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The Dorset Street Bar, Brighton, East Sussex

The Dorset Street Bar

4.2
4.2
77 Reviews
£25 and under
British
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
The Dorset stands proudly on the corner of Gardner Street and North Road, amongst all the colour and excitement of the North Laine and has been, literally, at the heart of all things Brighton for nearly 200 years.

The Dorset stands out as a true Brighton Classic pub; relaxed, welcoming and full of character. It is popular with a unique and friendly cross section of shoppers, local residents, theatre goers and day trippers. It's the perfect spot to watch the bustling Brighton life go by whilst eating small plates or more traditional meals, fine beers and wines, whether it's in winter whilst sitting by the fire with a warming mulled wine or seated outside in the summer, enjoying a refreshing drink in the sun! We are open 7 days a week from 11am.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    01273 605423
  • Website
    http://www.thedorset.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jonel Canilog
  • Location
    28 North Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1YB
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brighton Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

77 Reviews

  1. Nico

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately the burger my husband was looking forward too was disappointing. The outside of the beef was charred but the middle was pink. The sauce was a tangy zest that over powered what was labeled and supposed to be an simple cheese burger. His fries were undercooked. My broccoli satay was overly drench in the thick satay sauce. And The charred cabbage l was more like boiled cabbage. Sadly it was a very disappointing dinner.

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  2. SoniaB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere

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  3. Ross

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the vegan burger it was very great, my old man had the steak and Guinness pie which he really seemed to enjoy too. Great service I would definitely recommend.

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  4. ThomasB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub with great food. Nice enough for a good date night and would deffo return.

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  5. BryanR

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable if basic menu , good service and Emma’s decent value

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  6. James

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fantastic wine. Great to see a venue doing everything they can to provide a good experience even with all the Covid 19 restrictions in place.

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  7. BearCat

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Dorset and even during these tough times it doesn’t disappoint. The quality of the food and the standard of service are still excellent. There was even a nice buzzy atmosphere! (although everyone was very mindful of the rules). Really nice evening.

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  8. TasteTester

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub food

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  9. RobF

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place for a meal. All the food was excellent and the staff were great from start to finish. Thoroughly recommended.

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  10. clairew

    Birmingham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely worth a visit. Tadt roast dinners and a cosy, friendly atmosphere. Felt covid safe too.

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28 North Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1YB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brighton Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonel Canilog
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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