Pavilion Gardens Cafe in Brighton and Hove

Surrounded by rats and pigeons, rude staff and underwhelming food and coffee. The location is great but cafe itself an eyesore

Lovely place to sit outside for a coffee or something to eat.Today there was music too.Excellent egg sandwich, freshly made, lots of filling and served covered in case of seagulls.Good coffee too.

This is a relaxing spot in view of the Pavilion, and tranqil despite backing onto one of Brighton's busiest streets. The cafe building is a treasure and the staff are very helpful and accommodating. The food is plentiful, and served promptly - though a disparity in portion size between different kinds of dish could be a bit embarrassing if you end up with something big! It's a lovely spot for a catch-up with friends and is thoroughly recommended. A bit puzzling though that coffee can be served in a selection of different sized cups, whereas for tea one size only is available.

Lovely outside cafe. Clean everywhere. Staff are wonderful. We visit 2 times a week. Reasonably priced food. Lovely selection. Food comes in covered container as pigeons are friendly visitors. Squirrel are seen also. Relaxing place in sun. Been going here since 1990 and been so great to eat and drink.

Lovely cafe in pavillion gardens , nice coffee and cake and good service , great atmosphere watching the world go by and good service

Nice gardens, very popular for a lunch or brunch stop. We also had a rest here and enjoyed the warmth of the sun while waiting for our slot to go up the i360

Just a few feet from New Road, it felt like we were in the country: bird song, squirrels, dappled shade and the best apple pie I have had. The homemade food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly. A nice mixture of people, some with their dogs, some with kids in tow and some more elderly regulars, everyone having a good time. I wish we could have stayed there much longer but it was the perfect Sunday morning chill.

We decided to have a drink, a snack and to get out of the sun for a while on a day trip to Brighton. It was lovely to sit under the shade of a tree and have tea and a rock cake with jam and cream, delicious, very reasonably priced as well.

My son and me were cycling from Herne Bay to Lands End. We were 12 miles from our next accomodation and stopped here for a rest. The weather was amazing and we found this was a fantastric place for a reast and some excellent coffee. All the staff we spoke with were very helpful and friendly.

We were on a very time restricted visit to Brighton and wanted to see the pavilion. Wanted a quick lunch so went to this very convenient cafe. What a lovely place, lovely view, excellent menu with plenty of gluten free choices. Very quick service, delivered very quickly to our table, and cleared away very promptly. Really enjoyed it.

Love sitting here having Tea and sometimes a Rock Cake nice to see it is still open at the moment it does not feel cold sitting here as it is quite sheltered

Delicious cakes (the coconut rock cakes, chocolate rock cakes, apple pie and Tunisian orange cake are particular highlights), sandwiches and coffee, tea, cold drinks and hot chocolate in a wonderful setting with a lovely view of the Pavilion and gardens. Friendly staff. We always love coming here when we visit Brighton. We would highly recommend.

Great service and couldn’t of been happier with the atmosphere that the staff set from the outset. Would highly recommend!

Haven’t been to Pavilion Cafe for a while. Always lovely but they’ve really upped their game! Great cuppa and fantastic choice of homemade cakes. I ended up having 2 as can’t not have a rock cake. Friendly service as well.

Visited on Saturday 10th October 2020. Had a snack before going into the Royal Pavilion. Nice atmosphere with a threat from aggressive birds if you don't follow the advice on the cafe to cover your food. The staff were very friendly and offered a range of toppings for our pie. Extensive menu for such a small establishment. Pretty posh but not in a bad way. Good SD in place and well organised

Had tea and cake here twice on a recent visit to Brighton. The lady who served me was very pleasant and covid precautions were being taken. Do try the vegan chocolate and raspberry cake even if you are not vegan, which I am not. It...

A lovely place to refresh yourself with well stocked food from snacks to baked goods (and they look home made too). Watch the world go by & listen to buskers near by. Just watch out for those seagulls who love to take a chance on...

Came here on Saturday Morning to watch the New Zealand v Ireland Rugby world cup game on my phone. Ordered myself a big black americano and took a seat. I've been coming here for years, From Coffee and OJ with my Dad to first dates...

Came here and sat outside , I had a latte , great tasting coffee and my mum had a espresso . Lovely service and nice setting

To be honest, I found myself at this café by chance, I was in need of a personal and important favor. The owner was understanding and helped me with my problem, with an unexpected “free” kindness that I will never forget. I then had a...

David carries on this family business, which started on Brighton beach all those years ago. Finely honed over time, every aspect of catering is of the highest standard, with his jacket potatoes deserving gold stars for true oven-baked crispness and interesting fillings. His team of...

Perfectly located in the heart of the iconic Brighton, Pavillion gardens. This cafe is ideal for a spot of breakfast, tea and cake or lunch. We had an amazing chocolate rock cake and very generous apple pie. They also catered for fussy ones like myself...

We enjoyed a very nice coffee and a splendid egg mayo sandwich today - very pleasant sitting out in the sun. On previous visits we have tried the gin & tonic cake - delicious! Friendly service and a great location when the weather is nice...

Lovely little cafe in a renovated seafront shelter I believe from the 39s or 40s lovely cakes and sandwiches, a real flavour of Italy. Great staff really friendly and helpful, highly recommended like stepping back in time.

Excellent Rumbolds filter Belgium coffee. Nice in good weather but the place closes early. Family run and much loved outdoor cafe overlooking the famous Pavilion, Brighton’s historic land mark. A good place if you are solo or meeting friends. No WiFi. Be careful of the...

This has become my regular place to relax and get some greenery outside in Brighton when the weather permits. They tend to shut a bit early and cannot be relied upon to be open if the weather is variable. But when it's dry you can...

This is a great place to take in a cake, grab yourself a coffee and watch the Brighton people walking about their daily business. I have only ever been here on a nice day but am sure if you wrapped up with a coat and...

I can't believe anyone could write a bad review about this simple yet very homely and charming cafe'! I've been coming here for years and I've never been disappointed. Everything is freshly made and delicious! Plus reasonably priced. The apple pie is one of the...

Ну дворец, ну залы там всякие. Ухоженный сад, как все сады в Англии. Красиво, но ничего необычного. Быт монархов -...

I try and come here several days a week, particularly for lunch. Cannot thank the owner and staff enough for their speedy, smiling service, their eagle eyes to keep the seagulls in check and last but not least for their charm and energy. Love the...

These gardens are always well maintained and looked after. So many pretty plants and flowers to see, a busker or two to listen too. Very tidy, which is not how the rest of Brighton is these days.

I had a nice hot chocolate from the cafe, however my friend had a bacon sandwich which was very poor. Would recommend avoiding food there and finding somewhere else nearby for food

Dans le parc qui fait face au Pavillon royal. Un endroit sympa pour reprendre des forces entre deux musées.

Delightful family run cafe with fabulous food reasonably priced and the drinks are good value. Lovely on a sunny day and lots of shade. Can get a long queue but near the loos! Beware of the seagulls.

Een leuke plek om wat te drinken in het park met uitzicht het ‘paleis’. Lekker in het zonnetje kijken naar alle mensen. Naast verschillende koffie thee etc ook verschillende koeken en broodjes te bestellen.

ı came here with my best friends for drink something and sit 1.5 hours. Because here is so natural there are lots of birds and kids. so we enjoyed. Thanks for lovely staff 👍🏻

I have walked past the Pavilion Gardens Cafe on numerous occasions but never stopped, so pleased I did the other day whilst showing a friend around Brighton. What a wonderful spot to people watch! Tables and chairs spread out across the edge of the gardens gives you a wonderful view of the Pavilion and the food isn't half bad either! Lovely fresh sandwiches and sparkling water were just the right order for a hot summer's day. Some of the cooked food which was being served around us looked very tempting as well. I believe that this Cafe has been in the same place for many years, in fact, the history of when it started is proudly displayed on the wall. Staff were very friendly and cheerful, good selection of hot and cold foods to choose from - what is there not to like!! Will definitely be back.

The cafe is situated just off the Pavilion Gardens. The view of the Royal Pavilion is lovely to look at whilst whiling away some time relaxing in the cafe. There is much to chose from in the cafe from sandwiches, salads, cakes and drinks. Service is friendly and fairly swift. Food not fantastic but perfectly adequate.

Spend a few hours here yesterday, primarily selling raffle tickets for a local cause. David and his staff were so welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much. Whilst there, I sampled one of their famous rock buns and a coffee .. perfect. And for lunch I had a round of made-to-order cheese and salad sandwiches .. fresh, crisp, perfect for a hot summers day.

The opening of the Pavilion Gardens Café is a sign that Spring is here and is attended by many and as it is not publicised it is always so pleasing to see the tables and chairs.

The key thing about this little cafe is it’s location next to the Brighton Pavilion and it’s outdoor seating on the edge of the gardens.

The Museum suggested we eat lunch here, and we were not disappointed. Freshly toasted sandwiches served cheerfully with a salad and a cuppa. Tasty.

Just like real estate, this cafe is about location, location, location. Great to chill while looking over the pavilion gardens (even better when there is a concert of gig on at the garden). The coffee may not be great, but you are not really there for the coffee.

This cafe is a lovely little spot on the side of the Pavilion gardens - ideal for people watching. We just had a coffee (flat white), which was well made. I'm sure the cakes were as good as they looked!

This is a lovely little cafe, perfect for sitting out in the sunshine and people-watching! We stopped here for some drinks. There is a wide variety of food, snacks and drinks - all reasonably priced! Staff are friendly too!

If you visit Brighton this place is a must. Great coffee with home made cakes. We even got a chance to chat to the owner about the history. So if your ever in town pop along your love it

Always different choice of cakes, good coffee. Just mind the seagulls and pigeons. popular on sunny balmy days used by locals

Loved it, a quick baked potato with cheese followed by the famous rockcake and a cappuccino.. thanked my friend for bringing me along (5 star)

We've lived in Brighton for 16 years and don't often come to this place. No real reason other than it's often busy and we are usually on our way somewhere else. But we were visiting the neighbouring museum for an exhibition and had the dog with us. As it was sunny we thought we'd take turns with the gallery whilst the other stayed with the dog and enjoyed a cuppa and a bit of a time with the Sunday papers in the sunshine. I'd forgotten what a relaxing place it could be despite being in the centre of town. It's a sun trap but with some shade from the trees. A nice mix of people, from day trippers to locals, many of whom have clearly been coming here for years. So it was a pleasant place for a cup of tea. Enough so, that we decided to stay on and have lunch when we were done with the exhibition. Simple, unpretentious food at reasonable prices. Being outside it relies on dry weather. But it also makes it dog, child and wheelchair friendly. What's not to like?

BANG ON . A definite Brighton experience for a sunny day. Quality better than you would expect from a kiosk set in a perfect environment overlooking the pavllion to sit and chill on a sunny day.Prices are reasonable and always something to sit and see while you enjoy your drink and a snack.

We were in the Pavillion Gardens and just decided on a drink in this very pleasant area overlooking the gardens which slope down as you look over them. The service was fine and the coffee wasn't to bad at all.

Lovely cup of tea in a wonderful atmosphere and gardens. Lovely staff, clean area and loved listening to the buskers in the gardens. What better way to spend a bit of down time.

This little cafe situated right next to the Royal Pavilion seemed very popular. The prices seemed reasonable and quality was excellent. Plenty of staff working so queue went down quickly.

Favourite pleace to come on a warm day for tea and for my family and dog (4 generations)lovely on a cold day but wrap up. Vistors love its oppiste the Pavilion and has lots of fat squirrels who dont hibanate due to being fed cake. Entertainment in the summer from brass bands to local fairs and you can hire a deckchair.

En un rincón del parque rodeado de arboles y un césped (que si esta permitido pisar) se encuentra este bien montado kiosco de bebidas y comidas. La atención es esmerada la comida fresca y los precios muy económicos.

Popped by for a quick coffee. As always temptation got in my way. Lovely Rock Cakes and Lemon Drizzle Cake

We spent a very pleasant hour or so here, eating red salmon baguettes & sharing a pot of tea while a saxophonist played jazz in the park and the people walked by. And if you can't get a table..... either someone will find another & set it up, or there's always the lawns.

Nice location with music wafting through the air.

Had a short break here during our bike tour. Beautiful coffee & homemade coconut rock cake. Very friendly team.

Sitting in the gardens in a summer day it seems like the world is at peace with itself. People are clearly relaxing and enjoying themselves and I found myself doing the same. Good self service. Good selection of snacks and drinks. Life can't get better than this.

Wij gingen hier iedere morgen tijdens ons verblijf in Brighton koffiedrinken. Geweldige locatie, geniet van de eekhoorns. Nette en vriendelijke bediening en bovenal, heerlijke koffie en cookies. Ga hier 's morgens gewoon zitten en geniet van alles wat om je heen gebeurd en lees gewoon de plaatselijke krant. Heerlijk.

Ci siamo fermati a bere qualcosa in questo bar che si trova nei giardini adiacenti al royal pavilion. I giardini sono ben curati e tanta gente si ferma anche in questo bar.Locale semplice e personale cortese. Prezzi nella media

this is a great spot to take five and relax and unwind - the cafe is situated in the grounds of the pavillion and is great for people watching - there is a large choice of cakes to accompany a morning coffee or afternoon tea and an extensive lunchtime meun - seating is outdoors so you need it to be dry !

The best rock cakes you'll ever eat can be found at the Pavilion Gardens Cafe, Brighton. A peaceful venue in the middle of a busy town. The cafe faces the Royal Pavilion Buildings across a spacious lawn where many people were having a picnic. Surrounded by luxuriant floral flower beds, this is an idyllic place to spend an hour or two whilst in Brighton.

My choir sang in the lovely Pavilion Gardens yesterday. So both before, during our interval and afterwards many of us had cups of tea, coffee, biscuits, cakes and ice-cream. All were served with friendliness and efficiency despite the long queues. My husband who is a coffee fanatic said his coffee was excellent. The cafe is on the edge of the Pavilion Gardens and the view of the park with its green trees and backed by the quirky Pavilion building makes for a very pleasant view and a space for reflection and enjoyment.

Its great to sit and have a tea or coffee and some homemade cake or a sandwich the staff are always friendly and welcoming and there is quite a selection of things to try there are lots of tables and chairs. There is sometime music or activities going on especially during the May festival.

Our agency Bamboo Events Ltd organised a corporate teambuilding event throughout Brighton and contacted the Café to provide 41 x lunches as part of the event. David and his team were extremely accommodating with our request and provided tasty sandwiches, cakes, fruits and drinks for the day (and reserved seating!) while our guests got to take in some of the local sights. We received great reviews from all the guests who attended.

Pour faire une halte lors de la visite du Pavillon, la terrasse est bucolique et agréable, avec vue sur le parc et le musée. Moins cher que l'on peut s'y attendre.

Very nice service and great coffee in beautiful setting of Pavilion gardens. Yesterday had amazing installation and performances remembering Indian soldiers from WW1. Lovely cafe.

Visited a couple of times recently when I have returned to my birthplace town of Brighton & Hove. Lovely views of the Royal Pavilion and gardens. Coffee was ok.

We stopped at the Pavilion Gardens Cafe for a quick coffee. The location is beautiful and the drinks were good. A lovely place to sit and watch the world go by.

We called here for a sandwich and a drink before visiting the pavillion and were pleasantly surprised by the quality on offer. The staff were very obliging and tailor made sandwiches to exact requirements. These were then brought to the table beautifully presented on proper plates with the tea in real mugs. An excellent experience.

Always worth a visit. The gardens are lovely right in the middle of the town centre. All that you would expect from a really good café.

Ate here whilst on a visit to the Pavilion. Had the welsh rarebit which was presented very nicely and tasted wonderful. Coffee was nice too. Nice quiet surroundings. Quite upmarket in atmosphere.

How nice to get a brew in the gardens in a real mug! Hate when this place closes for winter. Thanks for all the years! So much to choose from now including hot and cold lunches and loads of cakes and snacks. Watch out for the birds!

Good coffee, yummy cakes, really nice service and a lovely setting. Perfect spot for coffee and cake on a sunny Sunday morning. Highly recommended.

It was really busy here on a lovely warm and sunny September day. The café served us promptly and we enjoyed a simple cuppa and coffee while listening to a wonderful opera singer. Moments earlier walking through the park we had enjoyed a reggae/Indian music fusion. Don't you just love Brighton!!

It's an outdoor eatery, In parkland belonging to Brighton Pavilion. Lovely place to sit in the dry warm weather. Enjoy snacks, cakes, ice cream and drinks, sometimes at weekends there is entertainment on the grass, ie bands, choirs, various things going on. My friend and I just live up the road and it is a regular place we go to sit, eat cheese and onion toasties and chat and people watch, lovely place to spend a few hours.

I attended one of the Brighton Fringe events at the cafe where a stage school put on shakespeare. The show was very good, as was the coffee and snack bought at the cafe. Service was friendly and swift at this very busy location

O melhor de tudo desse café é a sua localização, no meio dos jardins do Royal Pavilion, um lugar muito agradável, rodeado de plantas, pássaros e esquilos, além da bela vista do palácio. Vale destacar também o atendimento que é muito bom. Minha esposa e eu estivemos aqui no final da tarde para tomarmos chá.

This has been there for years - great coffee, generous sarnies, cake, great for an afternoon in the gardens of the Pavilion, access for wheelchairs and friendly service. Delivered quickly without fuss. Go there!

only wish the weather was a little bit better so we could enjoy a little bit more, the view from the cafe is amazing and you can not feel but relaxed on a beautiful sunny day

Visiting the Royal Pavilion we had lunch in the gardens at this little cafe. The food was excellent, freshly made sandwiches and homemade cakes. Plenty of choice on the menu and all good value for money. The gardens are very pleasant to sit in and our visit was accompanied by a jazz band. Absolutely perfect for a Sunday afternoon!

Really nice gardens, enjoyed the walk around them. And sitting in the sun at the time. Great view of the Royal Pavilion. Will go again.

This is my favourite outdoor cafe in Brighton. On a summers day it's a nice place to sit and watch the world go by while admiring the pavilion that faces it and sometimes on Sunday's they have a live band playing which makes for a very relaxing coffee. They also do a very nice ice tea.

During our Bike Tour, we stopped there for our break. Our tour Guide, Carlo recommended it. Latte and Mocha we had there was better than of high street coffee shops. there were lots of delicious cakes, sandwiches and pastries. Staff was very friendly. Highly recommended.

What can I say. one of Brighton's Icons. Cakes, sandwiches, baked spuds and rock cakes like your Granny made. Open air situated in the Royal Pavilion Estate Gardens, enjoy just sitting and people watching or there's a time table of various entertainments, brass bands etc. . the Gardens are fabulous and free, parking is out of the question unless you want to pat megabucks so it's a walking tour venue but a great place to take a break and check out the locals doing their thing. Highly recommended

This little Cafe is a regular stop off place when shopping or strolling through Brighton. a good selection of drinks, snacks and cakes can be purchased and consumed at one of the rustic tables under the canopy of the trees. this Cafe is what it is, don't expect anything upmarket, it is rustic and a Brighton landmark

Stopped here for a cuppa & it was a decent mug for £1.30. Service friendly & lots of delicious cakes and pastries to choose from. Great outside seating area overlooking the park. Really nice setting to stop for refreshments, recharge the batteries & chill out for half hour or so.

Great location over looking the pavilion. Good food with very good service. I had a well presented sandwich and a flap jack while my wife had a rock cake. Clearly a very popular and busy location to eat, The furniture is a little tired but does the job admirably.

Good for a day out, fresh air and some sun by the Museum, and The Royal Pavilion, live music, good company, good prices, comfortable seating. Wild life eg. Squirrels, herring gull and other birds. Meet local Brighton people.

Very pleasant young woman and man serving. Came over immediately I arrived at the cafe. Lemon drizzle cake was delicious and cappuccino very good too. Also very reasonably priced. Such a nice change to receive pleasant service.

Pavilion Gardens Cafe has great food, drink and staff. I often have the tuna melts as there just the best.

We stopped here for a coffee during our Brighton Bike Tour. It was great people watching everyone enjoying the gardens on a spectacular summer afternoon.

We visited the garden at lunchtime where the city was bustling with students awaiting their graduation at the Pavilion. That said we managed to find a table and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and portion sizes.

My wife and I grabbed a coffee and cake here while we was strolling through the pavilion gardens. It's has a delicious selection of cakes and they actually manage to produce some fine tasting coffee - all-in-all, this is a very pleasant - better than your usual coffee kiosk - way to pass a period of time.

Really nice and friendly people. In the summer you can enjoy with the Pavillion view and great people around.

Love the location for people watching on a sunny day, good strong tea plus extra hot water without begging and cake. Much better than the tea leave served above warm water in the museum, and much better price.

Stopped here as part of our Brighton Bike Tour. Staff were lovely as were the tea and cakes. Lovely atmosphere with a street performer in the distance and people enjoying the sunshine. Would definitely recommend.

It is a very nice location to sit and enjoy the Royal Pavillon but the prices are high and for what you get. The service was fast by the way.