Montpelier Cafe Brighton & Hove in Brighton and Hove

Traditional pub on the seafront at Rottingdean. Snug downstairs bar and an upstairs room with an attractive balcony. Real beer (mainly or entirely Harvey's) and a good selection of food. No parking. Bus stop (several routes) and (crowded) public car park nearby.

Met up with a group of friends and had a great time. Gorgeous cake and really great service - friendly and funny. Perfection!

Tues 6pm 18/2/2025 - well within normal opening hours. Completely closed - no lights on anywhere, no explanatory signs up. Facebook page dead. Website dead. Email just bounces. Have to assume permanent closure until more info arises. Couldn't find any closure announcements in google searches. Normally an excellent restaurant and I didn't want to give a rating for this instance, but a rating is required to complete the review and obviously I couldn't give a high rating for a closed business!

This place is unique. It’s like a Parisian speakeasy. The staff are really smiley. They served good cocktails. The music was lovely, the chairs comfy. But it’s the atmosphere that makes it interesting and the decor makes you want to stay. On top of that the staff and the drinks are excellent.

Sad they had run out of Harvey's Beer...😔