The Sidewinder in Brighton and Hove

Great Brighton pub. Excellent staff and great range of beers. Really cool interior with a huge covered outdoor space. Great food as well!

Nice big pub, with nice outdoor seating area

Great outdoor space, on two levels. Very relaxed and easy for having a gathering of mixed ages. Services was a bit slow but that's because it was very busy inside with post-marathon celebration drinks.

Love the covered and heated outdoor seating. Great venue.

The atmosphere is nice, relaxed, spacious. Brewery is also OK. However I cannot say the same for the food. I was there for a Sunday roast. My beef roast was quite poorly done. Meat quality wasn’t the best for the given 19 pounds. However, they do live performance. if you visit for few pints, music and environment. It’s OK.

Been coming here for years, and seen such a steady improvement in so many areas. This place is going from strength to strength recently! Hitting it with the music on the weekends, quality of the food is fab and such lovely happy staff around. Keep it up guys

We always have a lovely time at the sidewinder, it’s a big spacious pub great for kids and dog friendly. Often has DJs and live music and is great for a dance at the weekend, it doesn’t close untill 2am. The service is brilliant and food is lovely.

You were brilliant. Half marathon day, packed pub, extremely busy inside and out. The team smashed it out of the park, our party of 7 got lovely food in no time, everyone else seemed to be served as quickly, and with a smile. You were all fantastic. Thank you

One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had in years!! Had the pork belly, was amazing! Big servings, massive Yorkshire puddings, will definitely be back! Thank you

Super cute venue, big outdoor space. Dog friendly

Went in to visit friends. Got served fairly quickly and brilliant outside area

Love this bar and the staff are friendly

Very nice, popped in for a drink

**1. Cleansing (4/5):** Entering The Sidewinder, I noticed a generally clean and well-maintained atmosphere. While it didn't reach the pristine level of some establishments, the overall cleanliness contributed positively to the ambiance. A bit more attention to detail in certain areas could elevate the cleanliness score. **2. Serving (5/5):** The Sidewinder excelled in the serving department. The staff demonstrated exceptional attentiveness, ensuring a seamless dining experience. The menu offered a diverse array of options, and the presentation of dishes showcased a commitment to quality. The prompt and efficient service significantly added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. **3. Customer Commitment (4/5):** The Sidewinder exhibited a commendable commitment to customer satisfaction. The staff was friendly and accommodating, creating a welcoming atmosphere. While the general approach was customer-centric, a more personalized touch or occasional check-ins could enhance the overall feeling of being valued as a customer. In conclusion, The Sidewinder in Brighton earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The establishment boasts excellent serving standards, a generally clean environment, and a commendable commitment to customer satisfaction. With a bit more attention to detail in cleanliness and a touch more personalized engagement, it has the potential to become a standout dining destination.

We didn't have food, just met friends for drinks. A lovely friendly atmosphere and my dog was very welcome.

I absolutely love the atmosphere in Sidewinder and love the variety of games behind the bar. Ruby served me last time I went and was super friendly and helpful, and made me an incredible Bloody Mary!! I would recommend 👌🏼 Thank you Ruby!!

Great place. Excellent food well priced and amazing beers. In Brighton with work and went there to eat on my own but didn’t feel out of place. Will be going again for sure!

When under old manger not Good stuff rude beers not good, Now under New manger and has improved beers good now food good now Some off the attitude has improved Toilets you don't need to swim to now But new Manger Does need to improve stuff attitude customers will not come back if you get spoken to Rudely to and when you ask for a Drink sumtime you Do not get what you ask for,

Very friendly atmosphere. Dogs allowed

Lovely cosy pub with a great beer garden. Sidewinder has definitely become my new favourite pub. Food is delicious… especially the roast dinners. Service is always amazing too - big thank you to Ruby and Liv for their brilliant service. So friendly and welcoming!!! Would highly recommend visiting!

One of the best places I have visited for long time , lovely food very welcoming staff I strongly recommend this pub!

Great pub with lovely atmosphere, friendly and spacious.

Visited a couple of weeks ago, defo returning. Great staff, vibe & amazing garden..top draw, great boozer!..games nights too.

Popped in here on our way back from a gig at Brighton Dome & ended up staying for almost a bottle of wine! 😁 Very welcoming atmosphere & a laid back place to wind down.

Beef Sirloin roast dinner very nice. Got there late afternoon and was still able to get all the different roast 😋 very friendly and great service.

Impressed with this place after visiting for the first time. Good vibe, student/NHS discounts, attentive and friendly staff, great outdoor area with individual heated booths. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

I came to the sidewinder after work on a Friday. I was so impressed, we had drinks with friends in their huge garden and then we came inside and the DJ was playing amazing songs and the next thing we knew we were dancing til close. Would definitely recommend for a night out, so much fun!

Lovely lunch here. Just had the buffalo chicken burger and it was great. First time here, great selection of drinks on tap too. Definitely recommend

Had such a lovely visit to Sidewinder, the staff were so friendly and welcoming and service was excellent. We got drinks and food both of which were fresh and delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back to make the most of the huge garden and lovely atmosphere!

Nice pub. It lost a star for being over priced at the bar.

Great pub with friendly staff and a lovely outdoor area with plenty of seating, nice place to have a bevvy.

We enjoyed a delightful Sunday afternoon at Sidewinder, where we reserved a table for a group of 20 to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff went above and beyond to make our experience truly memorable, assisting us with decorations and displaying exceptional hospitality. The roast was not only delicious and left everyone with clean plates. The live music and ambiance added a magical touch to the entire occasion, ensuring that we all had an unforgettable time. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the entire Sidewinder team for making this day extraordinary!

Decent pub with interesting decor and two decent sized beer gardens.

Incredible roast! Meat and potatoes 👌staff were amazing. Great Sunday

A really great place to spend your Sunday. Roast was banging, I had the Pork TWO portions of Cauliflower cheese!! Get it booked and indulge. The staff are also super lovely and ru helpful. We had a mixed table of adults and children and they met our needs effortlessly. Would highly recommend

Amazing team , best roast in brighton , what a refreshing experience

Went in for some drinks and were rudely mocked by staff as we walked out the door. Very unfriendly wouldn’t recommend

Great looking place, food was good, could imagine a good night out here

Nice yard ,friendly faces behind bar.

Amazing view, facing the beach and pier. Staff are friendly and helpful. Fish & chips are fresh and tasty, enjoyed it very much. I ordered the kids meal for half the price, which you will have to ask the staff (not shown on the wall menu). The only downside is that you have to pay for the ketchup & mayonnaise (50p each)

Best pub roast for I don’t know how long! Homemade taste, superb meat (pork and partner had beef), fabulous potatoes and sides…gravy was also really tasty. So good didn’t want to finish but still had room for dessert. You won’t be disappointed with food or service from this new team here…just go 🥰

Lovely setting, however arrived at 2.50pm and couldn't order till 3.30 for 4pm. Food delivered and beef was tough as, asked for it to be redone, still couldn't even cut it let alone chew it. Shame as stated lovely, lively setting. Staff were apologetic but considering we had ordered 2 bottles of red would have expected a bit more if a sorry....

Nice setting, however we arrived at 2.50pm and were adivised we couldn't order till 3.30pm. 3.30pm came, still not ready for orders. 3.45 accepted order but beef was tough, couldn't even cut it let alone chew it. Asked restaurant to review the beef and it still came back inedible. Shame, as I stated really nice setting. Did bring to the attention of staff who were "sorry"but as we had ordered 2 bottles of wine expected a bit more of I'm sorry 😞

Great pub, amazing food and service! Great pub with a huge garden and friendly staff, couldn’t recommend enough, kitchen is unreal with the best roast in Brighton, super dog friendly also

Best pub garden in Brighton, great service and superb sandwiches.

Huge outside seating area so good for summer drinks.

Came here and had a fantastic night! Staff are friendly and food is out of this world! Great big beer garden in the sun too

Gorgeous food, gorgeous staff, gorgeous pub

Always a wonderful time at sidewinder. Friendly, kind, inclusive and most importantly lots of fun.

Best pub in Brighton!!!!!! Had such a great time here, the food was incredible and the staff are even better. The new gaffer Sarah has done wonders with this pub, making it one of our fav places to go. It’s an amazing venue with a massive outdoor area with cover, so perfect for Summer or rainy days. Thank you for having us and for a 10/10 experience, we will be back!!!

Filthy. Dirty sticky tables, dirty benches, chairs and floors. Near empty (wonder why). And with all that in mind - unjustified 6 quid for pint of larger ( only choice of 2). Never again.

Huge and excellent garden, with understanding staff who won’t get in the way of you having a great time. A little bit spenny but not awful for Brighton.

My 4* rating is based purely on the very helpful staff. I am a disabled pensioner who struggles with mobility and stairs. I was desperate to use the toilet, but was informed that theirs could only be reached by stairs. The staff member who spoke to me, actually took the time to explain the layout of 5 local pubs... and recommended one for having easy access to toilets. Unfortunately it was too far for me to walk and I settled on a nearby restaurant to help me. The Sidewinder is a bright and airy hostelry and well worth a visit. Recommended for the more able bodied. Great staff.

We popped into the Sidewinder for Sunday lunch yesterday. Haven’t eaten there for a very long time, But as this is our local we do like to pop in for drinks. They’ve done a good job with the refurbishment. Lots more tables, lots of new funky art work on the walls & a new bar. It really looks great. It wasn’t clear from the outside if they were serving Sunday roasts... (the A frame outside was about students drink deals), but they were serving roasts. I ordered the veggie wellington & my partner ordered the chicken. 15 mins later my veggie wellington arrived & the chicken a few minutes after. Big plates of food, my wellington was served with a Yorkshire pudding, carrots, parsnip, roast potatoes, purple cabbage & kale & gravy. My partner’s chicken was the only hot item on his plate. Everything (including gravy on the side) was cold. He ate what he could but left lots which is unlike him. When our table was cleared, my partner mentioned that everything on his plate, except the chicken, was cold. The bar manager went away & came back saying he was happy to refund his roast or offer us 2 desserts to make up for this. Which was really decent of him. As my partner had eaten all the chicken he didn’t want a full refund. They agreed on 50%. I must say that my veggie meal was very tasty & very filling. My partner’s complaint was treated very fairly & the bar manager was very nice about it & on that basis we will return. Thank you!

I did not eat but reports from friends and other customers were good and I did not see any unfinished plates. Lovely selection of drinks with swift bar service.

Great food great staff a very family friendly pub also fabulous outside space for small or large groups

We had a big family gathering for Sunday lunch on Sunday 24rd July. The food was sensational. I had the vegan nut roast. My husband had the pork. The biscoff dessert is the stuff of dreams! The service was great. There was a high chair for the baby in the group. The pub has amazing outside spaces also. I noticed several dogs also so it is family friendly and dog friendly. I’ll be back!

Popped into the Sidewinder for a few drinks & some food as they have a very nice beer garden. It was a very sunny saturday, so as expected, it was busy. The menu has improved hugely since we last ate here. Lots of vegetarian & vegan choices! We had a few drinks then ordered the vegan nachos & also the cheesy chilli fries (choice of veggie or meat). The portion sizes were good & the food was delicious. My only gripe would be that service at the bar was quite slow, but the poor chap working was rushed off his feet. Lovely spot for drinks & food in the sun.

Dog friendly . Always a good vibe

Me and me chums were desperate for a roast today on a sunny day in Brighton. We managed to get a table it was very busy . I had the pork as did my friend my other friend had da chicken . Very nice big portions and great veg. Good service as well.

Came with friends , we were all hungover and needed some energy . I had the blue burger , very tasty with blue cheese . Nice portions . Only downer is the price , very expensive

Chess club here an absolute must

Under new wonderful management. Also a new chef ,the menu is small at the moment but more to come. The first day of a full Sunday roast (09/07/23) and only one word can describe it Amazing. Would highly recommend it.

I’m very glad that the Sidewinder is my local. I’m also very glad that the Sidewinder is such a nice friendly pub that does such amazing food. We stopped by today for Sunday lunch. He had lamb shank & I, the vegetarian wellington. To drink I had one of the best Bloody Marys I’ve had in a while. The bar staff took much pride in getting the spicyness just right, soooooo gooood. Food came out very quickly, piping hot, big plates of food. My partner loved his lamb shank with all the trimmings - was the best he’s had in ages. My Mediterranean veggie wellington was v tasty, the roast pots were divinely crunchy, the wellington wAs full of flavour. So much food. So good. Lovely bar staff. Lovely pub. Dog & child friendly. 10/10

Amazing food and service will certainly be coming back, brilliant… just brilliant

Lovely roast dinner, good atmosphere and nice staff. Gluten free roasts, big portions and delicious. Only small thing is that the toilets weren’t great (presumably not cleaned since late night before). If they fixed that it would be perfect. Big love

Great friendly service great atmosphere and lovely beer garden which is dog friendly too.

This is a great bar! I enjoyed working from here, both for the wine and the food :)

Thanks Benn for your excellent service. Lovely outside area

Good pub with a surprisingly large outside drinking area. Reasonable beer choice, not the best in these parts but tough competition and certainly still decent, would absolutely return

Like the food, like the beer. Great outdoor spaces.

Good pub. Went there on a music night there and saw youth sector (definitely worth a listen, plug over). Pints were pretty normal prices for Brighton but good atmosphere and lots of heaters in the outside areas making it pleasant to be outside even when cold and breezy. Will be returning!

Toller Pub, Biergarten INSIDE, freundlicher Service und dazu noch tolles Essen.

Tasty food, great atmosphere, food took a little time to arrive but arrived pipping hot and all of us got served together, it was an excuse to get another drink so who cares about a little wait! Much rather it's right than rushed. Thank you, also great service and welcoming staff.

I love the two gardens, one to match each of my personalities: either outgoing extrovert big space or tucked away secretive small space. Unfortunately the beer selection is rubbish so it gets three stars.

Nice pub, I had a long conversation over beer with a complete stranger, and that was after a long time! This place certainly is dog friendly. I liked this pub

A total roast snob who lives in a London amongst all the fancy gastro pubs and never even mildly impressed because nothing compares to a home made roast imo! I can hand on heart say this is the best pub roast I’ve ever had. Brilliantly traditional roast, amazing portions. Crispy fluffy potatoes but the star of the show, the pork belly. It was absolute perfection! Perfect ending to our lovely little weekend away in Brighton. Oh and the funky little jazz band with a twist we saw on Friday evening had everyone dancing and singing along. Really fun. As far as we know they are here the first Friday of every month. Well worth a visit! Siobhan

Really busy place due to the half marathon, but still have great food and friendly staff

Classic English pub. Friendly staff. Best to have a reservation has a nice open space as well. Great for big groups and events. Will definitely visit again. Sunday Roast 👌🏽

Lovely atmosphere , great food , had pork , roast potatoes out of this world crispy on the outside , fluffy inside , would definitely recommend .

Great friendly place. Chess club Tuesdays and Jazz evenings alternate Wednesdays

I posted a pretty scathing review of The Amsterdam after it was taken over a year or so ago, but only coz I have lived near it all my life and I care. Went back last night and they have new staff and a new menu and it was spot on. 4 good meals, good beer, nice service. Had steak as it was steak night but would have it again at full price. Great to see. Please keep it up!

Had some lovely drinks served by the most friendly staff with a sense of humour. Love that there are toys for dogs aswell as children dog beds and water bowls alongside treats to ensure the whole family are welcome.

Great little Pub with beautiful beer garden. Teddy enjoyed it too!

Excellent food and a very nice ambience the staff are very pleasant and helpfull

Very good place with lovely staff, good drinks, and a couple of brilliant and commodious beer gardens - one under a marquee!

Fun quirky vibes, relaxed atmosphere, the perfect pub! Not too loud and not too quiet. It is the sweet spot of Kemptown. Friendly staff, great selection of local beers, clean loos, huge outside area! I would reccomend for all occasions 🖤

Shame the Mens Toilets are the worst Iv ever seen, it’s Disgusting you can’t breathe in there it’s like walking into a gas chamber full of Ammonia. You literally have to hold your breath

Nice place to go in groups or on your own for a quiet pint

Friendly staff, great venue, heaters in the garden are a godsend.

Been there after 7 years Great world class service. Natalie and Max service was really outstanding x

Always a reliable option for a group of people. Good beer garden and decent beer selection

Good choice of food and drink... Will visit again .

Weird manager made me and my family uncomfortable, used to come here loads as a student. Such a shame

Proper Kemp Town local with a friendly welcome.

The food was lovely - peppery beef burger and nice crisp chip.

Nice vibe and quirky club evenings like gaming and chess. Good beers and location. Big garden too.

Was here the Friday before last, the manager was Drunk and aggressive, weird, was humiliating customers to the point me and my friends had to leave. Utterly appalling, will not be returning.

Good selection of beers and ciders. Could do with some more staff at busy times. I guess its not that easy. Good pub great garden

Hidden diamond. Bit of a Tardis inside, very friendly barmaid and local. Great beer... Beavertown Gamma Ray.