Grand Central in Brighton and Hove

Went in with a group of friends for drinks, and was struggling to make a decision on a good beer the man behind the bar I think his name was Jacob was very helpful and have me lots of information and tips. Great service made my night!

Excellent. Very well staffed by quick and efficient people. Different lagers, not your run-of-the-mill Carling or Kronenbourg. Also - probably one of the best looked-after and maintained pubs that I've had the pleasure to visit.

Bar staff are GREAT. This review is by no means a reflection of the pub or the staff. Both 5* But the clientele is terrible. No manners, sexist comments to the staff and pouring a drink over a seagull. Attracts the wrong sorts from the Station, mainly outsiders but not a bad place to go for a drink as the beers and staff are excellent.

I would recommend the Grand Central Pub to anyone looking for traditional British food, a short walk from the beach. The Grand Central is part of the Fuller's Pub Group, which has been operating since 1845. It is a lovely pub located opposite Brighton Station and a short walk from Brighton Palace Pier. The pub serves a wide range of drinks, including Fuller's favourites such as London Pride and ESB, as well as craft lagers such as Frontier. London Pride was named Supreme Champion in the International Beer and Cider Competition in 2000. The Grand Central Pub could be the perfect place to go if you fancy a traditional Sunday roast! Today is the start of summer in the UK, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees, and my friends and I decided to head from London to Brighton. The journey from London to Brighton is only 1 hour and 20 minutes on the Gatwick Express train. It was so hot today that we started our walk with a cold pint in the Grand Central Pub. I ordered a cold Guinness, which is known for its rich, creamy and balanced taste, making it a favorite among stout lovers. I also ordered a shot of Baby Guinness to cheer myself up. Baby Guinness does not contain Guinness stout. Its name comes from the fact that it is made to look like a tiny glass of stout. Baby Guinness Shot is a delightful combination of coffee liqueur and Irish Cream liqueur. It has a rich, full-bodied flavor with strong notes of coffee, complemented by notes of vanilla and caramel. The sweetness of the Irish Cream balances the bitterness of the coffee liqueur, resulting in a smooth, creamy and slightly sweet taste. It’s a fun and tasty shot that looks like a miniature pint of Guinness, making it a popular choice for parties and celebrations. My overall experience at The Grand Central was truly amazing and I would recommend it to anyone, whether you’re looking to dine, watch sports or just have a drink. The Grand Central is an inviting venue that serves great food and beer in a stylish setting.

Great beer, great service, good food. large group of us met after getting train in (very handy as opposite the station). Stayed all afternoon and the staff worked so hard to bring food up the stairs to the roof terrace. Bar very busy but they all knew who was next to be served and the London Pride was superb.

Popped in Sunday eve whilst waiting for a train. Mostly Fullers ales and the London Pride was in very good condition. Friendly bar staff and toilets were clean and well cared for. A stone's throw from Brighton Station and therefore ideal for a quick drink between trains

It’s really annoying when bartenders serve you Pepsi with a rum rather than coke when you’ve requested coke. They are not the same and taste, Pepsi tastes revolting. They should ask you if you’re happy with Pepsi if you have asked for coke.

Love this pub. A great place for a pint and a chat with friends.

The Grand Central is part of the Fuller's Pub Group, which has been operating since 1845. It is a lovely pub located opposite Brighton Station and a short walk from Brighton Palace Pier. The pub serves a wide range of drinks, including Fuller's favourites such as London Pride and ESB, as well as craft lagers such as Frontier. London Pride was named Supreme Champion in the International Beer and Cider Competition in 2000. The Grand Central Pub could be the perfect place to go if you fancy a traditional Sunday roast! Today is the start of summer in the UK, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees, and my friends and I decided to head from London to Brighton. The journey from London to Brighton is only 1 hour and 20 minutes on the Gatwick Express train. It was so hot today that we started our walk with a cold pint in the Grand Central Pub. I ordered a cold Guinness, which is known for its rich, creamy and balanced taste, making it a favorite among stout lovers. I also ordered a shot of Baby Guinness to cheer myself up. Baby Guinness does not contain Guinness stout. Its name comes from the fact that it is made to look like a tiny glass of stout. Baby Guinness Shot is a delightful combination of coffee liqueur and Irish Cream liqueur. It has a rich, full-bodied flavor with strong notes of coffee, complemented by notes of vanilla and caramel. The sweetness of the Irish Cream balances the bitterness of the coffee liqueur, resulting in a smooth, creamy and slightly sweet taste. It’s a fun and tasty shot that looks like a miniature pint of Guinness, making it a popular choice for parties and celebrations. My overall experience at The Grand Central was truly amazing and I would recommend it to anyone, whether you’re looking to dine, watch sports or just have a drink. The Grand Central is an inviting venue that serves great food and beer in a stylish setting.

Just went for one pint and a young lady behind the bar was very rude from the get go. Loads of attitude and was not polite whatsoever even though the interaction was very short. She didn’t hear me say thank you for the beer so decided to shout at me gagging for appreciation. Nice beer, not nice service.

Found this little gem on line when looking for somewhere to watch the Euro final whilst we were away in Brighton. Was able to book a table online for the footy, which turned out to be front row 🎉🥳 They served food throughout the match, staff were okay, polite and efficient. locals and visitors all out having a good time. Don't expect upmarket, this is a proper little boozer, clean, tidy and welcoming. Thank you for a great night.

Booked a table for the Euros final. Which couldn't have been better right at the front and near the bar. Great atmosphere and no trouble. Shame about the result but at least we made it to the final 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Moody barmaid (dark curly hair) Watching England. Half time comes they start playing cheesy music. Ask barmaid to put on commentary, told “this is what we do, if you don’t like it go elsewhere”. Charming.

£17.50 for any of the burgers - got the buttermilk chicken burger and it was quite disappointing. I’d understand if it was cheaper then the quality might match that but to pay £17.50 for a burger and chips to be met with what was a bland, soggy burger was disappointing. The servers themselves are very friendly and the pub has a good atmosphere. Also good selection of beers and cask.

Love Brighton anyway, but this pub has fantastic food, and nice beer on tap. Good price for Brighton

£17.50 for a tiny burger and 9 chips. Place looks scruffy and needs a lick of paint.

Seven pound what a pint??? I mean WTH? Food was ok but £15 for an ok burger and cheap quality beer 'deal'

Atmospheric pub oppersite Brighton Station Great cottage pie with greens medley

Update 2 in reply to reply from venue: This was not the case.. One staff member was dealing with it, the other said No to the code.. neither attempted to try the code. Update: After a review of 10/10 today I've had to drop to 1/10. When a customer has a promotional code issued by your company or a sister company, I would try in the till. I have had to refer this to the CEO office to get them to teach staff about promotions. Being told yes by one staff member who took the time to locate the drink in question was nice. Being told by her colleague No we don't accept was a big disappointment. To anyone who has codes issued by fullers on behalf of peroni, this venue doesn't accept them. Old review. I can be quite critical of venues, and fullers last time let the venue down. Staff dealt with it professionally. So tonight is my 1st visit on fullers promo night. It was fun. Not for staff who worked tirelessly to sort out barcode issues and pricing issues. Mainly due to customers not reading what's included. Can't say simples (copyright lol) So top marks to a team that worked tirelessly to serve customers as quick as they can. Don't wave or tap. One customer said to barstaff about me, well he is waiting patiently. I work in trade and know what a thankless job staff do. Good bar staff know what customers drink and with my swan vesta hair colour, I'm not hard to remember. So like rival venue All Bar One you get a 10/10.

Visited this venue on a sunny Monday evening, if you like the aroma of urine and paying over the odds for a watered down drink, this is the place for you

Busy pub . Ordered a burger and chips and menu described it amazingly . £17.50 expensive but menu described it well . Look at the picture . Don’t eat here I’m afraid !

Great place, very quaint and English

Always a good starting point for a night out, can be a bit lively but always good to visit and always tempted to stay on for more, great service, and a friendly crowd.

Friendly staff and security. Had great time, always welcome (apart from Sunday 31st march) COME ON LIVERPOOL⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️💋

Fantastic pub quiz, the guy who runs them on Tuesdays is very funny and charismatic. Bar staff are a bit stand offish, one guy in particular. Drink prices have also been put up in recent months. £2.90 for a small glass of tap lemonade is insane but it is Brighton so there you are. The food is great, the wings especially are delicious. The pub itself has a great atmosphere, the decor is lovely and the bathrooms are clean.

Not enough beer options, no porter, no stout. Corn fritters were not to the standard the price would suggest. The chicken burger was not a burger, it was more like a chicken sandwich so, it was all style really. The pie was also chicken and a little disappointing too. The place looks nice and interesting, the service was ok and it's very easy to get to from the station. Kid friendly during the day, but no high chairs or kids menu.

Great pub with lots of separate spaces, friendly staff and great food

Worst Caesar salad ever. It was served in a kind-of soup-bowl, and was mainly lettuce. The added chicken (at 3.95!!!) was two pieces of flattened leather. The American Cheeseburger was miniature and horrible. Upon visiting the toilet I discovered a sign which said 20% off your meal if you order a main course. It was also written on a card at the table. But ONLY valid if you tell the wait staff upon ordering!!! So its a kind-of "secret" special that you only get if you happen to go to the loo or read the table card! Wow. On a slightly positive note, the chicken wings were great!

It was a 50th birthday party. I bought a lot of drinks. Staff were very busy and remained happy and polite.

I booked my 50th Birthday party at the Nightingale function room upstairs at the Grand Central. Having done my research, I don't think there is a better function room in Brighton to hire. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. They also answered all my emails really promptly which was really reassuring. It meant all I had to do was turn up and have a blast! I can’t recommend the venue enough!

Expensive, seats too high and uncomfortable

When matchday bouncers say season ticket holders only unbelievable nearest pub to train Station Go in side door staff welcoming

Surprisingly good pub, despite being so close to the station . Spacious, good choice of beers, and reasonable prices.

A nice place for food and drink though does not serve food on a Monday, however when there is food there, a good option to have something for early evening. Good views over the station front area where the buses turn. Near to the trains and some of the hotels here as well, would come back at some point to try out other menu options here.

Good for food and drink options though of note not all days of the week that food is served, however a good place to come for somewhere and something near to the station, and local buses as well. Would come again but when there is food available.

Great place! Extremely nice and friendly staff, whom I thank for their hospitality! Would definitely reccomend to everyone :)

This is a great little pub located right across from the train station. We got there right after opening, and the place filled up pretty quickly. Lovely bar staff who were friendly and efficient. We ordered Welsh rarebit which turned out to be basically a cheese toastie. A good one, though. Lots of colorful folks popping by; a great place to spend an hour or two.

Great place. Next to the station. Friendly staff.

Expensive drinks, even by Brighton standards. Indifferent staff. Lame decor. Wouldn't go again.

The live singer was fantastic; good range of beer. A great night all round!

Great start to the day, a good place to visit.

Had a great night here, but it was a bit too hot upstairs. One barmaid downstairs was lovely, the other was quite possibly the moodiest cow I've ever been served by. Bar staff upstairs were fast and friendly. A good place to go, just avoid the moody Debbie Downer blonde girl on the ground floor!👍

Popped in for a bite to eat on a Fri night. Nice pub with good atmosphere. Had a burger which tasted very similar to a famous fast food chain and only a small step up in quality. Was also pretty small and at £17 very poor value. Disappointing. Won't be eating in a Fullers pub again

I usually stop in to break up my massive uphill walk home. The staff are nice and the beer always tastes clean :)

Had to show our match tickets at the door. But what if we were friends, keen football fans but not both of the Albion....?

Beautiful pub Amazing Guinness 🖤

Food was ok. Fish and chips are not recommended.

A great pub located very close to Brighton The hidden garden up the stairs at the rear is a great find of visiting this pub. A good selection of lager and beer but if ales are your thing the "star" pub nearby has the most selection.

Food was good and hot when served. Good service and staff.

Lovely place to visit! My first time back to Brighton in 40 years and this was my first place to stop for a drink great welcome! - nothing but compliments. Janine the Manager was fantastic. I Will be back again!

I came here on a sunny afternoon and went straight up to the roof terrace where a DJ was playing chilled Ibiza tracks. We were lucky with the weather and spent a lovely afternoon listening to music and catching up with friends. The food was good and the staff were great.

Expensive, poor food. Expensive beer. Few food options. Tiny portions. Not recommended.

It's a well run train station, with lots of staff on hand to help, clear boards so you can see what platform you need. Perfect!

Nice proper pub. Didn't eat, just drinks

Funky pub right by the station with a great sun trap roof terrace as well. Great selection of beers

We had our dog with us and so sat upstains on the terrace. Millie was very happy with lying on the floor while we had a pint. Great beer, friendly staff and good atmosphere. It was quite cold bu there are heaters you can turn on to stay warm. A great find.

Busy, friendly bar by the station, quite big inside with raised booths by the windows which are quite nice if a group of you.

Excellent broccoli and Stilton soup. Design your own burger - burger cooked well and actually tasted meaty. Both a perfect lunch order.

It's an OK pub for a quick pint but expensive staff are all preoccupied and place is looking old and needs a good clean

My partner and I hosted a joint birthday party in the Nightingale Room upstairs. Such a lovely space with its theatrical theme and booth seating. Jen and her team couldn’t have been more accommodating both beforehand and on the evening itself, and we and our guests had the best time! We just brought along a laptop and plugged it into the PA system and that was all that was required to get the music going. If you’re looking to host a party, I’d recommend hiring this room, especially as the pub is so conveniently located for Brighton station.

Awful experience, condescending management. Only saving grace is there were other places nearby to go to. Disappointing as Fullers pubs are usually very good

This is a welcoming and friendly pub, with some good local history. Varied range of ales, beers and lager on sale, plus cocktails. We two opted for the gammon, eggs and chips for lunch, and it was well cooked and tasty. Good service from the barman and staff. Very well located for the main shops and almost adjacent to the mainline station terminal - Recommended

Thanks so much to the super friendly and helpful staff for the reservation, we had a fabulous night on the roof terrace, 8 became 18 and everyone was impressed by the setting and atmosphere. We had such a good time we were the last to leave - apologies to the staff for keeping them there so late… just all having too good a time 😊

In all my years coming to Brighton it was my first time coming to this pub. Its right off the train, lovely pub great choice of cider and wines, they also were doing a lunch deal any sandwich with a pint, great idea if your waiting for a train or just arrived.

Arriving at lunchtime, we were straight off the train and into here! We were not disappointed. Delightful staff. Bottle of fizz and some veggie nachos were very well received. Went down a treat.

This pub won't allow you in if you've a shopping bag with pasta and a bottle of wine . They also now won't allow you in on a football day , unless you have a Brighton season ticket. Their excuse for not allowing a shopping bag is it might contain alcohol but the irony is they only want you on match days if you are consuming alcohol. I've spent a lot of money ( I have a lot) in this poxy boozer with zero atmosphere because my apartment isn't far but they are off my list. Brighton has over 800 pubs and crap ones are just that. As people get poorer with utility bills I'll be spending my money somewhere less obnoxious.

Off the train and into here. Really friendly welcome on a sunny day. Loads of beers to choose from. Passion fruit IPA was a winner for me. And Dark Star was a definite favourite too. See you again next time I'm in Brighton.

Really lovely vibe in this place, pleasently surprised as so close to the station. Passionfruit pale ale is amazing and the food is perfect for nibbles. Lovely place!

I had a lovely time here, the food is lovely and the staff went above and beyond which was really lovely! Would highly recommend! Thanks guys!

I had a superb visit here at the weekend. Given the venue was very busy, I was welcomed, served a drink, and given a menu immediately. I had the roast beef, which was lovely. I literally rolled out of there as I was so full - just the way Sundays should be! I’m pleased to say that the kitchen have clearly taken on board previous reviews on here, as my roast beef and all the vegetables etc were piping hot. The service was superb. Each time I went to the bar for anything/another drink, Tamsin served me and was a delight to deal with. We had a great conversation, and I learned that she was the deputy manager, and was new to the venue. She is clearly an asset to the company.

Friends hired this and what a hidden gem! Private bar, lush decor and great venue for hosting parties

Perfectly positioned for the station so we called in for a drink and lunch yesterday whilst waiting for a train home after a lovely weekend in Brighton. Staff were friendly and the choice of beers was great. We ordered two roast beef lunches which at £18 each wasn’t cheap but we thought would be excellent quality. Unfortunately it took quite a while to arrive but when it did the portion size was generous to say the least. Several slices of lovely pink roast beef, roast potatoes, carrots sliced and puréed, parsnips Yorkshire pudding a generous jug of gravy and two side dishes of cauliflower cheese and red cabbage. The big disappointment was that the meal was no more than lukewarm. What a great shame but with us needing to catch a train we didn’t have time to send it back to be reheated and left the pub with only 9 minutes to spare before our train. Hopefully this was just a bad day for the kitchen and such a shame as the portion size was worth the money and quality seemed good. We had to leave most of the meal untouched to catch our train.

A gang of 7 of us were in Brighton for a reunion. We had lunch twice in this pub, which was convenient and friendly. The drinks were OK as was the food, even though the triple cooked chops could have done with one less visit to the fryers!

Went for a few drinks with friends. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Nice range of beers. To top it off they have a nice outside terrace, very rare for a town pub. Nice surprise. Enjoyed our visit, definitely will return.

I have wanted to stay here for a long time. Booked for a Sunday evening which was excellent value. Arrived in Brighton at 11.30, parked up and walked past the hotel, spoke to the doorman who advised us that we could check in straight away which was a bonus. Room was nice, service friendly and efficient and the Victoria Bar almost takes you back in time, very elegant. Really enjoyed the stay and would like to stay again

Excellent covid restrictions in place. Lovely service from Louis and Beth, they made us feel very welcome and safe and explained the rules efficiently and in a friendly manor. 10/10 keep it up!!

Visitamos hace unas semanas cuando el pub volvió a abrir y fue una experiencia muy agradable de principio a fin. Tan pronto como llegamos, se dejaron de lado las inquietudes con respecto a la situación actual, ya que nos recibieron de una manera deliciosamente amistosa y quedó claro lo preparados que estaban para reabrir al público.Nos quedamos toda la noche y hundimos algunos, no comí pero algunos de mi grupo sí y la comida se veía muy apetecible.Debo señalar una vez más lo amable y profesional que fue el personal y, para mí, esto significa que siempre estaré a favor de una visita cuando esté en esta parte de la ciudad.

Desde el momento en que entramos, sabíamos que este lugar se toma en serio las precauciones contra la pandemia. (Y aplaudimos el esfuerzo.) Nos recibieron con grandes sonrisas y nos dieron la bienvenida a la terraza de la azotea y simplemente nos perdimos en el hechizo de Brighton. La comida se sirvió exactamente según nuestros deseos y los miembros del personal fueron muy atentos y realmente agradables. (¡Asegúrate de sujetarlos!)¡Mucho carácter, limpio y el lugar perfecto para relajarse y pasar un buen rato!

Al principio dudé en volver a un pub después de los eventos actuales, sin embargo, el gran pub central ha hecho de esta una experiencia fluida y tranquilizadora. La gerencia se ha adherido claramente a las nuevas reglas y ha hecho que nuestra visita sea muy cómoda. La comida era excelente y el servicio excelente. ¡Gracias por cuidarnos tan bien!

We hire the upstairs room for my Daughters wedding reception,what a fantastic place,from start to finish the staff were polite curtious and bent over backwards to make sure this special day went without a hitch.Thankyou all xx

Closest pub to Brighton train station, but does allow for people who want to stay longer. We went in for a drink before our train home early Saturday evening, bouncers on the door by 7pm and all drinks served in plastic cups because Brighton FC were playing at home. Prices reflect convenience of location.If you are here for your drink for the road, it does the job.

Late lunch before football - our sharer dishes accidentally sent to a function upstairs but staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful and replacements arrived very quickly with complimentary round of drinks. Everything delicious and will definitely be visiting again

Right by the station so ideal for a quick drink while you wait for the train! Looks like everywhere could do with a good clean though, and much more expensive than other pubs in the area!

Excellent broccoli and Stilton soup. Design your own burger - burger cooked well and actually tasted meaty. Both a perfect lunch order.

Esperamos un poco nuestro tren a casa alrededor de las 11. Las 30 de la noche del martes por la noche y nos sorprendió un poco que este fuera el único pub que todavía estaba abierto en ese momento. Otras personas tuvieron la misma idea que nosotros, que pareció sorprender al chico detrás de la barra por sorpresa, ya que de repente estaba bastante ocupado.Sin embargo, hizo frente, tomamos nuestras bebidas y tomamos nuestro tren después de una breve espera.

We love coming here. Staff are always really great, super dog friendly and the Sunday roasts are epic. Best roast in Brighton. There’s nothing here not to like.

We called in to this wonderful pub on the weekend of PRIDE. . Fab location, Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We all decided to have the Sunday roast. It was delicious. large portions and plenty of everything. There was a duo performing, they play on a Sunday lunch time each week, the girls voice was effortless and some great song choices. Deffo go back next year!!!!

Este pub está en una ubicación ideal junto a la estación de Brighton. entorno fabuloso y jardín de cerveza. El personal es entusiasta, amable y ofrece un excelente servicio.Excelente comida, incluyendo deliciosos asados del domingo.Entretenimiento en vivo genial. El cantante el domingo de nuestra visita tenía una hermosa voz.Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar si visitas Brighton.

I called to book the private function room for my birthday next March and wanted to have a cheese board instead of the traditional buffet. There was absolutely no flexibility whatsoever from their buffet menu and they wouldn't give me any other solution at all.I organise events for a living and deal with requests like this on a daily basis and know this makes zero sense.Such a shame as I was ready to confirm as really like the space.

La comida era excelente, el servicio era bueno y, por supuesto, venden buena cerveza (ya que es un pub de Fuller). Sin embargo, como Fuller lo está comercializando como una "Cocina de Fuller", una experiencia gastronómica, no esperábamos lo que es básicamente el pub de un joven ruidoso. Somos una pareja en nuestros 60 s, y nos sentimos fuera de lugar. Como he dicho, la comida y el servicio estaban bien, pero no era nuestro tipo de ambiente / ambiente.

El ambiente y el servicio eran geniales, pero me pareció que la comida era mala y demasiado cara. Debo decir que mi esposa disfrutó de la suya, pero admitió que se estaba muriendo de hambre ya que otros dos pubs tenían demasiadas reservas.

La sala Nightingale sobre Grand Central es un lugar excelente para una fiesta. Es una habitación de tamaño decente con su propio bar (especializado en ginebra), aseos y guardarropa. El catering proporcionado era decente también. Necesitan arreglar el asiento del retrete en uno de los inodoros, pero no hay quejas de lo contrario.

A nice enough pub and a fab gin and tonic but a very unfriendly, dreary bartender! She responded to nothing we said, Didn't smile once while serving us. Clearly didn't like dealing with the public. Visited on Sunday 27th Jan 2019.

Went there for lunch and was very disappointed with the service received along with the size of the portions when the food was delivered. The staff behind the bar were the dead-eyed variety with absolutely no social skills. When the food was delivered I was almost confident there was a mistake and we accidentally ordered from the children's menu. The halloumi burger was small, came in a brioche bun for some reason and there were hardly enough chips on the side to feed a small child, much less a grown adult. It was also the same price as the beef burger which makes absolutely no sense.

Teníamos a nuestro perro con nosotros y nos sentamos en la terraza. Millie estaba muy contenta con acostarse en el piso mientras tomábamos una pinta. Buena cerveza, personal amable y buen ambiente. Hacía bastante frío, pero hay calentadores que puedes encender para mantenerte caliente. Un gran hallazgo.

We hired the Nightingale Room upstairs for a 40th birthday celebration. The room was excellent for this purpose with an area for a DJ and a private bar. The two female members of staff looking after us were excellent. The canapes provided for the party were very good.

Good beer but Sunday roast was sub par. Too many other places that have so much better food. It is close to the station to pop in for a pint

We had rented the room on the first floor for a private birhtday party from the late afternoon till 2 am. It was nice, the staff was very kind,the food was great (Franck, the cook, is very good). But then, by 1 am, they decided they wanted to close, although the agreement was till 2 am, and they literally put us out, very rudely, taking away our food and drinks from the tables, they rushed us outside. And by mistake they increased the bill by 100£... the security gard was pushing us in the stairs to go out. So rude and agressive. Never never go there. Never.

Love it here - always reliable. Everything works well. Molly was especially full of fun. Prices good and choice of drinks great. Food looks amazing although we just came for drinks. Great location for the station and always taxis available opposite

Nothing great, nothing bad. This is a typical pub locale, VERY close to the Brighton station. Relatively quiet, subtle decor, kitchen in basement(?), relatively clean. Signs address attention to allergies and server asked before placing order.