Eastbourne

Average Rating: 
4.13 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 3.7 (3 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.7 (3 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 4.3 (3 votes)
Food: 
Average: 4 (3 votes)
The Beacon
Eastbourne
BN21 3NW
01323 430649
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
This Nando's is in the newly extended Beacon shopping centre in the heart of Eastbourne town centre. It's pretty much next door to Eastbourne train station.
Parking: 
The Beacon has its own parking priced at £1/hr but if you are fine with a very short walk, The Junction parking is priced more cheaply for longer stays at £1/1hr, £1.80/2hrs, £2.30/3hrs, £3/4hrs and £3.50/4+hrs - note that this car park closes at 7pm during the week. Both car parks offer free parking on Sundays. All other shops in the centre close around 6pm, so Nando's is accessed from the side of The Junction car park where you just head upstairs once inside The Beacon.
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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Toilets were some of the worst I’ve seen in a restaurant in a long time: overflowing sanitary bins and grime on the floors.
The cleanliness of the restaurant seating area and the self-serve counter (for cutlery and sauces) was a poor standard. Areas needed wiping and a more attention to detail and cleanliness was in order.

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Superbly friendly staff - especially the lovely Toma - very understanding of our autistic child and went above and beyond to keep us comfortable whilst we were waiting for a table

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

The Manager in particular, Shaun made us very welcome. I had the chickpea burger and coleslaw. It was fab. My son had a hot chicken burger with halloumi fries to start with and tender stem broccoli with his burger. We both had the cheesecake which was delicious.

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, April 4, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I have visited Nando's since your first opening in London in the '80's, I have since visted multiple Nandos but last night wow something has changed. It was my daughters 21st family birthday meal and the food was exceptional - a party of 11 - not one complaint - the portion sizes were perfect exactly like when you first opened, the chicken was cooked to perfection. Attentive staff, just exceptional. Thank you xxx

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, March 25, 2019
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This Nando's is in the newly extended Beacon shopping centre in the heart of Eastbourne town centre. It's pretty much next door to Eastbourne train station. The Beacon has its own parking priced at £1/hr but if you are fine with a very short walk, The Junction parking is priced more cheaply for longer stays at £1/1hr, £1.80/2hrs, £2.30/3hrs, £3/4hrs and £3.50/4+hrs - note that this car park closes at 7pm during the week. Both car parks offer free parking on Sundays.