I am so disappointed with today’s visit. We went for lunch and pre booked. When speaking to then lady on the phone we requested outside seating but unfortunately they were fully booked but we were happy they could seat us inside. When we arrived today we noticed it was nearly empty outside so, we asked if we could sit outside which again we were told no. 10 minutes after sitting down a party of 6 arrived and had no booking and just walked in. The gentleman asked if they had a booking and they said no yet the manager came over and said it was fine they could sit outside as they had some spare tables. We were so shocked. Our orders were taken and we had to wait nearly an hour for a starting sharing board with flatbread. It wasn’t even busy so again I’m unsure what happened there. We heard the table behind us complain about there food as it was missing the smoked salmon and dips yet they were not informed or offered a replacement. When we finally got our food, we had the same problem. The chef did seem a little under pressure which I can completely sympathise however, we heard him say to the waiter that there was a huge back log. Not once did the rude manager come and ask if we were ok or inform us of the missing pieces to our sharing board. I can only presume she was as she was the manager as she was giving orders to the stuff and being rude to other customers again not a nice atmosphere. The chef did personally bring us some fries over to make up for the missing fish which was good but, it would have just been nice to be informed in the first place of the wait time and missing food. I’ve never actually moaned or left a review before for anywhere but I feel like this was not a nice restaurant to visit based on the...
Read moreRight down at the water's edge, this is a great place if you like boats. Covid procedures are in place and you will be shown to a table - plenty of seating both inside and out. We came only for a drink and tried the Trebbiano (£20 a bottle) but might have been better off with the Picpoul at £26. The Harvey's best bitter was perfectly good at £5 I think. We didn't eat but looked at the menu which is reassuringly simple with fish and chips, burger, chicken supreme etc. all around £13-15; there is also a vegan and vegetarian option. Service was friendly and efficient and this is certainly a place to visit on a nice day: not too well signposted so just walk down the ramp towards the boats just...
Read moreCalled up pretty last minute on the first night of our stay in Brighton and were pleasantly surprised to be able to get a table on the outside decking, which overlooks the water.
We were served by Anders and Jodi, who were friendly and attentive. We waited a while for the food, but it didn't matter because we were enjoying the view and atmosphere and, when it did arrive, it was absolutely fantastic. The handmade fish fingers, beer battered fish and chips, and braised beef cheek were delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared.
It was a really lucky find, and we were so pleased we opted for The Watershed over one of the plethora of chain restaurants...
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