The Farm Tavern in Brighton and Hove

A nice quickly little backstreet pub that had come recommended. The food, however, was very disappointing. Having taken an age to arrive, the roast beef was completely full of fat, an extremely poor cut of meat, rendering it inedible and impossible to cut even with a sharp steak knife. The veg was overdone, and the plate awash with gravy. My complaint was answered with the comment "that this sometimes can happen". I was advised that the main would have been changed, but given the time it took for the food to arrive, and no interaction thereafter with staff, this was not an option. A complete waste of time and money. I would definitely not consider returning.

Staff are exceptional I have to say ✨🩷 amazing music, incredible food and a gothic haven and INCREDIBLE roasts 🥰🥰

One of my favourite pubs in Brighton and Hove

What a great little bar! There's always a great vibe there and the staff are super friendly. I haven't eaten yet but the food looks absolutely amazing so I can't wait to try it. Great place to go with friends or to just sit and read my book.

The food is good here, no question but following an unfortunate incident involving spilt gravy, I received a breathtakingly rude email from the owner so won't be back.

Great pub. Superb Sunday roast dinner, possibly the best in Brighton. Perfectly kept cask of Harvey's Best.

Returned today having, in March 2023, vowed not to , but living nearby seemed ''worth a whirl''. A pint of Harveys is now £5.50, which is outrageous for a backstreet Hove pub. Sadly, definitely will not be returning.

Great little pub, always feels welcoming, love the gothic touches

Every aspect of the roast was delicious.

Gorgeous food and a lovely atmosphere... Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely return.

Lovely Sunday roast. Great service.

Great night just a tragic group of roadmen in there who threw a beer at the DJ. They got ejected by some legendary Scottish Local and his 8 foot henchmen for being pathetic little children. Do these children not understand general public etiquette. Grow a pair and get over yourselves. Bouncer probably should have given the lad a slap as well.

Your bouncers threatened my family’s life last night. My uncle was a dj there and was trying to diffuse a situation and the bouncers instead threatened him. Disgusting. I want to know who that bouncer was that is responsible for this disgusting behaviour, along with another dj that also threatened my husband. I want answers.

Another wonderful afternoon spent at The Farm. All five of us had the roast. It was absolutely delicious. Probably the best in Brighton. Exceptionally tasty and a very generous size. Was served promptly and piping hot. The cauliflower cheese is to die for. What always stands out for me is how friendly, polite and pleasant all the staff are. I honestly couldn’t praise this wonderful little place more.

Lovely Sunday roast celebrating friend's birthday. Food was delicious and the staff were great. Have been here before and did not disappoint again this time.

Small, friendly it's a win from me. Updated June 24. Booked in for Sunday roast, it was insanely good and 24 hours later I'm still full. Can't recommend this place enough.

Our first visit having followed them on instagram for a number of months. Visiting Brighton for girlfriend’s birthday so booked for a roast. We received a warm welcome and were seated immediately with drinks order taken very quickly The roast dinners are fantastic! Incredibly large portions and every mouthful was delicious. The gravy deserves a special mention as it’s the best I’ve ever had. A big thank you to the team at the Farm Tavern and we look forward to returning very soon.

Nice friendly pub with a good atmosphere.

I had the pleasure of visiting The Farm Tavern in Brighton for Sunday lunch, and it was nothing short of exceptional. The cozy atmosphere, combined with the friendly and attentive staff, set the perfect scene for a memorable meal. I opted for the pork belly roast, and it was absolutely divine. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, with a crisp, flavorful crackling and succulent meat that practically melted in my mouth. The dish was complemented by all the classic trimmings, including crispy roast potatoes, a velvety celeriac puree, and a vibrant serving of spiced red cabbage that added a delightful pop of color and taste to the plate. Not only was the food top-notch, but the atmosphere also made the experience special. We were seated inside, and the gothic-inspired decor added a unique charm to the experience. The interior features dark wooden walls, dim lighting, and an eclectic mix of vintage and gothic elements that create a warm yet dramatic ambiance. The pub is filled with rich, deep colors and ornate details that make it feel like a cozy, historic retreat. The Farm Tavern, located just off the main strip on Farm Road, truly masters the art of a traditional Sunday roast, making it a must-visit spot in Brighton for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty, delicious meal in a welcoming setting with a distinctive gothic flair Highly recommend!

Delicious food. Wouldn’t get this type of food and level of quality elsewhere in Brighton. Lovely staff, always friendly. Highly recommend

It was my very first time visiting Brighton, (and the Great Britain, in fact) and since it was on a Sunday, I knew I had to try Sunday Roast. So I did a little research in advance and found this wonderful place that served amazing dishes. The atmosphere and music were amazing, and all the staff were warm and welcoming. I booked in advance and good thing I did because the place filled up quickly. I had the Roasted Chicken, Truffle cauliflower cheese, and Bloody Mary. All were a delightful experience. I especially loved the way they cooked their roasted chicken- sooo moist and the potatoes….. so crunchy..!! Gravy went really well with everything. The servings were somewhat huge for me, and I felt terrible for leaving behind the leftovers because my train back to London was scheduled much later that day and I knew I couldn’t eat during the day between my sightseeings. But I would love to go back one day and take the time to devour the roasts!!

What a lovely experience! Came with my daughter and a couple of friends. Had a selection of the small plates between us and finished the lot (even though the was soooo much food!) Staff lovely, decor tastefully goth and and wholesome pleasant experience.

Went to this pub on Sunday for the roast lunch on 26th of May 2024 . The food and service was excellent - we had the roast chicken and it was superb as was the gravy and veggies! Well done will be back!

Such a quirky little pub. Great atmosphere and really tasty and novel food. Their butter of the month and bread is always so good. When something so simple is done so well you know everything else will be excellent.

cool, quirky atmosphere, lovely attentive staff and the SUNDAY ROASTS ARE 💯. definitely recommend and go back.

Great little pub with upstairs seating / dining. Querky decor, good selection of beers, ales and wines. Fantastically friendly, funny and knowledgeable staff. Delicious food with great vegan options! Plus a wonderful choice of entertainment and quizzes on Wednesday evenings. What's not to love?!

This is such a beautiful little pub to spend your Sunday afternoon in. Amazing roasts, delicious red wine, and amazing service. The roasts never disappoint, generous portion sizes and yummy sides. The crackling on the pork belly is 10/10. Highly recommend.

A very nice pub to have a drink or fun with friends. They have a big schedule of events and activities happening monthly (even a Drag bingo OMG… can’t wait to see it). The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the food, apart from tasty as hell, very cheap. One of my favourite pubs in Brighton 🪩💗✨

I had heard great things about The Farm Roasts so thought I would check it out & went along with 3 family members. I had the nut roast, two others had the roast beef & the other had the pork belly. We were all very impressed with the food - quality & quantities! The service was very good - welcoming & attentive; and they were happy to provide some take-away containers for the food we couldn't quite finish off, too! I should think we will definitely be back.

Huge portions of food. Had the roast beef which was very good. If you are ordering kids portions the they are big enough to share between two children

Amazing food - well presented, fresh ingredients & plenty of it. I had the roast beef which was succulent and the cauliflower cheese was mind blowing

We booked the upstairs room here for my partners birthday party in December and had such a wonderful time, the staff at The Farm were so accommodating and kind and we felt very welcome and looked after. The drinks and food were delicious and the whole pub has an amazing atmosphere! Would definitely recommend!

Incredible gluten free roast dinner 😍

The farm is one of my favourite pubs, however we went for a roast today. The roast was gorgeous, however we had to wait an hour and a half. When l commented on this the landlord just said, it's really busy between 2-4, so don't book at that time. I totally appreciate it was busy, and not many staff on, but if there is a problem with this, surely they shouldn't take bookings at those times. I felt obliged to tip, as the waitress was lovely, but l wasn't at impressed with the landlords comments, and l certainly won't be eating there again.

The best pub in Hove for sure, amazing roasts but the Eastern European plates are on another planet. Worth visiting on a Saturday for a bottle of red and some nibbles by the roaring fire.

Great music, great atmosphere, really good food, good selection of beer and well made cocktails. Not sure what more you could wish for in a local boozer

Everything about this place was great (except that someone had booked our table after us .... we had been there five hours though)

Fantastic Sunday lunch in a cosy pub in Hove great bloody Mary’s superb food that was good quality and well cooked and fantastic service. A really good find and highly recommended. Will definitely return

I didn't eat here so can't judge the food. But I can say that the atmosphere was impeccable and the staff were beautifully accommodating. We arrived around 9pm as a group of 6 and they opened the upstairs area so we could have a seat. We had the whole area to ourselves. It was fit for a coven boasting moody dark lighting, a grand circular meeting table with black candles and fairy lights. We could not have felt more at home. Thanks to all staff, we had a wonderful time 🖤🖤

Had the chicken roast today, absolutely banging! Really nice to see this lovely little pub (that's very close to my heart) back to being up there with the best of them! Thank you all at the farm!

Our experience of a delicious and generously sized roast beef Sunday lunch was enjoyed in attractive and characterful surroundings. Staff pleasant and helpful without being intrusive. Reasonably priced. Would repeat.

This place is so underrated The food was eastern European and some of the best I’ve had. Particular highlights were the dumplings and schnitzel. The lady who served us was excellent

Cracking pub friendly staff 👍 👌

DECEPCIÓ Pub d'estil tradicional, amb molta afluència. Nosaltres no ho vam gaudir, van estar més d'una hora a portar el dinar (malgrat tenir hora reservada) La carn del roast de vedella, estava encara viva, el púding de Yorkshire gegant no es podia menjar de sec i torrat. I dels acompanyaments vegetals ja no en parlo. El servei amable i atabalat. No el recomano pas.

From the moment we arrived Managers Leanne and Rodin already had our regular drink ready and kindly held one of the last pork belly roasts, knowing it was my regular order - so kind. Pre Cocktails were a blast especially Leanne’s spicy Bloody Mary. They are always so kind to our dog Max, who also loves coming here. We stayed for 6 hours enjoying delicious and well priced wine ; cocktails n beer to wash down all our roast dinners- so well prepared/presented and such well cooked meats and a delicious vegan nut roast. We ve also enjoyed their weekday Eastern European tapas - definitely recommended. In a city where there are so many great Sunday lunch options the combination of quality; fair pricing ; welcome and service and great atmosphere the Farm leads the pack

Boss little gaff with dedicated patrons. Roasts are always defo at least 9/10.

Delightful roast. Bit of a wait. But worth it.

Great Sunday Roasts, cannot be beaten!

Great local pub. Owners are sweet, make amazing cocktails and excellent food. Great activities and vibe. Its easy to support your local when it's this good!

In Brighton for the weekend (first of many) and decided to find myself a local. Found on first attempt - absolutely great pub! Staff are great and the locals chatty an md welcoming. Haven't eaten but I will - the food smells fantastic.

Excellent roast dinner, albeit let down by the substandard Yorkshire pudding. It looked great, the taste left a lot to be desired. The pork and crackling however was out of this world. Sorry vegans. Great space, friendly and attentive staff. Work in those yorkshires and it'll be perfect.

Fantastic roast! One of the best I’ve had in ages and THEE best margaritas in town bar none

Lovely meal. Plenty of it. Friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. Would come here again.

What a great pub! Great atmosphere, great beer and lovely looking Eastern European/Polish food!! 😃

Outside seating very uncomfortable, stools way too high and narrow. Lovely food.

Nice bunch of people. Great drinks, nice vibe.

Came here for Sunday roast this week. Wow! I'm not one for writing reviews usually but couldn't not this time. One of the best roasts we've ever had. Excellent quality produce very well cooked, yummy yorkie and gravy. Huge portion but not off putting in any way. We were even asked how we'd like our beef cooked. That's never happened before! And it was perfect. Staff are always lovely here. Roast a little bit more expensive than most but worth every penny for sure. I wish I'd taken a photo but was too keen to get stuck in and forgot. Go for it, you won't be disappointed!

Came here for Sunday roast this week. Wow! I'm not one for writing reviews usually but couldn't not this time. One of the best roasts we've ever had. Excellent quality produce very well cooked, yummy yorkie and gravy. Huge portion but not off putting in any way. We were even asked how we'd like our beef cooked. That's never happened before! And it was perfect. Staff are always lovely here. Roast a little bit more expensive than most but worth every penny for sure. I wish I'd taken a photo but was too keen to get stuck in and forgot. Go for it, you won't be disappointed!

Great small pub. Full of character. Dog friendly. Sunday roast was brilliant. Attentive staff even though very busy

Delicious roast beef Sunday lunch and draught cider (forgot to take photo), relaxed atmosphere and very friendly service. Highly recommend!

A really lovely pub. Had Sunday lunch here for Father’s Day, what a treat, everything on the plate tasted amazing! Decent portion too. Highly recommend.

Thank you very much for squeezing us in around 13:30 on Sunday. So appreciated and really enjoyed the Guinness & Campari Spritz. The roasts (rib beef & nut-roasts) were outstanding both in terms of quantity & quality. Great place & thanks again, Cliff & Lauraine.

Came with friends for a roast . I had the garlic and Thyme chicken was tasty , nice veg, service was very slow and no update from staff, and very over priced

5 of us had a roast here yesterday and it was quite disappointing unfortunately. The food took over an hour to come out after ordering and we had to go and ask the staff twice how long the food would be. The major problem we had was no-one acknowledged that the food was taking a long time, no-one came to our table and apologised and explained that there'd be a wait, there were no apologies... it was almost as if they didn't care. Had the staff let us know and apologised we would have understood, but the sheer lack of acknowledgement was the issue here. Maybe next time, an apology and a complimentary round of drinks would keep customers far happier than just completely ignoring the issue. Unfortunately my friend sent her pork back because it was cold and when it came back to the table, it seemed that all the kitchen had done was pour hot gravy over the plate as she said the pork was still cold but she didn't want to send it back again as she was so hungry. The rest of us (2 beef, 1 chicken, 1 nut roast) all enjoyed our food and it was incredibly tasty, but sadly I don't think we'll go back as it was a very disappointing experience.

We’d booked a 5.30pm table ( last order ) and was called at 5.15pm to tell us that the only roast left was nut roast . Thanks ! On a previous visit the roast was great - seriously good . It seems the problem isn’t in the kitchen but the logistics department ! You can’t accept food bookings and run out of food …….There are not that many covers and it’s fully booked every week so how can you possibly run out ?! And to let us know 15 mins before ? It’s not fast food you’re serving - the roast has to cook for a while so how can you let me know 15 mins before ? Inexcusable and inept . Cheers

Nice pub, roast dinner looked nice will return for food.

Fantastic food - huge portions & excellent quality. Lovely little venue too with good service and funky music. This is my third time to have a roast here in the last three months and I’ll definitely be back very soon.

The bar manager tonight, Helen? Ellen? Not sure... Anyway, absolute QUEEN behaviour. Courteous, friendly, funny and beautiful! Will definitely come back soon

We had the best roast here, lovely wine, and attentive service. Ellen was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Brighton resturant reviews can be misleading and some of the worst places to eat in Brighton and Hove get some of the best reviews. But the Sunday roast reviews for The Farm convinced us to give this pub a try and it didn't dissapoint at all. We had the vegetarian nut roast and to be honest, it was one of the best Sunday roasts we've ever eaten! (We've tried many in Brighton over the years. Some great, some bad and some truly ugly!) It's not the cheapest that you'll find in the city, but absolutely everyuthing on the generously loaded plate (nut roast, perfectly crisp roast potatoes, exceptionally tasty red cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, mashed potato, tasty stuffing etc) was faultless. Even the gravy was top notch! I'm not in the habit of leaving such gushing reviews, but our meal today really was exceptional. The service is brisk and to the point. They obviously don't want people over-staying their alloted two hour time slots, but that's fair enough as every table was booked for at least two sittings and the upside is that you don't sit there waiting for ages for someone to take your order or bring you your food. I have no personal connection to this pub and have never eaten there before, but my honest opinion is that if you're looking for an exceptional Sunday roast in Brighton, this is the place to go.

Fantastic roast. Generous portions. Delicious home cooked food. Staff friendly and excellent service.

Lovely roast, great atmosphere! 🌞

Grate little place for beer and snack and amazing Sunday roast. Allways happy to come back

Lovely little pub, close to where I live. Previous visit at 4pm very pleaseant. However, grossly overpriced - an outrageous £5.20 for a pint of Harveys is a London price. I can tolerate that but not the appallingingly loud music with which we were confronted around 6pm, which killed conversation. Sadly . we shall not be returning.

I love this place. Staff is incredibly lovely, food is impeccable and well worth the money. Really nice atmosphere and great location. I regularly recommend it to people I know! In my opinion it’s the best roast in Brighton and Hove.

Food is really good and staff is really welcoming 😊

The bar manager is far to sensitive to work in the hospitality industry.

Perfect place for a perfect Sunday roast! We ordered some broccoli cheese on the side and it was also delicious. Atmosphere is great for a good catch up with friends, a date, or even for chilling on your own, the Tavern looks homely with soft relaxing lightening as well as candlelight on each table. Staff friendly and helpful which is a plus.

Absolutely bangin bloody marys 🌶

Banging roast dinner, so much food, flavours were great, ran out of time for pudding, so will be back to try next time.

Great pub, this pub must never leave please

Amazing roast, so tasty! Probably best roast in Brighton. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

Been in twice, once last year for a Sunday roast, top-notch if a shade over-seasoned, and last night for late evening beers. Chilled, welcoming, warm and candlelit. Nice 'backstreet' old school pub. Lovely bar staff.

We attended for a family Sunday roast. Made a couple of calls ahead of time, and received very good service at all stages of our time there. Would recommend booking ahead, they can even arrange men choices ahead of time.

Don’t usually leave a review but we have just had the best roast in Brighton! (& we’ve tried a few). Everything was perfectly cooked, fresh, full of flavour and piping hot. Roast potatoes were fluffy and crispy, (& not like the normal ones that taste like they’ve been sat around for hours) and the gravy was delicious. This is definitely our new favourite! 🤩

After being frequent visitors of the sister pub the Geese we knew we had to try the roast at the Farm and it did not disappoint. Super cosy pub with very attentive and qfriendly staff, what more could you ask for on a winters Sunday. Food was amazing, both had pork belly, which was divine! The best crackling and super crispy and fluffy roast potatoes which is hard to come by in a pub roast! Thanks for having us, we will be back!

I really wanted this place to be amazing as photos looked great! But sadly we went on a day where the kitchen and staff seemed overwhelmed with the busy day. We were booked and arrived for 2pm, weren’t given a menu until 2.20 and waited over an hour for 3 roasts, we all had beef and while the good bits were great (huge portion sizes, lovely roasties and yorkshire puds) some of the beef was far too rare, and unchewable. We weren’t given a choice of how well cooked we wanted, and didn’t think to ask as expected a roast to be mostly cooked through, not totally rare like a steak. For over an hour’s wait, we were sadly disappointed. If I went again, I’d try chicken.

Lovely cosy friendly local pub 🍻

For a small pub on a residential street I was very disappointed. The red wine was out of date and overpriced. And the service was very poor. Would not recommend this place

Nice pub, good beers, nice staff x

Very reasonably-priced sausage and mash pub. The sausages are excellent, especially the Traditional Pork and the mash comes with plenty of gravy. Tables upstairs and down and outside for the brave.

Lavely stAff. Had beef n pork. Roast . Potato better. Meat lovely. 👶

Such a wonderful local. Warm welcomes and great roasts. The new owners have breathed new life into this classic boozer.

Exceptional Sunday Roast. Generous portion of perfectly cooked roast beef served with a pukka vegetable selection. None of the boring boiled stuff. Creamed leeks, braised red cabbage, honey roast carrots etc and the best home made Yorkshire Pudding I've eaten in years. Service was also spot on. Fill your boots. 10/10.

Exceptional Sunday Roast. Generous portion of perfectly cooked roast beef served with a pukka vegetable selection. None of the boring boiled stuff. Creamed leaks, braised red cabbage, honey roast carrots etc and the best home made Yorkshire Pudding I've eaten in years. Service was also...

The best roast in town! Great range of meat, veggie & vegan options. The truffle cauliflower is divine. We had to go back to try the bangers & mash which, as expected, was DELICIOUS! Great selection of wine to accompany the feast & a feast it is, the portions are so generous. You definitely get bang(ers) for your buck 😉 Staff are excellent & it’s dog friendly as a bonus! ❤️🐶

You seem to have a huge problem with identity.... What are you trying to do here? The menu reads awfully, the wine list is pony.... There's the Shakies down the road that is The Bangers and Mash pub, if you're the competition then they're laughing all the way to the bank. Pretty poor effort, bring back the last owners who knew a thing or two about running a pub....

A week ago I tried The Farm Tavern on the off chance for the first time. Welcoming, fun staff that know what they are doing. The very best Sunday roast that I have had in the year that I have lived in Sussex. Today I went back just to make sure it wasn’t just a one off and again the food was first class and couldn’t be bettered. Great atmosphere, nice easy listening music , just how it should be, thanks guys (great waiter too) I shall become a regular 10/10 4⭐️

Had drinks and sausage and mash. Superb

Easy booking online, great welcome from all the staff, great atmosphere, the best Sunday roast I’ve had during the past year of living in Brighton. Great price, just delicious perfection