The Set Restaurant in Brighton and Hove

An unbelievable dining experience… 14 courses in an intimate setting with outstanding service and one of the best tasting menus we have ever experienced… it’s not cheap but it is an absolute treat for a special occasion… do the drink flight too as they really enhance the food…

An interesting experience a while back, almost 2 years ago now but having seen similar reviews from 6 months ago, I felt like sharing my experience too. My friend and I went here and had the drinks flight which didn’t hit the mark for us, but the food was pleasant and the service was good. Having Newcastle Brown Ale turn up with one dish was certainly new for us on a set menu, and perhaps it was our mistake for not reading more into the restaurant beforehand. A unique offering, just not what we were expecting. Still, worth trying if you are not as fussed by the drinks flight as The Set does offer something different in Brighton and Hove.

The most unique and delicious dining experience in Brighton! The flavours, the vibe and the hospitality are all unparalleled - what Dan and his team have created in Cafe Rust is very special. Absolutely unmissable - go!

An absolutely stunning experience and ranks as one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Superb food, superb service and great ambiance! Everything, every detail, was perfect. Every course was more intriguing, interesting and unique than the one before, with balanced flavours and a good range of wines, cocktails and low alcohol beverages too. We will absolutely be back for more!

- "Perfect in every respect. The food and wine were absolutely fantastic, certainly showcased British ingredients to their best. The staff were efficient, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy. Excellence in everything they did, and whilst not cheap, it is worth every penny." Stalham, Tripadvisor - "My new favorite in London. Fantastic! The food was amazing, every course. They easily accommodated my aversion to sweetbreads and even changed the wine pairing. Service was perfect."

Great Saturday evening enjoying the excellent tasting menu. The food was fantastic and beautifully presented together with a lovely atmosphere and ambience. Bravo! 😋👏

A unique place / it’s also the place for Rust Cafe ( which is the brunch / breakfast place ) Both are run by different teams / chefs ! The set is the set menu restaurant which is max for 14-16 people per evening ! The pricing is £90/- a head without drinks ..! The food is very good/ delicious and eclectic..! A mix of global cuisine dishes from British/ south American / Indian and Korean cuisine…! All very well made and delicious..! Service is attentive / pre drinks are in the garden … / then you move to main restaurant which looks rusty / unique interiors / quite cool actually…! We had chicken tikka masala as one of the courses / a beautiful bread toasted over grill / and had amazing noodles dish too ! The chocolate miso dessert was just awesome to finish the meal 🍽️ Budget- Meal for 2 is easily £250 with some drinks ! Verdict 5/5 For further information and more pictures please visit my page on instagram @s50ush

A truly special place. The chefs are extraordinarily talented and passionate about what they do. They serve astonishing dishes, some of which are based on nostalgia with a twist and others which take you somewhere you didn't know existed! One thing is certain - everything is delicious, locally-sourced and lovingly created. The front of house team are warm, friendly, helpful and fun. They are always willing to create something special for you to drink or just pour you a glass of your favourite tipple, whatever you need! Oh, and you also get to enjoy the very best playlist in Brighton!

Mama MIA FANTASTICO EXCELLENT service and friendly staff great food

Easily one of the best meals I've had in Brighton - every single one of the 14 dishes was absolutely unreal. Can't wait to go back!

I’ve been meaning to go to the Set for Some time now! And it didn’t disappoint at all! The food was fantastic to say the least! The only fault I could find was that there wasn’t more courses to enjoy! Every single course used some many different techniques and each one was fantastic! I honestly wish there was more to enjoy! I will be coming for more and I couldn’t recommend this place More! Dan and Marcin are phenomenal chefs.

Great food, lovely team, always a good night.

So, I went with a group of six and obviously had the set menu, with the wine pairing. The food was delicious. However, although every course was really good and I had zero complaints, there was not one particular wow moment...which I was surprised about. Similarly with the wine pairing, it was good wine (and beer) but nothing to knock me out. I really missed a nice big red at the end of the meal (there was a beer pairing instead). Service was brilliant. Atmosphere was quirky. I would definitely go back and I will encourage others to visit, especially as the menu changes regularly. Sorry for not giving a 5*...maybe I'm a tough scorer!

I really liked this restaurant and I enjoyed going here and the whole atmosphere was perfect

Cool, intimate, relaxed venue, friendly waiters and fantastic food. Couldn’t fault it and look forward to returning to try a new menu in the future. Usually put off a set menu because I don’t want a dessert but they were an amazing balance of flavours and I’m still thinking about the caramel pecan pie…

Amazing dining experience. Absolutely loved it. The drink pairings were a little too adventurous for me and the beer in there was a bit strong for my palette. But the food and vibe was so strong that I honestly can't recommend this place enough.

Attentive service, warm welcome and the best food I've had in Brighton. Unpretentious, spot on, tasting menu using local ingredients with pan asian that felt authentic

Visited here a long long time ago when operating in Regency Square.. rather good!!

Fabulous set menu and wine pairing. Fresh ingredients great staff. Delicious prepared dishes.

I’d had this on my list for ages, and it really delivered. The service was thoughtful and staff always felt available for a drink order or a question. The atmosphere is intimate but very cool. And the food 😍 - wow. 9 or 10 small courses - all imaginative and playful. It met all my expectations. Can’t wait to go back.

Exceptional, intriguing and great fun. An experience which is well worth the seemingly high price, since the food is that good.

Amazing Food, I haven't had better in a long while. The service and atmosphere are warm and welcoming if could give 6 stars I would!

We had a delicious meal for our anniversary, the music, atmosphere and service all helped to make this a very lovely evening, we left very happy and will be back to celebrate other occasions

Beautifully cooked food with a strong Japanese influence.

Wicked experience. Will definitely be back. Service was ace and food incred 👌

This our first time at the new venue and the second time when the entire menu is chosen for you. We thought we knew what to expect and then wham! You are hit with taste and texture explosions in your mouth. Some old favourites never fail to disappoint but they are cleverly reconfigured into new dishes. While I mourn the loss of ‘chicken nuggets’ like no other, and miso Marshmallow, I was delighted to spot the red cabbage ketchup with a new bed partner and the miso icecream did not disappoint. Always inspired cooking with brilliant ingredients. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed and the supplier listings on the menu gave provenance to the food. We had the flight of drinks a little worried we would manage them all but they perfectly complimented the food… we couldn’t have chosen better Service was relaxed, informal and attentive. Ok maybe we have rose tinted glasses, we love the Set, we always have. And we haven’t been able to travel to find new tastes and flavours which probably created a bit of excitement for us. This kind of dining isn’t for everyone but we think it’s pure genius! Thanks again … we will be back

Not just a meal. This is a singular experience. Incredible from start to finish.

This our first time at the new venue and the second time when the entire menu is chosen for you. We thought we knew what to expect and then wham! You are hit with taste and texture explosions in your mouth. Some old favourites never fail to disappoint but they are cleverly reconfigured into new dishes. While I mourn the loss of ‘chicken nuggets’ like no other, and miso Marshmallow, I was delighted to spot the red cabbage ketchup with a new bed partner and the miso icecream did not disappoint. Always inspired cooking with brilliant ingredients. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed and the supplier listings on the menu gave provenance to the food. We had the flight of drinks a little worried we would manage them all but they perfectly complimented the food… we couldn’t have chosen better Service was relaxed, informal and attentive. Ok maybe we have rose tinted glasses, we love the Set, we always have. And we haven’t been able to travel to find new tastes and flavours which probably created a bit of excitement for us. This kind of dining isn’t for everyone but we think it’s pure genius! Thanks again … we will be back

Wow, what a place and what an experience. We spent over 3 hours there last week with an 11 course menu and my wife had the wine pairing as well. The food was epic, wonderfully presented, so many amazing and different tastes. The service was great, really engaging and interested in explaining the food and then asking for and recieving feedback. Only thing they need to improve is letting people know the restaurant is open, we did laps of the local roads waiting for it to look open, finally tried the door and there were people inside 🤦🏻😂 A great place, now to save the pennies to be able to go back 👍🤙

We went to The Set twice in the last month or so, the second time returning for the special Veganuary menu. Both times the service is really friendly and the food is really nice. Very inventive and wonderful flavours. We enjoyed it very much, and certainly will return. However i must point out, both times we left still a bit hungry. Not even just comfortable, but a bit hungry. In fact on the second occasion we had to drop off at Leons before the bus to get a quick burger. The Set is not cheap, and the food is wonderful as i said, but it needs more. Either an extra course or something more substantial. We are not espcially greedy or big eaters, but expect to leave satisfied. So please take this as constructive criticism.

This our first time at the new venue and the second time when the entire menu is chosen for you. We thought we knew what to expect and then wham! You are hit with taste and texture explosions in your mouth. Some old favourites never fail to disappoint but they are cleverly reconfigured into new dishes. While I mourn the loss of ‘chicken nuggets’ like no other, and miso Marshmallow, I was delighted to spot the red cabbage ketchup with a new bed partner and the miso icecream did not disappoint. Always inspired cooking with brilliant ingredients. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed and the supplier listings on the menu gave provenance to the food. We had the flight of drinks a little worried we would manage them all but they perfectly complimented the food… we couldn’t have chosen better Service was relaxed, informal and attentive. Ok maybe we have rose tinted glasses, we love the Set, we always have. And we haven’t been able to travel to find new tastes and flavours which probably created a bit of excitement for us. This kind of dining isn’t for everyone but we think it’s pure genius! Thanks again … we will be back

Literally on point, everything was faultless

We had a great evening in the Set celebrating into my birthday. Set menu was very diverse, had so many surprises, we liked every course but most the scallops tikka masala. Not to forget the cheeseburger butter which we will need our whole life to get to something near to that wonderful taste on our own. Summary: We loved the Set.

Very flavorful and interesting dishes. Plating was mostly basic for this style of restraunt. Wine pairing was good. Most servers were good, but descrption of each plate felt like the servers were bored and reading from a script. On a few they, spoke so fast we and other tables near us could not understand them. We were expecting a little more for £275 meal.

This place is a real treat. 14 small courses, all amazing. I took my partner for his birthday and he was delighted. Would highly recommend for a special occasion

We came here for a belated Valentine's meal. Of the 16 dishes we were served, 4 managed to impress (hence 3 stars rather than 2). The concept of their restaurant is a nice idea, however, the execution is fumbled. For the price (£200 set menu for two people plus one cocktail) this generally fell short of the mark. The first 5 dishes were served in a Japanese style with chopsticks. The rest of the dishes were mainly western with some Asian influence. Although the restaurant is small (seating between 12-16 customers), more than one Sonos speaker is needed or else the volume is at too high a level for the tables close to it. Individual reviews of each dish are below. * Warm butter tequila cocktail - it was nice and tasted like a pineapple syrup mulled wine. * Croquettes - they were okay, nothing special. * Otoro sashmi - this was truly awful. Very vinegary (as if to hide lack of freshness of the fish) and the rice was totally wrong; it was the incorrect rice type, hard, and undercooked without enough water to the point where the middle of the rice had a powdery texture. This was not a great start. * Oysters - also over-vinegared unfortunately. * Beef Bearnaise - this was very tasty. The beef was cooked wonderfully and the fried béarnaise cube paired nicely. * Tsukune chicken meatball - why was this chicken served after the beef? It was very mediocre and tasted flavourless after the beef. Did they get this from Itsu? * Oxtail Brodo - this was seriously undercooked. It was not even cooked to Al dente. We could feel the texture of the flour with each bite. The filling was alright though. * Milk bread cheeseburger butter - the bread had a perfect texture but the butter was essentially a Big Mac spread (American cheese, gherkins, mayo) which cheapened the dish. I love McDonald's but I don't love paying that much for it. * Pork collar - these slices of cured meat were delicious although I do not suspect the chef had much involvement here. * Winter tomato - this was fantastic! Very balanced flavours and textures. Refreshing and so tasty. * Scallop tikka masala - interesting and enjoyable, however, I do not know that the combination does much more than the sum of its parts. * Cod and bisque - very nice indeed. The fish was cooked beautifully and the sauce had a fruity citrus note at first and saffron flavour afterwards. * Sweet bread and bordelaise - a solid dish, all components cooked well and it was balanced. Just not a massive fan of sweetbreads compared to other meats/offal. * Iberico pork - this was good but could have been much better with a cut of meat which had a bit more fat, and a higher cooking temperature for more crispiness. * 24 month Gouda - this was like a hollandaise-less croque Monsieur. A twist on a cheese dish. * Delicia Pumpkin - this did not need to be pumpkin. It was simply too 'creative' for it's own good. It was sweet enough but the core flavour of pumpkin just did not really make sense here. One of the worst dishes. * Chocolate and miso - this was nice, but so close to a gu pot to almost be offensive. The toppings added a bit of crispiness and salt which worked. But it was fundamentally close enough that I was not sure it /wasn't/ a gu pot underneath, which was not a great place to be for a menu as exploratory and expensive as this.

Absolutely excellent food and service. Best meal I have eaten in Brighton, every course was brilliantly made and delicious.

Booked for a special night expecting it to be good from the reviews i had read. It was better than good. Service was top-notch. Drinks pairings were excellent, and clearly had thought. Food was fantastic. Every dish seemed better than the previous. And the first course was great.

We ate at Cellar, downstairs of The Set. This restaurant feels like a secret, kind of like a speak easy. It's not signposted, you have to go through a restaurant, out into the garden and down into the cellar. Once there you're there you'll be well looked after by chef Paul. Cooking up simple yet delicious food. Mixing your drinks for you and providing all in a relaxed atmosphere l, usually playing some 90s hip hop.

My wife and I managed to secure a last minute cancellation table towards the end of the summer, and were absolutely delighted with every part of our evening, the food, drinks, atmosphere, service - everything was perfect. The best dinning experience I’ve had in Brighton.

Fantastic dishes , cooked to perfection with great service as well.

Fantastic dinner at The Set. Tucked behind an unassuming storefront, the space is simple but stylish. The dinner we had was a 14 course affair, where the locally conceived dishes were interlaced with dishes created by two Santa Monica based chefs. The result was an overall stunning culinary journey, supplement with great wines and expertly served by a very friendly staff. No question here: we'll come back!

Five stars, an incredible experience which can't be overstated. You will be looked after by a brilliant team who will guide you through a journey of discovery... The menu cannot prepare you for the courses that will arrive at your table, accompanied by a carefully selected flight of drinks to perfectly compliment the sensations that will blow you away. A couple of pictures attached to give some idea of what you can expect, but not too much to spoil the surprises ahead.

Had dinner on a Wednesday night with my partner and my dad. The three of us had such a lovely time. My dad being a Swiss/French trained chef it is sometimes quite difficult to find somewhere to eat to hit the spot flavour wise... The dishes were so exciting and the flavours on point. Each dish was as pretty as it was delicious. Special mention to the white wine Loxarel Cora 2020, blew our minds... I can say for certain that we are already looking for another excuse to come back...

What a fantastic evening. We were made to feel very welcome and had am amazing experience. Thank you

Michelin Star quality. Had a really excellent tasting menu tonight with the flight of wines, couldn't fault any of it from the quality of the food to the service - even the price was good value for money.

So many flavours and textures. Really fun way to spend an evening.

Amazing. Great food and great service.

Pretty damn excellent. It's a long evening (4 hours) but it flew by, and the food was insanely good. And I'm not usually a fan of natural/organic wines but the wine pairing was great.

An absolutely stunning dining experience. And the best service.

We had a lovely evening at The Set, the food and drinks pairing were delicious - we particularly loved the pork belly, scallop and the chocolatey dessert. We enjoyed the drinks pairing and the variety of drinks included, the plum wine was a highlight. Service was friendly and prompt however, when we arrived we were all herded into the back terrace for a cocktail. It was crammed and uncomfortable, and exposed us to the hum and smell of the extractor fan and the smoke from the outdoor bbq grill. When a table is advertised from 6:30 you don’t expect to be waiting an hour to see the menu never mind receiving your first course. It also did take over 4 hours end to end, which could be cut down by removing this unnecessary intro. Luckily the food and drinks were great and we would go back!

An amazing dining adventure. Superb, inventive food paired with inspired wines, delivered by fantastic, staff.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Such a treat

Really high quality dining experience. Lived up to the expectations. Seriously recommend

The Set is consistently superb. We’ve been going since the start and it’s always delivered incredible food. Brilliant team, very friendly, very knowledgable, excellent service, relaxed atmosphere. Nothing not to like, favourite restaurant of all time (I quite like it).

The first time I visited The Set was two years ago, it was hands down the best restaurant I have been to in Brighton. I came again recently for a pre-Christmas meal but I was left bitterly disappointed and dissatisfied with the service and the quality of food. The room was stuffy, there was no good air ventilation and windows weren't open, it made both my partner and I feel extremely sleepy before the food was even served. The staff didn't initiate any conversations with us, but instead, he appeared friendlier and made more small talk efforts with other guests around the room. All the food courses that day were basic with no creative invention; but what triggered me the most was the fact that the food were mostly lukewarm, with some close to being on the cold side. A special mention to the SUSSEX PORK LOIN. To put it bluntly, the canteen at the University of Brighton can make something much tastier than this at lunchtime. I was amazed at how bland and unseasoned the pork tasted, not to mention it was rough to cut through. The cabbage which accompanied it was "supposed" to give the pork the complementary boost in flavour, but to me it was just salty without much taste than a light sweet mustard. Overall, if I was to spend around £80 per person for a meal, I will definitely not recommend anyone to spend anywhere near this amount to go here. I'd give this restaurant 5 stars two years ago, but now it is only worth 1 star due to the massive drop in standards.

Simply stunning, had the set tasting menu which was 15 courses.... Inventive, interesting and support tasty. Staff are brilliant, service friendly and welcoming, value very high. Go, this place is a hidden gem!

Brightons best restaurant? It's a contender .....

Amazing food, a choice of wine with each dish, delicious!

Had an absolutely fabulous Sunday set lunch - I normally don’t like going for a roast as they can be hit and miss but this was insane. Only 2 options - meat or veg and then you sit back and relax! Lots of little pots of side dishes come with the meal which all were delicious.

This place is worth going. Amazing, refined food, always unique taste & presentation.

Everything about this place is amazing!

My partner and I went for our anniversary and booked the Chef's Table last night. We ended up with 13 courses of absolute amazing taste sensations. Christian and the chef's all treated us so well. Never been so spoilt at a restaurant before. Absolutely love the Set, the food and all the staff. Can not recommend this place enough. Thank you The Set. Xxx

Visited every year since they opened and they just get better and better. Pure gastronomy where flavour in firmly centre stage. Would eat here every week if I could.

Fabulous flavours and great set menu concept. Every time I visit Brighton, I grab a meal at The Set. Great relaxed atmosphere. I eat eveything, but even the vegan options are yummy.

Some expertly cooked seasonal foods served in a relaxed and unintimidating environment. Some friends also mentioned they had a wonderful stay in one of the hotel rooms upstairs. We will be back to try their tasting menu, you'd need to book for it!

Lovely atmosphere and good food

Excellent service, good food would highly recommend.

The lamb roast was amazing. If anything just a little too filling! Beautifully presented. The waiter, Ozzie guy, was exceptionally engaging and a credit to the kind of restaurant you are. I'd recommend it to any of our friends who come down from London for a very special meal in a wonderfully well presented dining room... And maybe to stay in the hotel too!

Michelin style menu, reasonable price. Down to earth atmosphere

Really liked the style of the restaurant. The staff where friendly and interactive. The cocktails where great and the food was delicious. All for a good price too!

Faultless! The food was incredible and the service impeccable. They were very accommodating of our vegan diet and gave us vegan alternatives for everything which was a really nice touch. A real gem in Brighton

Really tasty breakfast in a great central location

Superb evening meal. Highly recommended I had Watermilon with goats cheese and seaweed which was superb. The flavour combinations wow. I don't usually like goats cheese but it was a good combo with the watermelon. Then I had Artichoke with ojobianco amazing combination of flavours Red mullet crevice. For my main I had Char sui monkfish and BBQ pork belly. All the drink were also amazing I would highly recommend

I recommend baked cod. Delicious!

Amazing! Food really tasty and amazing cocktails. Not too pricy either.

We dined at 'The Set' on Monday evening and we were blown away by our experience. The food was simply outstanding, the service incredible and the ambiance fantastic. Bravo to the team of chefs working there for such an amazing menu, we all loved every part of the food we ate. The 2 staff serving us were simply charming, knowledgable about the foods and wines and engaged with us all evening. A great team working here created a lovely evening for us. A great find and we will be back. Thank you :-)

Very good, slightly quirky but highly recommended

Sehr aufmerksames Personal und eine unglaublich gute Küche. Wir hatten die Fischplatte für 2 Personen mit fangfrischer Scholle. Als Nachtisch White chocolate with caramel. Unbedingt probieren!

The food was good, interesting flavours and staff were polite. Price is middle-upper end, but you do get a lot for your money. I wish restaurants would stop serving food on things other than plates though...

Great vegetarian and vegan option's with lovely staff.

Some of the best food I have had anywhere in the world. Photos of duck egg, duck fried potato and duck bacon and an amazing fish platter!

Attentive staff, nice food. Shame the menu structure has changed

If I was just eating dinner, it would get 3*s, but the breakfasts are excellent (delicious, decent size, lovely venue). The dinners though have two problems: 1. Everything that precedes main course is average - we tried 4 different snacks and starters over two nights and all were pretty tasteless. The mains were great though, the lamb in particular. 2. The red-headed male waiter has a significant attitude problem. Over two nights eating there I spent far too much time trying to be nice to him as he seemed a weird combination of cross, impatient and arrogant. Anyway, it looks good, it mostly tastes great and the service is (mostly) excellent.

Amazing food, drinks, service and ambience. The food well seasoned, flavorful, beautifully presented and served by knowledgeable, smiley and friendly people. Not much more to ask for....ohh yeah, the sea view !!!!

Amazing meal. Lovely staff, good atmosphere and excellent food - not to mention the set menu which is great value for money

We had breakfast this morning at The Set. I can honestly say it was the best breakfast of our holiday. I ordered the Veggie breakfast. It was absolutely delicious. Cooked perfectly & presented lovely. My partner ordered the full English. We was impressed with the bacon! Our 5 year old Daughter had the pancakes. She gave us the thumbs up. Thank you so much for a lovely breakfast.

Amazing food, wonderful service, and a great vibe make this place truly special. We absolutely love this place and can't wait to be back! If you have the opportunity, treat yourself to the Chefs table experience. Highly recommended!

Great place nice atmosphere really good food was fabulous

Lovely atmosphere and amazing dishes with a twist! Will go back for sure!

Nice meal, portions are a little small for the price

From greeting till end , this place was fantastic. Service We were served by this fantastic lady that I was overwhelmed by her service that I wanted to ask her name - unfortunately she was busy. Her attention to detail made me emotionally attached to this place. Food We ordered 1starter, 1 main with 1 side and 1 dessert each. Perfect timing, perfect portion and perfect balance of flavours. On this note, the price point was affordable and reasonable. All the food that I had was incredible. The tripe, the monkfish ceviche, the trout and desserts. Although, I’m not so sure about wagyu, it was little under my expectation since wagyu is not just a Japanese breed cow for me. It is about the marbling and composition of fat on the meat. Overall this place need to be 4.8. A place that I can’t wait to revisit. Thanks for the fabulous lady and the chefs who made those delicious food.

Nice feel to the place but the food was disappointing. Good vegetarian options, interesting and sounded great... but poorly done, flavourless.

Great food, friendly staff. Brunch was reasonably priced for the size and quality.

Disappointing. We have been talking about going to the set for some time and did have high expectations. The food we got was worthy of a cafe, not an apparently Michelle rated place. I had some burnt tasting broccoli with bonito flakes sprinkled on it and an egg yoke. We had the beetroot Wellington to share.. That was terrible... Dry.. Uncooked... Bland and unexciting. The best part of the main was the side order of chips. For dessert we had the miso marshmallow and spiced pumpkin pie, the marshmallow was nice but the pie was again under whelming-dry and crumbly. This could be because we mainly order the vegetarian options but for a restaurant of this standard and price range every item on the (limited) menu should be the same quality.

Amazing brunch!!! Hidden gem !! 3rd visit - Little bit expensive. We booked an 11am brunch and the staff were rushing us. It was made worse by seeing posters for brunch on the following day, service being held until 3pm which meant we could have took it a lot easier the following day. However didn't ruin the overall experience and I'm sure we'll be back. Been back for brunch. Totally hit the spot.

You would be unlikely to find yourself in here on impulse. It's not on the main drag and even if you are passing you might miss it. But I recommend that you do take the detour round Recency Square (a stone's throw from Western Road or the sea front) and find the discrete front door to the Set Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Waiting time for each course was long even when the restaurant weren't too busy. Loved the starters (ordered the brocolli), not too impressed with the mains (ordered the Monkfish and it felt like too much was going on, can reduce the paste).

What an amazing brunch find! Wonderful selection of tea - I believe I had the peach and pine one and it was just perfect. The food was also all so fantastic. I had a combination of ham/leeks/kale with a poached egg on top, served with soldiers to dip with. My husband had ox cheek with a some kind of pickled root on top. Both were unbelievable good. Our service was also very good even with it being busy on Mothering Sunday. Look forward to going back to try the dinner menu and to brunch again.

We had high expectations of The Set and this will be our first and last time visiting! After reading lots of great reviews about the set menu we were very disappointed to be told when we sat down that they had ran out of many of the dishes. After research, we were really looking forward to trying the Monkfish, which they had sold out of. Their excuse was that Mother's Day is busier than most days. Not an excuse when it's the only fish dish on the menu and you should expect to be busier on Mother's day. The starters were good but not memorable. The mains were far from interesting. The beef short rib was served with what looked like a piece of cabbage from a bin and a soggy hash brown with no flavour. They really need to up their game to compete with the quality and innovative dishes you can get elsewhere in Brighton. The service was very Kurt and unfriendly and the price was extortionate for the quality of the food. It's a shame as the location and decor of the place is brilliant but some serious changes need to be made if this business is to survive!