Captain's in Brighton and Hove

£7 for a portion of chips - super expensive food

Superior Fish and Chips with a side of genuine hospitality I traveled from Colorado, USA to the London for work and I had the opportunity to bring along my father with me. He was born in the UK and as we were planning various things to do, he had reminisced about going down to the coast as a child to play in the arcades and eating the best fish and chips. As he was telling me about his childhood, I knew immediately I wanted to relive it with him. We were able to catch a quick train to Brighton from London and on the trip down I started to do my research on finding a great place to eat our lunch and landed on Captain’s. A great place right on the water by the pier. After my dad and I played in the arcade on the pier and bought Brighton Rock candy to enjoy on the trip back to London we headed over to Captain’s. As we walked in, we were happily greeted and brought to our table. We both ordered the Fish and Chip’s and I got an extra side of fried scampi. To drink, my dad got a coke and I went for the Brixton Brewery West Coast IPA. Our drinks came right away, and I have to say the Brixton IPA was great! This is coming from a guy living in Colorado beer country. After some chatting between my dad and I our cooked to order meal came out. The batter used at Captain’s is from a 35-year-old secret recipe and only the highest quality fish and locally sourced potatoes are used. I knew I was in for something good. As we took our first bites it was evident we found the right place. The fish was perfectly fried. The outside was crisp, not crunchy and the fish was tender, moist and delicious on the inside. The chips were cut the exact right length, fried golden brown with excellent crisp on the outside and the precise balance of fluffy on the inside. I was super happy about ordered the scampi too as that was a nice extra treat. We even got an extra basket of chips on the house to top us off! The wait staff and Pam were superb! All took the time to speak with us and really made this a great experience for me and my dad reliving his youth. I can understand why it was so memorable for him and now thanks to Captain’s and their crew it has become an everlasting memory for me too! I will be back with my children soon and highly recommend this great establishment. Cheers!

We enjoyed a fantastic fish and chips meal at Captain’s before heading to see Brighton Fc. The restaurant is perfectly located next to the pier/beach, the food is great and the service (especially from Pam) is welcoming and friendly - I would definitely recommend a visit.

Best fish and chips. Loved the free refill on the chips and the curry sauce was up there with one of the best I've had. Reasonably priced for Brighton. Restaurant feel when sitting in. Amazing cocktails. Staff were all really friendly and attentive. Thanks to Billy and staff for a great experience

Went on a quiet Wednesday noon. Had the cod and chips, which was absolutely amazing. Loved the fluffy chips too.

Very good food that arrived quickly. Got a refill of fries which was a big plus!

Great food, great service. Highly recommended, tell Pam we said hi

I went because the guide recommended it, but the fish and chips weren't that good.

Really great service and beautiful fish and chips. Wheelchair accessible

We stumbled across this place and so glad we did. My husband & I agreed that this is by far, the best fish & chips we have ever tasted. The fish is unbelievably fresh, very generous portions & with refillable chips, ( which we didnt need)and not greasy which is usually the case with this type of food. The food is very well presented too. Honestly, this was a very pleasant end to our afternoon in Brighton & we will not hesitate to travel the one hour plus to eat here again. I have forgotten about the other places we have eaten at in the past during our trips to Brighton already! Well done to Pam & her team for making this place so remarkable and making it stand out from the rest, and for making us feel welcome with your excellent service. See you again soon

Enjoyed fast service and good price/quality. Fish&chips is a must to try

Had a lovely dining experience, excellent customer service from Sam. Would definitely recommend!

Classic British fish and chips in a nice setting right on the beach. Proper light and crispy batter from Pam in the kitchen ! Make sure to ask for extra batter bits :)

Very nice food! Could sit outside and enjoy the beach! Good seevice

Free refills of freshly fried chips are impressive

Best fish and chips in Brighton, amazing service, location and staff!

I endured the worst food poisoning in my life, because of the old oil used to fry the chips and fish. If the oil was fresh such a huge amount of it in a meal wouldn't do a harm but when it's not fresh and has smoky smell it made my whole night a nightmarish concert of repeatedly vomiting and diarrhea. Also the prices are the highest in the area. Awful experience. Change the oil frequently lads!

Great fish and chips there just be weary if eating outside for the seagulls

I went on the guide's recommendation and it was delicious. But for 20,000 Won per piece, it's a bargain. It's a fish cutlet haha.

Had an amazing time here, the fish and chips were great - crispy fish and unlimited chips! Sam was our waitress and she was so lovely and helpful

Amazing Food , potatoes are so tasty , fish fresh , portions are large , staff extremely friendly , atmosphere are so calm , thank you guys for your amazing job 🙏💫

Amazing drinks and chips service was even better 😊😊

I ordered fish and chips and nuggets. Both were freshly fried and delicious. The fish was big enough for two women to eat. The customer service was kind and served us plenty of chips.

Quite average fish and chips that is overpriced . You can find much better elsewhere

Fabulous food, so fresh and delicious. Male staff members need to smile!

Amazing! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, while the chips were golden and seasoned just right. The portion size was generous, and the seaside atmosphere made it even better. Definitely a must-try if you're in Brighton and craving classic British comfort food!

Nice chips - proper freshly cooked chip-shop chips and not frozen rubbish. Quite expensive; but can't fault the chips.

Service is not good, and the Fish and chips are not that great.

Very well cooked cod which had fluffy batter and clearly cooked by someone who knows what they are doing. Better than the average chippy. My children and I were warmly greeted and served politely and promptly. Decent portions and prices too. Worth a visit.

Always worth a visit. Great fish&chips. The burger was fine and we had a nice time. Sure its off season now for the place, so its not overcrowded. But give it a try

I came with my wife and her friends visiting from Mexico and they were eating their first ever fish and chips - and what a place to have it! Probably among the best fish and chips I've ever had too. The chips are crunchy and you get a free refill. Good beers on tap too. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout and even tried practicing their Spanish with our friends. Good value too. We really enjoyed the vibe and the meal - I'll definitely return on my next trip to Brighton. Thank you

Excellent food and fantastic staff. Special shout out to Gemma and Pam!

Nice cosy place. Fish n'chips to die for. And a pint. Heaven. But firstly, the staff is really helpful and kind. Will come again.

Great staff and great food with some nice music and an all round pleasant atmosphere

I came across this restaurant on a cool October evening. Most places nearby were closed due to the season. Sukh, one of the partners, gave permission to other employees and was serving three tables alone, including me. I liked the fish and chips. But more importantly, Sukh's sincere conversation. We talked about India. We talked about how he could renew the boat plate he bought from Güral Porselen years ago and was the only one he had left. We talked about Kuşadası and the Turkish tent. I know from my trip to India 20 years ago. Some Indians will win your heart with their naivety unique to this nation. Suhk was a similar person. I left saying I hope I will have the chance to come again. I recommend it to those who prioritize the taste of the food rather than the environment.

The cod was perfect... crispy batter, and not soggy on the inside. The chips were incredibly moreish. This spot will definitely be my go to in Brighton from now on. The staff were lovely!

Great quality cod with a large portion of chips as standard. Cooked and tasted to perfection. We sat inside which had a lovely atmosphere. The staff are fantastic. Thankyou for a nice time.

It was very tasty here. The staff were very friendly.

Great fish and chips and scampi on the seafront lovely staff

Captain’s is probably a tourist trap. The cod is good but too greasy. The chips are soft and not crispy. Sadly, the tartare sauce is not homemade because apparently « clients did not like it when they used to make it from scratch » said the boss. The atmosphere is also very strange, I saw one of the waitresses give middle fingers at the boss in the middle of the restaurant. The staff looks in general not happy to be here and tired. The boss was like a hawk looking at the waiters and telling them off when they did something. He was walking around the restaurant on the phone when he was not watching the staff work. It was quite pricy for what it was. I do not recommend and will not come back.

Great Fish and Chips very light and crispy with homemade chunky chips. Which is high praise considering as I'm from Yorkshire and we pride ourselves on good fish and chips. Top service aswell.

Awesome food! The fish taste freshed! Highly reccomendable:)

Over priced and over cooked! Sca.m! Their large is a very small size in any other fish and chip shop!

My daughter myself, two Grandsons & a sausage dog ate at ‘Captains’ yesterday, the weather was beautiful so we sat outside next to the beach, all of the staff were so helpful including helping us lift the pushchairs up onto the decking, bringing our food drinks out to us, nothing was too much trouble! Chips sausage & drinks were lovely, Thank you Captains!

One of the best fish and chips I’ve had 😊

First time here and it was great! Fish & chips was cooked really well, not greasy, chips top up was offered which was a great touch! Service was nice and friendly, not intrusive at all. Great location!

Had lunch here today and loved it. I come to Brighton twice a year and I have tried many of the fish and chip offerings along the beach. This is by far my favourite. Batter is light and fish is tasty. I was offered free refills on my chips, which were great. Service was friendly and smiles were very genuine. I will be back!

Very good fish & chips, nice service.

There's a lot of Fish & Chips in Brighton. This is my favorite.

Cozy, hospitable and clean place. They make you feel at home with their attention and kindness. Super attention to detail too. I had fish and chips and it was delicious, PERFECT. Excellent food quality.😍 The staff super friendly and helpful. I will definitely return and highly recommend it to everyone.

Magnificent experience, very kind and attentive staff, they are all super polite! Excellent food and very nice place. Excellent cleaning! I highly recommend! Very hospitable! Thank you all for making you feel at home. ♥️♥️

Lovely food and lovely staff. Excellent!

We are in the restaurant since the opening. They took 40 minutes to prepare for 2 dishes and also we need to ask for just the tap water and the bill for 3 times to get it.

What a great find! We chose this restaurant because it had the most stars on Google and what a great experience it was! We felt at home as soon as we walked through the door, would really recommend this little diamond if you want a great fish and chips spot in Brighton! 🎣🍟

Lovely restaurant. This was our first day visiting Brighton and dashed in here to avoid the rain. One of the staff saw us coming with our pram and opened the door for us and insisted on helping us up the step with it. All the staff were very friendly and attentive and very good with all the kids in there. I especially liked that they brought a little plate and cutlery out when we said our baby would be helping herself to our food. The food was very good and there was plenty on the menu. A lovely, friendly atmosphere.

came here with some friends on a day trip. perfect spot to get fish and chips by the ocean. lovely service as well 😸

Great fish&chips, not greasy at all, friendly staff and fair prices. Recommend!!

Just came in for chips and they were fantastic! Even given a free pot of gravy to try which was lovely in terms of eating and thoughtfulness so really nice

My mate Lewis was desperate for some chips from Brighton. The chips were nice along with the gravy!

The potatoes were not very well done. They were soft.

Extremely tasty fish and chips. Not greasy, very fresh and great service!

Fabulous food - most fresh fish Ive had in ages - great people - highly recommended - and right on the beach

I would like to try the Fish and Chips another time, but had a portion of chips and these were the best ones I have had in a long time! They were super chunky, and I actually prefer that, the bigger the chip the better I usually find. Whatever potatoes and oil they are using give a great taste and they were cooked perfectly. The people serving were friendly and I don't think it was expensive considering the generous portion. Nice coffee too.

Friendly staff, excellent fish and chips. Crispy batter, shame they didn't serve Haddock.

Best service ever for the girls getting ice cream.

Exceptional fish and chips. Pam is exceptional at hospitality.

Really nice place on the beach with the best fish and chips in Brighton!

All the way to Brighton from Newcastle upon Tyne for a few days .must say it’s the best fish and chips I have ever had

The service was good. The food was prepared quickly. The fries were large and unfortunately not crispy. The burger was average. The business thrives on walk-in customers, I don't think anyone comes back more often. Apparently they have award winning fish & chips. At least the chips don't deserve a price.

Best fish and chips in Brighton! Gemma’s service was excellent

I recently visited Captain's for some fish and chips, and while the experience was okay overall, there were a few things that stood out. The fish and chips were fine, but nothing particularly special—just average. What I did appreciate was the friendliness of the staff working inside; they were polite and welcoming. However, the staff at the till were a bit too serious and dull. They didn't really add to the experience, and I found the service to be somewhat disorganized. For example, when I ordered a milkshake, the staff member wandered around inside and outside the restaurant twice, trying to figure out who it belonged to, eventually mistaking me for another customer in my family. Luckily, we were together, but it was clear there was some confusion. Another issue I had was that they rudely instructed us to return our trays ourselves, even though there seemed to be enough staff available to handle it. For the prices, which are a little on the high side for the portion sizes, I would have expected better organization and service. Overall, the experience was just okay, but I’m not sure if I’ll be coming back.

Mediocre fish and chips and terrible service. Would not go again. Loads of other places to eat with better prices too.

Best fish and chips in Brighton Gemma g was lovely

Order at the stand. Not table service, but fast and great fish & chips

Excellent fish and chips. Large cod&chips with ketchup £15.70 bit expensive for pop up place but suppose everything gone up since covid. Need something to lean on going up steps for older people. Hot chocolate very nice too. Great view.

We visited here with some elderly relatives yesterday who really fancied fish and chips at Brighton, the staff were really friendly and looked after us all so well and everyone’s food was delicious, will definitely come back. Highly recommended

Great service, great fish and chips, lovely staff couldn't recommend more

A team of 9 persons who had just cycled from London. We were well looked after. The fish and chips were nothing short of excellent! The service was quick and friendly. The staff were very accomodating to our requests. After we had finished our meals my partner and her daughter joined us. The friendly waitress brought over more chips for them as they had not been present for the meal.

Good fish and chips! Get the regular, because the large would be insane🤣. Great location on the seashore next to the pier. Great spot for cod fish & chips!

Lovely place best fish and chips Billy and his wife was so welcoming would definitely recommend next time I'm down from London I will be back 😊 Thank you Billy and team.

Amazing food and excellent service!! Will definitely come back next time!!

Don't let the exterior fool you - this fish and chips place in Brighton is a must-try! The fish was cooked to perfection, the chips were crispy and fluffy, and the portion size was generous. Be sure to watch out for the seagulls, though! 🐦 Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommended.

very nice, love the hat, the fish is cripsy on the outside and soft in the inside, big portion, very lovely

Best fish and chips in town. Nicely located at the sea front. And super nice captain and crew. Will come again.

We were here after our daytrip in Brighton and it was very delicious, I had fish and chips. The service was nice aswell!

Lovely fish an chips, worth a visit

Bought the donuts from captains mini donut shop on the side and they were super fresh waited around 8 mins for them - absolutely delicious But was kicked off our tables being told we weren’t allowed to sit there when we bought from them

Sooooooooooo good♥️♥️♥️♥️ It was so delicious that I ate it hungrily^^ The staff are very friendly ♥️ Brighton-chan

Amazing place and great hospitality. Servers were amazing , polite and welcoming 👍🏼.

Compulsory fish and chips whenever in Brighton, I am not big fan of fried food or fish&chips, but this one was great

Captain's Fish and Chip Shop in Brighton: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had a great time at Captain's Fish and Chip Shop in Brighton. The food was delicious, and the place felt very welcoming. One of the workers, Sam, was super friendly and made us feel really comfortable. She served us with a smile and was very helpful. The fish and chips were fresh and tasty, and I would definitely go back again. A lovely experience!"

Really lovely place to eat, sam was fab food great and service superb. Will eat hear again

Brilliant concept of alcohol and fish & chips, just what we needed as the sun came out! The staff were lovely, food and drinks were served quickly and staff ensured that all customers were happy throughout their meal. Lovely vibe - we will be returning here on our next trip to Brighton!

Nice food... Had fish & chips... beautiful Staff noticed I left a lot of the batter... I said I don't eat very much batter... Said they can cook the fish without the batter. As they cater for all tastes... So next time I'm in Brighton, I'll try that...

Amazing place, best Fish and chips we’ve ever had, staff excellent especially Pam who is an absolute credit to the place 5***** to Pam and the rest of the team Donna :)

Delicious fish and chips! great place on the seafront to eat and enjoy Brighton beach.

It's really very friendly and delicious. Be sure to try the first menu!!!!! There are a lot of them

Highly recommend - the fish was fresh and tender, with a crispy golden batter that wasn’t too heavy. On top of the great food, the service was excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right :)

The staff are very friendly!!!☺️☺️ I really enjoyed the fish and chips and beer. I think I had the most delicious British food 😆😆

We came here with my family, thinking its famous for Brighton’s fish & chips. The portions are extremely small. Look at the fish size! Any random pub would have larger fish size than this fish . The menu is very limited; only fast food . I asked for salad, at least some basic veggies; the staff didn’t help my request, they said “only menu items”; whereas they could help by putting some greens & tomatoes into plate (as these items are already inside of hamburger). The restaurant itself seems very old and uncared. The mirrors look dirty and some part of wooden tables are broken. The only good thing is location as its right inside beach. Otherwise, definitely not recommend. Can’t believe we paid more than 60 GBP for this.