Barley Sugar Antiques & Artisan Food is at 1 Cornfield Terrace, BN21 4NN, and it combines three things under one roof: a delicatessen, a café and an antiques shop. The deli is the first thing you notice. The cheese counter shows around 100 different cheeses, and there is a large selection of continental and British charcuterie and hams. Fresh artisan sourdough is delivered every day. The shop also sells fine wines, and it puts a strong emphasis on local Sussex produce, alongside goods from the rest of the UK and the continent. The owners say they care about quality, provenance, natural ingredients and flavour.
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The antiques side takes up two extra rooms, which show furniture, ceramics, paintings and more. You will find vintage finds, decorative antiques and one-off pieces, and the shop buys and sells antiques. If you have something unusual to sell, you can email photos to info@barley-sugar.co.uk to arrange a viewing. There is also a gift shop area for smaller items.
Next door is Barley Sugar Kitchen, the café and restaurant that serves dishes made with the deli's products. It works for a full lunch, or for a coffee, tea or cake. The location suits people visiting the nearby theatres or the Towner Gallery. Reviews on Google Maps mention scrambled eggs with bacon, local cod with harissa and sharing plates of local cheese as dishes they enjoyed. The venue can also take groups.
The shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:00, so today it is open until 17:00. Parking is paid, and the building has disabled access and public toilets. Card payments are accepted with no charge. The shop has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 118 reviews on Google Maps, and 4.4 on MapQuest. To book a table or ask a question, call 01323 729577.
If you prefer to shop online, prices are shown in pounds sterling and include VAT, but not delivery. Delivery to mainland UK is free on orders over £50, except for very heavy or large items. Orders under £50 cost £4.50 to deliver. Orders placed before 2pm are sent the same day. Orders placed after 2pm, or at weekends and on bank holidays, go out the next working day. To return an item, let the shop know within 48 hours of receiving it, by email or by phone on 01323 720045, giving your name and order number. Full-price items must be returned new, unused and with their original labels within 30 days, and offer items within 7 days. Refunds go back to the original card, minus the delivery costs, and can take up to 14 days.
Published Date
30 October 2026
