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Hailed as one of the oldest and most notable pubs in Brighton, The Lion and Lobster, just shy of the town centre, is a den of renowned grub, cosy nooks and plush, traditional interiors.

A mighty maze of vintage interiors, The Lion and Lobster stands by its red sea faring name on the outside, but inside is a whole other tale to tell. From brass features and rich mahogany period pieces to walls adorned in framed history and roaring real fires throughout, this is a cosy cavern for Brightonians and out of towners the like. Boasting a regency restaurant, three bars and two beer gardens, The Lion and Lobster is a pub adventure unto its own.

Whilst know for their 'real beer' and selection of local ales, it's the pub thoroughfare that has people talking about The Lion and Lobster. From their catch of the day to homemade pizza's way in to the night, those of you after a delectable dining experience in cosy surroundings should look no further than this traditional Brighton pub.

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£20 Set menu 2 courses: (All groups larger than 10 people) for 11 to 80 guests Monday 17:00 - 21:30
Tuesday 17:00 - 21:30
Wednesday 17:00 - 21:30
Thursday 17:00 - 21:30
Friday 17:00 - 21:30
Saturday 12:00 - 21:30
Sunday 18:00 - 21:30
£25 Set menu 3 courses: (All groups larger than 10 people) for 11 to 80 guests Monday 17:00 - 21:30
Tuesday 17:00 - 21:30
Wednesday 17:00 - 21:30
Thursday 17:00 - 21:30
Friday 17:00 - 21:30
Saturday 12:00 - 21:30
Sunday 18:00 - 21:30
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Tuesday 17:00 - 21:30
Wednesday 17:00 - 21:30
Thursday 17:00 - 21:30
Friday 17:00 - 21:30
Saturday 12:00 - 21:30
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The Lion and Lobster
24 Sillwood Street, Brighton, BN1 2PS

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Amazing service, good prices, and very well cooked food! visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 by
5
Amazing food friendly staff and cozy atmosphere-great meal. visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Jun 2017
18 Jun 2017 by
5
Brilliant Thank you. Food exceptional, good value! Great for a hen party too! Thank you visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Jun 2017
18 Jun 2017 by
5
Good food and ambience thanks visited The Lion and Lobster on 06 Jun 2017
08 Jun 2017 by
5
We went to the Lion and Lobster for the Sunday Roast. The food, service, live music and especially the venue is really special and has a great vibe. Worth a visit if you are in Brighton. visited The Lion and Lobster on 04 Jun 2017
07 Jun 2017 by
5
Service was excellent and food really tasty. Catered very well for ten of us at lunch!! Thankyou! x visited The Lion and Lobster on 05 Jun 2017
07 Jun 2017 by
5
Delicious food, excellent service & great atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit. visited The Lion and Lobster on 03 Jun 2017
05 Jun 2017 by
5
Excellent food, served efficiently and with a smile. Lovely building and decor. Great place to eat, drink and enjoy. visited The Lion and Lobster on 03 Jun 2017
05 Jun 2017 by
5
Good food and drinks reasonably priced visited The Lion and Lobster on 03 Jun 2017
05 Jun 2017 by
4
We hired the private function room at the back of the restaurant (1st floor). The room is lovely and and we totally appreciate the fact that we could put our own decorations. However, the food was average. As a starter I had the baby squid carbonara, which I enjoyed (we all did actually), definitely something I had never tried before. However, my main (cheese burger), was really average and the chips a bit undercooked. I have been a customer for many years and for a long time I thought you could eat the best burger in town here, this is no longer the case. All in all we had a good time and although they don't provide high-chairs, we could manage and we had a good time. visited The Lion and Lobster on 03 Jun 2017
05 Jun 2017 by
3
We went there to play the Quiz, being the first time I play a quiz in UK I did not know the rules. This guy gave me 2 sheets with a selection of images which I was supposed to answer below what/who they were and another one with blank rows. He looked very amused when I was telling him that I was focusing in answering the images first because he didn't tell me I was supposed to answers to the question he was asking! He looked even more amused when I brought the sheets back and started to laugh at me ! That was an awful and disrespectful behaviour . If I think about it now I get pissed again. I'll never come back again. visited The Lion and Lobster on 29 May 2017
03 Jun 2017 by
1
Delicious food in a quirky atmosphere. A perfect cross between cosy gastro pub and gourmet treat. visited The Lion and Lobster on 29 May 2017
31 May 2017 by
5
Had a wonderful sunday lunch, great food, great staff, great atmosphere. Will be back visited The Lion and Lobster on 28 May 2017
30 May 2017 by
5
Food was excellent, exceptional value for money and service was a good balance of speedy without seeming rushed. 5* Sunday lunch. visited The Lion and Lobster on 28 May 2017
30 May 2017 by
5
Always a great roast dinner in a great atmosphere. visited The Lion and Lobster on 28 May 2017
30 May 2017 by
5
My mum said it was the best roast chicken she had ever tasted! great service- friendly, quick and delicious. Love this pub visited The Lion and Lobster on 28 May 2017
30 May 2017 by
5
Absolutely the best roast had in a long time. Only gutted I couldn't finish it all. Lovely staff, great service, fab venue - we'll defo be back. visited The Lion and Lobster on 28 May 2017
30 May 2017 by
5
Great quality! The food was nice and the atmosphere is awesome. visited The Lion and Lobster on 28 May 2017
30 May 2017 by
4
We had such a wonderfull night at our wedding reception at The Lion and Lobster. Great food and excellent service. Such a beautiful place for a celebration. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 May 2017
29 May 2017 by
5
Excellent food, surroundings, service and beer! What more can I say! visited The Lion and Lobster on 27 May 2017
29 May 2017 by
5
Fantastic sunday roast and excellent service. My American guests really loved it! visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
27 May 2017 by
5
Fantastic sunday roast and excellent service. My American guests really loved it! visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
27 May 2017 by
5
Had a lovely meal, and the service was great. Would love to eat here again when next in Brighton. Any chance you could provide sweeteners in future, my partner is diabetic? visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
23 May 2017 by
5
It was a great moment with my familiy. We enjoyed the food. The service is really nice. I recommend this place for all people. visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
23 May 2017 by
5
Service was good, ambiance as always good, but roast dinner was poor. Overcooked and lacking in taste. visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
23 May 2017 by
3
Service good but food poor. Completely soggy vegetables and tough duck leg followed by melting sorbet. Food standard has deteriorated. visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
23 May 2017 by
2
Great service, nice venue, we usually have a lovely time and have come back repeatedly, this time however we had a couple of inedible lamb shanks - they should be tender or not served. visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 May 2017
23 May 2017 by
4
delicious good quality food, good atmosphere, visited The Lion and Lobster on 20 May 2017
22 May 2017 by
5
Reservation easy. Staff very friendly and menu interesting and excellent. The only issue was finding our way from the bar to the restaurant - friendly downstairs staff to the rescue again! Our local (Hove) friends have added the L&L to their list! visited The Lion and Lobster on 19 May 2017
21 May 2017 by
5
Table was a bit small for three after all the plates came. visited The Lion and Lobster on 14 May 2017
16 May 2017 by
4
Excellent food and service ... as always. I was in a group with 9 other people and everybody had a very good experience. Thank you! visited The Lion and Lobster on 11 May 2017
13 May 2017 by
5
Love the L&L! Consistent, yummy pub food and excellent customer service. (The cherry pale ale on tap right now is delish, too!) visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 May 2017
11 May 2017 by
4
We had sunday lunch which was superb, really glad we found the pub and will definatly reccomend and reurn very soon visited The Lion and Lobster on 07 May 2017
09 May 2017 by
5
Delicious hearty food with fast and friendly service in a cosy pub environment visited The Lion and Lobster on 07 May 2017
09 May 2017 by
5
Great food. Great service. Great pub! visited The Lion and Lobster on 07 May 2017
09 May 2017 by
5
Amazing pub amazing food such a great time visited The Lion and Lobster on 07 May 2017
09 May 2017 by
5
Excellent food and friendly staff visited The Lion and Lobster on 06 May 2017
08 May 2017 by
5
Fantastic, great night, great food, great atmosphere! Cheers everyone visited The Lion and Lobster on 05 May 2017
07 May 2017 by
5
Lovely roast dinner and good service. visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
05 May 2017 by
5
IT WAS AS GOOD AS EVER, DESPITE THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEK-END MEANING THAT IT WAS VERY BUSY. MY DUCK JUST FELL OFF THE BONE, AND WE COULDN'T MANAGE A SWEET. ONE VERY SLIGHT CRITICISM. THE CAULI CHEESE SIDE COULD HAVE DONE WITH A TAD MORE CHEESE SAUCE, BUT OVERALL ANOTHER VERY ENJOYABLE VISIT. visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
05 May 2017 by
5
Brill as always a must for all 😆😆 visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
04 May 2017 by
5
Large portions of average food visited The Lion and Lobster on 01 May 2017
03 May 2017 by
2
Great atmosphere and great dining experience but this was ruined by the food not being up to standard. 6 of us had steaks and 4 of them were of sub quality standard.... very chewy and tough. Desserts were very good. visited The Lion and Lobster on 01 May 2017
03 May 2017 by
3
Got upgraded to a large dinning table, attentive service even late in a long day for the staff and the food was good as always. visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
02 May 2017 by
4
I think this was the fourth or fifth time I have visited the L7L in the last couple of months, and it was as good as ever. Despite it being a busy Bank holiday week-end the service was quick and efficient. My duck leg was excellent (almost too much) and my friend said his rib-eye steak was also well up to L&L standard. We were too full to stop for pudding, but the coffee was great, Like General MacArthur, I shall undoubtedly return! visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
02 May 2017 by
5
Fantastic Sunday lunch . The pork belly was fab . visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
02 May 2017 by
5
Very Good Very Enjoyable Very Nice Staff Very nice food. visited The Lion and Lobster on 30 Apr 2017
02 May 2017 by
4
Good private room. Delicious burgers and fish and chips but superfood salad and steaks a little disappointing. visited The Lion and Lobster on 27 Apr 2017
30 Apr 2017 by
4
Booked for a party of 30. The atmosphere was terrific, the staff really friendly and attentive and the puddings great. Sadly though, main courses on the whole were not good - tough steaks (some impossible to cut), missing ingredients from a number of Super Salads, etc. Such a shame, but will give the venue another go, cos I know from experience food can be great. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Apr 2017
30 Apr 2017 by
3
Very average compared to previous experiences, however the service was good, albeit with lack of a smiling face. I had the sea bream, incredibly underwhelming. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Apr 2017
28 Apr 2017 by
3
Great value and service, we always leave happy. visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 by
5
Excellent service excellent food !! Great selection visited The Lion and Lobster on 24 Apr 2017
26 Apr 2017 by
5
Fantastic food which was on the table very quickly - big thanks to the main guy who waited on our table too - He was excellent. I would definitely go for the private room again with a big group. Also,the staff went out of their way to make sure they didn't give the game away as it was a suprise 40th - that was much appreciated. Cheers L and L visited The Lion and Lobster on 23 Apr 2017
25 Apr 2017 by
5
Food wasn't great and service was very poor didn't ask for the bill and it got put on the table and was told there were other people waiting to sit down for dinner even though the reservation was for 2 hours on the table and had only been there 1 hour and 15 mins! Very disappointed won't be coming back again visited The Lion and Lobster on 22 Apr 2017
24 Apr 2017 by
1
The venue is a popular pub and always seems busy, however I found it rather dirty, (the carpet alone looks like it could walk out on it's own) and the menu too contrived (milk snow) for an old fashion styled pub. The staff were friendly, the food was just ok, just wish it was cleaner and a bit more realistic with the menu.. visited The Lion and Lobster on 22 Apr 2017
24 Apr 2017 by
2
So let me tell you about our experience in the Lion and Lobster. The atmosphere is great and the pub has so many little nooks and crannies to sit and enjoy a drink. It has an amazing terrace which looks like an old living room without a roof on it. Loads of different ales if that's your thing. It's downfall for me unfortunately was the food. Richard's duck rillette smelt of cigar smoke, which we ended getting for free and the crispy pork belly wasn't crispy at all. Not overly impressed. On the website during the week, I booked this for Friday because they had live blues being played too. Great I thought. A meal and some live music. But this had been cancelled weeks ago because of football and the website was not updated. Anyone who knows me knows exactly what I think about football. Really disappointed as the blues band was still scheduled on the website. I complained at about 8.30, an hour after the band should have come on and we got a free drink each, and the blame fell on head office as usual. Lack of communication and an eye for detail I feel. So..... atmosphere great, food very mediocre and don't rely on the website for your entertainment info. visited The Lion and Lobster on 21 Apr 2017
23 Apr 2017 by
3
Traditional Pub prices with 4 star taste - lovely upstairs cosy historical style pub, food was well presented, delicious and service was on par. Would go back again visited The Lion and Lobster on 08 Apr 2017
20 Apr 2017 by
5
Ery nice and friendly staff Food was really good visited The Lion and Lobster on 17 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 by
4
The menu is AMAZING !! So much choice for all of us !! Kids loved it too. Place looks great, staff were all really really friendly. Just wished we lived nearer so we could go again 😩 visited The Lion and Lobster on 17 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 by
5
Wonderful food wonderful service, perfectly cooked. Lenny visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 by
5
We were a large party of 18 celebrating my husband's birthday. There wasn't one member of the party who didn't enjoy our meal. All the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. Will certainly have a meal here again. visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 by
5
We have enjoyed many meals at the Lion & Lobster and booked well in advance to get a table for Easter Sunday Lunch. It was a very busy day in the pub. We were given a lovely table by the window in the restaurant and had very efficient, friendly service. Whilst the Sunday lunch that was served was good, we felt it wasn't as good as those we have enjoyed previously, in particular the potatoes and parsnips were soft/soggy and not cooked well. Overall it was a lovely meal out, but didn't meet expectations on this occasion. visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017 by
4
Vraiment authentique. Service parfait. Repas excellent. Ne passer pas à Brighton sans réserver votre table. visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
18 Apr 2017 by
5
Fabulous Sunday lunch with superb service from the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Jackie visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
18 Apr 2017 by
5
GREAT SUNDAY LUNCH!! WOULD LIKE TO SEE STARTERS ON THE MENU!! visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
18 Apr 2017 by
5
Very nice food waiter was very helpful and a good laugh thank you will be back squid and carbonara sauce wow visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
18 Apr 2017 by
5
Really great place! Friendly staff and good food. Enjoyed :) Maria visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
18 Apr 2017 by
5
Excellent value for money. very good service visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Apr 2017
18 Apr 2017 by
4
We really enjoyed the food, but despite us booking, you squeezed three of us on to a table for two. visited The Lion and Lobster on 15 Apr 2017
17 Apr 2017 by
4
Had a wonderful birthday lunch in one of the private rooms. The service was excellent and the food was very good too. My guests all enjoyed the experience too. It's such a fun quirky venue. Would highly recommend. visited The Lion and Lobster on 15 Apr 2017
17 Apr 2017 by
5
Very good food choice and lovely pub visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Apr 2017
14 Apr 2017 by
4
Fantastic food, fantastic service, perfect end to my Marathon run earlier in the day ! visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 Apr 2017
13 Apr 2017 by
5
My first visit to this restaurant was very good. I will definitely return. Good food and wine, pleasant efficient staff and good prices - what more could one want! visited The Lion and Lobster on 08 Apr 2017
12 Apr 2017 by
5
9 of us came for a meal last Sunday after the Marathon. The food was excellent and we were well looked after. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very good and we were sorry not to be able to stay and listen to the jazz which sounded fabulous. visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 Apr 2017
11 Apr 2017 by
4
Food and service excellent. Shame experience slightly tarnished by your security staff trying to dictate smoking policy after I had left your premises. Whilst fully understanding you having a policy to stop users of your downstairs bar disturbing your neighbours late evening it does not give this person the right to tell people what they can and cant do once they have left your premises. I am assuming you don't own the pavement! visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 Apr 2017
11 Apr 2017 by
4
Food as delicious as ever but the quantity of meat for the Sunday Roast seemed far less than on previous visits despite increase in price , other than that Fab as usual :) visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 Apr 2017
11 Apr 2017 by
4
Friendly quick service, good food, nice atmosphere Will be back visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 Apr 2017
11 Apr 2017 by
4
Fabulous, quirky place with lots of 'hidden' rooms & roof terrace. To top it we had great food & service. Will definitely visit again next time in Brighton. visited The Lion and Lobster on 08 Apr 2017
10 Apr 2017 by
5
Food good. Waiting staff not really trying hard to understand our requests or passing them along. Had to order first board twice. Then, ordered food and asked for (another) board as a starter i.e. to arrive before the rest of the food. Still arrived at the same time as the food... visited The Lion and Lobster on 08 Apr 2017
10 Apr 2017 by
4
Nice food, quirky building. Very Brighton! visited The Lion and Lobster on 06 Apr 2017
08 Apr 2017 by
4
excellent service and great atmosphere visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Mar 2017
06 Apr 2017 by
4
One of the best pubs in Brighton great food reasonable priced great atmosphere great live jaz sports tv students/cosmopolitan what more can you ask for visited The Lion and Lobster on 02 Apr 2017
05 Apr 2017 by
5
Always a good experience for Sunday lunch, though had to excuse ourselves from the table for first half hour because of a very noisy proximate table. No longer the best roast in brighton though. Too much tomotae based gravy, and the beef is on thin and brown side. Prefer the rib or brisket offered by others. Wine and service good. visited The Lion and Lobster on 02 Apr 2017
05 Apr 2017 by
4
Great food, huge portions, great value for money. visited The Lion and Lobster on 02 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 by
4
Lovely Venue, great food and generous portions. Would've liked a bit more kick to my Bloody Mary but thats personal preference! It was busy and it took a while to be seen too however once we were in we were very well taken care of. The sunshine helped make the day as well but I don't think they can have credit for that ! visited The Lion and Lobster on 02 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 by
4
Quirky decor, nice staff, very good food at reasonable prices visited The Lion and Lobster on 01 Apr 2017
03 Apr 2017 by
5
Fabulous. Food was delicious and good service visited The Lion and Lobster on 01 Apr 2017
03 Apr 2017 by
5
Friendly staff, amazing food & good wine list. Definitely recommend visited The Lion and Lobster on 31 Mar 2017
02 Apr 2017 by
5
Surprisingly delicious and innovative food for a pub. Chicory Tatin was amazing as well as our pollock well cooked . .well worth another visit on our next trip to Brighton . visited The Lion and Lobster on 31 Mar 2017
02 Apr 2017 by
5
Attentive service but the food was ok-I've had better roasts for the same price or less.It seemed as if the food was already plated up-it arrived very quickly,the broccoli was underdone and the potatoes were not crisp.and it could have been hotter.The puddings were delicious though!overall we enjoyed our Mothers Day meal. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Mar 2017
29 Mar 2017 by
3
Amazing Sunday roast. Thank you visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Mar 2017
28 Mar 2017 by
5
Had a fantastic Sunday lunch for Mothers Day. Great food and great atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Mar 2017
28 Mar 2017 by
5
Took my wife and mother in law there for a family meal on Mothers day, We all loved the food and service was good. You get a big meal we all went for roast dinners and my 14 year old son (who is eating for England at the mo) was starting to struggle a bit with how much was on the plate. The only thing I would mention is my mother in law is 83 and going up 2 flights of stairs to go to the toilet was a little difficult for her. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Mar 2017
28 Mar 2017 by
5
Excellent service. Really friendly staff. Looked after our needs in the private dining area, never leaving us too long without checking if we needed anything. visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Mar 2017
28 Mar 2017 by
5
Things didn't go too well in that two starters were forgotten from our party of six. Shouldn't happen but it did. They key thing then is what the restaurant does about it and on this occasion they got it right. The items were omitted from the bill and a round of drinks was provided - all without any prompting from us. The food was good! :-) visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Mar 2017
28 Mar 2017 by
4
another cracking roast!! never disappoint with quality of food!! visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Mar 2017
28 Mar 2017 by
4
Fab annual visit to Brighton great food and atmosphere friendly staff even if they r busy just goes to show how popular it is have also recommended to friends and they all have said how much they enloyed it too, third visit for us and is still as good as the first visited The Lion and Lobster on 25 Mar 2017
27 Mar 2017 by
5
Tim, the Manager, was extremely helpful and efficient and the whole experience was good. I took a group of 32 people to dine. Impeccable service and great food. Thanks to all concerned. visited The Lion and Lobster on 25 Mar 2017
27 Mar 2017 by
5
Thank you for a lovely meal. The restaurant was superb, attentive staff and fabulous tasty food. visited The Lion and Lobster on 20 Mar 2017
25 Mar 2017 by
4
This was the third time I had visited the Lion & Lobster in the last couple of months. As ever, the food, ambience and service were well up to their usual high standards, and we very much enjoyed the occasion. A minor criticism was that they had run out of a couple of items on the Special menu, but it is fair to add that we were later than usual, and anyway, the alternatives offered were very acceptable. The friend with me was visiting L&L for the first time, and was so impressed that he is seriously considering changing his arrangements for a dinner in Brighton next month and choosing the L&L instead. Result! Many thanks for another very enjoyable evening. visited The Lion and Lobster on 22 Mar 2017
24 Mar 2017 by
4
Have been to Lion and Lobster on previous occasions and have always enjoyed the food when I have eaten there. Equally the pub has a great friendly atmosphere if just meeting friends in town or popping in on the way home. One of my favourite Brighton pubs. visited The Lion and Lobster on 04 Mar 2017
22 Mar 2017 by
5
The staff and food were excellent as always. Maybe time for a change of menu though? Been the same one for set one for a while now! visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Mar 2017
21 Mar 2017 by
5
Food was amazing,the staff are brilliant and just had an amazing time in general 😁😁 visited The Lion and Lobster on 19 Mar 2017
21 Mar 2017 by
5
Great food! Served quick thanks visited The Lion and Lobster on 19 Mar 2017
21 Mar 2017 by
5
Great food! Private room excellent for large party with kids. visited The Lion and Lobster on 19 Mar 2017
21 Mar 2017 by
5
Service and food and atmosphere were all great! visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Mar 2017
20 Mar 2017 by
5
Lovely venue but both steaks were tough visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Mar 2017
20 Mar 2017 by
3
I have been to the pub several times in the past but unfortunately on Saturday when we were having dinner with friends I had to send my main course back - I ordered lamb with irish stew, the vegetables were still rock hard and not edible. The staff dealt with the matter quickly and I ordered another meal. Hopefully this is only a one off as I enjoy the atmosphere and food usually at the Lion and Lobster. visited The Lion and Lobster on 17 Mar 2017
20 Mar 2017 by
3
Amazing Sunday lunch great service too visited The Lion and Lobster on 05 Mar 2017
16 Mar 2017 by
5
Re. Sunday evening 12th march. My daughter and myself ordered the Root vegetable bhaji dish. These turned out to be quite stodgy and unpleasant to eat. I'm sure that this dish was never designed to taste as such. I mentioned it to a waitress but didn't get the impression that chef was going to hear. Simon Andrews visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Mar 2017
15 Mar 2017 by
2
Excellent sunday lunch and very reasonable price ! visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Mar 2017
14 Mar 2017 by
5
Great place, good Sunday roast and didn't feel rushed like in some places. visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Mar 2017
14 Mar 2017 by
5
Lovely food as always. Nice atmosphere. visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Mar 2017
14 Mar 2017 by
5
I visited the lion and lobster on Thursday the 9th march 2017. We booked a table on line, but the booking system was down so our place was not reserved. The lion and lobster has always been a special place to me and my partner as it was the place we first met. We planned the meal to celebrate our anniversary of being together , due to other commitments we had to make a reservation at lunch time . We arrived at the pub at 12.30ish to be greeted by two bar staff. The woman behind the bar was rude and abrupt with the other male bar man and customers, she treated us as if she was doing us a favour and continues to belittle the barman, interfering with transactions. It came to a point where I was ordering my drink, a ginger beer and he asked if I would like ice, while standing near the ice bucket, I asked for no ice three times and was still not heard by the barman as the barwoman was too busy telling him what to do. The pub itself looked dirty and in need of a good update and cleaning. The food was very poor. We ordered a fish platter and requested halumi and chicken on the side, the bar lady said this couldn't be done.... and said well I will ask the chef... again as if doing us a favour!! When the food arrived ( with the chicken and cheese) ; The halumi was grilled or griddled, the quality of the cheese was good but it was as if the cheese had been cooked Ina dirty grill. It tasted dirty. Chips ,warm Calamari cold ! Mixed olives, only two green ones in a sea of black . Prawns , tasteless Muscles was cold and disgusting . No one asked us how our food was. The pub only had another group of people that were eating. It wasn't busy at all. So I ask you. After two decades of visiting this pub What has happened to the lion and lobster, as I would really like to know what has changed In The last year that has made this previously lovely pub in to a place I will not visit again. Please feel free to respond to my by e mail aimia189@hotmail.com visited The Lion and Lobster on 09 Mar 2017
13 Mar 2017 by
1
Excellent food, excellent service, we will be back! visited The Lion and Lobster on 10 Mar 2017
12 Mar 2017 by
5
Honestly, one of the best meals out I've had in a very long time. The food was amazing. The staff were very attentive and helpful. There was a great atmosphere and our group had a top night out! Thank you Lion and Lobster, hope to visit again soon. visited The Lion and Lobster on 10 Mar 2017
12 Mar 2017 by
5
Excellent evening at the Lion and lobster on Friday evening .the food .ambiance and staff was all fantastic .the place was so busy but the staff were attentive and prompt with all orders for food and drinks well done visited The Lion and Lobster on 10 Mar 2017
12 Mar 2017 by
5
Beautiful restaurant, great food, lovely staff. We'll definitely be back! Thanks for your hospitality! (We were there a week earlier in the pub. There were 9 (!) dogs in the same time and the staff was so friendly with them! Bonus point for that!) visited The Lion and Lobster on 04 Mar 2017
10 Mar 2017 by
5
Good selection of local craft beers. I would really recommend the Sunday roast . Nice restaurant area at back of pub which has an above pub standard menu to choose from.
08 Mar 2017 by
4
We love the atmos of the restaurant. visited The Lion and Lobster on 06 Mar 2017
08 Mar 2017 by
4
The food was good but unfortunately we were asked to leave at 4 as our table had been booked for someone else which ruined the meal! It feels this is a money making enterprise rather than customer experience I would not recommend this pub if you want to spend time with family and friends due to this! I would probably avoid it in the future! visited The Lion and Lobster on 05 Mar 2017
07 Mar 2017 by
2
Had Sunday lunch, which was very enjoyable, the staff were excellent would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to eat here again. visited The Lion and Lobster on 05 Mar 2017
07 Mar 2017 by
5
Nice service and nice food. visited The Lion and Lobster on 02 Mar 2017
06 Mar 2017 by
5
The food was absolutely appalling! I've not had such terrible food in brighton! Nothing was fresh! McDonald's would have been a better option! Really disappointed as always drink here visited The Lion and Lobster on 01 Mar 2017
03 Mar 2017 by
1
The portions were absolutely enormous, not a single person on our table finished everything on their plate. Great value for money and the pork belly was amazing. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Feb 2017
02 Mar 2017 by
5
Great Pub.... 3 of us went for Sunday Lunch and wasn't disappointed. The Service was attentive but not intrusive and by far the best Roast Chicken( free range) I've ever had ... Moist and succulent and I'm very fussy. My friend had the Roast Beef which was cooked to perfection and full of flavour. The accompliments were also delicious opting for a side of cauliflour cheese and pigs in blankets. Nice portions too and the Gravey which had a hint of Rosemary was lush. Good choice of pudds I opted out but my friends had sticky toffee with custard and chocolate and nut brownie and by the lack of conversation at that point apart from the mmmmm's I took as a thumbs up visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Feb 2017
28 Feb 2017 by
5
Great pub, great food, perfect after the half marathon. visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Feb 2017
28 Feb 2017 by
5
Service is great .Bit hit and miss with the food . Bit disappointed this time cauliflower cheese was watery and the veggie roast lacked imagination. Do a red lentil nut roast visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Feb 2017
28 Feb 2017 by
3
The Lion and Lobster never disappoints! It's by far my favourite pub spot in Brighton. Leanne visited The Lion and Lobster on 26 Feb 2017
28 Feb 2017 by
5
Excellent food and service, great atmosphere. visited The Lion and Lobster on 25 Feb 2017
27 Feb 2017 by
5
Staff were very attentive and food was wonderful visited The Lion and Lobster on 25 Feb 2017
27 Feb 2017 by
5
Amazing each time ! Thanks a lot visited The Lion and Lobster on 24 Feb 2017
26 Feb 2017 by
5
We liked the ambiance in the restaurant. Good choices in the evening menu. We all agreed the food and service was excellent. visited The Lion and Lobster on 22 Feb 2017
24 Feb 2017 by
5
Great atmosphere and tasty food! visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Feb 2017
21 Feb 2017 by
4
Very quick service and delicious food. Felt a bit rushed as we were in and out in 45 minutes. Food was not hot but warm enough. Good pub and atmosphere visited The Lion and Lobster on 19 Feb 2017
21 Feb 2017 by
3
Food wasn't great. Funny smell off the steak. V chewy. Ambience quite nice. Place could do with a bit of a clean. visited The Lion and Lobster on 17 Feb 2017
20 Feb 2017 by
1
Great atmosphere, great service, great food, great prices, great time; simple! Thank you very much visited The Lion and Lobster on 17 Feb 2017
20 Feb 2017 by
5
Fantastic meal and great ales on tap, csnt go wrong visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Feb 2017
20 Feb 2017 by
5
Loved the place. Perfect ambience. Staff exemplary. Food devine Will come again visited The Lion and Lobster on 18 Feb 2017
20 Feb 2017 by
5
Good pub /restaurant with friendly staff. Was a lull in the evening when I went... which was good. Food was pleasant but I was not 100% so unfortunately could not get to test the menu to it full potential. Will definitely revisit when I'm next in Brighton. visited The Lion and Lobster on 14 Feb 2017
19 Feb 2017 by
3
Absolutely splendid, as always. Friendly, efficient service. And the food was top notch. Thank you for a lovely evening. visited The Lion and Lobster on 17 Feb 2017
19 Feb 2017 by
5
Excellent ! Very well organised. We all enjoyed the evening very much visited The Lion and Lobster on 16 Feb 2017
18 Feb 2017 by
4
Been here for Valentine's day 2 years running now, and will definitely be back again next year! (obviously will be visiting before that as well). Wonderful pub, wonderful atmosphere, and the most helpful staff I think I've ever encountered. Thanks to all! visited The Lion and Lobster on 14 Feb 2017
16 Feb 2017 by
5
Great evening, very pleasant staff visited The Lion and Lobster on 14 Feb 2017
16 Feb 2017 by
5
New favourite place! The Sunday roast was excellent, the table service was brilliant and overall, what a lovely lovely place! We've booked to go again, this time for dinner on 25th Feb! Thank you The Lion and Lobster. visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 by
5
Fantastic roast dinner, good service and fab pub! visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 by
5
Delicious Roast Dinner and Very Good Atmosphere ! visited The Lion and Lobster on 12 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 by
5
We had a lovely evening on the 11th February there was 10 of us and all our starters and meals came out together and were hot. Everyone in the party said they would go back and also recommend to others visited The Lion and Lobster on 11 Feb 2017
14 Feb 2017 by
4
As ever, the service was utterly brilliant - such lovely waitresses! Would have given it a four or five star, but the food was a little so-so - soup was cold in the middle, lukewarm on the edges; burger was somewhat dried out, brisket needed more sauce. Pudding was good. Won't put me off trying the Lion and Lobster again, but this is the second time the food had proved a wee bit disappointing. visited The Lion and Lobster on 11 Feb 2017
13 Feb 2017 by
3
Lovely hidden gem in Brightons side streets. So much to chose from on the menu, really spoiler for choice. Really quirky interior and the staff were always present! Great atmosphere ! visited The Lion and Lobster on 11 Feb 2017
13 Feb 2017 by
5

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