Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
Massive chain of course, one I personally enjoy as it is cheap and cheerful. However, this one is smaller than the average which removes one of the main reasons I like the chain, so points off there. Good location though.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 4-5 George Street
The website bills it as a hidden gem, and it totally is. Lovely high ceilinged interior with lots of tables, plenty on tap, a dedicated gin list and a good looking menu. Great relaxed pub.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 6 Clifton Hill
Great Thai takeaway, varied menu and quick delivery!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 72 Dyke Road
Classic pokey cafe with coffee and some food; when I went, sandwiches all sold out but croque monsieurs were fine. Nice sweet stuff. Fine, but tiny!
Verdict: Ok
Location: 206a Dyke Road
American restaurant (apparently a chain) with a big menu of all the American classics. Can’t speak highly enough of the service, and a nice big space with comfy booths. Great burgers!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 11 Mermaid Walk
Comfy bar with plenty of space, draught beer and cocktails. They do food but didn’t eat this time. Nice place but nothing dramatic to recommend it.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 10 Victoria Grove
Little cafe on Palmeira Square. Not fancy, but nice and cosy, with simple seating but plenty of it, and simple fare at a good price. Nice for a crumpet or a sandwich.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 75-76 Western Road
I’ve been to one of these up north but was taken here to have a chateaubriand as the search for fantastic steak continues. At £65 for two (including sides) it should really be memorable, but instead it was just ok. If I had it for £20 a head, fine, but it wasn’t! Staff were helpful but this is very much a hotel restaurant – just ok.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 2 Ship Street
Burger place, a couple of notches above super casual but a nice relaxed vibe. Plenty of room, fantastic service, and impressed with the burgers. Personally had never had a burger with a strong cheddar in it and it worked really well – chips great as well, and the price point is excellent.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 87-93 Dyke Road
I’m told that this is THE place to be if you like your coffee, like really like it. On the other hand, I don’t drink coffee, so instead it’s a cramped place with outrageously overpriced, middling quality food.
Verdict: Don’t go
Location: 108a Dyke Road