The Bristol Bar

4.7

225 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views
Charming

Panoramic sea views on Kemptown seafront. This owner run bistro pub offers home cooked food and wonderful Sunday lunches. Friendly, informal service in a beautiful historic building located midway between the pier and the marina. The Bristol is a sophisticated venue that welcomes well behaved dogs and children aged 12 and over for lunch. The evenings are reserved for the grown ups. Formerly The Bristol Hotel, our art deco bar still retains it's classic ambience to make the most of the sea views and offers guests something that little bit special.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British, European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
01273 605687
Website
http://www.thebristolbar.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alan Towler
Private party facilities
Limited private events. please call to enquire.

Location
Paston Pl, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN2 1HA
Area
Brighton
Cross Street
Paston Place & Marine Parade
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stops nearby
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Soup of the Day£6.90
served with bread
Hummus£7.50
with toasted bread & dressed leaves
Smoked Mackerel Pate£7.50
dressed leaves & toast
Chicken Liver Pate£7.50
dressed leaves & toast
Garlic & Chilli 'Shell-Off' Tiger Prawns£8.95
with bread
Chorizo£8.95
cooked in sherry & olive oil with bread & aioli

Sharing Plates

Trio of Mackerel Pate, Hummus and a Choice of Either Garlic Prawns or Chorizo, Salad & Toast£19.50
Trio of mackerel pate, hummus (substitute chicken liver pate if you prefer) and a choice of either Garlic Prawns or Chorizo, salad & toast
The Bristol Cheese Board£12.50
Stilton, Black bomber Cheddar & Pierre Robert - enough to share!
Just a Taster?£7.25
Choose one cheese, biscuits & chutney
Pâte & Cheese£10.00
Choose one pâte & one cheese with toast & biscuits

Mains

Chestnut Mushroom & Wild Mushroom Linguini£14.00
Falafel Salad£12.50
a light main of salad, falafel, sweet chili sauce, flatbread & oil
Deep Fried Breaded Scampi & Fries£15.00
with homemade tartar sauce
The Bristol Fish Pie£15.00
topped with mash & served with French beans
Sea Bass Fillet£15.50
with colcannon mash, asparagus & a champagne cream sauce
Half Roast Chicken£15.00
served with fries, aioli & salad
Cottage Pie£14.50
minced beef topped with mash served with French beans & bread
Slow Roast Lamb Shank£16.95
with mash, French beans & gravy

Side Dishes

Side Salad£3.00
Fries & Aioli£4.00
French Beans£2.50
Bread & Butter£3.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding & Ice Cream£7.25
Apple Crumble & Whipped Cream£7.25
warmed in the oven, allow 10 to fifteen minutes
Lemon Posset£7.25
with a biscuit & berries
The Bristol Cheese Board£12.50
Stilton, Black bomber Cheddar & Pierre Robert - enough to share!
Just a Taster?£7.25
Choose one cheese, biscuits & chutney

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bristol Bar, with its "amazing staff" and "perfect specials," is a favorite for Sunday roasts and seaside views. Guests love the "delicious food" and "excellent service," with generous portions and perfectly cooked meals. Whether visiting family or enjoying a relaxing meal, it's a must-visit in Brighton.

225 Reviews

K
Kevin
London
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Pride Sunday lunch. Great service, delicious food and good value too!
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AliH
Brighton
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good, food, piping hot. Plenty on our plates …...
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here and we had a lovely time. Great table with views out to the sea. The staff were very attentive throughout the evening. The food was outstanding! The portions were generous, and everything tasted delicious. We had the king prawns and mackerel pate to start, followed by half roast chicken and Coronation chicken (off the specials board). To finish we had cheese & biscuits and the lemon posset. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the food was delicious, what more do you want? Will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday lunch with a friend. Outstanding food as always. Excellent choice of wines. To go with the meal, and exceptional service. A quiet and relaxing atmosphere, allows you to enjoy the food, the wine, and catch up with friends whilst taking in the sea view. Thank you Simon and his team
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Kevin
London
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Sunday lunch - another one! See you soon! Kevin and Richard
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Sham
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect restaurant; delicious food, excellent service and stunning views.
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IanD
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked a table with a nice view out to sea. On arrival, we received a very friendly welcome. We ordered drinks and were shown to our table and the drinks brought over. Having enjoyed most of our pre-dinner drinks, we ordered food. My wife had the chicken and I had lamb shank, although I nearly went for the beef dijon on the specials menu, but eventually chose the lamb. The food arrived and we were pleased with it. The chicken was not over-cooked (as it often can be), and the fries were good. The lamb shank came with green beans and mash. Nicely cooked. Beans not over-done, lamb just right. I had a large malbec with my main, which was good. We shared a lemon & lime pousett for dessert. Very nice. I had some doubts when I booked it, but we were very pleased. Would use this restaurant again.
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Wroot
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Terrific poached salmon. And delicious roasts. Definitely going back!
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DebraB
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bristol Bar is our place to go to when visiting Mum in Brighton. Always first class. We love it.
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Paston Pl, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN2 1HA

Additional information

Cross Street
Paston Place & Marine Parade
Area
Brighton
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stops nearby
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alan Towler
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.thebristolbar.co.uk/
Phone number
01273 605687
Private party facilities
Limited private events. please call to enquire.

The Bristol Bar

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starters, Tapas & Light Bites

Soup of the Day£6.90

Hummus£7.50

Smoked Mackerel Pate£7.50

Chicken Liver Pate£7.50

Garlic & Chilli 'Shell-Off' Tiger Prawns£8.95

Chorizo£8.95

Sharing Plates

Trio of Mackerel Pate, Hummus and a Choice of Either Garlic Prawns or Chorizo, Salad & Toast£19.50

The Bristol Cheese Board£12.50

Just a Taster?£7.25

Pâte & Cheese£10.00

Mains

Chestnut Mushroom & Wild Mushroom Linguini£14.00

Falafel Salad£12.50

Deep Fried Breaded Scampi & Fries£15.00

The Bristol Fish Pie£15.00

Sea Bass Fillet£15.50

Half Roast Chicken£15.00

Cottage Pie£14.50

Slow Roast Lamb Shank£16.95

Side Dishes

Side Salad£3.00

Fries & Aioli£4.00

French Beans£2.50

Bread & Butter£3.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding & Ice Cream£7.25

Apple Crumble & Whipped Cream£7.25

Lemon Posset£7.25

The Bristol Cheese Board£12.50

Just a Taster?£7.25

Overall ratings and reviews

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