• Added: 8th of May 2007
• Area: Brighton
• Category: Restaurants

Brighton BN1 1HJ
01273 775477

mrpid said

This place seems to be popular but I've never known why exactly. I've been there on various work nights and birthdays etc and the food has never been great to honest. It is pretty cheap but thats no excuse when you can get better cheap italian meals in plenty of places. My friends booked a table there for a Christmas meal once and the staff were totally obnoxious and rude. If you have a choice don't bother there are plenty of better Italian Restaurants in Brighton.

• Added: 7th of May 2007
• Area: Brighton
• Category: Restaurants

Brighton BN1 8YJ

mrpid said

This pub used to be pretty dire and depressing and was part of a Brewers Fayre or Beefeater type chain. We popped in for a quick drink after a walk on the Dyke to check it out as we'd heard it had had a makeover recently and were intrigued to know if it was any better. On first impressions it certainly looks miles better now with a chilled out contemporary feel whilst being pretty cosy. The set up is similar to before in terms of ordering food at the bar and the menu was still of the classic bar variety (Steak, fish & Chips etc. etc.) but we couldn't see any evidence that it was still part of a chain. We thought we'd give the food a go after we saw people around us eating what looked like pretty good meals. I can say honestly that the quality of the food and the service have dramatically improved and thankfully they don't seem to be charging over the top for the dishes on offer. Don't believe the bad press this place got before the recent refurb. Give it a go, you might be pleasantly surprised!