Browns - Brighton

3.8

54 reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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Browns is a classic English brasserie serving dishes with a modern twist throughout the day. Join us for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner accompanied by an exciting range of cocktails and Champagne at Browns in Brighton.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
01273 323501
Website
http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/restaurants/southeast/brighton
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
Our menu offers contemporary British brasserie dishes. We use only the best quality ingredients, and where possible, work with local suppliers.

Location
3-4 Duke Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AH
Area
Brighton
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Wi-Fi available

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.6Value

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MaureenW
Hertfordshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2020
overall1food1service4ambience3
Very expensive, small portions, very noisy, felt rushed. Would not recommend.
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Alison
Hertfordshire
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2020
overall3food2service5ambience5
Love eating in Brown’s and I couldn’t fault the service. However I chose the lobster risotto which I have had previously in Brown’s Covent Garden. However the lobster that accompanies the risotto was so tough and overcooked it was almost inedible. A shame as this is one of my favourite restaurants
JM
JulieM
Kent
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2019
overall2food3service3ambience2
The food was average but the price was way above average!!!!
GM
GMcW
London
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Having made a booking via OpenTable and receiving a confirmation email, 24 hours later had a phone call from Browns to say they could offer me a table at 5pm or 9pm but not at 7pm which was the time of my booking. No apologies just that the way it is. OpenTable just blamed Browns and said I could always phone the restaurant to confirm a booking, not seeing the ridiculousness of that suggestion as it renders their platform to irrelevance. So I am giving an all round one star, but to be clear we did not eat there.
M
Minky
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and very attentive service. would definitely recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2019
overall1food1service2ambience2
Very noisy and average service. The chicken was awful as were the sides.
AS
AlanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very helpful staff. I had a party of 12 for my birthday meal and they were all very complimentary about the overall experience.
l
lwp2001
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Saturday brunch was very enjoyable. Great food!
CS
CatherineS
Tampa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2019
overall2food2service3ambience2
Disappointing as when we arrived they did not have our reservation. We were a party of 8 and although the managed to accommodate us we were on two small round tables pushed together which was not very inspiring. The service was good but the food and ambience was nowhere near the experience we have had at Browns in Bath.
BL
BrickLane
London
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
A regular at Brown’s, this was my first visit to Brown’s at Brighton. Steaks were a little over cooked, and the two ‘managers’ absolutely useless; appearing to create more problems for their team than they resolved. However - we had a very enjoyable night there, which is to the thanks of the amazing service given by ‘Chrissie’; who could not have done more to make sure we were well looked after.
R
Rusty
London
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice brunch!
AM
AnthonyM
London
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Firstly they called to advise my booking could not be taken at the desired time and moved back by 45mins then when I got to resturant they tried to advise my booking had been cancelled as I did not agree to this. Terrible service
ML
MaryL
Brighton
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
I had the set menu and the starter and main were great but I was very disappointed in the Eton Mess dessert which was all cream and a bit of fruit and virtually no meringue so sadly that affected what was generally a good experience.
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anitar
Buckinghamshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Really enjoyed the lunch and would definitely visit again. Thought, the menu was a good curated choice. Have visited Browns for years in London and Oxford too, enjoy the atmosphere.
LJ
LizJ
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely evening. Service good. Clean toilets. Belly pork with mash was lovely. Will definitely return again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went in for lunch with my husband. Good quick service, lovely food. Impressed when waiter chased after an elderly lady to return her purse she had left on the table. It’s a lovely place to eat. Would recommend.
TF
TeresaF
East Sussex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, my daughter said the lobster risotto was the nicest risotto she had ever eaten
f
fionap
London
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2019
overall2food2service3ambience4
Unfortunately the food was not up to standard expected of Browns on previous visits. There was no presentation or care taken and some dishes looked uneatable. The service was very slow.
B
Beagle
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very tasty! Good service and atmosphere. Can recommend 👍
R
Rollerball
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2018
overall4food4service3ambience3
Having been to Browns previously, and considering the time of year (Xmas) you get what you get with any busy restaurant - you need to be patient. Although a queue at the door, quickly acknowledged and presented to the table. Good food experience, well served, would definitely recommend. Be ready to accept that you are not the only people in town and be prepared to wait a little longer that would normally be expected for delivery of food and drink. This was a set meal choice and quality of food did not disappoint, hot food was hot when served not luke warm and very tasty. Drinks are what they from out of a bottle - good varied choice. Overall very satisfied.
C
Chickie
London
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Lacklustre food and zero ambience. Disappointing. What a shame - this used to be a nice chain!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were very well looked after, food was good and plentiful.
LK
LKW2018
Kent
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2018
overall3food4service3ambience4
We had friends visiting from Iceland for a 50th birthday and we chose Browns for this special occasion, making our booking on Open Table. The booking was at 8pm for 6 people and we received the confirmation number. When we arrived they couldn’t find our booking... an embarrassing wait while they checked on the system if they could accommodate us. Eventually 2 small round tables were found at the very back of the restaurant, they pushed the tables together, which was not ideal. Our friends noticed a large shelf had been pulled off the wall behind us leaving a big mark and exposed screws & fixings. The broken shelf was left on a low wall by our table...We waited around 40 minutes for the first drinks to arrive. The food itself was good and the portion sizes good too. Our Waitress was pleasant but restaurant very busy so service very slow.
BB
BrightonBeat
Brighton
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Just not worth the bother or the money. Miserable staff with poor customer service and poor food. I'll give this place a miss from now on Thanks
J
John
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 September 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent Monday night meal, attentive staff, varied menu, and general good quality all round. Would be pleased to recommend, and are looking forward to returning on our next visit to Brighton.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get food and service love eating here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2018
overall3food2service1ambience3
Arrived and was seated straight away but waited over 20 minutes for a drink order then a further 15 for them to come over once our order wS taken it came out looking like something I made at home ?? Top prices for low service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brighton
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
The experience was great - good service, though my food isn’t that great but the ambiance, the service is at its best
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 July 2018
overall3food4service3ambience3
The food was good and our waitress was great but this restaurant is understaffed - as soon as the place filled up little, the attentiveness vanished - our main course plates sat for 30mins after we were done and we served our wine ourselves - our waitress apologised but we made it clear that it wasn't her fault, and we tipped her accordingly. Hire more waiting staff on a Saturday night!
AN
ANDREWW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2018
overall2food1service4ambience3
We waited a very long time to place an order and then mains were ready before we had finished starters. Not up to the normal Brown’s standards.
ST
SeattleTripReviewer
Buckinghamshire
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2018
overall2food2service2ambience2
Poor quality food, very much a chain restaurant. No ambience to speak of and overpriced considering all the great restaurants you can choose to go to. Go to The Ivy everytime over this place.
GK
GeoffK
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great atmosphere as always
DH
DavidH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2018
overall2food2service3ambience3
Booked online before arriving in Brighton. When we got to the restaurant we were told we could have the table until 8.30 because there was a show nearby which was enough time for us but made us feel a little pressured to get done. Several diners on the tables near us had complaints about service and quality of food which dampened the mood even more. When our order arrived the food was OK nothing more. Service acceptable. Our bill with drinks was £60 which was probably £20 too much for what we had in my opinion. Wouldn't go back.
DS
DerekS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2018
overall3food4service2ambience3
Whilst the food was good if a little expensive the service was very poor for example we waited 30mins to place an order and then waited a further 35mins to be served . This was a pre theatre meal and we only had time for the main course no desert or coffee. Pity the poor service spoiled a good meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Picking up my engagement ring! Perfect end to a lovely day!
LT
LadyToots1
London
137 reviews
vip
3.0
137 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
Brown's is a good bistro but quite noisy so not great for conversation. Service was excellent. Food was fine and they have an excellent wine list.
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Sussex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 January 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Convenient location for a meal prior to watching a show at the Brighton Centre. Comfortable seating, attentive service and wholesome food well cooked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meals and service. Thee lobster was cooked perfectly. Their fish pie is delicious. All the appetizers were also really tasty and.
ST
STG1
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
No bread sauce with turkey was a disappointment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 September 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, puddings were amazing. Well worth a visit.

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Area
Brighton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Wi-Fi available

Website
http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/restaurants/southeast/brighton
Phone number
01273 323501
Catering
Our menu offers contemporary British brasserie dishes. We use only the best quality ingredients, and where possible, work with local suppliers.

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