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Summary
It’s 15 years since this basement in a Kemptown boutique hotel helped raise the excitement level about Brighton’s eateries, and it remains one of the city’s better dining destinations to this day. One repeat visitor was “disappointed on a return-visit after many years”, but most reporters still rate the cuisine here very highly and the only other gripe we received last year was “pity it doesn’t have a sea view…”
Summary
It’s 15 years since this basement in a Kemptown boutique hotel helped raise the excitement level about Brighton’s eateries, and it remains one of the city’s better dining destinations to this day. One repeat visitor was “disappointed on a return-visit after many years”, but most reporters still rate the cuisine here very highly and the only other gripe we received this year was “pity it doesn’t have a sea view…”
Summary
“For years this was Brighton’s standout special occasion venue”, and although this Kemptown boutique hotel has more rivals nowadays, it’s “still absolutely brilliant”…“just think how lovely it would be if it weren’t in a basement!”
Summary
On the seafront, the smart dining room of this Kemptown boutique hotel continues to please – fans say “if it weren’t in the basement it would be up there with Gingerman”. In the meantime, a visit to the upstairs cocktail bar will provide the requisite views.
Restaurant details
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 12.50% |
43 - 44 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1PE
Opening hours
Monday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
Tuesday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | 7:30 am6 pm‑9 pm |
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