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It’s a case of "Back to the Future" at this beautifully situated site on the front, which operated here under the Due South name from 2004-2011 before becoming Riddle & Finns on the Beach. Now owner Rob Shenton has decided to return to its former branding having moved Riddle & Finns on the Beach to a new location nearby.

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3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

It has a “lovely setting” on the front, but Rob Shenton’s well-known venue has yet to reestablish itself fully since he decided last year to restore its branding of ten years ago (and to move Riddle & Finns On the Beach – his operation here since 2011 – to a new site). On limited feedback, some locals do rave all-round: others say “it’s not what it used to be – the food’s nicely cooked, but not good value for money”.

Summary

It’s a case of ‘Back to the Future’ at this beautifully situated site on the front, which operated here under the Due South name from 2004-2011, before becoming Riddle & Finns on the Beach. In May 2021, owner Rob Shenton decided to return to its former branding, having moved Riddle & Finns on the Beach to a new location nearby. No reports of the new, er old, regime as yet.

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Due South Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Due South Restaurant in BN1, Brighton by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Due South restaurant.
Mark R
Happy New Year! And oysters, Bloody Mary, a...
Reviewed 8 months, 26 days ago

"Happy New Year! And oysters, Bloody Mary, and various delicious things with home made crumpets. "

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James T
Really friendly, engaged staff and overall ...
Reviewed 10 months, 1 day ago

"Really friendly, engaged staff and overall of really fun way to spend a leisurely lunchtime looking at the sea. There were 6 of us and the lobster crumpets were divine - although the mussels were apparently distinctly ropey. Great Bloody Marys. "

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139 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑6 pm

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