The Pump House in Brighton and Hove

Great bar with live music. Very good beer!

Great beer, a great location in the lanes

Very nice atmosphere with excellent food quality and very delicious! All staff members were very welcoming.

Nice pub shame every pint was light

While intending to enjoy rugby and have a drink at the pub on Saturday, 16/03, the experience was marred by the manager's frequent visits to a nearby table, where they engaged in conversation with a group of ladies and distributed complimentary drinks to each of them, resulting in increased noise levels. Food was unavailable during our visit understandably due to the hours we visited. However, it's worth noting that the staff member who served us was friendly.

I went to pub to have Sundays roast. What a mistake that was. Nut roast was soggy and undercooked. When I mentioned to the staff I got their poor "sorry" replay. What a disappointment! Avoid this pub for sunday meal.

Totally ok food. Very nice PUB in central Brighton. Has a good selection of beers. Ok prices.

Beautiful public house of old charm

Decent pub but I was surprised by the charges. Pint of Harveys Bitter and a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon was £16.45. Paid £8.91 for a comparable round elsewhere in Brighton today.

Decent pub but I was surprised by the charges. Pint of Harveys Bitter and a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon was £16.45. Paid £8.91 for a comparable round elsewhere in Brighton today.

Visited this pub a few years ago, found it OK. Although during a recent visit we popped in for lunch, the bar staff (during the day) were helpful and friendly. Ordered drinks and food, which arrived promptly, although proved to be disappointing, undercooked fries, listless burgers (wont eat here again). Unfortunately there was a very loud group at an adjacent table, who had no consideration for other pub customers. Our lunch experience should have been a warning, but we returned with friends for drinks later in the evening, the bar staff were, unfortunately, less accommodating and frankly it seemed like the customers came second to stacking shelves, but the beer was good.

Service was friendly. Food was dreadful

I made a booking for 20 ppl for a leaving do, i didnt know we would get our own room with its our bar and bar staff it was a really nice suprise. Lorna was wonderful, 10/10 for Lorna as well as everything else. The food was delicious everyone enjoyed. Thank you for having us

Beautiful atmosphere, very lively, loved it. Will eat there next time I go as it all looked delicious but I had dinner plans

Wanted to take the time and write a review for The Pump House located in The Lanes, Brighton. Particularly the lovely staff who welcomed everyone into the inviting old feel Pub. The Pump House has an interior to match the outside, the history of the building is clear and obvious for any visitor to see and feel. The Pump House offer a set but varied food menu, there is not a particular allocated eating area as such, you can take a table, and order at the bar. I was welcomed and served by Lorna, who was welcoming, efficient and humerous. Lorna was mindful to ask about any known allergies before processing food orders. She advised on the offered dishes as well as offering ideas for alternate choices. Lorna is an obvious asset to the company, she managed cheerful chat and banter with customers, both visitors to Brighton as well as obvious regulars. She provided great customer service in between taking and running food orders to tables, bar service and clearing of tables. All done while making customers feel they came first. The pub held a good mix of ages, the atmosphere was light and friendly, somewhere I can certainly recommend. Lorna, thank you 5*, as well as a mention for Molly,Niko, Dom, Pete and Emma.

We live in Germany and the Pump House is our pub every time we come!! Nearly always eat fish and chips, English style. Excellent!! I'm Irish and my husband German and he too loves our food!! Roll on summer and we'll be back! Nuala Hof

Went with a group of friends for Sunday dinner and the food was fantastic

Bit of an odd one here. Food, drinks and service all good. Then disco time starts and shortly after we are required (and not in a particularly polite manner) to transfer all drinks to plastic glasses. Not even proper solid ones but the squeezable types. This before 10pm. This for everyone including those sat well away from the impromptu dancefloor. I realise this might be part of licence conditions but rather bizarre nevertheless. Also male toilets in a bit of a state. OTOH fish and chips are good !

We love the Pump House as they are always friendly and welcoming, and with great food. We booked a table in advance and were given the one with the best position in the window despite being only 2 people and table big enough for 4. The pies were amazing, as always.

Proper trad pub. Didn't eat but menu looked brill. Nice pint.

Pěkný pub, velký výběr, možnost sledovat sport

So we went in and stood at the bar until a table became free. We ordered food. My Partner had Sea bass with mussels. I ordered the Turkey pie with stuffing and roasted veg. When the food arrived my partners was very nice but mine consisted of a pie, Mashed potato and one roasted carrot cut in half lengthways and gravy. No roasted vegetables plural and no stuffing. I certainly was disappointed and others were as well as they had to order a side of broccoli. Really for the price it should have had all veg there. I spoke to the barman he said it was edible. I agreed but at the end of the day they didn't even offer a refund or free drink. I don't think I will be going back.

This is always our first stop when we visit Brighton and we have been going there for 30+ years. We are always well looked after, most recently by Lorna & Adi, and we love the food so much, that we even had our Christmas lunch there this year. Be sure to pay it a visit if you are in the Lanes, you won't be disappointed!

Avoid the mulled wine Terrible And Luke warm Waste of money

Wow. I was here on a Saturday in early December and the place was packed. This pub is cosy, old, gorgeous, with great staff and food. We went in for a drink and to rest before continuing shopping but once we found a table I saw some of the other customer’s food and decided to stay for lunch. We didn’t regret it! Food was hearty, generous portions, and lovely. We had a great time and I’d love to return sometime.

Great DJ and great pub, had a most random fantastic night on our way to other places but never left!

Very welcoming and a popular pub with a good choice of gins and drinks on draught. We didn't stay for a meal as it was quite early but many tables had been reserved for dinner at 7.

Staff seemed irritated at best that I was there. Service was really bad, not a smile or any hospitality in sight. Was quite uncomfortable to eat there with that atmosphere, like everyone was having a bad day. Then the food was awful, I ordered one of their “award winning pies” and it was tough and dry, the mash and gravy had some kind of skin on it and the mash was hard in places. It seemed like it had been badly microwaved or sat under a heat lamp for too long but either way was really unpleasant. Cold on arrival. Paid £4 for extra brocolli and realised I was paying £1 per spear, which even these days felt ridiculous. Leaking window causing pools of water all over the floor just being ignored and left for hours. Allowed dogs but not very dog friendly. Feels like a tourist trap actual locals would never go to, I definitely won’t be going again!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff with a great selection of food and drink. Spent an evening with friends's. Background music that was being played was a fantastic mixture, something for everyone. A real effort has been made for the Christmas season highly we would highly recommend this pub for both food and drink. To top it off, the landlord brought us all a round of drinks appreciation from both parties.

Came here on a busy Saturday evening. It had a lovely busy atmosphere with a mix of ages. We both are their homemade pies, absolutely delicious. All tables cleared quickly and staff all pleasant and efficient. Would return.

We had a nice fish pie and a pint here. Pretty decent.

Great pub. We visit once a year and love the dj. Only downside this year is they've now started serving drinks in plastic glasses.

Great place for me to stop by and have some lunch... classic bangers and mash! Decided to sit out at a table on the street and watch the world go by.. I highly recommend it in Brighton! It's well positioned with the shops around it. Atmosphere is one that is cosy, yet comfortable. Bar staff were friendly, even when busy.

Great cuisine 🧑‍🍳 and chill atmosphere with nice staff

Have eaten there in the past , good range of dishes, very tasty ,not a long wait . Bar staff are very friendly ,good choice of wine 🍷

Ordered dinner for delivery at 6.20pm and it arrived at 8.40pm. Chicken was inedible, fish was dry. All 3 meals were cold. If I could give no stars I would. DISGUSTING.

We had booked a table for Sunday lunch whilst visiting Brighton. Unfortunately although the normal menu was available, they weren't doing roast dinners yet so it was a bit disappointing. The menu did have a wide choice though so we all found something we wanted. My daughter asked for no avocado on her burger, but unfortunately this was ignored - she did say the burger was okay though. The rest of the food was good, but could have been a bit hotter. None of us were impressed when a staff member took my husband's empty plate whilst the rest of us were still eating and felt that was bad service. The same staff member was quite unfriendly and made us feel we were in the way. Also there was a dirty pair of socks left next to our table which was really not great. The pub itself is central, though, and maybe we were just visiting on an off day?

Came in for a Saturday evening get together with friends. We were greeted by lovely staff, as before during time here. Have been coming here for many years, but will note the great changes brought in by the Manager, Addi, and how the feel of the pub has been enhanced. Addi brought in a Saturday evening Du, since the first set, every Saturday is guaranteed to be a great time for all. The atmosphere is open and happy with a real age range coming in to enjoy the fun, music and friendly atmosphere. Addi has ensured his patrons, both regular as well as many new, are greeted by his lovely team and always provided with star service, however busy it gets. Would also like to name the brilliant staff too, Lorna, Molly, Niko, Danielle, Maya, Dom, Pete and Tandy. Thank you all.

I think it had a nice atmosphere by the window. Only had drinks and good conversations 😁, and so cannot say anything about the food. Update based on the response from the pump house: Please note that I am not dissatisfied, my review of the pump house was not negative. My review was based on the fact I only had a drink and good conversation, and like I said, a nice atmosphere. Hopefully next time I visit, I can enjoy your meal and give a review based on that.

Lovely food, friendly quick service

Actually disappointing. We went to the bar to ask to eat for 2. The waitress said to pick up the table of our choice and that someone will come and take our order. After 15 minute waiting, another waitress came to see if we were waiting for something. we said yes, to order food. She said we had to do so at the bar ! We ordered 2 traditional homemade pies. They came without a trace of any type of crust. Not at all what we were expecting, used to the delicious English pies. We went to ask what went wrong and the another person at the bar said that it was totally normal, that the pies were always made without crust. What a lie.

nice service, 10/10 burger and alot of drink options

Very expensive but tasty pub food

Nice pub with good food and beer!

We had a fantastic meal at this place. Good wholesome tasty food. Did not disappoint.

What an amazing breakfast experience! It was 9.75 for this full plate of food and everything was cooked to perfection! Paired with a Bloody Mary, this was a perfect way to start a vacation Saturday morning! If anyone I know is coming to Brighton, I’ll be sure to recommend Pump House!

Lovely food, and great service! It's right in the centre of brighton which means its quick and easy to grab something on the way to other shops.

The pump house has excellent staff and great service, always a good atmosphere especially on weekends, definitely a must visit pub in Brighton.

Very enjoyable first visit to the pub for lunch on a sunny day trip to Brighton. The bar staff were great, very welcoming, friendly and efficient. We both chose different pies from the very extensive, varied menu, which were served quickly with a good selection of fresh vegetables, exactly what we were hoping for. The regulars were friendly too. In fact we has such a pleasant couple of hours here we popped back for another drink before we left Brighton.

Nice old pub. Guy who served me was not friendly. Only stayed for one. Double gin was expensive.

good service and the fish was really savoury! we will definitely come back :)

This is a gorgeous pub in Brighton with a great pub menu and delicious food - the steak and ale pie is exceptional. The atmosphere is relaxed and very enjoyable and the staff are friendly with a great sense of humour

We stumbled on this pub when the restaurant we had booked only had half the menu available. Worked in our favour. First night there was a large party, so were told not taking orders for 20 minutes. We decided to wait. Bang on 20 minutes orders being taken. Served promptly and plenty of flavour. Went back for a second meal. I had the ocean meal - scampi, haddock and chips. As good as the best seafront chippy anywhere. The haddock was so fresh it had curled when cooked and loads of flavour. The lightest batter, and homemade chips. Recommnedation if you are having this go hungry. Attentive and friendly staff. Thank you

We stayed there to watch the football we were lucky to get a table. Not a cheap place but food looked good

We found the whole visit lovely, despite the warm evening the pub was chilly but the staff kindly turned the aircon down for us. Food was good, we felt very welcome and actually popped back for drinks the following day because of this. Really good experience.

Just love it here and Staff Great as Always.....Thanks folks 👍😁😉✅

The most amazing pub I’ve ever been in, fish cakes tasted Michelin star level. Lady with the short back and sides was a star.

Traditional pub with a good pie offers. Food is good and beers selection is reasonable. Service is quite slow but friendly.

Good food, good friendly service

Good food and clean and service

The only Nicholson's in Brighton. Definitely worth a visit. It is made up of pockets and coves of chairs and tables. Lovely outside area to people watch on a sunny day.

Nice pub with good selection of drinks and food. Very clean. Pleasant staff. I had chicken pie and hubbie had steak and ale pie. Both were excellent, arriving hot with good choice of veg. In fact food delivered looked exactly like the menu photo outside which rarely happens so full marks for this.

Nous avons été reçus chaleureusement dans ce pub typique, décontracté, nous nous sommes régalés avec le menu fish and chips, arrosé d'une bière douce comme nous l'aimons ! Nous repartirons en France avec cet excellent souvenir d'une barmaid extrêmement sympathique, ainsi que le boss, et qui ont pris le temps de faire un selfie malgré leur emploi du temps chargé ! Merci a eux ! Nous recommandons cet endroit à 100%!!!!

Veldig hyggelig plass midt i The Lanes. Ble noen leskende dråper her også før ferden gikk videre. Mye godt øl her i England.

We stopped here on our day trip to Beighton. Nice place to sit in the sunshine and watch world go by. Helpful staff, perfect location, good quality drinks and food. What's more to ask!

First stop when we arrived. Stopped off for breakfast. Order full English breakfast x 4. Beans were cold, bacon was cold. One was missing the tomato’s. 2 meals canes out, followed by another shortly after then another wait until the 4th came out. We were then told no black pudding once the food was on the table. No white sugar for the tea organge juice had black bits in it as did the tables next to us.. all round very poor when you’re spending £52.00 on 4 breakfasts and a hot drink.

This was our first stop when we arrived in Brighton. We had an amazing experience. Food was amazing and very good value for money! We came Friday for lunch and the staff were so lovely, especially the lady behind the bar! We came back to...

We were in Brighton for a weekend and after having walked The Lanes we stopped off for a quick drink in The Pumphouse. That quick drink led to 4 hours, lovely food and plenty of drinks. This is what a great local pub should be...

Great lunch the staff were friendly and welcoming which made me feel at ease as I was on my own. Food was excellent

In gita per un giorno a Brighton, decidiamo di pranzare in un pub tipicamente inglese ed il Pump House ci...

Great time at my mate Dean's 60th, such a good pub, superb buffet and the bar staff are top notch, especially grace who was brilliant

We've long been regulars at the Pump House, and it's absolutely the best pub in Brighton! Since manager Addie came on board, he's gone out of his way to make us feel welcome, and is always friendly and happy to help. He's also organised a...

Good choice of ales. Great selection on the menu and reasonably priced. Highly recommended is the Nicholson burger, go hungry it's huge! Friendly staff too which is a bonus

I’ve been to many pubs in Brighton but this pub stands out from the rest. The staff are very welcoming to everyone and the pub has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this pub to anyone visiting Brighton or a local.

Delicious fish and chips!!!!! Would recommend, reasonable price too :) excellent service and lovely drinks :) recommend it to anyone visiting brighton

Excellent. Servers were very friendly and the food was tasty and quick. Would definitely recommend!!

Awesome day, Yummy food, great banter with the staff and a lovely pint! Adi and Lorna are great, as well as all the staff. This isn't my first visit but I feel they need a special mention for the level of service they provided to...

Après 15 minutes à table à côté du bar alors qu’il n’y a pas tant de monde je me lève...

I have never gone to a pub as welcoming as the pump house! The staff are excellent and go beyond to ensure you’re having a good time and have all you need! Special mentions go out to Peter, Molly and Darcie who exemplify service! They...

Had a table booked for a Hen meal, staff were really friendly and the food and service was great. Very patient when we all played separately Thanks for having us!

The lamb shank shepherds pie was delicious with melt-in-the-mouth meat, fresh vegetables and gravy. The fish pie was equally delicious with such creamy mashed potato. The staff were helpful and accommodating.

We chose to go to the Pump House in the Lanes on Saturday evening. There was a warm welcome from the bar staff and lovely atmosphere as soon as we went in. There is now a DJ playing every Saturday between 20:30 - 23:30. The...

Thought we'd try the Pump House so booked inside for 2 at 5pm on Monday 2 May. The table was sticky so we asked for it to be wiped, pay at the bar but it took 2 members of staff nearly half an hour to...

The good...nice pub, ample seats, friendly staff and a nice pint of Camden Pale Ale: the not so good I'm afraid to say was the steak and ale pie. The crust was hard and the meat inside was tough and a bit gristly - served...

My Wife and I enjoyed a lovely evening in the Pump House last Tuesday. We were looked after by Sharon who went out of her way to make the visit enjoyable. The food was excellent and very good value for money. I would thoroughly recommend...

We love this restaurant. The staff are fantastic, especially one (sorry forgot her name) she is so friendly and such a hard worker. Had a roast on Mother's day and it was gorgeous, I did get charged for a Christmas pork dinner somehow by a...

Great breakfast at a very reasonable price for Brighton. Sausages were really good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Always like to pop into the Pump House when in Brighton, its a proper pub in a great spot and the beer is of the best quality. Have eaten here in the past (but not on this occasion) and the food has always been very...

Loved the feel of this pub! Great for people watching too! Spent hours here, very comfortable and reasonably priced. Would very much recommend

Popped in for Sunday lunch. Received a warm welcome (including our cockapoo). We chose a Sunday roast (chicken) and veggie Shepherds pie. Both were delicious. It was our first visit but we’ll definitely be back!

Wandered in without a reservation and was welcomed. Nice pub grub dinner, friendly staff and kid friendly - nice spot

Turkey ok ,stuffing the size of a 10p ,aunt Bessie roast potatoes, hard carrots ,leeks and peas ,no pigs in blankets ,all food cold ,slow service probably the worst roast dinner I've ever had and Xmas day 🥲 no Sprouts

Unfortunately our experience was also shared by the rest of the upstairs diners and several downstairs as well. The upstairs was very cold and draughty to the extent that most people kept coats on. Even though the food had been preordered it was forty five...

Awesome food, and nice friendly staff. Ordered over phone for takeaway. No hassle or fuss at all in process. Food was so nice and piping hot. Excellent.

Had goats cheese and shallot tart starter. Was given tomato tart? Why? It wasnt on the menu. Tart was changed and was the same base with shallot onions in but no cheese in sight. Mains was traditional turkey Christmas dinner. Advertised with honey glazed parsnips...

Really friendly atmosphere. Good beers and pub food. Great location in the lanes. New team is trying hard and succeeding. Booking advisable at peak times

This beacon of a pub calls out to you on a darker night, its light, airy and has a fantastic bubbly vibe......We also liked the idea of having a Pie as they sounded to die for. So Pies can arrive and expectation can be dashed...

We had a lovely lunch here, all dishes were delicious, we loved it and staff so helpful, sorted out a table for 6 of us thank you.

Visiting Brighton and came across the Pump House in a convenient position, overlooking the market square. Had great fish & chips, fish in light batter and chips not greasy, washed down by the excellent Harvey's Sussex real ale. A shortage of wine glasses seemed strange,...

This unassuming pub was great for lunch. We ate there twice. The staff are lovely - friendly and helpful. They have a good choice of food and portions are generous. There is a good choice of craft beers too. I was impressed by their measures...