Gateway Cafe

No. 358 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 284 for food and pubs. Food and drink, 8.9 km from Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park.

A cafe.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Opening hours
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Wheelchair
AccessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Food hygiene
5 out of 5Food Standards Agency, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme API, checked 2026-10-30
Website
gateway.cafeOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.72 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Stud Farm CampsiteStay, 7.2 km from LewesCamping
Buckle Holiday ParkStay, 6.2 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Old Boot Inn5.6 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Smugglers Rest9.1 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Hope Inn11 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Plough Inn9.1 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Newhaven FortScheduled monument, 11 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Saltdean LidoGrade II* listed, 8.9 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFamily days out
Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum8.4 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74)Scheduled monument, 5.9 km from Alfriston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage