The Geese in Brighton and Hove

Great little venue. Each time it's been busy and the staff are really friendly. I'm yet to try the food but it looks and smells delicious! Great veggie and vegan options on the menu.

Came for a roast dinner which was delightful, food was great and would really recommend. Unfortunately our experience was tainted by a rather aggressive waitress. Upon arrival we attempted to order drinks from the bar, however my friend was pushed by a member of staff and told that he was in the way. We expressed we were at the bar to order drinks, after which she stated we were in her way. She later served us our food in a cold and unpleasant manner which was a shame considering all other staff were extremely lovely and accommodating.

Loved the veggie Sunday Roast here! With hearty vegetarian and vegan options, there’s something for everyone. Loved the atmosphere and every bite. I will be back soon for sure!

Great pub with amazing selection of Sauasage and mash! Been here a few times and food is always delicious and piping hot. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

Sunday roast booking today. Lovely atmosphere and seating was spacious. The menu was varied and even Vegan choices. I would have given 5 stars to the individual staff who where lovely .The only let down .. we had to wait an hour for food which was abit annoying as we only had the table for 2hrs so we had to leave soon after finishing our food..no time for desert!!! Saying this i will return as the food was fab !

Really tasty, plenty of food and great service. Recommend!

We were really disappointed. After hearing great things about The Geese and their Sunday roasts, I was really excited to bring my mum for her birthday lunch. When we were initially seated we were asked if we had pre-ordered which we hadn't as there had been no communication throughout the booking process that this was a) necessary or b) an option, and were told therefore that there was no roast chicken available - not a huge problem but a bit frustrating. We booked for 3pm, ordered by 3.10 and were still waiting for our food at 4pm. This wouldn't have been a problem had we been told there was a big wait on food but nothing was communicated. At 4pm I asked one waitress how much longer it would be and was initially told that as they hadn't taken the order they couldn't tell me (??) and so when I then went to ask at the bar was told "if I was having to ask it's probably on it's way" - with no further follow up or any effort to actually find out from the kitchen where our food was, which we found incredibly rude. When the food did finally arrive over an hour after ordering, it was pretty average. The meat was cold, and both the carrots and potatoes were undercooked. The broccoli cheese was good but this unfortunately wasn't enough to turn the experience around for us. I understand that the pub is popular, but it kind of felt like there was an element of complacency and for the best part of £20 for a roast (with a 'best roast' accolade) I would have expected a much better overall experience. Unlikely to come back again.

Booked Sunday roast with the family asked for chicken stayed they have sold out this is 12-30 ordered beef worst beef I had could not cut it with my knife it was like leather potato’s needed to cooked longer all the family said this is rubbish so won’t be coming here again

Not great. Service was lacking and food was awful. Potatoes were undercooked, Yorkshire puddings were rock solid, and the carrot looked like it had been plucked out of the ground and placed straight onto the plate. The server didn’t know what food he was bringing out. The vegetarian Wellington pastry was raw at the bottom and pork belly was rubbery with more fat than pork. Chicken was on the menu but not available which is a surprise as it’s such a standard dish. Over priced for what you get and wouldn’t recommend it at all!

Visited at 14.30 today, with three friends. We had 3 Vegan beetroot roasts and a pork roast. Unfortunately it was a disappointing experience all round. No one told us we needed to order at the bar, but even after we ordered, it took nearly an hour for our food to arrive. When it arrived it was terrible- the pork 'crackling' was chewy like rubber, the pastry on the vegan wellingtons was raw underneath, the Yorkshire puddings were hard, dry and flat and the carrots were simultaneously undercooked but burnt on parts, and dry and chewy from sitting around. We fed this back to the waiter but no remedy was offered. It was expensive on top of all this. Do not recommend.

Best bangers and mash in Brighton, great Guinness.

Such a wonderful place unexpectedly good every time .. Super friendly staff and excellent food again.. One of those happy to return to places.

First visit ever to the Geese and we loved it! Had the bangers and mush which we were so surprised by, the preparation was amaizing and they tasted even better! We will definitely be back

I love this pub. The sausages and mash are delicious. Vegetarian options available. The Sunday roast is also excellent. The cauliflower cheese is incredible

Went for sunday roast on the basis of the reviews on here and came away bit disappointed. Is a lovely little pub and staff were very friendly however lunch arrived was luke warm, the roasties were very dry and the beef rump was really tough even for a rump. I gave up trying to cut through it in the end and left half of it. Perhaps just a tad too busy for the chef or eye off the ball on quality control. Shame as I was starving :(

After hearing so many good things about the food here we were expecting great things. First impressions weren't great though -when popping to the very dirty cobwebbed loos and then whilst waiting for food/ drinks we were freezing. There was service by staff but no eye contact or smile. The food looked superb- very large portions especially the meat and Yorkshire pudding. It all tasted very nice although smaller potatoes would be crispier.

Pricey but absolutely delicious Sunday roast, will be back for bangers and mash

Such a lovely, cosy pub - always a nice atmosphere. Excellent menu for a hearty and delicious meal. Very lovely team and super dog friendly!

Ok , the Sunday lunch at that place was one of the best I’ve ever eaten the pork belly was out of this world ! The staff were lovely and a real credit to the pub. Can’t wait to go again x

Great atmosphere, selection of drinks, and an awesome pub quiz

Great drinks and food, nice and helpful staff!

After waiting for an hour for our food, we asked the woman behind the bar what had happened to our food and she was quite unapologetic and just responded with ‘oh it didn’t go through’ and that was all (she was the one that took the order btw). After that, the man behind the bar came and apologised and offered us a free drink each which was nice and the food came about 15 minutes after that. Once we finished our food, we went to pay and once again had a negative experience with the woman serving who rudely said ‘if you’re not going to pay straight away then do it later’ only because we wanted to check if we had been charged the right amount - I guess we’ll never find out now. Putting that aside, food was lovely and all the other staff were pleasant.

The service was terrible. The lady behind the bar was openly rude to us. Nice food though and great spot.

Barmaid was brilliant venison sausage were banging

One of the best pub roast dinners I have ever tasted … Almost don’t want to write this in case it becomes too busy ! A hidden gem for sure.

I had an amazing time at The Geese—easily one of the best pubs I’ve visited! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a perfect balance of a lively vibe and a cozy, relaxed setting. It’s the kind of place where you can comfortably spend hours. The drink selection is top-notch, with a fantastic range of local and international beers, as well as an impressive variety of spirits and cocktails. The bartenders are not only friendly but also really know their stuff, making great recommendations based on what you’re in the mood for. The food is exceptional for a pub. I tried the veggie burger, crushed potatos and it was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The menu has something for everyone, including some great vegetarian and vegan options. Service was impeccable; even though the pub was busy, the staff were attentive, quick, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure everyone was having a good time. Overall, The Geese exceeded all my expectations. It’s the perfect spot for a night out with friends, a casual drink, or even a full meal. I’ll definitely be returning soon—this place is a gem!

Roast is hit and miss. Have probably had a roast there maybe 4 times and sometimes it’s great and other times it’s mediocre. Last time they forgot sauce I requested. Though appreciate staff were pretty busy. Also found the price pretty expensive. It’s ok but not gold star in my honest opinion.

Great Sunday roast and amazing atmosphere! Vegan Wellington £17 Pork belly £18

Amazing Guinness, lovely staff, great affordable deals! May the sauce be with you!

Lovely staff and atmosphere. Great food and drink selection. Condiments to the chef! 🤌🏻

Expensive for what we ate, that's a typical pub, if that's what you're looking for, you should go.

We had bangers and mash today with an amazing pint of guinness, bar guy really friendly and helpful, food was absolutely amazing, hidden gem in Brighton. Well worth the visit.

One word comes to mind to review the Geese and that's homely, and if I'm honest that's what everyone looks for in a bit of pub grub. If you're looking for a good pint of Guinness with Bangers and mash I don't think I could advise a better spot in Brighton. You and your stomach will walk away happy!

Booked a table for 12.30 for Sunday lunch. There was a little sign on our table saying my name, followed by "12.30/2/3.30". I assumed this was my table booked from 12.30-3.30 for 2 people. We ordered our food which arrived promptly. Both "giant Yorkies" were small and completely burned to a crisp. They tasted pretty bad. The roasted carrots were pretty much raw and very hard. The meal was very disappointing. After we finished, the waitress said "the next people have come for your table now." I asked her to explain. She said that the next people had booked the table for 2pm. I was in disbelief. It's a pub. We had expected to have a drink afterwards and we were being pushed out for the next people. What's more, it was only 1.45. We paid up and left. The Geese is obviously prioritising getting as many people in and out as possible, maximising profits, rather than customer experience. I wasn't aware that was their policy, but it's a pretty poor policy. How on earth they got "best roast in Brighton" I will never know but I won't be going back

Best bangers and mash and so accommodating

Excellent! Cool people, nice atmosphere. Good food advice!

One of the best roast dinners we've ever had! Tasty gravy, generous portions, good variety of veg and whether veggie sausages, chicken or pigs in blankets or pork, all were fabulous. Busy place. Not surpriding. Hope to visit again when in Brighton. Thanks to the cooks and all bar staff.

Really great roast dinner, especially the potatoes. Had multiple different meat and veggie/vegan options so would be a great call for groups of friends. Clearly very popular as each table was booked multiple times during the day, so would recommend booking in advance. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Definitely going back in the future, maybe to try their sausage and mash!

Been there for a Sunday roast. Lovely staff (really lovely), amazing food, the cauliflower cheese is a must taste… everything perfect, can only recommend. Thx!!

A great Sunday lunch. Very jealous of my friends who now have this gem as their local. Would come back whenever I'm in the area. Pork cooked well. Broccoli cheese great. Gravy was good

Nice sausage and bangers with a pint of IPA 🍺. Will be going back soon.

Lovely little pub, the sausage & mash was outstanding & the staff were nice & friendly

food took about 40 mins to come out, which was a bit of downer! was lovely when it arrived and well cooked, but slightly on the cold-side but tasted great nonetheless. staff were lovely, drinks well priced and good atmosphere! would come back again but probably not for food!

Ok pub, nothing too special. Didn't eat anything, but noticed there was a lot of vegetarian sausage options for the sausage and mash on the menu. Little bit out of the central city.

Sausage, mash and gravy was the best meal I've had in a while. Cracking vibe and a surprise visit by an Irish folk band. All in all, spot on.

Come on now, it’s not a bad Sunday Roast, but award winning? It’s a standard Sunday roast.

Celebrated my birthday here on Mother’s Day, the roast dinner and side dishes were delicious. Good selection of wines and beers. Friendly efficient staff, great atmosphere. Thank you for looking after us and making our day perfect. I look forward to our next visit. Best wishes Wayne

Just lovely and funny and comfortable - even in my loud colours --> I FELT AT HOME... BIG THANKYOU TO THE OWNERS of this establishment.

One of the easiest 5’s of all time. Great atmosphere, amazing food that you can customise to your liking. What else could you ask for.

Planning the year always goes smoother with the BEST Roast @thegeesebrighton Massive love to all the staff and cooks... it was as dreamy as it looks... My favourite was the beetroot wellington, but the beef was cooked to perfection. Very authentic, homemade vibe but Michelin tasting. With lots of tasty veggie/vegan spins on classic sunday sides. Not to mention the Massive yorkies, with a smouldering onion gravey which was to die for. Roast potatoes were crispy soft and everything was seasoned to perfection. I would suggest a touch of honey on the carrots when roasted, however, I could never make a better roast myself! 😋 Affordable, brilliant and safe atmosphere and very genuinely brilliant staff. Very attentive with gentle but spot on music to soundtrack a relaxing and taste bud satisfying Sunday. 10/10 would go again. From Dates, to Family gatherings. Everyone is welcome. We even made some new friends! ☆☆☆☆☆

Amazing, food! Sausage and mash some of the best I've ever had! Although minimal and simple this classic dish is executed perfectly! Atmosphere was great and staff super friendly! Can wait to try the roast! 😋

As a Brightonian, I can confidently say that this is up there with being one of my fav pubs in Brighton! Great cosy atmosphere, with classic Hanover community vibes. Plus great bangers and Mash!

Having searched for the best roast in Brighton we headed here and bagged the last free table. What a lovely cheerful welcome we received. Food delicious with a simple and inclusive menu for all. Loved it a good honest roast. The clientele and staff were all lovely, we will be back ❤️

It’s so nice to finally go to a pub restaurant where the staff are genuinely happy that you’re there and want you to have a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious - it’s genuinely the best roast I’ve had in Brighton or London. Every element of it was great. We had 2 roast beef’s, pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese. Absolutely loved it - such a great experience.

Had the vegan bangers and mash lastnight. Abosely amazing. I got the Sussex vegan sausage with incredible mustard mash and guiness gravy. Honestly the best bangers and mash I've ever had. Would highly recommend getting a side of greens as well. Thanks a lot and you'll be seeing more of me Stuffing my face soon.

Cracking beers & food - have been going here for 10+ years and it's consistently good

Terrible service. Tried to book a table and they hung up on my twice. Obviously hungover on a Sunday.

Very nice and welcoming pub, tasty food served in generous portions. On Sundays they serve the typical Sunday roast. Very friendly and smiling staff. Advise

Had a wonderful Sunday roast here with the family last week... a pub with soul and a lovely buzz to it. Hadn't been back here for 10 years but it is even better than I remembered it...

excellent traditional Sunday dish! good price, quality and service. To repeat again

Amazing range of sausage and mash - I had veggie sausages and they were utterly delicious. Good vegan options too. Friendly courteous staff and nice atmosphere. It was a Friday night and busy so book I'd say book you're a big party.

We’ve been waiting to try out The Geese for weeks and it certainly didn’t disappoint us. Lovely friendly bar staff and the waiters , who were also super busy were very efficient too. The roast beef was superb, roast potatoes were dark & crispy and the Yorkshire pudding was fantastic. Daughter said her veggie sausage was also excellent, great vegetables too. Too full up to try dessert but we have rebooked to try out the sausage & mash menu.

Great roast...proper pub atmosphere and friendly smiley staff..big 👍s up from me.

Omg brilliant place! Book a table because it's small but it has to be done! We had a table booked for 6:30pm and the place was buzzing already! Excellent food and service! Go, go go

Loved the food, service and vibe. Awesome pub.

Best Sunday roast I can remember. Excellent, attentive & friendly staff. And a great buzzing atmosphere. Really good beers & wines, too. Would strongly recommend!

Great food and great team. Very fast and attentive

Visited the Geese on Sunday afternoon to have their “award winning roast “ and my honest opinion is that the roast is far from “award winning “. Long wait for a table however we were looking forward to the meal. The beef was decent portion but undercooked and chewy the gravy was runny with bits floating ,the red cabbage was cold probably forgot to heat it up in the microwave and the Yorkshire pudding was absolutely mediocre. The roasties were delicious I will give you my compliments for that. I myself am a chef and I wouldn’t serve this plate to a guest. Just advise to the chef if you are claiming that you are serving “award winning roast dinner “ make sure you know how to cook it.

A delightful little place where you can have delicious food and enjoy variety of drinks in a friendly atmosphere. The staff are polite and friendly I would go back again and again 😊

Went on Sunday for a roast which was fantastic and the beef was cooked to perfection. Very busy popular place so you need to book a table well in advance! My inly complaint is I would have liked more potatoes and they had run out of pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese.

Booked a roast, had to book a month in advance, supposedly the best place in Brighton, the pub is to small for the amount of covers, all you hear is people saying sorry as literally if you move you bump into someone. Arrived at 4pm to be told half of the menu is unavailable - out of belly pork, cauliflower cheese, pigs in blankets (so no sides)- told I should have pre-ordered. Had the roast chicken was nice, the roast potatoes were pale and didn't look roasted more boiled and shown the oven for a few minutes, cabbage dry and obviously kept hot in the oven as had burn crispy bits. For £19 was basically a disappointment - if you know that several have pre-booked food surely you would get more stuff in to cook for the other bookings you have taken. Have had far better Brighton roasts, how this won best roast is a mystery. Service wasn't good, not given cutlery when ordering or when food was delivered - had to ask at the bar. Condiments are in little jars on the table but we're obviously left from previous people on table who had dipped gravy stained knives or folks in them.

Cozy, friendly and amazing food…made me consider moving to Brighton just for this pub!

Unpretentious but stylish pub playing some great esoteric ole Blues shouters on the hifi. Great selection of bangers and mash to eat. Good cider and choice of spirits. I'd go again for sure.

It's a nice place, we went for a Sunday roast and they ran out of food. So we only got meat, potatoes (which were slightly under done) and a Yorkshire pudding. They did give us a discount, which was appreciated. However, for it wasn't worth how long we waited and the overall cost of the meal. For a few drinks it's a lovely venue, management could be more organised as we had booked weeks in advance.

been for a bday, it was busy so we did not mind the wait, but then we got completely raw meat (we ordered Sunday roast - beef) asked medium well done but it was BLUE! we had to give it back twice but it felt like they just out in in the microwave for a min... the veggies were then cold and it was all such a dissapointment. The chicken 2 of my friends ordered was pink. Usually these guys are the best but maybe they changed the chef.,,

Fantastic Sunday roast - super generous portions, great cauliflower cheese, gravy and homemade Yorkshire's. Good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic spirits and beers; even on draught. Their bangers and mash menu looked amazing too. Got really busy for the Sunday roast though so definitely advise booking.

One of the best Bangers & Mash I had in England. It's a bit out of the was but definitely worth it! You have a great selection of different sausages (incl. vegeterian and vegan options), mash potatoes and gravy. I went for the Pork&Chilli ones which had a good amount of spice. The interior is really nice and cozy with a little fire place and classic decoration on the tables. The barman was super friendly and helpful (also quite easy on the eyes - if that is of importance to you). Would come back to Brighton just for this!

The food and service is outstanding 👌🏻

Popped in here for a drink. Lovely by the big window on a sunny afternoon. Service was good. Looks like it would be cosy in the winter too.

Great pub shame there isn't a great amount of outdoor seating and always seems very busy

Great vibes. Super friendly staff and the best vegan sausages I've ever tasted. Would 100% return. We sent compliments to our chef and he came to chat to us about where we could find such delicious sausages. What a lovely man!

Absolutely amazing food and service every single time! Love this place!

Lovely friendly staff. Small place with a tiny kitchen. Great food - the Sunday roasts are good quality ingredients, well cooked with decent portions.

The bangers and mash was very tasty. The pub is unusual and eccentric. Perfect for Brighton. Good food. Good atmosphere . Well worth a visit

Sat outside and enjoyed a nice pint, a good selection of beers to choose from.

The food was really, really overpriced for what it was. I had a roast, the food was kind of stale and flavourless, the yorkie was rock hard. The meat was 80% just fat. Was so disappointed considering the hype I’ve heard about this place.

Visited Wednesday as it is special offer night and therefore heaving...have been before and love this menu! You choose your sausage, your mash and your gravy from a very extensive choice...I went for Lincolnshire sausages with horseradish and chive mash & caramelised onion gravy, plus added a Yorkshire pudding! Delicious as always and whilst you can eat at the bar by the time our food arrived there was a table free! My only moan about this great pub is that you cannot book a table for 2, you can only book for 4 or more!! I will however be going again!

This restaurant lives up to its reputation for a Sunday roast. About 30 minutes (up hill) on foot from Brighton pier but well worth the exercise. Had not booked so was given a place at the bar counter.....Not a problem. Pleasant and good service and tasty food. Would revisit.

Whenever we come down to Brighton we make sure we go to The Geese. Amazing food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. They have been sticking to the guidelines and advice given by the government but in a manner that doesn’t feel like you are being herded like cattle. Our favourite pub in Brighton with the best roasts in Sussex, possibly in England! Definitely a must if you are in Brighton!

Great local pub, probably the best in the area. Great food and selection of beer,wine and spirits. Lovely staff and friendly landlord. Well worth a visit.

It’s great to see The Geese back open again after the forced closure due to Govt. restrictions. We have really missed the pub and visited for the 2 for £15 bangers and mash on Wednesday, the food along with the great new beer range didn’t disappoint. The staff are as friendly as ever and we cannot wait to return for Sunday Lunch. Keep supporting your local independents!

Me hubiera gustado darle una reseña a este lindo pub, pero lamentablemente no llegué tan lejos como la hostilidad de la mujer que me saludó con un malhumor, tienes que usar una máscara antes de entrar (consejo superior, lo sé, estaba a punto de ponerme la máscara y ... ¿qué tal un hola, cómo estás? No hay posibilidad con la Sra. Grumpy. No quiero entrar en una larga aquí y sé que a los pubs les está resultando difícil, pero COVID o no tienes que estar atento a tus clientes. Esta joven fue hosca y grosera hasta el punto de ser ofensiva. Me hicieron sentir excepcionalmente incómodo. Así que me fui mientras ella servía la pinta de Guinness. En realidad, estaba deseando beber y apareció en los Grises, que está inmediatamente enfrente y es MUCHO más amigable. Este ganso se ha cocinado. Soy un hombre Grises cada vez

The bangers and mash were amazing and there are a variety of meat free options too. They also offer different flavours for the mash and gravy! Would definitely recommend.

No es algo que normalmente elegiría comer o cocinar, ¡los bangers y el puré en este pub son fantásticos! No estamos hablando de viejos amigos. ¡Varias opciones de salchichas especiales, puré y literalmente látigos de salsa que hacen que se te haga agua la boca con solo leerlos en el tablero del menú! Son un espectáculo para la vista cuando llegan. ¡Una isla de puré, en un mar de salsa coronado por tres salchichas gordas! Elegí las salchichas de cerdo y sidra con rábano picante y puré de cebollino y guiness y salsa de champiñones y estaban absolutamente deliciosos. Mi amiga estaba igualmente impresionada con su carne de cerdo, queso cheddar y salchichas de marmita, mostaza y perejil y salsa "adecuada". Aquí se llena y el ambiente es cálido y relajado. Sin duda volvería de nuevo. ¡Estoy pensando en las salchichas de chorizo, las papas nuevas machacadas con salsa de vino tinto a continuación!

Lugar divertido y relajado para un almuerzo de domingo pero una comida promedio. A pesar de preguntar varias veces y de asegurarse de que la carne sería rosada, no lo era; pero estaba tierno y las abundantes verduras y salsa apiladas en el plato eran sabrosas. La panceta no se había cocinado durante el tiempo suficiente y la grasa no se podía comer. A pesar de todo esto, lo pasamos muy bien y volveremos para disfrutar de los bangers & mash, por los que el restaurante es conocido.

Primera vez aquí para un cumpleaños Sunday Roast con aproximadamente 7 siete de nosotros. El personal amable y la comida era excelente. Tuve el asado de nuez Wellington y todos tenían una selección justa de las opciones de carne. No tengo quejas de nadie,tan buena comida en general. Lo único negativo fue que apagaron las luces tan bajas que se convirtió en una comida de guerra durante The Blitz. Me imagino Soy viejo, pero no soy tan viejo. Definitivamente regresaría.

The roast was outstanding, swimming in gravy and wonderfully cooked. Staff are great and put up with our nonsensical bullstats without question. Happy place.

No tiene sentido hacer un asado dominical en casa. Intenté este lugar ayer, ya que acaba de moverse a la vuelta de la esquina. Probablemente el mejor asado del domingo que he tenido en mi vida. He estado pensando en eso todo el día, será mi elección para mi última comida si alguna vez termino en el corredor de la muerte. Volveremos el fin de semana. Bonito lugar

Will definitely be back here in the near future - excellent range of beers and an even better sunday roast.

Came after a roast with my sister ordered a lovely bottle of white. Staff very chatty and friendly. Wine was tasty and nice atmosphere. Clean toilets and good music