The Rainbow

The Rainbow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sarah

   Brighton1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We have eaten in the pub on many occasions and the food and service have always been great. However mother's day was a disappointment. We realised that they were really busy but the service was very slow. The food when it came was swimming in gravy which made the potatoes and Yorkshire soggy. The parsnips were so hard that they were imossible to cut or even bite. My grandson ordered a brownie for pudding. It wasn't the chocolate sponge with a gooey centre but solid. The cost was deducted from the bill. Thank you. We will visit you again to try once more.
   

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   NikJ

   East Sussex2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Sunday lunch, good portions tasty food and friendly service
   

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   Emilie

   East Sussex2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Lovely atmosphere unfortunately our experience was let down due to the service. Food and drink order was taken swiftly, unfortunately there was a problem with the fire so it was freezing. The meal was served, noone came back to ask if everything was ok. We would have ordered more drinks but noone came back to the table until long after we had finished. No offer of dessert menu or coffees until I found someone to ask for the bill.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   East Sussex1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the seafood casserole and it was very nice and I would have that again. The only negative is the cost of the drinks.
   

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   Gemma

   East Sussex1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Went here for dinner and unfortunately, it was a complete letdown. The food was terrible—poorly cooked and lacking in flavor. Drinks were okay, yet massively overpriced - £7.50 for a larger is mental. The ambience was uninviting, and to top it off, the service was absolutely shocking. Slow, inattentive, and unprofessional. Definitely wouldn’t return or recommend.
   

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   Kate

   East Sussex4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Unfortunately the roast beef was almost inedible - very very tough but the roast chicken was delicious. It was also cold in the building. For the price, everything should be good. The Rainbow is supposed to be renowned for their roast?!
   

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   TRACEY

   East Sussex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service, definitely returning in the New Year.
   

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   James

   East Sussex3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great service as always, you know the staff are well trained when they check your glasses are properly clean before serving you drinks.
   

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   Rita

   East Sussex2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first visit to The Rainbow, certainly not the last. Nice and friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.
   

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    Elaine

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a lunch with 5 friends to celebrate Christmas and the atmosphere was very festive and cosy.
    

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