Harden's survey result
Summary
The founder/owners “never put a foot wrong” at this British bistro in Hove, providing “outstanding food and service in attractive and comfortable surroundings”. Local hospitality trio Faye & James Thompson and Rob Maynard launched the venue in 2019 and it “has gone from strength to strength”, with innovations like the monthly ‘Sunday Lunch Club’, showcasing ingredients at their peak. Last summer American actor Kyle MacLachlan – Dale Cooper in cult classic ‘Twin Peaks’ – was a surprise visitor, as a thank-you to James for putting his Pursued by Bear wine on Wild Flor’s list!
Summary
This “amazing neighbourhood restaurant will have you coming back for more” of its “brilliant modern British cooking in a relaxed bistro setting”. Founded five years ago by a trio of local hospitality veterans, Rob Maynard and James & Faye Thompson, it is “very much in tune with modern Hove, but in a very unprepossessing location” – and with “very sensible prices”, including a £22 per person set menu that runs alongside the à la carte. Many diners recommend the wines here (“one of the rare restaurants which do not force you to ‘kill’ red wine too young, offering good mature reds for fair prices”).
Summary
Well established as “a real favourite” since launching in 2019, “what it does – modern British cooking in a relaxed bistro setting – it does brilliantly”, while “the wine list brings it a cut above many other locals. Rob (Maynard, co-founder with James & Faye Thomson) seems to find amazing different things to drink”. Top Menu Tip – “don’t miss out on side orders: blue cheese and leek gratin and pommes Anna are both amazing”.
Summary
This three-year-old bistro “has made a huge impression on the Hove scene” with the “quality and inventiveness of its food”, an “excellent and surprising wine list” and “impeccable service” led by founders James & Faye Thomson and Rob Maynard. “Proud to have Wild Flor in our ’hood!”.
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42 Church Road, Brighton, BN3 2FN
Restaurant details
Wild Flor Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A second visit to this pleasant restaurant- you need to sit downstairs for the best experience. We had a whole chicken for 2 and served in a tomato and saffron sauce which was very pleasant."
"Reliable as ever, excellent service, particularly about wine choices, skilled cooking, and a friendly and relaxed ambience. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
42 Church Road, Brighton, BN3 2FN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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