Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
Brunel holding the SS Great Britain on the sign? I’m in. Really cosy little pub – we parked at the bar and the bartender tells us they’ve the largest selection of bourbons outside of London. Had one, and it was delicious.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 103 Trafalgar Street
What a night. Looks grubby from the outside, but is cosy inside with airbrushed Spock and the Birth of Venus among others. Bartenders look like roadies and/or members of a death metal band but incredibly friendly. Menu is randomly Portuguese tapas and other food, and super great. We had chorizo – piles, and delicious – and a brascada (steak, parma ham, fried onion and cheese sandwich) which was also immense and delicious. To top it off, smoking outside we chat to a guy who asks if we’re here for the hip hop? So we go upstairs and watch freestyle rap battles. I mean, WHAT. Amazing.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 48 Trafalgar Street
Deceptively labyrinthine pub with bits and bobs of nautical memorabilia. Quiet and nice, but £5 a pint.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 36 Trafalgar Street
Quite large family run Italian with really enthusiastic owner and service. Not high end by any means, but great food at really quite a low price. Insane lunch special of £4.55 for pasta and a drink.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 31-32 New Road
https://www.facebook.com/Zafferelli-Restaurant-294983760560203/
Lovely little cafe right near the station, nice space and good drinking. Great place to meet visitors.
Verdict: Awesome
Location 83 Queens Road
Very nice American hot pizza had from here.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 22 New Road
Pretty ok Chinese food, but nothing special.
Ed: Had again 2 years later, and really quite good now. Chicken with spicy salts really excellent!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 19 Blatchington Road
Wow, what a place. Understated class and friendly service without being uppity, and incredible food. Probably the best salt and chilli pepper squid I’ve ever had. Set menu excellent value and actually might contain what you were going to have anyway. Highly recommend.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 29-31 East Street
Nice little pub (a bit light on seating) with a fanastic Thai concession. Try Simply the Best – best described as a Thai twisted on fried potatoes. Ace, and very friendly.
Edit: Quite some time ago The Pond was totally refurbed, and got a bao bun concession. Having just tried it, it’s amazing. Just incredible all around, especially the house fries and fried bao like churros for dessert.
Verdict: Ok
Edit: Awesome
Location: 49 Gloucester Road
Can’t find a website
Best macaron I have ever had. Pricey, but amazing. Also their cakes look amazing.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 27-29 Duke Street