Harden's survey result
Summary
One of England’s oldest restaurants: the Leigh-Jones family’s seafood period-piece, in the Lanes – run by the clan since 1945, but established in the 1890s – has a “huge number of things to recommend”, not least its “lovely fresh local oysters and mussels” and an outside terrace for sunny days.
Summary
“This revered traditional fish restaurant” – a Lanes fixture in the Leigh-Jones family since 1945 (but actually established in the 1890s) wins high praise for its “gorgeous seafood” and “continued high standards”. “Not as formal as it looks, and kids are well looked after” – “excellent value half lobster on the children’s menu is great for promoting more adventurous eating”.
Summary
“Warm welcome, exceptional oysters from Falmouth, entertaining server keeping up parallel conversations with two regulars” – all par for the course at this “most convivial” Lanes veteran (est. 1890s). It has long been traditional reviewers’ tip as the “best seafood in Brighton, particularly if you’re sticking to classic dishes”.
Summary
A “very long-established seafood restaurant” (est. 1890s), in the Lanes, where “the seafood is simply amazing”, and service is “outstanding” too. While it has “had its ups and downs”, and the interior “looks a bit 1980s” (notwithstanding the fin-de-siècle murals), it currently serves some of the “best seafood in Brighton”.
Owner's description
Whether you’re looking for a traditional plate of seafood, or in the mood to sample our contemporary twist on classic dishes, our expert staff will make sure you order the right meal for you, with wine to match. We offer a unique dining experience, with intimate dining rooms attended by passionate and informed staff. In warmer weather there is no better place to dine than on our heated terrace. Enjoy plates of fresh seafood, fine wines and warm sunshine, and watch the world go by with live jazz or opera playing regularly. Or take a seat at our stunning marble-topped oyster bar, where you can join us for a platter of oysters or a decadent three-course meal.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £23.00 | £28.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £23.00 | £28.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.00 | £20.00 | £3.00 | £8.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £21.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
English’s Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Used to be a firm favorite but the food was fine but not amazing"
29-31 East St, Brighton, BN1 1HL
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
