A hive of history and culture throughout the centuries, Lewes has packed a punch in the art world more than a small town has any right to. Must be something in the air to attract Thomas Paine and Virginia Woolf. So, it would be awful to visit or even live in Lewes and not appreciate some form of cultural significance. Well, if you want our advice, you couldn’t go wrong in appreciating some quality French cuisine as a start. The French certainly understand culture and art, and at Cote Brasserie Lewes, French cuisine is certainly understood.
Located on Lewes High Street, the restaurant is ideally located if you’re just visiting via the train station as it’s only a short walk away. Or if you live in the area, transport isn’t tricky. Occupying a beautiful classic, many windowed building, Cote Brasserie Lewes certainly looks the part. The restaurant will welcome you with open arms.
If you’re oenophilic, hoping to grow your appreciation of wine, or just like a drink, then Cote Brasseries wine list will suit you. There are plenty of reds, whites, and Champagnes, even a few roses and other sparkling wines – all of which are French, it goes without saying.
Sit down and peruse the menu, your eye may be drawn to the confit pork belly: slow cooked then served on the top of savoy cabbage, gratin potato, golden raisin, and apple with a rich calvados and thyme jus. This is just one example of a traditional and authentic French dish that Cote Brasserie Lewes is so enthusiastic about cooking.
You may as well stay for dessert; it would be rude not to. The restaurant offers a selection of creamy after dinner delights like creme caramel and tarte aux pommes. Or if another wine suits, there’s a selection of after dinner wines, ports, calvados, and cognac. There really is a plethora of Gallic options at Cote Brasserie Lewes. This restaurant offers a little bit of French cultural influence to an East Sussex town that appreciates its culture.