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Traditional, British pub offering homemade dishes to quality cask ale and wines from around the world. Featuring a range of local ales from both Harvey's and Long Man Brewery plus enjoy local gins! Located between the Devonshire Park Theatre and the Winter Garden, The Stage Door is the ideal spot for a tasty meal out or drinks with friends!
PRICE RANGE
US$6 - US$14
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Brew Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

overpriced food lousy portions stickey tables a shame as have been many times before and it has been good £18 for fish and chips unreal very dissappointed

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

This lamentable establishment is notable only for the following: stale beer, overpriced food and drink, lazy and disinterested staff, lack of any visible leadership, pitiful service and unacceptable level of cleanliness. In short, avoid!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 24 October 2023

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so sorry that you didn't enjoy your experience at our pub and want to assure you that we are going to look into your concerns that you raised. We do hope...More

Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

Great pub we had lunch food was lovely. Staff were really friendly especially Holly who was great and also there all day and night. She didn’t stop worked a long shift but was so friendly and cheerful. Would certainly recommend

Date of visit: August 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Hi Tony, thank you for your great review. We will most certainly pass your comments onto Holly and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Many thanks, The Stage Door team.

Reviewed 27 July 2023

Given that this is a pub you would think they could keep good beer We had 3 different ales and all were returned Dreadful

Date of visit: July 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 24 October 2023

Hi there, we're so sorry that you didn't have a great experience at your pub. We've taken your feedback on board and will be sure to look into it, thank you.

Reviewed 11 July 2023

The pub is OK if you're going for a drink, watch the screen, or tennis. Its supposedly owned by the council. Food quality is low, presented poorly, and is overpriced. For example, the worst wilted greens, should be in the rubbish bin, is balled up...and put on the plate. The fish, or overly thin steak is piled on top of chips making it difficult to cut into as there's no room on the small plate. Twice there and I'll never go back. Tables are sticky from poor cleaning. Handy man and wait staff stand around talking about their personal lives and they ignore their table customers. Tried speaking to the waitress and duty manager but it's obvious their knowledge of customer service and/ or customer psychology is nil and of no interest to them. Instead, they're quick to mock the customer. They're there for the social drop in, theyre not focused on food for customers. Hopefully the business will survive on drink sales, crisps and chips, next to the theatre.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023

Great pub friendly and knowledgeable staff great views of the tennis really good selection of ales and very clean and well kept

Date of visit: June 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 12 July 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Reviewed 20 May 2023

Poor customer service. Didnt feel stàff were wiĺling to listern to customer concerns. Result in unpleasant departure from the premises

Date of visit: April 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Hi Linda, so sorry that you had a bad experience at The Stage Door. We take customer feedback very seriously and rest assured that further staff training will be given. We do hope you return for another visit soon. Thanks, The Stage Door Team

Reviewed 16 March 2023

You can tell its a mixture of locals and out of towners that go to make a great atmosphere. Hats off to the Manager/Owner who has taken time to motivate and enthuse his staff as they were all on the ball and extremely willing to...please. Relatively speaking, prices are good and whilst we did not eat there the food being served up looked of a high quality. Wish it was my local.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 19 April 2023

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review about our pub and staff. We do hope you try out our delicious menu next time you visit.

Reviewed 13 March 2023 via mobile

We really enjoyed visiting this pub. The staff made a huge fuss of the dogs, brought them treats and a water bowl and were generally fantastic. My wife enjoyed a delicious brie and onion tart and I enjoyed stuffed mushrooms, followed by a minced beef...hotpot served with root vegetables. We will definitely return because we were made to feel so welcome.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Lucy Sutton, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 19 April 2023

Thank you for your great review! We're really pleased you enjoyed your visit, we do love it when customers bring their furry friends :)

Reviewed 20 February 2023

The lounge is nice but the state of the Gent toilet uhhhh lots of pee on the floor and we all understand what the carpet outside contains then uhhhhhh

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 10 February 2023

Just 400 metres away from our rented flat we like going to this friendly pub with usually 3 or 4 real ales. Its has a great atmosphere and plenty of seating with 4 snugs. The staff behind the counter are helpful and greet you warmly.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Visit Eastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Hi David, thank you for your positive review and really pleased you enjoy visiting us! We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 2 February 2023

Booked a booth table on a Wednesday before going to see Queen Extravaganza at Congress Theatre. We were served quickly by friendly staff and ordered the Wednesday offer of Steak & glass of wine for £16.00. Steak was delicious, very tender served with chips, mushroom...and tomato & salad garnish.Good value inc wine and nice to have sharp steak knives. Nice too that you get 10% off with proof of theatre tickets.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Lucy Sutton, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 19 April 2023

Thank you for your great review! We're pleased that you enjoyed your pre theatre dinner and it is really is a bonus with the discount too! Hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 7 November 2022

We have never eaten here but decided to give it a go. Surprisingly nice, hot and fresh. Staff friendly, and we got served straight away. One thing I'd say is sort the beer lines out, we are put off going more often, we have been...a handful of times, as my partner is a lager drinker and the lines are defo not cleaned as regular as they could be.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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VisitEastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 21 November 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're really pleased you enjoyed the food at the Stage Door and rest assured your comments have been passed to the team regarding the beer.

Reviewed 22 October 2022

Disappointed and surprised to be told while choosing from the menu that the kitchen had just closed because it had taken a ‘big order’. This was fifteen minutes before advertised time for last orders. Surprised as we should have been our two meal order may...be delayed due to ‘big order’ but we were not given the opportunity.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 28 July 2022 via mobile

Came here with my husband and every front of house staff member were busy on there phones and not taking there job seriously at all. Made us feel uncomfortable at times. 1 staff worker seem to be doing everything whilst the others did sod all..the...only highlight of the evening was the foodMore

Date of visit: July 2022
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VisitEastbourne, Marketing at The Stage Door, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very disappointed to hear of your experience and rest assured your comments have been passed onto the team. We do hope this hasn't put you off further visits and hope...More

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