The Crown and Anchor Inn in Brighton and Hove

The worst fish and chips I’ve ever had. Sadly the food came out and was sent back due to lack of fish in the batter. I was then told I must have eaten it! The battered fish covered the 13 chips, new one was on better. No discount or drink offered, just a raised eyebrow. Not the only one to complain about the food on this evening. £17 for 13 chips and batter. Now eating at the station pub down the road and sooooo much better

We are very lucky to live around the corner from this pub. We always feel welcomed with its friendly helpful team and warm atmosphere. We visited yesterday with a big group of friends and our children, after a day of pumpkin picking and it was the perfect place to get the kiddo’s fed and happy with a few platters of sandwiches, hot chips and fruit while the parents enjoyed a warming pint, or two. Thanks to the team here for once again making everyone feel welcome!

Absolutely amazing service by every member of staff! We arrived two women with 3 children under 7. They told us where the games cupboard was and also were kind enough to cater for a very fussy child. Incredible atmosphere and Felix our waiter was perfect! Thankyou guys! We will be back very soon

Lovely Sunday lunch. Huge portions, really lovely flavours. Veggie nut roast was really delicious. Service with a smile and lovely decor too. Top option near Preston Park! :)

Nice spacious pub and decorated nice inside

Best Guinness I’ve had outside of Dublin!

Had a lovely veggie roast here and the staff are great. Nice beer garden at the back too. 💕

Good place for dinner in the sun. Nice atmosphere. The food was good and what I expected from a pub. I will go there again.

Sunday Lunch with family, including 2 children. Friendly welcoming service. Well presented roasts. Beef x 1, lamb x 1, and 2 small portion chicken. All cooked well with a tasty selection of veg roast potatoes and yorshires. Desserts well received. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Definitely, my NEW local! Nice staff and beer selection. WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT THAT!

Smart pub next to Preston Park. Nice atmosphere but only two hand pumps on when I visited.

Great pub, lovely beer garden which is a sun trap, amazing staff and selection of drinks

Proper beer, proper pub, with a garden

Was racially abused by a customer and was threatened and the bar staff didn’t intervene so I left

What a gem of a place, my wife and I had a Sunday roast today in their fabulous garden, she chose the nut roast and I had the lamb, both portions were generous, tasty, well served and presented. Great Cocktails too. We shall definitely be back!

I didn't eat but saw some food that looked amazing. Staff are great, atmosphere good.

Lovely welcome. Amazing food. Delicious cocktails. And dog friendly. Starters of cheesy polenta cake delicious. Fried goats cheese to die for. Nut roast. Roast lamb. Roast potato’s buttery mash thin slices of parsnips and carrots green beans and garlic scented shredded greens. Plus a jug of gravy and a large Yorkshire pudding. Aubergine curry. All mouth watering and I have to say amazing. Only downside a little too much salt for my taste but that’s a personal thing. No room for dessert. And I forgot to take pictures of the food. Felt very welcome and now too full. If you want a great Sunday roast with alternatives for your weird friends who don’t like a roast. The Crown and Anchor is the place to go.

I really enjoyed the ambiance, cleanliness, professionalism of Crown and Anchor in Preston Park. The staff were amazing. Very friendly, polite and helpful. Woyld certainly reccommend the food and selection of drinks . Definitely worth a visit. Try Sunday lunch to.

Great roast and friendly service. Also do small roasts if you aren't too hungry.

I had a great Lunch at the Bar and went back several times for more! It’s a clean and very well run bar indeed . Got to know the staff and met the Landlord . Great and friendly to every one ! Wayne, Harry, Keegan and Landlord Andy . The place is spotless and clean smart staff with smiles on their faces. Honestly worth a visit!

Thank you! Friendly staff and great service

We enjoyed a delightful Easter Sunday roast, where every aspect from the food to the atmosphere and service was impeccable. We opted for three of the available meats (Pork Belly, Beef and Lamb), each dish was deliciously prepared and accompanied by a generous Yorkshire Pudding, veg, mashed potatoes and roast potatoes that were exceptionally tasty! Our drink choices included Cruzcampo beer, a glass of house red wine, and a double raspberry vodka with lemonade, all of which were reasonably priced. The staff were attentive and accommodating, creating a lovely atmosphere that was lively yet not overpowering, allowing for comfortable conversation. Overall, it was a wonderful Easter Sunday lunch experience and we look forward to returning. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Easter Sunday Roast was amazing, we had 3 different Roasts, Beef, Lamb and Pork, ALL were plentiful with a good variety of vegetables (carrots,green beans, broccoli, red cabbage) including both roast and mashed potatoes, parsnip and a massive Yorkshire pudding & of course gravy. All presented beautifully. The food was hot and tasty and a massive portion with plenty of meat. The service was excellent and attentive, all staff were welcoming and polite and offered to get table water, sauces and anything else. We had drinks with the meal, Red wine, Cruz Campo Beer and a Raspberry lemonade which were all priced reasonably. This pub is a favourite choice as it has a welcoming environment and the decor is very good and has a nice vibe and ambience. The Bar was busy with other guests but not too busy so there was a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. We arrived at 2pm for our Sunday Lunch. Would highly recommend for both drinks and meals. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff at the Crown & Anchor.

A delicious fair priced Sunday roast with all the trimmings, 3 meat options and choice for non meat eaters as well as. With plenty of choice in a lovely traditional styled country British Pub. The staff were lovely, friendly , efficient and very professional. Was lovely to see some ‘old’ faces ….. definitely will be making my way over this side of town again.

I am here to amend my last review - that was 5 years ago - to say that since new management and refurbishment, this pub has been an absolute gem and joy to come in and have our lovely, well-kept pint of local ale - Harvey's. The food has been wonderful, despite being reopened just over a month ago: we had the moussaka and the steak baguette; simply gorgeous throughout. We are DEFINITELY looking forward to a pint in the beautiful British sunshine in the lovely back garden at the doorsteps of the most beautiful park in Britain: Preston Park. If you need a place to put your feet up after a nice stroll in the park, this is the place to be. Thank you!

We went for dinner again at The Crown and Anchor last night and it was lovely as usual. Really really top quality food absolutely delicious. Really good value and served by lovely staff and hosts. Highly recommend and they do excellent roasts on Sundays as well. We are very happy regulars - great dining. Great food.

First visit since the new chef took over the kitchen and it was just perfect. We had two vegetarian roasts and leg of lamb. All beautifully cooked and presented. The service, as always, was exceptional. We have to get a taxi to get here rather than walk to a Kemptown alternative but it’s always been worth it. Very highly recommended.

Lovely decor. Friendly service.

5 out of 5. Fabulous experience everyone was friendly and professional. The food was delicious. The cocktails out of this world

Just had the very best Sunday roast here. Everything was perfectly cooked and so tasty. Fab service and lovely vibe Will be back.

Food is fantastic, it’s always been good but they have recently had a new chef and it’s now excellent. The Sunday roasts are the best in Brighton in my opinion. Would highly recommend for meat and veggie/vegan options

Welcoming and friendly staff. Sunday roast was a good size with a good selection of vegetables. Also managed to catch some sun in the garden ☀️

Staff are on point !!! Lovely new menu too!!

Very nice pub, very good food, friendly staff, I would highly recommend it.

another wonderful afternoon spent eating amazing food and enjoying a really lovely Malbec and Bloody Mary's! Nothing is too much bother. Dog had a lovely afternoon too. Great garden too which is fab in the spring/summer months but also a good little place for those who smoke. Landlord is a star!

Great staff, well run, spotless establishment.

First time in here for drink will definitely be back for food 👍

Very enjoyable evening. Good one to remember for Pride!

Nice pub. Food it good and it is nice and warm in there. It feels like it would be a great place for an afternoon drink or a night out.

Such a lovely friendly pub with great service (thank you Keenan) and lovely food.. we will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone. The roast was great.

Had the most beautifully cooked prawn curry and super tasty accompaniments. Good value for money and will definitely be back. Pop in and try the menu, you wont regret it x

Really nice spacious beer garden with great service

Popped in for the new Thursday curry menu. Had the butter chicken, turmeric rice and aloo gobi. All beautifully cooked, full of flavour and will be back again very soon. Thanks for a lovely evening team Crown & Anchor.

Is a lovely pub with a nice garden and friendly helpful staff. There were loads of kids there (40th bday) and plenty of space for them to run around. It was perfect for our 40th gathering. Amazing walls of flowers too. Gave me lots of ideas...

Great local. Very good food. Good choice of real ales. Lovely outdoor drinking area

This is the best roast dinner I've had, it is absolutely delicious, the service is outstanding too... amazing place.

Good beer, good food, very mellow local atmosphere.

Went to meet friends and have drinks. Great atmosphere and food did look good - eat there next time...

Had drinks in the garden. Lovely pub. Had an event here last year. Great place

Booked a table here for Sunday lunch for 5 of us as it was Pride weekend and the pub is near to the park. Have to say the hosts made us incredibly welcome and the roast dinners were fab! Top marks for the amazing customer service and food! Would definitely visit again! Thanks!

I recently visited with my partner for a Sunday roast. We were blown away by the stunning interior & cosy outdoor area. The bar staff and waitress service was fantastic and the food was out of this world, one of the best roasts we’ve had! Everything was cooked to perfection, and presented so nicely. I also highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownie - we left feeling full and content. The atmosphere was welcoming and music vibe great too. Will definitely be visiting again!

I visited this lovely pub on Sunday with my partner and as soon as I walked in, I felt like I was at home; such a warm, friendly and cosy environment! The decor is beautiful and tastefully done and it really compliments the venue. I loved the little seating area with the chesterfield sofas! 😍 The garden was equally amazing! The bar staff and waiting staff were all very friendly. We ordered a Sunday roast and we were blown away! It was delicious and I remember saying to my partner that it was definitely one of the best roasts I’ve ever had! The yorkie’s are huge! 😁😋 We had the opportunity to bump into the chef, Alex as he walked through the dining area and I took the opportunity to thank him for such an amazing meal! Alex, just like all the staff, was extremely friendly. We will definitely return here time and time again, as a couple and with our family. Thank you Crown & Anchor for such an amazing experience…keep up the good work ☺️

Great food and fantastic attentive service by Kirkby. They really have got a winning formula here. If I had to come up with a slight minor it would be that the Mother’s Day meal was slightly smaller than the regular Sunday Lunch.

We had a lovely lunch and with some great music in the background and served by a lovely gentleman called Kirby. Was very attentive. Thank you

Great food and atmosphere. Friendly staff and great service 👍

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Pork and Beef very tender and tasty. Vegetables well cooked and quantity bang on

Amazing customer service from Kirkby. Lovely beer garden and great atmosphere. I would highly recommend a visit.

Went for the first time and never realised what a lovely place this was! Very stylish nice bar, friendly staff and a lovely garden!! Had the nicest calamari I’ve ever had followed by a fantastic main of chicken fajitas. Could not fault this venue and we will back soon to try the Sunday roast!

Thank you all so much for making our Fathers day dinner so special!! Amazing Sunday Roast with great service! No wonder the place was full.. Thank you and we will be back :)

A recent 'reno' has improved its already good looks, loving the gold and bottle green and brickwork. It was my favourite father's day dinner, good to see a choice of desserts. Always cross with myself to take the easy option of dining there, rather than cooking

An outstanding experience from start to finish. The new decor has transformed the place. It’s now a destination restaurant as well as a lovely, stylish pub. We chose to sit in the recently remodelled garden. It’s beautiful. We were there for Sunday lunch. It was absolutely delicious. Very highly recommended.

Great family atmosphere and a very good burger 🍔

A friend and I had sunday lunch here yesterday , we had the roast lamb and it was gorgeous , great quality food ; its so hard to find somewhere that does a good roast but I have now ! To cap it all , the apple and cinnamon crumble was superb . Big thank you to Izzy who looked after us so well . I cannot recommend this place enough , a very warm welcoming environment and great food .

A lovely Sunday roast. And it was hot! And they brought extra gravy. Too often I've eaten luke warm food in pubs, but this was fresh and hot. There were 5 of us and all enjoyed their food. Will be back.

Had an amazing Sunday roast here with friends. Our waitress Fiona was exceptional, attentive and professional and made us feel so welcome.. And nothing was too much to ask of her.. We left with full bellies and good memories. Will definitely be back very soon.. Lovely homely place. Great food, fair selection of drinks and amazing puddings.. Apple & Rhubarb crumble was perfect..

Probably one of the best Roast Lamb I ever had in the brighton area. Good size portion and everything cooked well. No over complicated flavours !! Just good honest Pub Food...to match a very good wine offer and top service.

Lovely pub! First time there and will defo go there again. Great, attentive and friendly service from Kirkby. Really nice newly refurbished dining area. Noticed they have a lovely new beer garden at back. The lamb Sunday roast was excellent! The roast carrot, sweede mash, succulent lamb, and delicious yorkies are a must. Will be returning with friends soon 😉

We came late afternoon, family with2 kids. The food tasty and fresh. Menu card with several delicious choices and the card it self includes number of relevant information like calories. Staff fast and informative and pricing reasonable. The places interior cosy but a little paint and refreshing would come in handy. We passed the evening before but place to busy and no table available.

Amazing vegan roast dinner. The wellington was delicious and perfect roasted vegetables! Would highly recommend and will def be back!!

Tucked just off the sea front, this place should be great. Built on a number of floors and with a roof top garden. But I can only comment as found. Tired people making the place look dull. Disinterested staff. What a shame. Feel sure it is good on the right day!

The drinks were great, and the service we couldn't fault. However the Jukebox element was lacking a little, as we picked a couple of songs - a variety of different artists/genres but only heard 1 of our choices in the whole time we were there, but from another group, we had about 7 ABBA songs. Now, I do love a bit of ABBA but I think the experience would be better if there was a limit to how many times an artist can be used. It seemed that the table next to us, of about 6 people got all their choices, and felt like there was no actual 'Shuffle' function on the system. As slots were timed, we couldn't just choose to stay longer to hear our choices. We also found the music, which was supposed to be the big attraction, was at a really low level, and we couldn't hear them well over the general bar noises. In the end, our visit ended up a bit disappointing. I've visited pubs that have the 'jukebox from your phone' function just as an added extra who've managed it better.

Really nice sarff A1 beer good sitting food looks great have eaten their its class Worth the money.Tollets clean in all a lovely all round pub

There Sunday lunches are to die for

I have not been there for a long time.

Warm friendly atmosphere and good staff

The staff here are superb! Thanks for a lovely service and welcoming atmosphere. The food was also phenomenal! Will be back as soon as.

Was really looking forward to our Sunday booking with you. However in the whole 1 hour and 40 minutes we were there we only had one drink and our second drinks order that we purposefully pre ordered 15 mins before our roasts came (as we learnt from the first order it would take at least 15-20 mins) still didn’t turn up half an hour later. No one should have to wait up to an hour and 40 mins and chase up orders. We can appreciate it was busy, but surrounding tables were all saying the same thing and were left empty handed. Ended up getting a refund for our drinks that never turned up that we paid for on the app, and arranged to go to the pub down the road.

Really wanted our visit to be fun but spent most of our visit trying to chase up orders. One of the waiting team was on the ball but aside from that 3 of our orders went missing in action. As shame as we live nearby but we'll be most likely looking for a venue more on the ball.

We ordered the pork and beef Sunday roast takeaway today and cannot rave enough about how lovely it was. There is so much food and cooked to a high standard. I highly recommend that you try their food cooked by the owner Hugo. I am looking forward to lockdown lifting so that we can eat in the restaurant.

Just had Sunday lunch and i would thoroughly recommend and i will definitely return, Hugo the owner/ Chef should be incredibly proud of the most delicious food. I had the Veggie which was home made for sure and my friend had the pork belly, which looked incredible. Well done Hugo and Staff i will definitely use your pub again. 5 stars Kind regards Peter.

Good example of homely British soul food as well as great burgers and sandwiches. Comfortable seating and good relaxing atmosphere. Nice place.

Went here for Sunday lunch, the food was amazing, quick to come out and very generous servings! Both Sally and Kelsey were lovely, helpful and very happy.Really good vibe and have been back for a few more Sunday dinners and will go back for many more!

We come here befor and the staff where amazing, there was a girl who looked after us Mia and the manager Adam was amazin. Pretty disappointed to see they don’t work there anymore. The food was ok but could have been better but the whole place lacked a character n personality. Probs won’t bd back. Plenty of other places to go for better service.

I ate here on a Wednesday night, staying locally for work, and the food was fantastic.Good sized portions, and nothing too fancy, just good value for money fare. The pub was very quite when I ate here, but the service was excellent, and the atmosphere seemed jolly even with only a handful of people in there.

Visité el Crown & Anchor ayer para un Sunday Road y estaba delicioso! Si pudiera haber encajado en otro lo habría hecho. La carne de cerdo del vientre estaba deliciosa y mi amiga tenía la carne que dijo que estaba cocinada a la perfección.El personal es muy amable y el servicio al cliente es genial.

Vergonzoso saludo del miserable caballeros del personal del bar considerando la ubicación de este pub, el servicio con una mueca es como los describiría. Todo el lugar parece que podría funcionar con una buena limpieza. Los baños de damas eran horribles y el horrible olor que provenía de ellos irradiaba al pub, tuvimos que cambiar de asiento como algo tan malo. Decoración oscura.

Food is really good and staff are nice! The pub is cosy and nicely decorated and comfy! prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and portion sizes. Definitely a good place to visit!

Lovely ambience, great food, good choice of liquid refreshment! Service friendly and helpful. Been a few times. Excellent roasts, good choices for a light lunch.

Visité para el almuerzo del domingo a las 5 p. metro. Cuando reservé me aseguraron que no sería demasiado tarde para comer. Sin embargo, nuestras comidas estaban realmente secas y sin duda sabían como si hubieran estado sentadas por mucho tiempo. La carne estaba seca y sin sabor, al igual que las papas y Yorkshire. Una porción muy pequeña de vegetales que nos pareció el resultado de comer "tarde" y la mayoría de las verduras se habían ido. En el tablero se mostraban desiertos que no estaban disponibles e incluso una opción de helado se había agotado. Una visita decepcionante a lo que es mi pub local. No volveré, no fue un asado barato y por el dinero que pagamos, hemos comido mucho mejor en otros lugares. Simplemente muy decepcionante y la comida no se parecía en nada a la de la foto.

Came with my sister, after a lovely roast else where. Great range of ales, nice staff and good music. Clean pub and toilets . Lots of cute dogs too

I visited for a light late lunch with my friend, who uses a wheelchair, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. I had called beforehand and when we arrived the barman seemed genuinely pleased to see us. He helped us to a good spot in the corner of the garden and ensured we had shade under a large umbrella.The Doom Bar beer was good, the food was delicious (chicken nachos for my friend and vegetable tempura for me), and the other clients were friendly and helpful.Bar staff were attentive and approachable throughout.We will definitely return.

So, where to begin?! Laura & I live very close to the Crown & Anchor & it’s our local. In the past few months the pub has had a change of management and staff. The C&A; have a great team and are always attentive and the service they provide is first class.

We have been here several times. A gorgeous little pub that is dog friendly. The food is 10/10 Service is excellant Very friendly staff See you again soon x

We recently visited here for lunch. Birthday meal plus we had some issues re access and seating for a big wheelchair. I set out what we needed when I booked and it was arranged perfectly. It can be really hard to go out and relax when you have a lot to think about regarding disability but the lovely staff made it all so easy. What I had asked for was communicated to the staff on the day perfectly and the key thing is we were made to feel welcome and genuinely cared for and looked after and not 'in the way' as has been previous experience in other places. I know this sounds a bit like a positive off a negative, but even without that, the service and food alone made for a really enjoyable lunch. Thanks, guys, for allowing a frazzled person to stress less and enjoy a meal with her family. We will be back! xxxx

Had the most unreal roast dinner, best I’ve had since time began, even Dougie & Dave, my 4month old Bassets had a meal courtesy of the Management, Bone Idol is an all natural delicious way for your dogs to eat, my boys loved it...

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. And the food was cooked to perfection! Would highly recommend

Myself and my family visited this pub for the first time today and will definitely be visiting again! The bartender was friendly,funny and full of his Irish charm. The service he provided was ‘top’ in fact the best service I’ve received in any bar! What a fabulous hidden gem. Loved it!

We had the pleasure of popping in for drinks and a Sunday roast on a Sunday afternoon. Really welcoming team, amazing food and a surprisingly big, sun trap of a pub garden which was great. We’ll be back!

Traveled down from Leicestershire yesterday.

3 of us visited for food and drinks, i had the cajun chicken and it was delicious 😍 really juicy and great flavour. Garden is really cute and clean/tidy. Hidden gem with great atmosphere and food!!!