Horatios Bar — Restaurant in England

Horatio’s Bar on Brighton Pier — Visiting Horatio’s in the afternoon felt a little like paying premium for a front-row seat in the world’s grumpiest aquarium. You walk past the turnstile, fork over your £2 entry just to step onto the pier (yes, that’s the cover charge before the fun even begins), then wander to Horatio’s hoping for a relaxing drink while the little ones shriek with joy (or terror) on the roller-coasters.

Inside, you’ll find large TVs set to sport, gleaming like beacons of televised doom. Want to hear the match? Sit outside next to one and endure ear-splitting volume—I leaned in to hear what the commentator said and nearly lost my hearing. Meanwhile, patrons nearby were whispering bitter truths: “£9 for a pint? Are they writing their own currency now?” Indeed, many muttered about drink prices being absurd.

On the service front, staff were friendly-ish and quite attentive. The view is spectacular though: coast, sea, kids whirling — the classic Brighton postcard. That helps soften the sting of paying through the nose for a lukewarm lager.

In summary: Horatio’s is great if your priorities are kids entertained + coastal view, and if you carry a thick wallet (or are willing to go light on the drinks). But if you came for a calm, affordable tipple — you’ll be paying for the view, the spectacle and the audacity of charging for the pleasure of...

RUBBISH FOR FOOTBALL!!!!! Went in to watch the football and a band were setting up in front of the big screen. We were told they were doing a quick warm up and then we would be able to watch the game. The bands warm up went on for ages and eventually they switched the big screen off. So we watched the first half on the smaller screens dotted around the dirty and unkept venue. At half time - after everyone had been to the bar for over priced drinks - they switched ALL the screens off and refused to put them back on even after several people complained! We were rudely and un-caringly told to take our drinks and walk to the Victoria just along the pier. So we did - and immediately got accosted by pier security for taking drinks out of the pub! Thankfully he was understanding and let us continue, with our drinks, on to the Victoria. The Victoria didn't even have the football on! However- the staff there were very helpfull and nice and put the game on for us. The Victoria was a much nicer bar with lovely staff - I strongly recommend you go...

Not sure what was happening during visit, yesterday. A lot of staff, very little training. Made my order after queueing, she must have been new as she had difficulty putting my order through and did not get much help from the numerous experienced staff. Well 2 of my friends order came, they finished and me and my other friend were still waiting. After 25 minutes I called a member of staff to enquire and she does not speak English, she got someone to come over and I asked about the delay and very blaise she replied I could cancel or wait another 10 minutes. I waited and the waitress who does not speak English came over with her translation app, where I said we are still waiting. She went to the kitchen and eventually came back with our food. I ate out of hunger by then. I hope the staff who doesn't speak English finds a better place to work. Seriously look at training in drinks mixtures (Southern Comfort and Lemonade should not be hard to order) and...