The Velvet Crab Brighton

Why You’ll Love The Velvet Crab Brighton

Just five minutes from Brighton seafront in the heart of Kemptown, The Velvet Crab Brighton is bringing a fresh take on seafood dining to the city. Think piled-high seafood feasts, dirty martinis, wood-fired cooking and tables made gloriously messy. This is a restaurant designed for sharing, lingering and getting stuck in.

Whether you’re planning a celebratory dinner, date night or a catch-up with friends, expect bold flavours, a lively atmosphere and a menu that encourages everyone to roll up their sleeves and enjoy themselves.

Brighton’s Boldest Seafood Feast

At The Velvet Crab Brighton, seafood takes centre stage. Expect BBQ crab and lobster, chargrilled oysters, house-made hot sauces and indulgent seafood boils alongside an evolving menu that now incorporates wood-fired cooking. Pair your feast with one of their signature cocktails or settle in with a dirty martini and make an evening of it. From loaded brunches to late-night seafood spreads, this is Brighton dining at its most playful and decadent.

Designed for Sharing

The Velvet Crab is all about bringing people together around the table. The atmosphere is relaxed, vibrant and social, making it ideal for everything from spontaneous dinners to special celebrations. With exciting plans for the space continuing to evolve over the coming months, including the reopening of the downstairs area, there’s plenty more to come.

The Essentials

Seafood Feasts Made for Sharing
From seafood boils and chargrilled oysters to BBQ crab and lobster, expect big flavours and generous portions.

Wood-Fired Cooking
An evolving menu with exciting new dishes cooked over fire.

Cocktails Worth Staying For
Dirty martinis, Bloody Mary brunches and drinks designed to keep the evening going.

Perfect for Groups
A fun and indulgent dining experience best enjoyed with friends and family.

Kemptown Location
Just five minutes from Brighton seafront in the heart of Kemptown.