Dem Shish Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Dem Shish offers a modern Turkish dining experience with vibrant live entertainment and creative cocktails, perfect for a lively night out.
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Dem Shish Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Dem Shish offers a modern Turkish dining experience with vibrant live entertainment and creative cocktails, perfect for a lively night out.
"Amazing food and service make for a brilliant atmosphere and a fantastic night out!"
Reserve for Weekends
Ensure your spot by booking ahead, especially on weekends. The restaurant gets lively!
Go Easy on Starters
Portion sizes are generous; avoid over-ordering starters to save room for mains.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Turkish, Mediterranean
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1323 724656
Address
85-87 South St, Eastbourne, BN21 4LR, United Kingdom
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Authentic Turkish Flavors & Generous Platters
Experience true Turkish cuisine with flavorful dishes and exceptionally generous portions, especially the shared platters.
Vibrant Atmosphere with Live Entertainment
Enjoy a lively dining experience with live music, DJs, and a fun atmosphere, perfect for celebrations and nights out.
Bottomless Brunch Extravaganza
Indulge in a truly bottomless Prosecco experience with a delicious two-course brunch, offering amazing value for money.
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Reserve for Weekends
Ensure your spot by booking ahead, especially on weekends. The restaurant gets lively!
Go Easy on Starters
Portion sizes are generous; avoid over-ordering starters to save room for mains.
Try Unique Cocktails
Explore the creative cocktail menu alongside flavorful dishes like garlic mushrooms.
Monday Music & Discounts
Enjoy live music on Mondays and potentially 20% off your bill.
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Reserve for Weekends
Ensure your spot by booking ahead, especially on weekends. The restaurant gets lively!
Go Easy on Starters
Portion sizes are generous; avoid over-ordering starters to save room for mains.
Try Unique Cocktails
Explore the creative cocktail menu alongside flavorful dishes like garlic mushrooms.
Monday Music & Discounts
Enjoy live music on Mondays and potentially 20% off your bill.
Expect Busy Delays
During peak times, expect waits but enjoy complimentary flatbread with dips.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about Dem Shish for its authentic Turkish flavors, generous portions, and vibrant atmosphere, often highlighted by friendly and attentive service. While some dishes have been noted as slightly warm, the overall experience is highly recommended for its lively entertainment and value, especially for brunches and special occasions.
"I've worked in hospitality for many years. Really liked it here. Food was great - best kebab in Eastbourne by a mile. Open kitchen was cool to see and also spotlessly clean. Service was actually fun and great banter from the waiter. It was actually entertaining with all the birthday songs going on and the staff that actually wanted to be there. Great venue will go back again soon"
Rory De Coster
"It was a spur of the moment booking.
Staff very polite and attentive.
Food tasted amazing. We weren't rushed to finish our dishes.
Atmosphere brilliant. Music various artists and genre.
Restaurant clean and tidy, toilets the same.
Sidad and the team certainly know how to look after there guests.
Keep up the good work 👏.."
Stephen Ball
"Wonderful restaurant! Went to the Drag bottomless brunch. I've been on a few bottomless brunches and let me tell you it really is bottomless! Constantly topping your glass up to the point I had to cover my glass and say I'd had enough! Food was delicious, service was impeccable and the atmosphere was extremely fun! If you are in Eastbourne (I live here) please consider for a night out! Highly reccomend!"
sharon james
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many diners praise the kebabs and mixed grills for their authentic Turkish flavors and generous portions. The shared platters are also highly recommended.
Yes, Dem Shish features live music on select nights, including Mondays, and a DJ on weekends, creating a lively and fun atmosphere.
Yes, Dem Shish hosts a popular bottomless brunch on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, offering a two-course meal and bottomless Prosecco.
It is highly recommended to reserve a table, especially for weekend evenings, as the restaurant is very popular and can get busy.
The restaurant is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Thursdays tend to be the quietest.
Diners can enjoy 20% off their bill on Mondays when live music is featured.
Yes, the restaurant is known for its generous portion sizes, especially with shared platters.
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Dem Shish Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.
Places to eat and drink
Dem Shish (££) – For Turkish cuisine with a modern twist and a live DJ on Friday and Saturday as well as live music on other nights
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