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Summary
“The tiny backstreet original of the Ginger empire” – near the front – Ben & Pamela McKellar’s stalwart favourite has earned itself a sizeable and enduring fan club over two decades with its “intimate” style, “attentive but unobtrusive service” and, most importantly, its “wonderfully consistent, accomplished, fresh and tasty dishes”. “The true king of Brighton’s food scene!”
Summary
“This tiny stalwart” just up from the sea front is “always popular and deservedly so”. “Cosy but not stuffy, it has a lovely atmosphere and booking is a must” given the allure of its consistently “imaginative and skilful” cuisine. It’s been “a fixture of the local food scene” for 20 years, with founders Ben and Pamela McKellar opening a series of spin-off Gingers – Dog, Pig and Fox. Scheduled to open soon are Flint House tapas in the Lanes and Ginger Fish in the new Soho House Brighton.
Summary
“An absolute stalwart gem, with many years serving Brighton” – the Gingerman group’s flagship is turning twenty this year and this small, unpretentious dining room near the seafront is still a big favourite with locals and out-of-towners alike. The only drawback is that the room is “rather cramped” – the “concept-free” food is “terrific” and the “friendly, knowledgeable and diligent” service particularly stands out.
Summary
“Brighton’s best ‘fine dining’” is still – despite increased local competition – to be had at Ben Mckellar’s “tiny”, “utterly unpretentious” backstreet dining room, near the seafront – an “intimate” space, which “has been improved by its recent refurbishment” (“a win!”). Service is “totally charming”, and the “increasingly inventive and adventurous dishes” are “fantastic and amazing value for the quality”.
Restaurant details
Gingerman Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Some outstanding food with friendly and efficient service. Given the price thought the wine measure a bit stingy with the main course but surprised by the volume of the pudding wine!"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £35.00 | £45.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £17.00 | £20.00 | |
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| SundayLunch | £25.00 | £30.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 60.00 | Always Available | 6 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £17.25 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
21a Norfolk Sq, Brighton, BN1 2PD
Opening hours
Lunch- 12.30pm – 2pm, Tues – Sun. Dinner – 7pm – 10pm, Tues – Sun
Last orders: 9.45 pm
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