The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms

Absolutely loved our anniversary dinner at Ginger Pig in Brighton! We had the rump steak and chicken for mains—both cooked perfectly and full of flavour. For dessert, we shared the roasted apricot with sorbet, which was a refreshing and delicious end to the meal. Our server Lucia made the experience even more special—she was warm, genuine, and incredibly friendly throughout. The atmosphere was cosy yet vibrant, and we felt truly looked after. A memorable night, and we’ll definitely be back!

I very rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent experience at The Ginger Pig in Hove was so disappointing that I feel it’s important to share. My partner and I chose The Ginger Pig for a date night, as we’d heard good things and wanted something a little special. Unfortunately, from the moment we sat down, the evening did not live up to expectations. We waited far longer than we should have for our food, and when it eventually arrived, my meal was incorrect. Mistakes can happen, of course, but it’s how a restaurant handles those mistakes that really shows their standard of service—and sadly, this is where The Ginger Pig completely fell short. Rather than offering an immediate apology or a thoughtful solution, the staff simply told me they would prepare another steak. That meant my partner had to eat his meal while it was hot, leaving me sitting with nothing in front of me. By the time my replacement meal finally arrived, he had already finished his, so what should have been a shared dining experience turned into something awkward and frustrating. What struck me most was the lack of care in how the situation was handled. There was no real acknowledgement of the inconvenience until the very end of the meal, and even then, the apology felt like an afterthought. Their “solution” was simply to remove my main course from the bill—which, while practical, hardly made up for the fact that I didn’t actually get to enjoy a meal alongside my partner. A gesture like offering a dessert or a drink would have at least shown some genuine effort to make things right, but instead the response felt transactional and dismissive. For a restaurant that markets itself as a higher-end dining spot, I expected far better service, organisation, and hospitality. Dining out isn’t just about the food—it’s about the whole experience—and ours was completely undermined by poor handling of a very simple mistake. Sadly, The Ginger Pig turned what was supposed to be a lovely date night into a very underwhelming and frustrating evening. I don’t think we’ll be returning, and I certainly couldn’t recommend it to others based on this experience.

Really wanted to visit the ginger pigs in ages and it did not disappoint! The staff where very attentive and helpful with our little baby but also throughout the meal. The food was excellent - we’ve had the most delicious fish pie we’ve ever had! Definitely coming back!

Enjoyed a lovely stay at the Ginger Pig. The location is excellent, just across from the beach board walk. My room was large and comfortable. Amenities were very good, including a bottle of fresh milk in the minibar for coffee in the morning, a nice touch. The room had an excellent air conditioning unit, which ran very quietly (note: it is a luxury to find air conditioning at any hotel in the U.K.). Staff were very helpful, and the restaurant downstairs is great. I enjoyed 2 delicious dinners at the Ginger Pig, with interesting wines to choose from by the glass. I enjoyed dinner at several other very good restaurants in Hove, but I liked the food at the Ginger Pig the best. I recommend enjoying a cocktail at the lovely Plotting Parlour cocktail bar on the main street. I will definitely return and I look forward to my next stay at the Ginger Pig.

A Hidden Gem in Hove – The Ginger Pig Bar We stayed at the Ginger Pig cottages for several nights and found ourselves drawn to the bar each evening—what a delight! Billy the bartender made every visit memorable with his warm energy, great conversation, and impeccable cocktails. The Blushing Gimlet in particular was one of the most delicious drinks I’ve ever had—perfectly balanced, subtly floral, and absolutely refreshing. The bar snacks were equally impressive. My husband couldn’t stop raving about the Guinness Rarebit, calling it “chef’s kiss,” and I have to agree—it’s comfort food with a gourmet twist. If you’re staying in Hove or even just passing through, make a point to stop by the Ginger Pig bar. It’s cozy, stylish, and the kind of place that makes you want to become a regular.

Food was nice, although the cabbage was rock hard and not nice. We did complain to the waiter but she wasn’t bothered at all, didn’t even really apologise. We had to chase the waiter a couple of times to order more food/drinks. Whilst visiting, a lady on another table splashed some form of chilli oil in her eye and was in the bathroom in a lot of pain. I was trying to help and said I would ask the kitchen staff for an eye wash (which all restaurants should have one in the first aid kit, especially in the kitchen) and they said they didn’t have one. Which I found very concerning. You certainly pay a premium to eat here, the food was nice but not outstanding unfortunately.

we had a walk through the huge, amazing vegetable garden before a delicious dinner; served with some of those freshly picked vegetables I personally had a pork chop perfectly cooked (enormous) with great wines, very busy but served by attentive, cheery and efficient staff, ending with a lovely box of organic sweets with a Happy Birthday edible 🐷Pig...Perfect Birthday Evening

We held our wedding reception at the Pig a few days ago in the private dining room… what a beautiful event it was- food and staff were sensational, especially Francesco, Ana and Billy. Fantastic sun terrace was an added bonus. We also stayed overnight and the rooms are fabulous, super comfortable bed and sparkling shower room. Rooms and dining both highly recommended.

Happened to walk in and the best thing that happened in my one week trip to Brighton! Great atmosphere- feels both local and sophisticated at the same time. Loved the cocktails offerings and you can tell the thoughtfulness that went into the liquor selection despite small size. Sat at the bar both times - bc I had to come back- had the oysters, grilled cheese, and duck fat chips all delicious and reasonably priced. The best part was Anas the bartender- he's such a jewel!

The Ginger Pig is the second of the three Gingerman Restaurants (yep, apparently the guy that owns them is a fellow ginger - woohoo!) and is located just off the seafront in Hove. Its a fair walk from the center of town but well worth the trek. Its a gastro pub as it should be in my opinion; non pretentious, friendly and comfortable. The whole place has that Parisian bistro feel which I love. The place recently won a 'Bib Gourmand' award - so when my starter, trio of paortland crab with crab souffle, crab bisque & hot crab toast arrived I knew why. It was presented on a black slate tile which looked amazing and tasted even better. For the main I went for the haunch of venison which can sometimes be a touch too gamey but it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We had starter and main each, a bottle of white wine (plus a glass of red with my venison) and coffees (mine was Irish) and the bill came to around £75. All Gingerman restaurants give you a stamp on a reward card for every £25 you spend though, once you fill up your card you get a two course meal for one to use at any of their places. The food is not a long way off Michelin star quality in my opinion so I think its extremely reasonable here.

The Ginger Pig is my favourite restaurant in hove. The service, food and atmosphere are all amazing. This restaurant helped me to try new foods that I had not had before and I have never had a bad meal. It is great for vegetarians too!

The ginger pig and it's affix restaurants are known for their quality. I have been several times, both with work and also for pleasure and everytime I have left satisfied. The menu changes every few weeks so do look online before going. This isn't your regular eatery, they will serve you high class food at a really reasonable price for what you are getting. The setting is great, easy to get to and park in the area and also a few bus stops around. Possibly one of the best restaurants in Brighton and hove and well worth a visit. Cocktails are rather special as well.

Of the four Ginger restaurants in the local area, this is the one I have frequented most often. It's a typical gastro-pub and has a nice vibe about it. As with the other ginger restaurants, it specialises in local, seasonal produce and produces innovative and tasty dishes from said ingredients. On my last visit I went for the crispy pig's head croquettes (being the most obscure thing on the menu, it was the obvious choice). Very tasty, but although some of the meat was really good quality, there did seem to me a high proportion of fat. They were served with chicory, the bitterness of which cut through the slight fattiness of the croquettes nicely. For main course, I ordered the sea bass from the specials board. This was served with crushed potatoes and sea vegetables (similar to samphire in taste, but looked slightly different). This was really delicious. For pudding I chose the cherry and pistachio tart with cherry ripple ice cream. The tart was a deep shade of green, and although tasty, the ice cream was the winner on this dish. This, washed down with a couple of glasses of white Rioja, was a very pleasant meal. My only complaint with the Ginger Pig is that they have a tendency to squeeze in as many people as possible into quite a small space. This can result in the tables being very close to each other and it makes it impossible not to hear other people's conversations. Apparently, they have an outside eating area but unfortunately the weather has never been good enough on my visits for be to utilise this. They also do a set menu at lunchtimes for a very reasonable price.

One of the finest meals I've had in a long time. There were three of us for dinner and each had a different starter and main course. The starters were amazing. The rabbit was brilliant; the beetroot was creative and tasty; the Burford egg dish was surprising in its complexity. Each appetizer was a mix of flavours, textures, and colour. The ribeye and pig were quite good. The bream main course was particularly stunning. Apparently, there has been a change in the chef in the last few months who has returned to the Ginger Pig with a new approach to cooking. I can't speak highly enough about the food and presentation. As always, the atmosphere is warm and the service excellent.

It is clear that those in Britain will eat anything and pay anything just to be in the 'in-place'. Gastric Pub means little food at an expensive price. It was weird we felt unwanted, the food was OK but sparse in the plate. I did get a cheaper red wine off the menu and it turned out to be toilet water. In reality the mark-up is so much they could have tried to provide some wine! Thank goodness that there are other places to be considered next time.

After hearing A LOT of good things about this place, my boyfriend decided to treat me to a dinner at the Ginger Pig for my birthday. We didn't book a table and although it was a week day, the place was packed (always a good sign isn't it?!). They didn't have any table available but they managed to find us a space outside (it was a summer evening). I had high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. All the dishes we ordered looked and tasted amazing. You could tell all the ingredients were fresh. They use fancy big plates that make it look like the portions are on the small side, but it was just right. They offer a good variety on their menu, and the wine list is pretty good too. The waiting staff is friendly and helpful. We were allowed to move to the pub area to finish our bottle of wine after our meal which was nice. The décor is a bit old-fashioned, but the food is what makes this place for me. I still remember the seafood ceviche as one of the best starter I've ever had! It is a bit on the expensive side so unless you can afford it for a regular pub meal, I would keep it for special occasions.

I could wax lyrical all night about the stunning cooking here and the friendly service but instead ill simply say that I've just eaten one of the best meals I've ever had in here .....on a regular Wednesday night. It says "pub food" in most of the listings for the place but I've paid more than double in "better" restaurants for food that didn't match this place. I've only been once so can't really say how consistent the Pig is but.....ill take a gamble and give them five stars based on tonight's performance.

How can you not love the Ginger Pig? It's an old faithful of mine. It's a more a treaty kind of place so I usually go on special occasions such as birthdays and things, albeit not crazy expensive. I prefer it to the Ginger Dog, as I think the service is friendlier and the dishes seem better executed here. My most memorable dishes have been a wood pigeon starter, mushroom ravioli Broth - deeeeelicious! And a partridge main. They have an extensive wine list, and the wait staff will always be happy to advise on a good pairing to compliment your dish. Definitely one of my favourite Brighton restaurants.

Not sure. Its too formal to be a pub in both the menu and the starchy seating. Not for me. Although I do love the Gingerman restaurant in Norfolk Square.

This place sells lovely food but is very expensive for what it is. Would be a good place to take the family perhaps... It's nice a bit posh to just go for a quick drink - I much prefer the atmosphere of the Connaught further up the road.

Whenever we would plan to visit our friend in Hove she'd insist in going here and now we've been we visit as often as we can. It gets very busy and they do cram a lot of people into the limited space but it's not a problem in the Ginger Pig as it really adds to the atmosphere. There is a nice varied menu of traditional English and European food. All wonderfully presented, using great ingredients and tasting as you'd expect. Their selection of drinks is also particularly good. During our last visit our table grew from four to seven and back to four and they were more than happy to accommodate the fluctuation in our numbers! A lovely bar/restaurant neatly tucked away in Hove - hunt out the Ginger Pig next time you're there!

After loadsa favourable reviews from friends and people wot eat, we had a nice meal here as a four with some good friends. Grabbed the last 'bar' table, which you can't book, but apparently you can now book the majority of tables (these were already booked up). Very good grown-up service, lovely and interesting dishes, warm buzzy atmosphere. Harveys (local ale) on tap - really nothing to complain about. Only grumble was the lack of bits and pieces to accompany my main meal of pheasant breast and pheasant sausage which left it being a bit Atkins-y - all protein and no carbs. But given we'd had a starter and the option of dessert too it was really not biggy. Good value too - the price was about £25 per head for starter, some drinks and main but no dessert. Pretty good in my book. I recommend.

Lovely room, open space with raugh material very well combined. Love the big board with the specials of the day and the bargain menu at £ 10.00. Great idea the tap water as default as well. Good food, quite good wine list, nice staff. Tables are a bit too close one to another but, I guess, is the only way to get as much as possible for a small restaurant! The only annoying thing that made the bill unpleasant: they charge £2.00 for the bread, each time they refill it: but no one told us! And of course is not written on the menu!!!! Anyway now I know, if I'll be around I'll definitely be back. Recomended

This is a lovely place! Starters, friendly staff, service was quick! Food was absolutly delicious! Loved the "Nouvelle cuisine" presentation of the dishes! Recomend it!

I super love this place!! It's my Husband and my favourite pub in Hove. The food has consistently been good, especially Sunday roasts. They use high quality ingredients and the food tastes fresh. They have a huge wine and drinks menu too. Plus, it's kid friendly.! They are always so helpful with our 2 year old and even she has a great time. Highly recommend!!

Great food and wine for extremely good pricing. 10£ for a 2 course meal was a bargain, presentation and tastes are excellent, did allow ourselves to order a really good wine. Goat cheese served lucky warm with pears and a delicious corn flour cake : amazing. We will definetely go back often. Tres bons vins et mets pour un prix tres raisonnable. En semaine de 18.30 a 19.00, un menu a 10 livres qui ne sacrifie ni la qualite des produits et l'originalite des saveurs ni la presentation A ce prix la, on peut se faire plaisir en choisissant un bon vin (la carte est interessante avec tous les niveaux de prix). J'ai particulierement ete impressionnee par le crottin de chevre tiede servi avec une poire pochee et un tres leger cake a la farine de mais tiede lui aussi. Un assortiment de saveurs et textures inedits et delicieux. Qui a dit qu'on manageait mal en Angleterre ?

The Ginger Pig really is a cut above the rest. The food is sublime and the service is absolutely fantastic. I took my husband there for his birthday and he was overwhelmed by the meal that we had. I might even say that this is the best restaurant in the whole of the city! I really cannot easily put in to words how truly wonderful this place is. You simply must visit the Ginger Pig. You will not regret it!

Three of us came for Sunday lunch in the restaurant area. Helpful, friendly staff. Pleasant mixture of traditional Sunday fare and dishes with a modern edge. The roast sirloin was generous and the roast chicken with chicken and truffle boudin had great flavour. Dog friendly in the front bar area, which is an added bonus although we didn't manage to book in time for that.

The food was excellent and we had two vegetarians and one very picky eater in our party and we all loved it! Wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend you check this place out.

Please be very careful and check your bill. We had a nice meal here, it is gastro food so be prepared to pay a lot more than standard pub fare prices. I don't have an issue with that, the food was very good. My issue is with the utter lack of customer service. Having a celebratory evening, we indulged on wine and cocktails to compliment the food. We were charged (I assumed) in error for 7 instead of 5 cocktails. We flagged this after paying the bill and realizing the mistake had been made, then the trouble began. A genuine lack of interest suddenly developed, my partner was spoken over numerous times but eventually, it was agreed we could go back and enjoy the paid for cocktails or simply get a refund to the card. The difference to the £150 bill was neglible but in matters like this, I'm sure you agree it's the principle. My partner went back to sort out the £16 refund a day or so later and this time, was met with what I can only describe as blatant hostility. Was called a liar, accused of being "Pixx!ed" on the night and told categorically no refund and that we would not have been offered that. Seriously appalling service, short sighed and rude as we will never set foot in the restaurant again and will make sure everyone we know does not do so either. I am disgusted by this lack of basic service and the audacity to call a well paying and polite customer names is simply not acceptable. Arrogant and argumentative staff really should be reigned in (Roxanne) and assistant managers (Jackie), I would hope would be able to diffuse issues rather than accelerate them. I truly hope someone from the group gets to read this and address the issues. It is too late for us, the damage has been done but your reputation clearly is worth nothing to this venue, they treated clients carelessly and that will have far reaching consequences as I doubt we are in isolation. Such as shame but please, do yourself a favour and avoid these terrible people or I fear you will be treated the same or worse.

One of my favourite restaurants. Delicious food and haven't ever been disappointed. A decent stroll along the seafront from Brighton always works up an appetite. Look out for their special offers.... we've been midweek for lunch and (I think) it was two courses for £10. Great value. Only downside being that the dining room feels a bit stuffy and I'm always worried the kids will trash the place.... Haven't been to either of their other two restaurants but will do sometime....

Visited the Ginger Pig this weekend. I was blown away by the quality of the food in a pub atmosphere. The server was very accommodating and managed a large party. Highly recommend on any visit to Brighton...

This is a wonderfully noisy and bustling dining experience. Expect a quiet start to the evening if you get there early then suddenly, stampede, it's full to the brim and you wonder how this rather out of town eatery came to feel like you were in the centre of a metropolis. The service is very good and hats off to the staff that manage to keep their cool through the bustle. The food is seasonal so often falls in line with my taste buds, it's not overly fussy and the prices aren't too extreme, though it's more of a first class restaurant than its billing as a gastro pub.

Overall, an enjoyable dining experience. Came here for valentines day and enjoyed a special set 3 course meal for a very reasonable £35 per person. Unfortunately the menu didn't set my world on fire but everything was well cooked and tasty. The only drawback for me was dessert - I had the chocolate fondant but when it arrived it was more like a sponge pudding, such a shame. For me the one thing that makes this place stand out is the service, our waitress being particularly friendly, efficient and attentive. For once I left feeling like my tip was well deserved, something I don't often feel at most restaurants in Brighton & Hove.

A very sophisticated gastropub in Hove. Delicious food and good service.

Great gastro pub deal in iffy position. Lovely garden, great lunch each time we've been, friendly service. Like it a lot.

Out towards King Alfred's in Hove, on Hove Street you'll find the Ginger Pig. It's one of the famous Ginger group who rightly have a very good reputation across the city for fine dining. It is not cheap but I'd say it was honestly priced. There' s lots of local produce on the menu and seasonal fare too. This is where I take Mrs Sussexspy for a festival dinner and we always have a lovely time. Certainly one of the best restaurants in the city.

We both had starters from the special menu, my girlfriend had the salmon tartar and it was, amazing!! mine was okay. Moved on to the main course and it was really not very good. Small portions presented in a fancy way, although sadly lacking in any taste. I had a steak as i heard they were well know for the meat and it was tasteless and gristly, and the chip weren't much better then oven chips!! at £20 i was not pleased. My girlfriends was not much better, very small portion with only one predominant flavor. The Pudding again i had one from the special bored and i was brilliant, my girlfriend had the cheese bored and left 3/4 off it as bland. I don't drink but she did inform me the wine was very nice and there was massive choice. The ambiance was like that of a school dinner hall, a lot of people crammed in and shouting at each other. not very good and the head waitress trying to look classy but wearing converse and looking miserable. wouldn't recommend and i have heard the ginger man is a lot better, i don't thin i will risk trying it. If you want food at the same price but 100 times better in all regards go to Blenio in seven dial.

Great food. Eaten here a few times and never been disappointed. Service and food always been excellent. Worth booking as gets busy. Highly recommend.

I am a big fan of the Gingerman restaurants and have eaten in all of them. The Ginger pig is my least favourite. The dishes are expensive and small, far from traditional pub food. On a plus side you can't book so you can turn up at any time and get a table - if you are prepared to wait! The building is beautiful and is a nice place to just have a drink as well as a restaurant. The Ginger Pig desciribes itself as a gastro pub but it is most definitely a restaurant - with restuarant prices. The service is good and unfussy.

Our favourite place to eat in Hove, great food with the benefits of a loyalty card. Go a little earlier and have a drink at the bar, the wine list is pretty good. The food is always great and the portions are hearty, the staff are usually always very friendly, pre-book at weekends as it gets busy.

The food isn't particularly good at The Ginger Pig, they seem to overly salt everything in my opinion. The desert we had wasn't anything to write home about either, in fact it was quite badly put together. It was all a little lack luster, I could go further into why I didn't like the restaurant but there would not be any point as the crux of it is the food isn't good enough to be priced at that rate.

Love this restaurant. Have been 3 times, and have always had excellent service and brilliant food. They always have a very good vegetarian option and a good kids menu too!

Great restaurant. Food is always amazing, and very reasonable considering the quality. It's my favourite restaurant in all of Brighton and Hove!

I love this place, but have not been to the other Ginger restaurants so cannot compare. The decor is beautiful, the food is always absolutely stunning. The reason for a 4 and not a 5 is price it's not overly expensive but you do feel that the cost would merit slightly larger portions I have been known to eat again a few hours later!

Please be very careful and check your bill. We had a nice meal here, it is gastro food so be prepared to pay a lot more than standard pub fare prices. I don't have an issue with that, the food was very good. My issue is with the utter lack of customer service. Having a celebratory evening, we indulged on wine and cocktails to compliment the food. We were charged (I assumed) in error for 7 instead of 5 cocktails. We flagged this after paying the bill and realizing the mistake had been made, then the trouble began. A genuine lack of interest suddenly developed, my partner was spoken over numerous times but eventually, it was agreed we could go back and enjoy the paid for cocktails or simply get a refund to the card. The difference to the £150 bill was neglible but in matters like this, I'm sure you agree it's the principle. My partner went back to sort out the £16 refund a day or so later and this time, was met with what I can only describe as blatant hostility. Was called a liar, accused of being Pixx!ed on the night and told categorically no refund and that we would not have been offered that. Seriously appalling service, short sighed and rude as we will never set foot in the restaurant again and will make sure everyone we know does not do so either. I am disgusted by this lack of basic service and the audacity to call a well paying and polite customer names is simply not acceptable. Arrogant and argumentative staff really should be reigned in (Roxanne) and assistant managers (Jackie), I would hope would be able to diffuse issues rather than accelerate them. I truly hope someone from the group gets to read this and address the issues. It is too late for us, the damage has been done but your reputation clearly is worth nothing to this venue, they treated clients carelessly and that will have far reaching consequences as I doubt we are in isolation. Such as shame but please, do yourself a favour and avoid these terrible people or I fear you will be treated the same or worse.

The manager on Sunday night was very rude to us. A friend recommended we go there and we were on a happy day trip from London. On walking in and talking to a nice chap behind the bar, this man, don't know who he was but he was short in stature but possibly the day manager, made a disgraceful remark about us, he said to the chap behind the bar "they are too.....?" RIGHT IN FRONT OF US. I have no idea whether it was racism, he didn't like the look of us, but wish he'd have explained his objection rather than leaving us feeling very shoddy, and he totally ruined our day out. I am not a yob, neither was I scruffy or behaved badly in any way. We had to leave, How very rude of him, I will never go in there again - and do not think people like him should be in charge or have a job in the service industry. Very bad manners

one of the best places to eat out in Hove, ask for their reward card scheme and you can collect stamps to get a free meal too!