I spent about a week in Brighton/London area visiting my daughter as she was going to school at the…read moreuniversity of Brighton. While, I have a lot of highlights of my trip in the UK, one of the best was going to The Basketmakers Pub for drinks and dinner. It is interesting how many people asked me when I got back to the states if I'd gone to a pub and they wanted me to share the experience with them. It was a joy to be able to tell them about my time at The Basketmakers.

I loved my visit to this pub. The bartender was very friendly in helping me choose a beer and an…read moreorder of food to eat. I ended up with the HSC beer and Sausage & Mash with the leek and chive mash on her recommendation. The food was very good and the beer selection was good as well! They have multiple food & drink specials in addition to the regular menu items. I will be back next Thursday for the surf & turf special. Can't wait!

I'm not a fan of chain pubs in general and The Slug and Lettuce is unlikely to change my mind. The…read moredecor is bland and generic and the atmosphere is nothing special. The two things it has over other chains is outdoor seating for spring and summer days and an extensive menu including sharing platters. Naturally, the dishes lean towards easy fresh and frozen foods but on a sunny day - it's an okay place to catch up with a friend over lunch.

The Slug & Lettuce brand is reliably above average. This particular pub-cum-restaurant is decidedly…read moreugly from the outside, but that just seems to be the case with the majority of the businesses on George Street. This town high street hosts particularly uninspired architecture, which makes the Slug & Lettuce look, well, rather sluggish. Step inside however and you're thankfully transported from the dullness and taken to a place that is gentle and simplistic in its tastefulness. Although more expensive than some other chain pubs, like the terrible Weatherspoons across the way, the Slug & Lettuce does still offer value for money. The food is tasty enough - though best suited for lunch rather than a romantic evening meal. The staff are a friendly enough bunch, though rather quiet, but this is not such a bad thing. Overall this is a solid 3-star affair. If you're on the high street and want a quick drink or bite to eat for less than £10 a head, you're sorted. If you're after a fancier job, then go somewhere along Church Road instead.

I was hoping to have a drink at a pub in the heart of Brighton's laneways, and this pub ended up…read morebeing it. Actually, from what I can remember, with the exception of a couple of pubs on the fringers, this was the only pub in the Laneways (but only having been to Brighton once I cannot say for sure - I'm certainly not an expert). Anyway, the service was pretty awesome, and while I wasn't hungry my brother was a little insistant on having something to eat so he ended up grabbing the sausages as mash. When I was here the place was pretty quiet though, but still it was a pretty decent pub, and quite large as well. However the thing that stood out to me at least was the friendliness of the staff.

It was exactly what we wanted!…read more We had been wandering the beach a November afternoon + were wanting a pint and lunch. It was the perfect stop. The food was great, the service lovely, the room comfortable and the ales were delicious + local. I can't recommend it highly enough.

I feel quite at home here, more especially in the rain on a Sunday, with a roast, staring out the…read morewindow. The music is pretty much on point, and the food tidy, my favourite roast is the belly pork or the chicken. Selfishly I prefer it a bit quieter, it does get pretty busy. Speaking of which it pays to pre-order your choice of Sunday lunch as often, even if you get there first thing at 12:00 1 or 2 items are normally already not available. Whether its meat or meat free (veggie or vegan) lunch on a Sunday, you'll probably be wanting to return. #topJob

Came for the Sunday roast and my goodness! I got the chicken and my pal got the mushroom and…read morespinach Wellington. Both were excellent! My chicken was some of the most succulent and moist chicken I have ever had in my young life. Beer selection is great as well! Lovely outdoor seating setup. Order in advance and make a res! So lovely

The New Steine hotel has decided to open its doors to the public and has opened a French Restaurant…read morein its dining room. The restaurant is downstairs from the hotel but looks out onto ground level, (phew). The interior walls are adorned with artwork that adds to the Parisian vibe their going for. The decor is pretty swish with a window box, leather clad seats and a long cushioned bench. The menu is proper French A La Carte so do not be asking for burgers and chips. The bistro offers Duck Confit, Braised Lamb Shank, Smoked Fish Platter.... i think you get the idea. As usual being a massive cheese fiend i went for the Baked Camembert with Truffle Oil (OMG) and Brie, Goats and Broccoli Rosti (OMG OMG). Both were absolutely fantastic. Great for a first date, not so great for small children. Its not as scarily priced as you might think with the most expensive main at £13 when i went. They also sometimeS do a mid week deal of 3 courses for £14.50, which cant be bad can it?

Proving once again that you can eat exemplary cuisine at a top notch, classy venue in Brighton…read morewithout it costing you the earth, the New Steine Bistro is becoming more and more popular amongst friends of mine. Housed in the the New Steine Hotel, it wouldn't be an obvious choice either but I'm lucky someone filled me in. The decor is very continental, with banquette seating, crisp linens and soft furnishings adding to the feeling of luxury. Ever the bargain hunter, I generally visit here during the week when you can enjoy a 2 course meal for £12.50, although at the weekends it is only an additional £4. For the quality of dishes they offer this is a remarkable price I might add. Inventive dishes like Skate Wing and Chorizo Salad or Duck Confit (on a bed of lentils and pancetta) are presented with flair and precision and the waiters sweep dishes and fill glasses with minimal disturbance. No wonder this bistro has won the AA Breakfast and Dinner Award for outstanding quality and service. Book now.

I was lucky enough to be taken here for lunch by the Yelp duchess of the Sussex Yeoman, Brix H and…read moreher boyfriend The Yeoman is located a very short uphill walk from Brighton station but you may a little difficulty recognising it as the E has fallen off the sign, making it currently the YO MAN! It's quite cozy inside but Brix had booked a table. Despite its proximity to the station, it was a nice relaxing place to chill and chat. It did get busy later with football fans and we vacated our table so that others could eat There was a good varied menu with some ambitious dishes on there. I was warned that the portions size is generous here and you certainly won't go away hungry. You know it's a good menu when it's really difficult to choose I eventually settled on scallops with black pudding and potatoes served on salad including apple. The portion was huge and while the presentation wasn't fine dining and certainly wasn't intended to be fine dining, the combination of flavours was spot on. The scallops were sweet and I appreciated the fact that they had left the coral on - there is so much flavour there. The slightly spicy and deep flavour of the black pudding was the perfect foil and the salad dressing was well judged. Yum This is a pub with a serious kitchen. Recommended!

From the outside, the Yeoman might look like any other ale house, but such thoughts would be wholly…read morewrong. Inside you are greeted by an impressive selection of wines and ales, enough to please any potential connoisseur. While this isn't exactly something to write home about, the food certainly is. Inside the Yeoman, you won't find reconstituted burgers with a helping of soggy chips. You will instead be given the task of choosing from a weekly menu of locally sourced dishes, combing traditional British cooking with a modern continental influence. This isn't the cheapest lunch you will ever have, but it is possibly the best one you'll find in Brighton. The Yeoman would be more at home in trendy North London, not 20 yards from Brighton station's smoking area. That however, is our gain, and not London's. If you are searching for a warm meal, this pub won't be for you. However, if you really want to try good food, then look no further.

Such a good vibe!! Dogs were everywhere it was so special! The food was so good and the service was…read moreamazing! The overall ambiance was just wonderful! Would recommend to everyone!

This place is very cool! I've done few quizzes and we are always pretty well served. Waiters are…read morenice, it's buzzing but in a quiet way, I love this mood! Drinks are good, food is fresh and prices are well attractive! I will definitely go back again to makes more quizzes with friends! Such a nice place, there is few tables in the back, quite "behind the scenes" mood and I love it!

The ambiance and the wait staff were enjoyable and very accommodating. The food was disappointing…read more The eggs Benedict had under toasted and very dense bread, a 'hollandaise' sauce that was more like liquid sour cream and the eggs were hard boiled. I'm grateful that the server didn't charge me for my drink as a way to make up for the entree I sent back (the second time the eggs were less cooked but certainly not poached)

Wonderful food and attentive staff. Enjoyed a burger and salad with the family. Lovely atmosphere…read morewith a delicious menu. My son had the double chicken burger and was delighted with the dish.

Good vibe, friendly staff. A spot to hang out and grab a pint. No food options but you can get…read moretakeaway and bring in.

My parents have been down for the weekend and i desperately needed to find somewhere on saturday to…read morewatch the Man City football match that was...parent friendly (!) -with chairs and a great view of the TV. Not always the easiest task! However the Eddy was the perfect choice. I called up and reserved a table- they were really helpful and gave us a large table right in front of the big TV-perfect. I was even picky and kept changing the time - they were very accomadating. When we got there, it was busy but not crowded- mixed group parents and kids, late 20s crowd, couple of groups of guys watching the football but it was a really relaxed crowd. Atmosphere was good for the match - animated but not rowdy at all. We didnt eat but the mexican natchos lots of people were eating looked great. They've done up the decor and theres lots to look at on the walls and theyve smartened it up a lot. They were playing good music and had the football commentary on too- perfect! The Eddy was a perfect choice for what we wanted and I think i'll come back for more than just football next time.

Finally went to this place last night after tip off from one of Brightons top Yelpers!! Wish i'd…read morecome here before now. Really nice inside,quite a lot of seating,a cosy little room down stairs. Great selection of drink,whatever your taste is. And in my eyes they played some of the best music i've heard in a bar for ages. Last night it was afro-latin music,if i had my way every bar would play this type of music!! Other nights are on as well.....check local press!!

My local and definitely one of my favourite drinking establishments in Brighton…read more It's regularly listed in the 'Brighton's Best Bars' lists floating around on the world wide web. It also makes a few craft beer pub lists too as it has a very long list of world and craft beers, mainly in bottles, to chose from. It may surprise a few but it also serves amazing cocktails. A craft beer place AND a good cocktail place under one roof!? Surely not! But yes, it definitely works, they do a mean Amaretto sour and Espresso Martini and some of the more unusual cocktails too. It's not table service though which I actually really like as it remains down to earth and has a local hangout vibe. It gets really busy at the weekends on Friday and Saturday nights and there's often a band on or a cool DJ playing Northern Soul over the weekend too. In the daytime it's really chilled out and the bar staff are always happy to chat to you and talk you through the latest beer/cocktail menu (or about anything really!). There's also seating outside but with the view of the top of St. James Street it definitely is a better view inside with its quirky decor. I lucked out with this place being my closest pub!