RestaurantsEast SussexBrightonBN1

survey result

Summary

£69
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A proper meat restaurant!” – Razak Helalat’s popular destination (which has a London sibling near Tower Bridge) is known for its “perfectly done steaks” (although “if you don’t like your steak and red meat, you may feel a bit stuck”); and also wins praise for its “great and attentive service” too. Even those who feel it’s “very good”, though, can also feel it’s “expensive for what it is”.

Summary

£68
  £££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“High-quality meat” – and “with a variety on the menu if you fancy a change from beef” – has helped win a significant fan club for Razak Helalat’s well-known destination (which has a spin-off near Tower Bridge, in London). Reports remain generally upbeat, although a number of them note service can be “variable”, especially when they are busy.

Summary

£62
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Always a pleasure, always full” – the grilled meat at Razak Helalat’s Brighton original has won a loyal following, and spawned a London branch near Tower Bridge. According to fans, “it remains the best place to get an expensive steak in Brighton”.

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Top quality grilled meats and a lively atmosphere” help score good all-round ratings for Dave Mothershill’s stylish grill (which has a London offshoot near Tower Bridge).

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The Coal Shed Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Coal Shed Restaurant in BN1, Brighton by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Coal Shed restaurant.
Richard F
Tables need re-varnishing. Very overpriced...
Reviewed 10 months, 19 days ago

"Tables need re-varnishing. Very overpriced"

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £25.00  

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£12.50 £23.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £26.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £5.00
Service 12.50%
8 Boyces St, Brighton, BN1 1AN
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12 pm‑9 pm

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