Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
Random little place with school-like chairs, a bath, random stuff all over the place – but good selection in the booze department, and an awesome vegan kitchen. Loved loaded fries with chilli non carne, mac ‘n cheese and tofu hot dogs.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 11 Queens Road
Really more of a fancy cheese shop this, but they hold events. I was taken to a fondue evening and man. Man. Incredible, proper melted cheese – some sort of scientific blend for fondue goodness – with piles of interesting bread pieces and a selection of meats. So, so good.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 34 Western Road
To fit the name the outside is all Masonic symbols, but inside it’s an awesome pub. Lots of space, big tables with benches, couches, all great stuff. Major points there. Only had a drink in there but the menu, including roasts, looks extremely excellent.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 39 Western Road
Lovely little cafe for breakfast and lunch; nice and spacious inside with stools facing out to watch the world go by. Had a tasty bacon and egg sandwich (huge) and avocado smash for breakfast. All great and excellent value.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 34 North Road
Big, spacious pub with lots of nice seating areas and lots on tap, serving La Choza Mexican. Theoretically great, but the food took ages (that may just be bad timing of course) and the pints are pretty pricey, so dodges an Awesome verdict. Just.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 75 London Road
Pretty nice pub of the old school – cozy and busy. Just fine, but stools mean you’re rather packed in – better pubs nearby for space. Food menu looks good though!
Verdict: Ok
Location: 12 Gloucester Road
Quaint little cafe with lovely looking cakes; downside is I hope you like cake (or a bag of crisps) because as far as I can tell that’s all the food they do.
Verdict: Average
Location: 16 Kensington Gardens
Looks low-key, but this place has an amazing array of delicious seafood at ridiculously cheap prices. Super hectic though, book ahead if you want to come in!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 131 King’s Road
Really rock solid pub; had an excellent steak here plus buffet style food at a function. All great – building nothing fancy, just an ace pub.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 28 Upper Hamilton Road
Stylish Japanese with big sushi conveyor; first tip is make sure to sit at it, as it’s a pain to have to leap up all the time. Food is all good stuff – nice sushi, really nice pork belly side – but you pay over the odds for the nice restaurant!
Verdict: Ok
Location: Bartholomew Road