The Coal Shed Brighton

Absolutely amazing! We came for lunch at 1pm and had a blast. Firstly, I loved the mocktail section. The amoretto sours was soo tasty and was great paired with the starters. The highlight was the scallops. The artichoke dip was ok, not the best. The burger was massive and delicious, and I especially loved the chips. Everyone loved their meals, however the short ribs were a bit too sweet.

Absolutely fantastic food — we shared a 750g bone-in sirloin that was cooked to perfection. For sides, we went for the creamed spinach, chips, onion rings, and quite possibly the best mash we’ve ever had. The venue itself is great, with a warm atmosphere that really elevates the experience. The only disappointment was the cocktails. The selection felt limited, and the ones we tried were unfortunately quite underwhelming. Overall, though, The Coal Shed delivers an excellent meal, and we’d happily return for the food alone.

Absolutely wonderful service and experience. I had the scallops to start (stunning!) and cod which was good but would, with the other flavours on the plate (charred hispi cabbage and curried mussel sauce), benefited from a firmer fish like hake or halibut, which is much firmer. To me the cod was lost in the bold other flavours. Overall though this is an excellent restaurant and the execution of food presentation is outstanding.

I had the loveliest meal this evening! I was served by Jindra who I must say was one of the most brilliant waiters I have experienced for a long time. He was so attentive and we shared some nice chats in-between my courses. I had the pork belly to start which was so sweet and flavoursome. I followed that up with the short rib which is absolutely something to write home about! This was accompanied by the truffle mac and cheese which was great. I was amazingly then still hungry (due to my massive appetite, not small portion sizes!) so I had the steak tartare and chips which were both top tier! So much flavour in the steak tartare. I then had the chocolate tart for dessert which was not too sweet which I enjoyed. The two pints of guiness I had were also gorgeous! Sensational experience all around. :)

Lively already late afternoon on a September Thursday, great atmosphere for a birthday celebration. Delicious food (we had a blow out consisting of steaks, ribs, pork belly, steak tartare and puds plus coffees but no booze). Friendly welcome and attentive but not intrusive service and a kind touch of a thoughtful birthday treat without any singing (:

We visited the restaurant on a Monday evening for dinner service. The lovely lady at front of house showed us to our table. Our server Serena ensured we were well looked after during our visit. The restaurant's decor is very classy and pretty atmosphere to be in. We enjoyed all courses of our dinner from starters, mains and desserts. Thank you coal shed for an amazing experience.

We’ve just finished our meal for my birthday and I cannot fault it in any way. The service was next level. I had the fillet steak and it was the best steak I’ve had to date, without a doubt! The wine the waitress recommended was perfectly what I’d requested, and the overall experience was just perfect. Cannot thank the team enough. Next time we’re in Brighton, we’ll definitely be back!

The experience was absolutely wonderful. We visited for the Sunday roast and it was truly exceptional. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful, with impeccable decor. The staff members were exceedingly polite and friendly, always ready to assist without being intrusive. Once again, the food was incredible. If you are considering a destination for a Sunday roast, I highly recommend this establishment; you will not be disappointed.