Bosun's Bite - Rother

Coffee, Sandwiches, Salads

Bosun's Bite

Bosun's Bite
4.3 / 5 (1104 reviews)

Description

We are a family-run business located in the serene setting of Rye Harbour, just across from the Lifeboat house. Our charming café is nestled next to the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and River Rother, only a short walk from the beach. Open 364 days a year (closed only on Christmas day), our doors are open from 9am until around 3pm. We take great pride in using high-quality ingredients, sourcing locally whenever possible and preparing every order fresh. Our generous sandwiches are served on the finest bread. We welcome cyclists, dog owners, families with children, and customers with specific diets (please note, we do not currently offer gluten-free options). Free parking is available, a rarity in this day and age. Please refrain from parking in the Lifeboat bays to avoid being blocked in during an emergency. If the Lifeboat crew is called out on a shout, please be patient as our family members are part of the crew. We appreciate donations to the RNLI. Come visit us during quieter times for a personal tour of the station!.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: hseal45

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 1104 reviews
jnathan-d
11.03.2024

This is an unexpected gem. The food is really really good and the atmosphere very friendly and understated. The bubble and squeak is a must. The coffee really good too! And then there's the walk to the sea to let the food settle........ wow!

adrian-t-rabbit81
11.03.2024

I stopped by here for a coffee and sandwich before exploring the nature reserve. The staff was friendly, the prices were reasonable, and everything was made fresh to order. It's not like the hurried atmosphere of a Starbucks, but rather a hidden gem of a place. I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Rye.

inspire761139
11.03.2024

So delighted to visit this unique place in Rye Harbour. Friendly atmosphere, delicious food, What else do we need? Two absolutely lovely ladies make this place absolutely gorgeous. Well done. I definitely will come back.

hseal45
10.07.2024

Whilst on holiday in Rye, popped into Bosuns Bite for brunch whilst waiting for the tide to come in so the kids could do some crabbing! Busy little place, but fast turnaround and takeaways allowed tables to become free just as we finished ordering. Youngest...

gemcarr44
10.07.2024

After sitting outside deciding what to order, and then queuing behind two other families, we were rudely told there was no more service. It was 2pm. I wouldn’t mind so much if we hadn’t stood in the queue for 15 mins. A friend in our party has also already ordered before they bizarrely decided they were closing, so it really messed up the afternoon. Food looked lovely but we’ll never know.

FAQ

The second closest station is Rye, located 675 meters away.

You can also enjoy gluten-free meals at the restaurant.

Special children's chairs are available for toddlers and babies.

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