First Serve Café

First Serve Café Community café at Old Town Recreation Ground

☕🎾 Coffee first. Big Weekend next.There are worse ways to plan an event than with a proper First Serve Café coffee in ha...
17/06/2026

☕🎾 Coffee first. Big Weekend next.

There are worse ways to plan an event than with a proper First Serve Café coffee in hand, a view across Old Town Rec, and a tablet full of BBQ-shaped excitement.

We’re getting ready for our BBQ & Tipples afternoon, and it’s all tying in with the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend. That means we’ll have a lovely mix of coffee, food, fresh air, friendly faces, and a bit of tennis-court buzz floating through the Rec.

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ From 13:30 onwards
📍 First Serve Café, Old Town Rec

Expect a relaxed afternoon of:

🎾 Free tennis court access
🏓 Pickleball
🌿 Garden games
🔥 BBQ
🥂 Drinks and tipples
☕ And, of course, coffee doing what coffee does best: keeping everyone nicely human.

Whether you’re coming for a hit, a bite, a drink, a catch-up, or just to sit with a coffee and watch the Rec do its thing, everyone’s welcome.

Pop down, bring the family, bring a friend, bring your best “I’ll definitely try pickleball” energy.

The kettle’s metaphorically on. The BBQ is warming up. The weekend is starting to smell dangerous in the best possible way. 🔥☕🎾

🎾🔥 BIG TENNIS WEEKEND, BBQ & TIPPLES AT FIRST SERVE CAFÉ 🍹Saturday 20 June is shaping up to be a brilliant day at Old To...
16/06/2026

🎾🔥 BIG TENNIS WEEKEND, BBQ & TIPPLES AT FIRST SERVE CAFÉ 🍹

Saturday 20 June is shaping up to be a brilliant day at Old Town Rec.

We’re excited to be part of the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend, bringing people together for an afternoon and evening of sport, food, drinks and proper community buzz.

From 13:30 onwards, the courts will be FREE to access, so whether you’re a regular player, haven’t picked up a racket in years, or just fancy giving it a go, come down and join in. There’ll also be pickleball and garden games, so plenty for all ages to enjoy.

Then we’ll keep the good times rolling with BBQ & Tipples at First Serve Café. Think tasty BBQ, cold drinks, relaxed seating, friendly faces and that lovely summer feeling around the Rec.

📍 First Serve Café, Old Town Rec
📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ From 13:30 onwards
🎾 Free tennis court access
🏓 Pickleball
🌿 Garden games
🔥 BBQ
🍹 Tipples

Come for the tennis, stay for the BBQ, or just pop down for the atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. 💚

13/06/2026

🌸 The flower beds are officially complete… and they are looking absolutely gorgeous! 🌿

A huge thank you to Gareth, who has worked his magic and brought a proper splash of colour to the café and Old Town Rec. Honestly, what a legend.

The planters are now bursting with roses, petunias, greenery, little pops of colour and that lovely “sit down with a coffee and admire life for five minutes” feeling. It makes such a difference to the space, turning the outside seating area into somewhere even more welcoming, relaxing and cheerful.

It’s amazing how a bit of planting can lift the whole area. More colour, more life, more smiles, and even more reason to grab a coffee, take a seat, and enjoy the view. ☕🌺

These little improvements are all part of making the café and Old Town Rec feel like a community space people are proud of. Somewhere to meet, chat, pause, play, laugh, and now admire Gareth’s flower-bed wizardry.

So next time you’re passing, come and have a look. The flowers are doing their thing, the coffee is doing its thing, and Gareth has definitely done his thing. 🌼

Thank you Gareth. Absolute legend.

⚽️ THE WALL CHART IS UP! ⚽️The countdown to the World Cup 2026 has officially started at First Serve Café and yes… the w...
11/06/2026

⚽️ THE WALL CHART IS UP! ⚽️

The countdown to the World Cup 2026 has officially started at First Serve Café and yes… the wall chart is ready for all the big predictions, wild guesses, group-stage drama and “I told you they’d win” moments. 🏆

Pop in, grab a coffee, pick your favourites, back your dark horse, and keep an eye on the results as the tournament unfolds. Whether you’re a football expert, a once-every-four-years fan, or just here for the cake and chaos, the wall chart is waiting.

Will England go all the way?
Will there be shock exits?
Will someone confidently predict every result wrong? Almost definitely. 😂

Come and have a look next time you’re in. The café is officially World Cup ready.

Come on England! 🏴⚽️

🎾🐾 New balls please… for the dogs! 🐾🎾A big waggy thank you to Set2Win for donating their old tennis balls to First Serve...
11/06/2026

🎾🐾 New balls please… for the dogs! 🐾🎾

A big waggy thank you to Set2Win for donating their old tennis balls to First Serve Café so our four-legged visitors can enjoy a little courtside fun too.

Instead of heading for the bin, these well-loved tennis balls are getting a second serve as free dog balls for anyone popping by with their pup. Whether your dog is a gentle roller, a park sprinter, or a “I’ll chase it once then make you fetch it” professional, they’re welcome to take one and enjoy a run around Old Town Rec.

We love seeing the café used by the whole community, from tennis players and families to walkers, coffee lovers, and of course the dogs who definitely know where the treats are kept. 🐶☕️

So next time you’re passing, grab a coffee, let the dog choose a ball, and enjoy a little bit of recycled tennis joy.

Game, Set & Fetch! 🎾🐕

☕ THE LIST HAS SPOKEN… 👀We’ve made a very official, highly scientific, completely café-approved List of Names who owe yo...
11/06/2026

☕ THE LIST HAS SPOKEN… 👀

We’ve made a very official, highly scientific, completely café-approved List of Names who owe you a coffee catch-up at First Serve Café.

Is your name on it? Is your friend’s name on it? Is there someone who has been saying “we must catch up soon” since approximately 2017?

This is your sign. Tag them below and let them know the kettle is practically warming itself. Whether it’s a latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate, iced coffee, or a slice of cake that somehow “accidentally” joins the table, we’ve got the perfect excuse for a proper natter.

And don’t worry, if your name isn’t on the list yet, drop it in the comments and we may have to update the official coffee records. No one is safe from a First Serve Café catch-up summons. 📝☕✨

Good friends. Great coffee. Catch-ups that start with “just one drink” and somehow end with cake.

Who owes YOU a coffee?

10/06/2026

Ever thought our takeaway cups look smaller than our mugs? 👀☕

We get it. Café mugs can be sneaky little optical illusion machines.

So we put it to the test: one full takeaway cup, poured straight into one of our café mugs… and there it is.
Same drink. Same amount. Just dressed differently.

Whether you’re staying in with a proper mug moment or grabbing one to go for the school run, dog walk, tennis session, park wander or “I need caffeine before I speak to anyone” emergency, you’re getting the same First Serve Café goodness.

No mystery. No tiny cup trickery. Just good coffee, honest pours and a bit of latte theatre.

Pop in, takeaway or stay awhile. We’ve got you covered ☕🎾

Today’s the day 💚☕💬We’re really proud to be part of the Chatty Café Scheme, and today we’re hosting our Chatty Café tabl...
09/06/2026

Today’s the day 💚☕💬

We’re really proud to be part of the Chatty Café Scheme, and today we’re hosting our Chatty Café table at First Serve Café.

The idea is beautifully simple: pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and enjoy a friendly chat in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Whether you’re popping in on your own, coming along with a friend, or just fancy getting out for an hour, you’ll be made very welcome. There’s no pressure, no awkwardness, and no need to book. Just good coffee, kind faces, and easy conversation.

Our Chatty Café table is all about bringing people together. Sometimes a small chat over a coffee can make a big difference to someone’s day, and that’s what this is all about.

So, if you’re free this morning, come and join us at First Serve Café, Old Town Rec.

Today, 10am to 11am
Every Tuesday going forward

Come for a cuppa, stay for a chat 💛

🧸 LOST TOY ALERT at First Serve Café! 🧸We’ve had two very important little visitors left behind at the café, and we thin...
08/06/2026

🧸 LOST TOY ALERT at First Serve Café! 🧸

We’ve had two very important little visitors left behind at the café, and we think they may be missing their human quite a lot.

One fluffy blue-eared pup and one very brave knitted bear are currently waiting safely with us, probably discussing who had the better café adventure and whether babyccinos should be served to toys too.

If these belong to your little one, pop into First Serve Café and we’ll reunite them faster than a tennis ball over the net 🎾💙

They’re safe, cosy and being well looked after until home time.

Meet the First Serve Brioche… and yes, it really is as good as it looks. 🎾☕🥤Golden brioche bun. Proper sausage. Crispy b...
08/06/2026

Meet the First Serve Brioche… and yes, it really is as good as it looks. 🎾☕🥤

Golden brioche bun. Proper sausage. Crispy bacon. A beautiful fried egg sitting proudly on top like it knows it’s the main character. This is the kind of breakfast that doesn’t just start your day, it gives it a little victory lap around Old Town Rec.

Our First Serve Brioche is a café favourite for a reason. It’s warm, filling, full of flavour, and perfect whether you’re fuelling up before a hit on court, recovering after a dog walk, meeting a friend, or simply treating yourself because breakfast should never be boring.

And in the background? A little First Serve dream team:

🥤 Groovy Green Smoothie
Fresh, bright, feel-good green goodness in a cup. The “I’m being healthy but still want something delicious” option.

☕ Latte
Smooth, comforting, and made with our First Serve coffee blend from Liquid Spirit Coffee Roasters. Basically a hug with a handle.

So whether you’re after a proper breakfast, a coffee catch-up, or something cool and refreshing, we’ve got you covered at First Serve Café, Eastbourne.

Pop in, grab a table, and let breakfast do the talking. Spoiler: it talks very well. 🥯🎾

Address

Old Town Recreation Ground
Eastbourne
BN208HY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447869114190

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