The Chimney House — Restaurant in England

Pretty disappointing from start to finish. I made the booking online for the roast and the form said someone would contact to confirm. Never heard anything back so had to chase up the day before to confirm whether we’d been booked in or not. Staff said they hadn’t had the time to bother checking online bookings but they didn’t have any space left at the time I’d requested now but could offer later. We decided to take that anyway and hoped the mistake would mean a better service on the day.

Arrived, was given a table for five even though we’d booked for six. An extra chair was added on the end and we were basically sat with another group we were so close. Because they’d moved our booking back, they had run out of pretty much everything so we had to run rock, paper, scissors to decide who would get which meal.

Food took an hour to come, when it did everything was dried out from where it had been sat on a low heat all day - the potatoes were so hard that even after soaking in gravy it was still difficult to cut into them and harder to eat.

We kept having to go to the bar to ask for service or request things because the staff didn’t come to check in on us or take our orders. In particular, one member (assuming she was the manager) seemed to find us an annoyance rather than paying customers who they had already messed about with the booking.

I’m sure it would be good if you got there when everything is cooked fresh, but for what we paid, it really...

This place is under new ownership. We visited on Sun 19.11.2023.

We walked in and asked to be seated, having not booked in advance.

Were initially told no, they could not accommodate but fortunately they had had a cancellation so we were seated.

NB: please make a reservation in advance

I would highly recommend this place. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

As it was under new ownership, both the drinks and food menu were being implemented. That didn't stop the server recommending a fantastic wine to accompany the roast lamb.

The service from entering the place, to leaving was exceptional. No stone is left unturned.

The roast was of the best quality. Yorkshire puddings are huge. The roast potatoes are the best pub roast potatoes ever. Definitely on a par with home roast potatoes. The service attentive to the point that meat cutting knives are offered when ordering lamb or beef. The lamb is tender and boneless, melting in the mouth.

A delightful dining experience.

If you're in Brighton and looking for a decent Sunday roast. There is no need to look any further. Make sure you book in advance. You will not be...

5* service from kitchen and bar staff. Unforgettable and unique evening back in September 2020. Would recommend to anyone.

The incredible chefs of the Chimney House dreamt up and prepared a fabulously fishy five course Saturday night extravaganza for our gang of landlubbers. Major kudos is owed for taking on the challenge of transforming a fresh catch into a sumptuous menu - it was out the park!

Our haul of 'peng' fresh mackerel and six plaice was transformed into delicious ceviche tacos, perfectly bbq'd mackerel with plum, yummy fish sliders, hearty cannellini bean, chorizo & mackerel stew as well as classic battered fish & chips. We couldn't have asked for more from the kitchen - everyone was seriously impressed with the creativity and execution delivered throughout the evening.

Hats off as well to the front of house team - they handled a rather boisterous group of gentlemen with no shortage of grace and great aplomb. Many thanks!

I would replay this night in a heartbeat - it was one of my...