Gastro Quality Pub Food – Reassuringly Brighton
The Chimney House Brighton is situated just north of the Seven Dials and the Old Shoreham Rd and east of Dyke road and it is nestled in a lovely little neighbourhood on Upper Hamilton Road in Brighton.
Formerly the Marquess of Exeter, The Chimney House Brighton serves outstanding food, a great selection of quality drinks and it ticks many boxes as an unpretentious, rustic, retro and a good all round pub!
Gastronomical food, kids, dogs, a quality local pint, business meetings, dinner parties – we think that this food venue has it all.
So whether for a cup of tea and a slice of cake, a pint of Harveys, glass of prosecco, a ‘dirty little burger ‘ or a relaxed three course meal – there is a little bit of something on offer and they can even sell you a jar of chutney.
A little bit quirky
What is clear about the Chimney House pub is its artsy vibe, decor with a difference and their commitment to local produce. Think antler chandeliers, retro pendant lamps and rustic furniture, then quirky ingredients from within Sussex and you are on your way there.
Sustainable sourcing and a touch of foraging!
Fish is from Shoreham, they use Newhaven fruit and vegetables from local farms and meat from Garlic Wood Farm .
What also impressed us when we went to visit Charlie the proprietor and head chef was the fact that he was so knowledgeable about foraged produce and he was very keen to introduce quite different menus to his diners in an affordable way.
Simple and beautiful dishes
Sample main course dishes include: Harveys beer battered whiting – Heirloom tomatoes, spring onions, grilled courgette, wild rocket & sussex slipcote salad – Leek & fennel gratin with hand cut chips & leaves (v) – Seafood platter: Salmon, potted shrimp, pickled sardines, toast, sour cream & mayonnaise – Meat Platter: Wild garlic salami, brawn, chicken liver & pork pate, toast & pickles. Their full dinner menu is available on the Chimney House website.
What we liked about The Chimney House was that it combined a balance somewhere in between gastropub/proper pub and they have done this with a non-conformist, seasonally changing menu – with a polished delivery, all delivered via an efficient run open kitchen.
Here is very recent video of the Chimney House showcasing a few of their dishes. Video provided by Recipe Social.
The Chimney House host special tasting menus & events which are hosted on a monthly basis. Also, be aware of their large private room on the first floor – a great venue for a private hire, dinner parties and food and drink events.
The Chimney House also features very highly on our gluten free page and their gluten free review is just here .
