — it’s been built around the best of what’s coming in from our local farms right now, served family-style.

To celebrate, we’ll be opening a few special bottles to add to the list for the day.

If you haven’t booked yet, head to www.dilllewes.co.uk to check availability.

#lewes #sundaysinlewes #sundaymenu #sundayroast #seasonaleating #lewesfoodscene #sussexfood #supportlocal #farmtotable #naturalwine #lowinterventionwine #familydining #locallysourced #southdownsfood #fieldtofork #slowfood

Open from 6pm

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#lewes #seasonaleating #sussexproduce #farmtotable #sustainableeating #lewesfoodscene #supportlocal #sussexfood #locallysourced #springmenu #southdownsfood #slowfood #fieldtofork

The seasons are shifting

With spring in the air, there’s plenty of fresh bounty arriving from our local farms. Greens, herbs, early roots and new season crops are now shaping our menus.

We’ll be working closely with our growers each week to bring you the best of what’s coming out of the ground.

#lewes #seasonaleating #sussexproduce #farmtotable #sustainableeating #lewesfoodscene #supportlocal #sussexfood #locallysourced #springmenu #southdownsfood #slowfood #fieldtofork

Sundays at Dill

We’re now open on Sundays with a family-style set menu built around the seasons. Expect generous plates, shared dishes and good company, all served in our dining room at 2 South Street.

As always, kids eat for free.

To book, head to www.dilllewes.co.uk

#lewes #sundayroast #sundaysinlewes #seasonaleating #familydining #sussexfood #eastbournefood #leweslife #sussexrestaurant #slowfood #sustainableeating #familyfriendly #supportlocal

THE MENU AT DILL

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We’ve simplified the menu at Dill this season, focusing on fewer dishes and letting the produce speak for itself. Seasonal, thoughtful, and ingredient-led. In a couple of weeks, we’ll be launching our new spring opening hours — making it easier for more of you to join us as we evolve. Full details coming soon.

#dilllewes #seasonalmenu #ingredientled #sussexfood #lewesfood #naturalwine #organicproduce #localfood #eastbourneeats #britishfood #simplefood #lowinterventionwine #ukrestaurants #wineandfood #springhours

Oysters at Dill

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A fitting start to any meal. They have never left the menu.

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#oysters #oysterlovers #seafood #naturalwine #starter #eastbourneeats #lewesfood #sussexfood #seasonaleating #britishseafood #dilllewes #organicwine #lowinterventionwine #winebar #wineandfood #foodandwinepairing #sustainableeating #localfood #ukseafood #englishhospitality

Spätburgunder, Christoph Barth

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A precise, cool-climate German Pinot Noir from the Rheinhessen region. Grown on limestone and loess soils, this Spätburgunder shows bright red fruit, subtle spice, and fine tannins. Fermented spontaneously and aged in used oak, it offers freshness, clarity, and restrained structure. A clean, low-intervention expression of Pinot Noir from a family estate focused on organic viticulture.

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@progressionwines

#spätburgunder #pinotnoir #christophbarth #germanwine #naturalwine #lowintervention #organicwine #rheinhessen #redwine #europeanwine #oldworldwine #minimalintervention #terroirdriven #naturalwineuk

Wild beer always available at Dill.

#wildbeer #spontaneousfermentation #mixedfermentation #craftbeer #britishbeer #drinklocal #dilllewes
@millsbrewing

House made Marmite butter at Dill, use wisely!

#Dill #eastsussex #britishfood #Lewes #LewesFood #SussexEats #FarmToTable #LocalFlavours #SeasonalCuisine

We are very fortunate to have incredible cheesemakers here in the U.K.

This week:
Blue clouds
Burwash rose
Golden cross
Tunworth
Charmer
With pickled walnut & Quince

@balcombedairy
@traditionalcheesedairy
@goldencross
@hampshirecheeseco
@sussexcharmer

Mother’s Day at Dill
We’re opening our doors on a Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special sharing menu. Wild garlic scones with whipped goat’s curd, braised rabbit with nettle dumplings, whole grilled plaice with a prawn and mussel hot pot, and an afternoon tea-style dessert selection featuring rhubarb & elderflower éclairs and lemon meringue pie.
Bookings are now open. Spaces are limited.
#MothersDay #SundayLunch #SeasonalDining #LewesFood

Mackerel pâté, mussel piperade, cod pastrami, cured trout, pickled herring, and caviar aioli—served alongside Star 69 from Gutters & Stars at Dill.

#curedfish #pickledfish #smokedfish #seafood #britishfood #foodheritage #seasonaleating #locallysourced #eatlocal #mackerel #mussels #cod #trout #herring #caviar #naturalwine #lowintervention #guttersandstars #lewes
@visit.lewes
@gutterstarswine

New wine list is on 🍷

We've gone deep into the cellar for this one, starting with Zorah, 2021, from Armenia.

#naturalwine #lowintervention #winelist #armenianwine #zorahwines #orangewine #terroir #winebar #drinkbetter #vino #winelover #lewes

No fuss, just good food. Thoughtful cooking and quality ingredients, nothing more, nothing less. The Michelin Bib Gourmand at the door is a quiet reminder that, honest food speaks for itself.

#Lewes #SussexFood #EastSussex #MichelinGuide #BibGourmand #SussexEats #LewesFood #LocalFlavours #SussexDining #EatLocal

@michelinbib_gourmand_papi
@michelinguide
@visit.lewes
@visitsussex

Dill is open from 6pm tonight.

Head to www.dilllewes.co.uk to check out our menu and book a table. Walk-ins welcome.

#Lewes #SussexFood #NaturalWine #SeasonalCooking #DillLewes

Dill is almost full for lunch and dinner today. As always, we’ve kept a table for walk-ins—first come, first served!

#lewes #sussex #lewesfood #sussexfood #eatlocal #seasonalfood #supportlocal #farmtotable #localproduce #sussexlife #leweshighstreet #foodie #eastsussex #naturalwine #sussexwine #lewespub #sustainablefood #slowfood

Dill re-opens this evening at 6pm.
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We open the doors to the new season at Dill

A huge thank you to all of our suppliers
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#Lewes #Sussex #NaturalWine #WineBar #FoodandDrink #EatLocal #DrinkLocal #SussexFood #SeasonalEating #supportlocal
@flintowlbakery
@flintwines
@burgundywinesltd
@namayasaifarm
@calcotfarmproduce
@chefs_farms
@mcbseafoods
#visitlewes

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