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The Gothic Crab: Brighton’s First Seafood Boil House

The Gothic Crab is Brighton’s first seafood boil house. The Gothic Crab serves locally sourced seafood dishes such as oysters, calamari, lobster burgers, and Singapore Chill Crab.

The restaurant is based five minutes from the beach offering flavourful cocktails amongst friends with a view.

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the menu at the Gothic crab brighton

At Gothic Club, expect an authentic, messy seafood boil. From juicy King Prawns to langoustines and mussels, there’s a variety of combinations for you to enjoy. All of the Gothic Club’s seafood boils are cooked with corn on the cob, potatoes and Cajun-style sausage and served with a sauce of your choice. Sauce options include Classic Cajun, Garlic butter or Asian-inspired and for those who like it spicy, Brighton Hot sauce is the one for you.

There are also alternative small plates and and platters for those looking for a simpler evening dinner.

Seafood boils start at £45 for one and £75 for two. Their seafood platters start at £50 per person and £75 for the supreme platter serving two. Sides include steamed rice, bead and butter, and fries. Why not try their signature crab loaded fries.

End the day with dessert, including salted caramel brownies, lemon tiramisu, sorbet and more.

The Gothic Crab is open from Monday to Thursday at 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm. On Friday and Saturday, they are open from 12pm to 11pm and on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.

Address: 15 Madeira Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TN

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Hannah moved from London to Brighton for university in 2022, trading in the city commotion for seaside sunsets. She's currently studying Journalism at the University of Brighton and loves writing stories. Her first experience with journalism was The Telegraph Media Literacy Programme, and from there she's written for student newspapers and blogs.   Hannah was drawn to Brighton because of its vintage stores, street performers and vibrant culture, which inspires creativity and nurtures her passion for writing. Brighton’s diverse community and lively art scene provide endless stories to explore, making Brighton not just a new home but a source of inspiration.