Located within the heart of Lewes, Depot restaurant is ideal for a variety of occasions, from relaxed brunches and pre-movie dinners as well as Pharmacie coffee with a selection of cakes. Depot’s commitment to high-quality, locally sourced ingredients shines through every aspect of the ever-evolving menu.
The stylish dining room flooded with plenty of natural light, comfortable modern seating, and stone wall accents. The atmosphere at Depot is contemporary and vibrant. Whether a large gathering or an intimate dinner, the restaurant’s integration with the cinema makes the perfect recipe for a day or evening out. There are also tables outside, so you can enjoy brunch and lunch in the sunshine during the summer months.
The menu is informed by local produce from the areas surrounding Lewes, so expect it to change according to availability and the seasons. Examples from the breakfast and brunch menus have included Ham-hock Hash and a Crispy Fried Egg, Trout Gravlax and Dill Cream Cheese Open Bagel, and the classic Depot breakfast.
For lunch, choose from chorizo and jalapeno grilled cheese, delicata squash salad, and cheese or mushroom burgers. While, the dinner menu at Depot offers small plates of burnt baby leeks with chimichurri, prawn bruschetta, and accolade which sees olives stuffed pork, fried and served with romesco sauce.
Popular main dishes have also included miso cauliflower steaks, clam linguine with white wine butter, and roasted high-welfare chicken served with chestnut puree, chicken veloute and pickled vegetables, with a Children's menu also available. To finish, guests can anticipate fan-favourite desserts like sticky toffee pudding and Burnt Basque cheesecake along with plum frangipane served with creme fraiche.
On the bar you will find a fantastic selection of beers, ales and ciders from around the south east of England, as well as a carefully selected and reasonably priced wine list, and a range of soft drinks. Speciality cocktails are served on Friday nights in the cosy and glamorous Robert’s Bar.