Not sure about you, but the We Love Brighton team loves a good weekend lunch. Us Brightonians are lucky, as Brighton & Hove pubs offer such a great selection of delicious food.
Our guide highlights the best pubs for a relaxed weekend lunch in Brighton. We’ve carefully picked these places for their great food and nice atmosphere, as we wouldn’t want to recommend you anything less.
Discover the Best Pubs in Brighton to Enjoy a Delicious Weekend Lunch
From classic, hearty pub grub and Sunday roasts to even more innovative eats, these pubs promise a fabulous lunch experience.
We have tried to choose pubs a bit all over the city, from Kemptown to Hove, to make sure our list has something for everyone in their search for a pub lunch in Brighton & Hove.
| Farm Tavern | Classic British Sunday roasts and a changing small platter menu in a cosy countryside-style setting. |
| Good Companions | They offer a laid-back vibe and a modern twist on traditional pub food including a lovely Sunday roast. Their beer garden is awesome too. |
| The Lion & Lobster | Located in a historic building and serves a diverse menu blending pub classics with contemporary dishes including fresh seafood. |
| The Mucky Duck | They use seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of lunch options for a weekend meal. |
| The Pond | Quirky pub serving incredible bao bans and loaded fries, including vegan and vegetarian options. This is a popular choice for craft beer lovers. |
| Easy Tiger @ The Hampton | Serve great food inspired by Indian street food in a trendy and peaceful setting. Ideal for an adventurous weekend lunch in Brighton. |
| Hope & Ruin | Offers quite a range of tasty vegan bites and sharing platters as well as vegan kebabs, alongside craft beers. Perfect for music lovers. |
| The Urchin | A hidden gem of a seafood haven in Hove, offering fresh oysters, seafood platters, and hearty dishes in a truly welcoming atmosphere. They also brew excellent beer in house! |
| Earth & Stars | Focuses on sustainability, offering locally sourced organic dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, for an eco-conscious weekend lunch. |
Farm Tavern
Farm Tavern just off Hove’s end of Western Road offers a charming countryside vibe in the heart of the city.
With welcoming, lovely staff and atmosphere, plus a menu boasting hearty Sunday roasts (we are convinced it is one of the best roasts in town), it’s a cosy spot for a relaxed weekend lunch.
Sundays are reserved for roasts, however other days they have Eastern European plates on. You won’t want to miss them!
Talking about ‘reserved’ – book in advance. They are very popular, for a reason! Oh, and we suggest you arrive with an empty stomach…
Address: 13 Farm Rd, Hove, BN3 1FB
Website: https://www.thefarmhove.com
Good Companions
Good Companions is a quintessential local pub in Seven Dials, known for its laid-back ambience and awesome, huge beer garden.
Serving up traditional pub fare with a modern twist as well as a fantastic Sunday roast, their menu offers a range of comfort foods, making it a perfect stop for a leisurely weekend meal.
This pub might be on the bigger side, but it still manages to keep that cosy and friendly feel to it.
Good Companions comes across as very family-friendly with a kids’ roast option as well. Lots of dog friends about too!
Address: 132 Dyke Rd, Brighton, BN1 3TE
Website: https://www.goodcompanions.pub
The Lion & Lobster
The Lion & Lobster in Hove, a stone’s throw away from the seafront, combines Victorian charm with a fresh menu.
Set in a beautiful, historic building, Lion & Lobster offers a blend of pub classics and contemporary dishes, including fresh seafood.
This is a quirky, old-timey pub with many different rooms, floors, nooks and crannies. Whether you step in alone to meet some new people or want an intimate lunch moment with someone special, this is an ideal choice.
Keep an eye out for the live music on weekends.
Address: 24 Sillwood St, Brighton, BN1 2PS
Website: https://thelionandlobster.co.uk
The Mucky Duck
The Mucky Duck in Kemptown is a well-loved pub with a relaxed atmosphere. They have Thai Zaab, a Thai food kitchen available throughout the week until Sundays when there’s a hearty Sunday roast on offer.
Their venue is a blend of laidback, independent pub and open house, urban art gallery with gigs and events all week. This is a brilliant pub for a tasty and wholesome weekend meal.
They are also family-friendly until 8 pm, love dogs and have Wi-Fi and games. Quiz heads also love this one, as The Mucky Duck is also known for their Quiz Nights!
Address: 7-9 Manchester St, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1TF
Website: https://www.themuckyduck.org
The Pond
The Pond is a quirky pub with an eclectic menu and a great ambience, conveniently located near Brighton Station and the North Laine.
Famous for its delicious bao buns and loaded fries and for its awesome, changing range of craft beers, The Pond is a go-to spot for a nice and flavoursome weekend lunch.
Perfect for chill meet-ups with your friends and family. Anyone you take here will be impressed!
Address: 49 Gloucester Rd, Brighton, BN1 4AQ
Website: http://www.thepondbrighton.com
Easy Tiger @ The Hampton
Easy Tiger at The Hampton offers a trendy and cool setting for weekend lunch.
Their menu is inspired by Indian street food. This isn’t just any pub lunch, it’s an exciting burst of flavours!
A fully stocked bar, complete with top-drawer craft beers as well as natural wines and cocktails, sets the tone for a great setup.
Easy Tiger is on Upper North Street, just one street up from North Street, providing a peaceful yet central location.
Address: 57 Upper North St, Brighton, BN1 3FH
Website: https://www.easytigerbrighton.com
Hope & Ruin
Hope & Ruin is a unique pub known for its indie spirit. Located on Queens Road, you will have seen their big light sign, a landmark of central Brighton by now.
Offering a range of tasty vegan bites, kebabs, hot dogs and more, alongside a variety of craft beers, it’s a nice spot for a casual and relaxed weekend lunch with friends.
If you’d like to extend your lunch date into an evening or come back for more, check out their gig calendar on their website as they often have live music (and other fun events, such as clothes swaps and more) on!
Address: 11-12 Queens Rd, Brighton, BN1 3WA
Website: https://www.hope.pub
The Urchin
The Urchin, a real hidden gem in Hove, is a seafood lover’s haven! They offer a selection of fresh oysters, seafood platters, and other hearty dishes.
With a welcoming atmosphere and a focus on quality food, it’s a top choice for a special weekend lunch. This is a place you can impress your nearest and dearest with.
To top off their food selection, they brew their own (delicious) beer on-site as well!
Address: 15-17 Belfast St, Hove, BN3 3Y
Website: https://www.urchinpub.co.uk
Earth & Stars
Earth & Stars near the North Laine, just off Queens Road, combines a cosy atmosphere with an emphasis on sustainable dining.
This wonderful and warm pub has a menu that heavily features locally sourced, organic dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options.
A really nice spot for a weekend lunch with friends, but also a little romantic outing.
Address: 46 Windsor St, Brighton, BN1 1RJ
Website: https://www.earthandstars.pub
As we try and wrap up (Brighton simply has too many wonderful options) our list of Brighton’s top pubs for lovely weekend lunches, we truly hope this guide has sparked your interest in trying out these fantastic spots. We all probably secretly have a favourite, but it’s good to spread out and try new places too!
Whether you are craving comfort food or something new, these pubs are all here to make your weekend lunch fun and yummy!
