Lovely atmosphere & great service - I will come again…read more The prawns on the surf & turf burger were to die for & when washed down with a cosmopolitan - perfection!

I went with my brother and we waited for about 5 minutes to be seated. Once seated we were promptly…read moreattended to by a lovely waitress who took our order. We went for a starter of calamari which was delicous, but waited for about 40 minutes for our burgers (we had to ask the waitress if our food was coming). When they arrived they were barely warm and it felt like they'd been sitting out for a while. The ice cream sundae was absolutely delicious. I just wish I hadn't been disappointed by the burger.

Located near to the pier in Brighton (on the main road) there is this amazing diner that does a…read moregreat selection of America: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner The food is reasonably priced and you get more than enough for your buck (ok pound). We had breakfast there and it def set you up for the day so if you go to Brighton go and have breakfast it won't disappoint

The ambiance has a 1950's vibe with 50's era decor, music by Elvis and Tom Jones to name two, a…read morecool motorcycle display when you walk in, and Tom & Jerry cartoons playing in the background. A fun place for families. Food was delicious. My husband had the Steak & Fries I had the caramelized onion Burger, which I believe the cook brought right out to us. The fries were nice and hot. The steak was cooked perfectly my burger could have been cooked a bit longer to prevent so much of the meat juices from dripping. The waitstaff could be more inviting when you come into the restaurant. The first attempt to eat here the waitress apologized and said it would be a 40 minute wait as a trove of people arrived between 5 - 5:30 pm when we arrived. We told her we'd come back another time. Two days later we arrived around 4:30 ish, and the young lady from way behind the counter, without saying hello or welcome, pointed us to a table. Our assigned waitress was pleasant but we had to flag her down twice for more beverages, it wasn't really busy yet and three wait staff were talking amongst each other. In any case if you don't mind this type behavior this place will suit you, but if you're a large group it may be somewhat challenging to be waited on with a professional attitude. We stayed a week in lovely Brighton and the restaurant was across the street but we didn't bother trying this place for a third time.

This is a really fun place to eat, especially if you have kids with you as the decor is really…read morehammed up with cowboys, indians and giant cow horns everywhere. I love Tex-Mex food but have been to a few dodgy ones in the past (mainly in Brighton) but the guys here really have hit the nail on the head in regards to food and service. The Fajitas are excellent; huge portions and nothing over cooked and the steaks are also really impressive (try the T-bone). They serve pitchers of draft beer and also they do a bucket of 8 bottled beers on ice which is good fun to order. Yeeehaaaa!!!

Imagine an American walking into an "American" themed restaurant in Horsham. That was my…read moreexperience. The atmosphere is awesome, but obviously the America theme is really a Texas theme. Country music playing? Check. Servers dressed in cowboy hats and clothes? Yep! The amount of cowboy stereotypes were endless. And it's quite amusing. Especially for an American. We ordered some cocktails. I love a good Margarita. Unfortunately, these were not good. Way too sweet. So my partner and I switched to beer. They have a selection of American beers, if you like that sort of thing. They don't serve them by the pint though. They have bottles or 1/2 or 2/3 of a pint. Or 2 pints. Or 4 pints. So of course, 2 pints of beer each it is! We shared the nacho platter to start. Be warned: the nachos are massive. There were four of us, and it was a bit tough. But we got through. They're not amazing. Pretty standard in fact. Apparently they make their own tortilla chips. So kudos for that, but the toppings didn't wow me. My partner and I then split the Extravaganza feast for two. It came with ribs, wings (we opted to get the TNT Explosive wings because hot wings are amazing), fried mushrooms, onion rings, corn, coleslaw, beans and curly fries. Again, everything was fine. The best for me was the onion rings. The curly fries are fine, nothing better than any other I've had. The wings were definitely not Explosive, unfortunately. The ribs were fine, but were lacking something. At this point we were stuffed, so no dessert for us. Although we did see about six massive sundaes come out as people were there celebrating their birthdays. They looked good, but we were way too full. Honestly, I wasn't expecting anything here to wow me, and it didn't. The service is really good though as the server came back and asked us how we were on several occasions. Weirdly like being back in the states. Maybe that was the point.

Housed on the corner of North Road in the North Laines, The Dorset seems to be a hive of activity…read morefrom noon til night. In the mornings and early afternoons, its usually occupied by locals and tourists catching a bit of sunshine over coffee and the papers. In the late afternoons and early evenings, its the same but with the tea-cups and mugs replaced by glasses of wine and pints of beer. I've heard good reviews of the locally sourced food but must admit, I only ever pop in here to meet friends or have a cheeky drink on the way to somewhere else. The staff are warm and friendly, the atmosphere is inviting and homely and they usually have cool tunes playing too. Tuesday evenings, there's live jazz, Wednesdays its 'gypsy jazz', Thursdays its soul and funk deejays and Sundays its acoustic music with local guitarists and singer-songwriters. If any of them can play a Miles Davis or Art Blakey tune, I'll be reserving a table at the front!

The Dorset could be mistaken for an Italian bistro from the exterior but inside you'll find a…read moremodern British pub with fantastic food and a charming atmosphere. A selection of modern art can be found through out in keeping with Brighton's bohemian reputation. The large open windows and tables along the pavement outside give the place a continental feel. Its situation in the bustle of the North Laines means it's fantastic for people watching & it gets the sunshine for most of the day. The menu involves a lot of fabulous salads, burgers & steak all freshly made and beautifully seasoned. The house speciality of moules and frites is to die for.

According to their website The Swan is a privately owned boutique hotel, a warm friendly 'local',…read moreand a superb restaurant serving carefully sourced seasonal food. All this at the edge of the stunning Surrey & West Sussex countryside border. The menu at The Swan is a superb array of classic dishes; choosing what I wanted was nearly impossible! After a lengthy period of deliberation I left my final decision-making moment until the waitress arrived to take our order (I needed the pressure). I opted for the beef carpaccio, rocket salad, shaved parmesan and truffle oil. The key to a dish like this is the quality of the meat. Full of intense beef flavour, and literally melt in your mouth, it was clearly from great stock. The fresh peppery rocket, salty parmesan and the rich truffle oil (of which there was the perfect amount) all complemented the meat perfectly. For my main course, I had initially decided on the calves liver but made a last-minute change to the pan seared scallops, potato roti, black pudding, pea puree and a chive beurre blanc. It was the right decision. The scallops were light, delicate and cooked to perfection. The black pudding spicy and earthy. The potato roti, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, and full of flavour. The chive beurre blanc also added a delicious richness to the dish. The only small criticism of the dish is that the pea puree was slightly lost amongst all the other punchy flavours, but when tasted on its own is was beautifully smooth and seasoned well. After 20 years running one of London's 'best kept secrets' - The Swag and Tails pub in Knightsbridge - the owners decided to create a cosy and luxurious pub in the beautiful Surrey Hills, and with recommendations in the Harden's and Michelin guides it seems as though they are doing something right. Fresh local ingredients, tasty classic food, in a wonderful setting. This is pub dining of the highest order.

So this is a quaint little country pub come hotel. Only small but has that family run feeling. It's…read morevery well presented with an inviting bar to the left and a comfy seating area with that open fire feel and chilled Sunday afternoon vibe. The drink selection isn't bad at all for a small pub and the staff were lovely and friendly. The food is delicious although a little pricier than one may expect for a little pub although it was much further south than I'm accustomed too. The room we had was a good size. Nice sofa and seating area as you enter followed by a good size bedroom with a super king size bed. The bathroom was also a good size with double sink. The only downside was the shower was in the bath. But at least there was a bath. It was very clean from the sheets to the loo! It overlooked the road but was relatively quiet. There is a good size car park opposite and a secret style beer garden to the rear. The staff looked after us all weekend like regulars. If you ever in the area I would recommend a little weekend stay here.

Happened to walk in and the best thing that happened in my one week trip to Brighton! Great…read moreatmosphere- feels both local and sophisticated at the same time. Loved the cocktails offerings and you can tell the thoughtfulness that went into the liquor selection despite small size. Sat at the bar both times - bc I had to come back- had the oysters, grilled cheese, and duck fat chips all delicious and reasonably priced. The best part was Anas the bartender- he's such a jewel!

The Ginger Pig is the second of the three Gingerman Restaurants (yep, apparently the guy that owns…read morethem is a fellow ginger - woohoo!) and is located just off the seafront in Hove. Its a fair walk from the center of town but well worth the trek. Its a gastro pub as it should be in my opinion; non pretentious, friendly and comfortable. The whole place has that Parisian bistro feel which I love. The place recently won a 'Bib Gourmand' award - so when my starter, trio of paortland crab with crab souffle, crab bisque & hot crab toast arrived I knew why. It was presented on a black slate tile which looked amazing and tasted even better. For the main I went for the haunch of venison which can sometimes be a touch too gamey but it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We had starter and main each, a bottle of white wine (plus a glass of red with my venison) and coffees (mine was Irish) and the bill came to around £75. All Gingerman restaurants give you a stamp on a reward card for every £25 you spend though, once you fill up your card you get a two course meal for one to use at any of their places. The food is not a long way off Michelin star quality in my opinion so I think its extremely reasonable here.

Amazing food and service. Charming grounds and location. Staff and management are warm and…read moreaccommodating.

1/2 Moon is a foody pub - you can sit at the bar but any more than 3 people and you're blocking the…read moreroute from front to back. Food is OK but expensive compared to other similar venues locally - the food is the same as the other pubs in this small, local chain. Not sure this is a good thing as, surely, most people choose a venue on it's food and this takes away that choice... They do offer a Dining Club discount on food (must include a main course) of 10% - this is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 'a steak for a tenner' deal on Thursdays. The whole pub is undergoing refurbishment in early 2024 inside and out which is great news as it was looking a bit tired when we last visited. Better weather sees the use of the large field for parking and al-fresco dining which proves very popular, especially at weekends as the pub is located in the South Downs National Park and is just a (steep) walk from the South Downs Way.

Very cool vibe with reasonably priced drinks. Recommend to stop for a drink…read more Not sure if serve food we just had drinks.

The environment and decor of restaurants are really underrated around here; I really appreciate all…read morethe little details that make a place feel a lot homier. This was one of the few pubs still serving Sunday Roast around 6pm, and even though there was a bit of a wait for the food, it was completely worth it. I'm officially a huge fan of Sunday Roast and I think it's one of my favorite traditional British foods. I got the chicken Sunday roast, and was surprised by the size and beauty of my plate. I have a huge appetite, but I wasn't even able to finish this! Really! I have a huge appetite, was hungry, and still couldn't shovel every last pea on the plate. I really loved everything, even the roasted onion to the amazingly crispy potatoes. Seriously, I wished there were more potatoes, but the vegetables were perfect too. Not to forget the Yorkie! It reminded me of a popover: so light and fluffy without an overwhelming taste. Come hungry, and leave happy! Or stay for the amazing music and atmosphere.