The Blue Man in Brighton and Hove

Ate here yesterday evening for the first time for a family birthday. We were really impressed with the quality and flavour of the food, we tried a variety of small plates and shared a tagine, all of which were superb. The small dining room had a lovely ambience and was busy for a rainy Monday which was great to see. The service from Em was brilliant, she also gave a nice wine recommendation that was at the lower end of the price range which is refreshing. Will definitely visit again.

…and utterly delicious! What a great place too - we were really well looked after by our lovely waitress. The food was interesting and mouth watering and a really cool restaurant decor-wise too. Highly recommend

Was lovely food, but unfortunately I was quite unwell that evening as something didn't agree with my stomach. I had eaten the B'stilla. My husband had a different dish and was fine.

I think you'd be hard pushed to find better value decent quality food than that served here. Small dining area with outside space too. We hadn't booked but we're offered a small window ledge or outside, chose the ledge. Just enough room but a very good seat. Tables are well spaced, and atmosphere is cosy. Very efficient service, not gushing, not unfriendly. Chose a lamb shank cooked on noodles with almonds. Absolutely superb. It's a dish I've had before but never as well cooked as here. Rosemary seasoned chips made this a meal for two. 22 quid for a decent quality lamb shank is good value and we shared it. Bill was 41 quid with beer and wine. Cheap but excellent quality.

All of the food was beautifully prepared and presented. Super tasty, very reasonably priced and just completely delicious. Staff were super friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is cosy and full of atmosphere. Cannot recommend enough!

An absolutely wonderful place with excellent food, drink, and the staff were super friendly and lovely! Recommend 100%

Love it here. We used to go to the Blue Man at the Village and have rediscovered it in town. Delighted! The food, the staff, the ambience are all excellent. Can’t recommend enough.

absolutely 👍 incredible food. the skill shown here is imo close to michelin. i kid you not. really nice atmosphere great staff amazing food not expensive. well done to all involved. i tried to get a pic of the food bit it all went

Food was incredible in both taste and presentation. Service was brilliant and attentive. Atmosphere was well set with good music and the place is beautifully decorated. Would recommend.

We just stopped off quickly and ordered their wrap with fries and my god, it was divine. A taste sensation. Best fries and dip we have had anywhere and in a long time and the wrap ( we both had the lamb mergiuz one) was super tasty. We don’t get to eat out often but when we can next afford it we are definitely going back to taste some more of their menu. An absolute 10 out of 10.

On a long weekend got chatting to a shop owner down the road from this restaraunt who recommended it highly.. fast forward a few hours and have just enjoyed one of the best meals I can remember it is based on North African cooking and they have it spot on , think Algerian tapas, each dish has its own subtle flavours and are delicious, add in a quirky interior , great music and great service what’s not to like. These small independent restaurants need people to know they are out there and this one is shining a light and long may it do so … will be back loved the whole experience . Thank you

Went in just for a drink and to read a book and ended having a few good dishes and a good laugh. The chefs looked like they where enjoying while making the food and I could notice by the presentation and the taste of it, the waitress (Maho) was very helpful and delivered the service with a smile all the time. A nice place to be by yourself and the good company of Maho, or with friends and of course the good company of Maho, and the delicious food coming out of that lovely, tiny and magical kitchen, I think the name of the chef was Peter, great hands and taste. Very good energy, very good food, very good ambient and Biutiful decoration. 101% recommended.

We had lunch here on Sunday 31 March. This was our first visit to this place tucked away on a side street in the North Laines. The inside ambience is very cosy with lovely decor. There is outside seating on a little terrace too. My wife has a gluten, dairy and egg free diet but it was not an issue and the lady was very helpful with the menu. There are various small dishes and some mains on a specials board. We chose a variety of small dishes. They were all delicious! We felt like the food was excellent! Everything was full of flavour and well presented. The chef did a wonderful job and staff were welcoming and helpful. We will definitely come back here when we next visit Brighton. Thank you.

I really don't want this review. Why? Well, I really don't won't others to know about this amazing cafe/restaurant - I want to keep this Brighton gem to myself! We went for the first time on Sunday with our three grown kids, who enjoy great cooking. They all cook to a high standard themselves and understand the process of food prep and the importance of great service (one of my sons works in hospitality). We so enjoyed our alternative Easter lunch. Dish after dish of incredible Algerian cuisine. We are already planning our next visit The Blue Man.

We popped in for coffee but stayed for lunch and dessert! Fabulous really tasty selection to share, beautifully presented by bubbly Majo. A great visit, we will be back.

I love this place. This is now the 4th or 5th time I’ve been to Blueman, almost don’t want to tell anyone else about it and keep it to myself! Food is consistently great, fab service and great location. You will not be disappointed!! Go, go and go again

This pretty little restaurant is situated perfectly in the North Laines, lit up by night with sparkly coloured lights. The decor is traditional North African & boasts qwerky colourful pictures & ornaments giving it a real authentic vibe. We were welcomed by Maria, a super friendly server who makes the best cocktails. The food was so tasty, all freshly made & piping hot served in traditional crockery. Hands down, the best Tagine I've ever tasted. All reasonably priced & perfect portions. I will 100% be returning. A real Brighton gem 😊😋

Amazing food and friendly staff. The food is superb! Thoroughly recommend! A Brighton gem! Best location!

Absolutely delicious. I had a spicy chicken wrap, with very tasty salad. My wife really enjoyed her chicken tagline. Fantastic Service from Maria & her male colleague, super friendly. Also good to see Majit The boss, who we already knew.

6 out of 5. Excellent small plates bursting with flavour. A perfect sanctuary from the crowded Laines. Beautiful decor and the music suited the venue. Definitely recommend a visit m.

Had the most amazing evening at the Blue Man in Brighton laines. Highly recommend choosing from the kemia selection, delicious, well presented North African flavours. After being to all the blue man’s over the years in Brighton I’m delighted that it has returned better than ever. Had a few small nibbles and four kemias from the menu to share as two people and ended with a superb espresso martini. Fantastic location, excellent service & delicious flavoursome food.

Wow nothing short of fabulous found by accident, from opening the door to find a warm embracing atmosphere of coziness and laughter I knew this was going to be different but devine and how right i was-a little teaser shot of quirky freebe nutritious palate cleanser to small plates of heaven from Algeria, it was like discovering opera for the first time. Service was discreet and wonderful, I just think I found the hidden gem of Brighton.

Great night at the blue man’s new North Laine location in Brighton- food and service was excellent, will definitely recommend

Beautiful interior, taking you to North Africa, cozy, great playlist too. The food is excellent, based on Algerian family recipes. Staff are also super friendly. Overall I can’t fault it.

New location in Brighton. More interesting, intimate & vibing. Gloucester Street by La Choza & Fatto Mano. My solo date tonight was smashing. Maria & staff were so friendly & it felt like family. The food is out of this world. This is the best place to be on trend and for many moons to come.

Friendly, welcoming staff, lovely chilled atmosphere, excellent music being played and fabulous food. Loved it. Wish I lived closer.

Booked online Had 3 confirmation emails through quandoo Arrived at 7.45 for our table of 8 Restaurant Closed down!! Nowhere else available at such short notice to celebrate our wedding anniversary!! Shambles Adding insult to injury i received a 4th email today to review our...

We were over from jersey for the weekend and I booked before I came based on the reviews . We were there Valentine's night 14/2/20 I had lamb of just melted in your mouth Wine was a lovely Italian red reasonable price I have recommended...

We found this place and thought the menu looked very authenic. We were greeted by a lovely lady who was very friendly. The restaurant was decorated in a authentic North African/Algerian style, however, the music did not match the style. We didn't expect to have...

Very nice, well decorated setting, good service and pretty nice north-african food which makes for a good change. It does feel slightly over-priced though.

Really enjoyed this restaurant.... will definitely try to return. Algerian Restaurant..... good atmosphere.... the staff were very attentive.... My wife and I had three courses, several beers and the bill was around £80 - fantastic value for money.

We had our (small) wedding reception here on Saturday.I cannot rate these guys enough for their excellent service, food, and for being so accomodating!

Some of the food was ok. The vegan food was terrible, so bland. The manageress was rude and has a bad attitude. But the worse thing was the fact that they added £70 of drinks to our bill that we did not have! They took...

We popped in here for a drink and decided to come back after the warm welcome we’d had. We tried a number of small plates including the goats cheese and the spicy chicken, all we delicious and beautifully presented. We’ll definitely come back for a...

Great North African food with plenty of choices for vegetarians. Lots of mezze dishes and tagines to choose from . Lovely house wine. Staff are lovely, decor is cosy and authentic. Just love it.

The lovely staff here found a spot for us and our dog on a fully booked new year’s eve. A much appreciated warm welcome on a cold winter’s night. Delicious North African food - think merguez spicy sausages, shakshouka, and tagines - and tasty cocktails....

8 friends out for something different to eat before a concert at the Brighton Centre (about 10 minutes walk away so no problem). Top things; great food, really great staff, very nice decor. Top tip the Tapas platters have lots of different flavours and textures...

Went to The Blue Man for a late Saturday lunch and were the only customers. Despite the lack of clientele the food and service was very good. Definitely worth a visit.

The ambience, the decor, the welcoming and attentive staff, the absolutely delicious food... we will definitely be visiting there again very, very soon.

We popped in for a quick drink. Really friendly and cosy atmosphere. We had a table reservation elsewhere and were very tempted to stay here. The food looked and smelled wonderful and so looking forward to a return visit to eat. Would be a great...

We ordered a selection of starters and light bites rather than a full on meal.The food was fab, really very delicious. The goats cheese with honey and nuts i could eat over and over again!!! staff were friendly and we didn't have to wait long...

We had a great experience of flavour and North African culture. Amazing food and sevice second to none. Would strongly reccommend

One Lamb Shank and a Butternut Squash with goats cheese as our mains -wow. So tasty and well prepared. The decor is fantastic, cosy and welcoming. The charming waitress was helpful, knowledgable and played great music. A great night out with fantastic tastes.

Was recommended by a friend to try this place and I am glad I listened. The food was great and was served by Lloyd who made the night even better will be telling all my friends to visit.

North African food excellent, wine reasonably priced and friendly staff. Value for money in laid-back surroundings. A real Brighton treat. Bill and Heather Randall

This place has a vibe and is nice and clean and good prices, staff was fantastic and food was delicious. Will go back again soon when i visit brighton

Had dinner here last night. Had the haloumi salad and the special lamb shank. The salad was ok - not quite as tasty as I might have imagined. The lamb shank was exceptional. Almost gave this place 5 stars but the ordering was a little...

Wonderful pan fried hake & couscous. Small but good selection of wine. Very good service.Great decor, interesting vibe

I paid £19 for a vegetarian plate of two fried halloumi, baby portion of aubergine stew and 3 falafel and 1 pitta bread sliced into 5. Completely over priced and under staffed and just terrible. Nice plates though.

Ate here recently as a solo dinner. The service was excellent and the two servers were caring and ensured I had everything I needed. I had the lamb tagine. I have had it in Morocco and this was not far off, great taste and excellent...

We love the new Blue Man building, the decor is fabulous. It’s small but perfect, four of us found the wonderful round table, a great size for food and chatting, with comfy chairs and cushions. Staff very smiley, tentative and great taste of blues folks...

Having had a dreadful experience at a place just up the road, this place was a' lets just look and see'. I am so glad we did. The food was really beautiful and authentically north african - Algerian I believe. The atmosphere was amazing and...

Really nice decor, friendly welcome as before in a really stylish new venue. Well priced drinks, will be back to try the food on the inviting menu soon.

Such a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere with an excellent play list and lovely, accommodating staff. Will be going back.

We stopped here for a drink & decided to eat too. The mulled cider was lovely. Staff were friendly & attentive. Food was OK but could have been better. The Sardine rillets were basically mashed sardines with spices on top of krisp rolls - a...

I arrived to the restaurant to have dinner with friends. While i was waiting i realized the music was too loud to have a conversation with the people sitting around a table. The people sitting at the next table had to shout to each other...

Had a weekend in Brighton and ended up at The Blue Man on a cold night. Great atmosphere, welcoming staff with a great selection of gins. Will definitely return.

Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Nicely decorated to create those North African vibes. I'd go there again just for the 'cheesy Algerian dumplings' - really delicious with a great lightly spiced, dip on the side. We also had the bread and dips, zalouk (aubergine stew) and meat...

This beautifully styled, welcoming and delicious eatery in Brighton is a place you definitely don't want to miss out on. I ate there last night (a Saturday early evening) with a friend who was equally as enamored as me about this AUTHENTIC and RELAXED restaurant...

The food here is very tasty and its our 1st time tasting Algerian food. We where made to feel so welcome from as soon as you walked in - till you left. The décor is fab through out the place right up to the loo`s...

Great find, fun manager with excellent service skills, fab food. Whole place warm and welcoming, right up to the loos.

We had a stroll through lanes in Brighton and found this great little restaurant by chance, we had a great meal, both had the lamb tagine which was excellent, with reasonable prices, will look forward to visiting again.

We came here to meet some friends who had recommended it. There was no space upstairs so we went down the stairs to the more chilled area which has lots of low tables and stool-type chairs. I would have preferred slightly higher tables in this...

We were expecting something special looking at the reviews on Trip Advisor. The restaurant is lovely, really nicely decorated and intimate. Unfortunately that’s about it. The service was very slow, we waited ages for our first course. The portions were small and the food (we...

This is a real gem of a restaurant. The food was beautifully presented,fragrant and very tasty. The staff were very friendly,the decor lovely and we cant wait to visit again.

Nous avons très bien mangé à ce restaurant qui offre une cuisine délicate et attentionnée remplie de saveurs. Tout ce...

Yet another reason to shun the city centre and seek out this gem of a restaurant in trendy Kemptown. It's intimate and authentic ... run by people who clearly know Moroccan/Algerian food, and how to bring it to the table beautifully presented and exquisitely flavoured....

The food served at the Blue Man is simple yet complex, reflecting the tastes of the North Africa seemingly effortlessly. Not a crumb was left on anyone's plate! The ambience is low key, with lots of decorations whisking you away to the Mahgreb. Service was...

Very good place for quick nutritious food. I had the Blue Man Wrap with falafel and it was great! Beautiful and hearty downstairs area. Really liked it!

Simply amazing Out of the blue!! Came the blue man from The first try I knew it was going to be brilliant

Really enjoyed the ambiance of The Blue Man. Staff made us feel very welcome. Would/will definitely come back when we visit Brighton again in a couple of months.

Sólo nos detuvimos aquí por casualidad como otros restaurantes locales estaban muy ocupados y sorprendentemente este no era, quizás porque es bastante nuevo.Sin embargo fue excelente en todos los aspectos de nuestra camarera encantadora Ellie sugirió un extraño plato que suenan woodpigeon no hubiera elegido pero fue genial. Todo por un precio razonable (no es barato) en una decoración elegante y de estilo. Creo que el tema es comida africana, pero al parecer hay unos estilos diferentes en el menú.En general, un corte por encima de la media, comida y un lugar interesante, volveremos!

Had such a great evening here! The food was amazing and so reasonably priced!! We ordered one of every tapas and 2 mains and shared it between the 5 of us. Absolutely delicious! Lovely friendly staff too.

Bar muy atento, divertido y buen señoras para hablar conla comida era muy sabrosa y bien presentadaes un lugar concurrido, popular entre los lugareños y visitantes como yo,una buena variedad de bebidas a unprecio decente disponible y sólo un único caférecomendado

Caro y frío!Muy decepcionado por la cantidad y calidad de la comida en mi plato! No viven a la altura de mis expectativas!

No preguntar para conseguir el buffet en el Blue Man. Lo que quiere decir que es una plato de comida para tres personas! Me dieron la opción vegetariana que era sosa hummus con sosa falafel. También nos dieron un tazón de agua caliente con verduras de pasada que no comer. Comida realmente mala, no tiene sabor. Además, este es de £8. Cada una. Guau.El personal no era muy servicial, en primer lugar me dijeron que nuestra fiesta que no había opción vegetariana ordenados, entonces todo el mundo ya llegó después de terminado. Simplemente caótico. Cuando nos quejamos de la cantidad de alimentos el personal comprometido con nosotros y dijo que la mala gestión.

if you want to experience complete contempt, ask the the bar staff for a pint of water. i have never experienced such hostility, anywhere, and i have not lived a sheltered life. next year i shall take my holiday in palestine

Un bar pequeñito, minutesaway desde la estación y frente al mar, con fantástica comida del norte de África, un personal agradable y un ambiente fantástico. Hay una preciosa habitación en la planta baja que es utilizada a menudo para música tocatas y fiestas privadas, y durante el Brighton Fringe alberga una completa muestra de calidad alta comedia programa. No te lo pierdas esta joya!

Place with oriental feeling. Many types of drinks to offer, especially tea :) Really cool design, worth to check it out 😉

The ambiance is very cozy and inviting. I really enjoyed the food as well. But that night I had my first heartburn ever, and couldn't sleep for hours. Perhaps to oily or something for my digestion.

Vine aquí para una noche de comedia y decidimos llegar temprano y ordenar comida y bebidas. Estaba un poco frustrado y me dijeron de reserva no era necesario para que el momento del día para llegar y no encontrar mesas pero nos las arreglamos para encontrar una esquina para tomar bebidas antes de trasladarnos a una mesa antes de pedir comida. Estábamos abajo, donde se celebran las actuaciones y nos pareció un ambiente encantador (buena música! ). La comida era buena y bonito tener un buen té de menta. Excelente actuación de comedia lo hizo aún mejor. Sin duda volveremos!

Ambiente encantador, el personal muy amable y las opciones de comida son lugar de comida principal o varios platos más pequeños dependiendo de cómo hambre tienes. Excelente gama de licores. El único inconveniente es que puede estar muy concurrido y no hay mesas a la izquierda para la cena. Todavía está muy bien para tomar una copa allí. No hay muchos lugares como este sobre para el ambiente y el efecto relajante que proporciona!

Soy un tipo local y a lo largo de los años he tenido una cerveza o dos en el Hombre azul, nunca he comido.Mi esposa y yo teníamos planes de Tailandia pero pasado el hombre azul y pensé: "vamos a intentar algo diferente". Muy contentos de hacerlo.La comida es increíble, y me refiero a increíble. . Poco de esto., poco de eso. . . . regados con un decente (prueba la cerveza Tusker), música fresca y ambiente relajado.Este lugar es genial! ! Un pedazo encantador de África del Norte, en Brighton.5 estrellas - todo el día!

Cracking little place in Brighton Centre. A must visit when visiting Brighton. Gorgeous North African food a a very good selection of unique drinks

Este café escondido sirve buena comida del norte de África. El personal es amable, la decoración es tan guay y tienen una zona de abajo puedes alquilar para una ocasión especial. Las bolas de queso eran magníficas y el merguez también era bueno.Me encanta este lugar y sin duda volveremos!

I love this place, it's got such a great vibe and the staff are super friendly. I didn't eat but the food coming out looked amazing. I'll come back for sure and I think I'll have the lamb tagine.

If you are looking to have a different meal in Brighton this is the place. Small, nice and quiet, delicious food, cooked with attention to detail, passion and love! Very reasonable prices for the quality of the food. Very good service!

Organised a social gathering here and arranged a price per head in advance. Planning arrangements went very well, but on the night, we were squeezed on to a table which was far too small for the agreed number of guests. We regretted ordering a pre-agreed menu in advance with a price per head as the sharing portions were woefully inadequate and far less than that per person to other customers' meals. When the bill came, the manager asked for more money than was agreed. Really spoilt everyone's evening and none of us would return!

We arrived for a friends engagement drinks to what appeared to be some free seating. After drinks were ordered and we were seated we then got told that half the area was reserved so we moved in accordance with their requirements. As we had a relatively large group, had we been told BEFORE drinks were ordered we would have happily moved elsewhere. We were then told we could have a large table upstairs which the people who had reserved the downstairs area were occupying. They werent willing to do a direct swap. We were then told that the whole area downstairs had been reserved (story had changed) and we needed to leave immediately despite the fact that members of the group had full drinks. Had the bar staff been upfront to start off with, the situation wouldnt have arisen. Avoid this place if there are more than 2 of you!

A taste of all things north African. The fresh mint tea, slightly sweetned comes served in an authentic pot. The food (falafel wrap, wedges, hummus and olive tapenade) was delicious and my request that it be vegan as no problem for staff. They even had a sign up encouraging people to make any adjustments they wished. I always leave feeling happy and relaxed as the beautiful decor is a feast for the eyes. Highly recommended.

I booked the downstairs for my private downstairs party.Aggressive staff -hideous atmosphere, covertly racist blatently misogynistic clientele .Not recommended unless you wish you & your friends to be insulted and belittled at your birthday party.