The Coal Shed Brighton

Why you’ll like The New Coal Shed Brighton

The Coal Shed Brighton has relocated to the stunning Clarence House on North Street, marking a new chapter for the restaurant known for its over-fire cooking since 2011. Restaurateur Razak Helalat have moved The Coal Shed to a more spacious setting, allowing for an expanded menu that builds on the restaurant’s signature style. The Coal Shed is voted among the best restaurants in Brighton and Hove at the 2025 BRAVOS.

Masters of Fire

While the over-fire beef remains a highlight, the menu now features a diverse range of meats, hearty vegetables, and vegan options, all cooked with the same fiery technique. The Coal Shed Brighton’s new site places a strong emphasis on seafood, offering a selection of raw and flame-cooked dishes, as well as an exclusive Sturia caviar menu.

The Coal Shed Brighton | Menu Highlights

Robata & Rotisserie Dishes:
– Black Duroc Pork Chop with roasted apple, sesame purée, and heritage carrots.
– Bedlam Farm Squash with tempura blossom, toasted buckwheat, smoked piquillo, whipped tofu, and jalapeño chimichurri.
– Seafood ‘Bonne Femme’ with scallops, king prawns, and wild sea bass.
– One Year Acquerello Baked Rice with mushroom master stock, roasted portobello, crispy cauliflower, silken tofu, and bok choy.

Raw & Fire Dishes:
– Miso Aubergine with crispy shallots and toasted sesame.
– Blue Fin Tuna Tostada with rainbow radish, aji panca, avocado, and corn.
– Sussex Half Blue Lobster Taco with mango, cashew, nam jin, and sesame.
– BBQ ‘Waldorf’ Scallops with celeriac, walnut, and nashi pear.

Snacks at The Coal Shed
– Firecracker Cauliflower with shishito chilli, black sesame, and green onion.
– Cantabrian Anchovies with smoked Norfolk quail eggs and pickled roasted piquillo.
– Blue Prawn Toast with sesame and coriander.

NEW | The Coal Shed Brighton Bar

In addition to the dining experience, The Coal Shed Brighton now features a dedicated Brighton bar open daily from noon until late. The bar offers a rotating line-up of Brighton’s top DJs Thursday through Sunday.

The bar menu includes:
– The Coal Shed Ruben with house-smoked pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and pickle
– Kimchi Grilled Cheese with Swiss, American cheddar, English mature cheese, and pickle
– Steakhouse Burger with double smashed salt-aged beef patty, truffle cheese fondue, pickle, and milk bun

RB loves the new cocktail menu which is inspired by New York and London bars, with creative takes on classics such as: Dill and Pickle Martini, Apricot and Fig Margarita, Steak Washed Old Fashioned, Cocoa Negroni and Fudge Espresso Martini. The Coal Shed Cocktail Bar was recently voted in the top 10 cocktail bars in Brighton at the BRAVO Awards. 

The Essentials 

• Opened at the new location late 2024.

Bookings for up to eight guests can always be made online, with options for larger groups and private dining available upon enquiry.

• Brightons Largest Restaurant

The new location of The Coal Shed brighton make it one of Brighton’s largest restaurants, accommodating up to 142 guests across five dining areas, including a main restaurant, bar, and three private dining rooms.

• Three Private Dining Rooms

Named The Flamingo Social, The Longhorn, and The Grand Dining Room. The Flamingo Social seats 26 guests and features its own bar, bespoke ‘Experience Menus’, private entrance, dedicated sound system, and serving team.

• Best lunches in Brighton

The Coal Shed featured very highly in the best lunch in Brighton category at the 2025 BRAVO Awards.