The Stoneham Pub in Brighton and Hove

Came in with my kids for dinner after being at the soft play next door. There was a little bit of a wait but Emily was able to find us a seat in the restaurant. All evening she was kind and attentive to our needs. Offered us so much help while also being extremely busy. Anything we needed she helped us. Thank you for being so amazing Emily!

Friendly staff and very tasty and original vegan options plus, beautiful decoration.

Rude and avoidant staff, expensive drinks and an untidy place made for an unpleasant place to go. Me and my friends left after one drink. They offered a blue light discount and refused to give it to my friend buying a round, and only allowed it on one drink

The garden had lots of screaming children, riding scooters, crying, running around our table group of mums just ignoring them. Don't come here for a quiet adult chat.

Ordered the roast and the quality was similar to something you'd order in a Wetherspoons - nothing wrong with it necessarily and was happy to eat it but just not the best. I was shocked that a place like that has a service charge. I would have rather ordered it at the bar and saved myself the extra fiver I paid for someone to carry two plates to our table. It probably makes more sense at night but it was a very dark and dingy vibe for a lunch.

Ordered the roast and the quality was similar to something you'd order in a Wetherspoons - nothing wrong with it necessarily and was happy to eat it but just not the best. I was shocked that a place like that has a service charge. I would have rather ordered it at the bar and saved myself the extra fiver I paid for someone to carry two plates to our table. It probably makes more sense at night but it was a very dark and dingy vibe for a lunch.

This used to be a decent pub, now it’s dead in there most nights. Staff happy to sell you a bottle of wine then call time before 10pm. Food is still decent but menu never changes and they automatically add on 12.5% which is a cheek when you go to the bar to order it yourselves. I expect to pay that in central London but not in an average pub in Hove.

Great food has the fish & chips huge fish portions really crispy batter and great chips

Great food has the fish & chips huge fish portions really crispy batter and great chips

Amazing bar…terrific staff….a true breath of fresh air….Connor,jack,kizz,Alysha’and the sadly on to pastures new Marco…go and experience a true fun day/night out …blinding 👍

Absolutely love this place, they’re lovely and warm, good vide, GOOD MUSIC, definitely going to be my local! We only stopped in for a drink and I don’t always leave reviews but they stood out as amazing ❤️ bar staff are 10/10 they make you feel so welcome especially - Jacob and Jack, Connor ❤️

Great staff and a wonderful interior.

Worst pub in brighton and hove, makes out it’s a family pub but staff are rude and obnoxious half of them don’t look like they have been to bed , signs up everywhere basically aimed at parents to not let there kids do anything but sit at the table in silence, over priced drinks and over priced bad food , no atmosphere and I’ve never felt so uncomfortable in a pub in my life avoid. Avoid avoid

Very nice pub,we had a social meeting the environment was fantastic,the pizza was a perfect professional made

Nice atmosphere, great for family's, chips are amazing hot and crunchy..had a lovely drink with my family in there .

We had such great food my fish cakes and chips garlic bread were delicious We visited on Saturday the staff very helpful and friendly great atmosphere.

Great Sunday roast, the pork belly was yummy. Service was very good and friendly 👌

Hands down the best Sunday Roast, not just Hove, or Brighton, but the entire south coast of England. The pork belly will change your life. After a big Saturday night out we always got for a kids roast (£8:50) which is mega tasty and doesn't put us in a good coma. The bar manager Frankie is a wonderful woman and the bar staff are lovely.

Banging Sunday Roast! Decent pints and chilled staff. Loved it!

nice spot... quiet when we were there but still had a good vibe about it

Amazing food. We’ve eaten here several times and it’s always really great, fresh food full of flavour.

We was looking for some food to have before going into town. So glad we found this place.. Lovely atmosphere, & food was amazing. One of the best roasts we have had for a long time.. Kids also loved their pizza. Thanks again will definitely be back.

The Roasts here are delicious 😋

Had such a gorgeous Easter Sunday roast, excellent value for money and really tasty. Great service.. will return.

Gem of a pub! Lots of seating, Amazing food, great atmosphere and super attentive staff. Would recommend the roasts and the pizzas. Great portions, lovely selection and just yummy.

Nice Sunday roast however the service here needs improvement. We went up to the bar to ask for a second drink and pay the bill after not having anyone serve us for over 30 minutes. The guy at the bar rudely told us there was no service at the bar before we paid and got the other drink.

What can I say the Stoneham, after searching Brighton hove & Portslade , and then finding the Stoneham , good choice for foodies with a small selection of choices, which are changed quite frequently so when you go to the Stoneham it’s always a treat as you never know what you will be getting, the staff were very friendly and attentive to all my needs, as I am disabled in a large powered wheelchair, also accompanied by my guide dog, and the most important for us is the accessible toilets with there wide doors making for easy access and exit , the food was a feast for the eyes as another guest said and taste was mmmmmmm really nice , would I be going again yes I will as it’s a treat .

Burgers were amazing, lovely beer selection and staff were super friendly! Highly recommended.

Nice place for a pint with friends. I have not tried the food yet but will soon.

Rude and ignorant bar manager. Never been spoken to like that in a pub. Party of people all said the same. Lucky he didn't get dragged outside.

Lovely place ,great service ,lovely food, would highly recommend it ! Thanks again

Not the most welcoming place I have visited. Won't be going back even for the excellent burgers.

A NICE PUB AND ENJOYED BEING THERE

Very busy! Make sure you book! Food was great! The only thing was the parsnips could have been cooked more.

Good place for a pint after work

Excellent service. Food was great. Definitely go again

Decent food and beer, friendly atmosphere, interesting decor.

Went for Christmas dinner, the staff were absolutely amazing the food was better then I could of cooked at home and the portions were epic size!!! I took the rest home in a takeaway box! Would highly recommend!!

I am currently here eating the seafood risotto and had to write this review whilst here. This risotto is by far the best risotto I have had in years. Also, just want to mention that the staff here are amazing, nothing is too much trouble and they have gone out of their way to accommodate my needs . Especially this evening when I am in a lot of pain with my ailments. I would recommend this establishment 100%. Mmmmmmm this risotto is delicious. Big up to the chefs in the kitchen. X

Fantastic pizza, and a great atmosphere, really good buzz.

Comfortable godd fish and chips but music a bit to loud other than that it was 👍

We booked a Sunday lunch and most of the adults had the roasted belly of pork with sea salt crackling which they really enjoyed. The 2 vegetarian options offered were the usual nut roast or the vegetable wellington which is what I had. Sadly it was pretty tasteless and covered with gravy which made the pastry soggy and the whole thing was pretty wet with no texture, the best thing on my plate was the Yorkshire pudding. There was no hint of truffle flavour or scent in the truffle cauliflower cheese which was disappointing at £5 for a small portion. The people in the group that had the banana sticky toffee pudding really enjoyed it and we all found the staff were very good and attentive. However the condition and cleanliness of the ladies toilet was very poor with a toilet that didn’t flush and a lock on the cubicle door that didn’t work.

Amazing place, great drinks and the prices too. Connor has been incredible and helpful with our time in this establishment. His colleague however, a blond older lady, made my experience rather awkward as whenever Connor was helping us she would begin talking to him and diverting his attention to her own personal conversation. Regardless, I’ll revisit but would like to see the whole team share a customer focussed ethos.

I often have visitors and as the Stoneham is a short walk from my flat I always take my guest there for lunch or supper! Great food, great service and vibey atmosphere! In summer the outside garden is great over weekends with often great live music!

We had a table for 16 for a roast dinner and it was so delicious, everyone enjoyed their food, great service and atmosphere. Thank you.

Went on Sunday with a big group of friends, 16 of us. The roasts were delicious, everyone was raving about them, and the service very attentive. Really enjoyed the experience and will definitely go again.

As usual, the bar prices are typical Brighton; expensive! However, the staff are friendly. service is top class and the food is superb! I highly recommend the Korean wings. There's a huge screen TV and we were able to watch the RWC. Lots of rugby fans so never any hassle. I'll be going again next time I'm down

Large pub with function room and beer garden, good selection of food and drink

Such a lovely pub. Got the orders wrong . The food was frankly not worth the wait. We don’t normally leave reviews, but this place was too much.

Really lovely pub, fantastic staff, great ambience and a truly tremendous garden!!

My favourite spot for a roast in Hove. I've tried loads in the area and although we are spoilt for choice. This is my regular spot on a Sunday for a reason.... the Roast is always on point, with Pigs and cauliflower and cheese. Big pub with 2 outdoor areas

Salat: high price, low quality: You get mixed salad leaves but almost none of the components mentioned in the menu (eg radish, beetroot, tomatos) and if You ask about them, You’ll get a tiny part.

I have been working my way around top rated sunday roasts in Brighton and Hove and have been often disappointed. Tried the Stoneham as it's local and was not disappointed! It was better than the ones on the recommended list. Chicken full of beautiful flavour, lots of gravy, all veg cooked perfectly and Yorkshire putting not so get done (which they often are) or undercooked just perfect! We sat out the back in lovely little outdoor garden with lots of pretty flowers. Staff also friendly and efficient even though they were super busy. Will definitely be back!

Went to an event in the function room. The venue was lovely and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The buffet was way, way better than I'd expected. Highly recommended

Went in early on a Saturday eve with my 2yo daughter, it's sort of cavernous with the Atmos of an underground car park. It wasn't too busy but there was nowhere to sit A Guinness and a glass of wine was £16. They served us (admittedly might not have seen my daughter) and then came over to ask us to leave due to their license restrictions. We were allowed to finish our drinks. Sorry to be negative.

Delicious pub grub, friendly staff and buzzing atmosphere.

Quick phone call following a disaster at The Garden Bar Booking. Found us a table for 10 at very short notice and provided a great service all night (in particular the guy serving on 22.12.22). Food served as described, good atmosphere, saved the day. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas.

Totally awesome. Great food great service.

Called in for a couple of pints. Excellent Harvey's bitter. Sat outside in the sun, facing South. Beer price on the high side, 2 beers £11.

Food was lovely. Nice and spacious pub, friendly staff. Would recommend.

I went to the Stoneham this weekend. I was impressed with how well they were following the Covid secure protocol . It was very clean and well spaced out . The food was delicious. My mother and I had Fish and Chips . They were delicious with lovely big potatoes wedges . We also ordered some calamari which was amazing . My son had a nice pizza too . I will definitely be returning soon . It is convenient to go as a family as you can let the kids play in the nearby park before hand . There is also parking nearby although you have to pay around there it isn’t too pricey .

Lovely food and service on a Saturday lunchtime

Yet again we chose to visit on Sunday. Great value, very tasty food, happy staff and the pub was very clean. My only bug bear was the enormous service charge. We only had our food delivered, no check back and no opportunity to get another drink, we were in the garden but I still believe a check back and a huge opportunity to sell more was missed. I will return but not sure when.

Great drinks, great food, even better staff

Great venue, great food and drink and a great all round pub! Came to the pub on a handful of occasions but enjoyed it every time, from birthday celebrations to euro semi final showings, the staff are all so friendly and after trying the food for the first time, it just topped it all off. Great little garden in the back and it just looks a feels so welcoming, definitely my choice of pub whenever I head that way in hove and it’s definitely a favourite of mine! Can’t recommend enough!

Moody bar person, gave us snide remarks about leaving our empty glasses on table as we had to rush out for the bus… not that it’s our job to clear tables of course. No wonder the place was empty while place over the road was packed.

Booked here today for sunday lunch. Greeted by Jess and Connor who made our experience here absolutely outstanding. All staff friendly and very helpful. Food was amazing, extremely tasty and very reasonably priced. Unfortunately our lunch was so big we couldn't fit a pudding in!! Jess told us of the prosecco offer, so " it would be rude not to" idea took over. Really enjoyed our lunch out and I believe we will become regular customers, everything so clean and tidy, even the garden. We'll done The Stoneham, your hard work shows. We will return with our friends. Thank you x

Went to this pub yesterday whilst visiting family. Served by a very friendly bar staff and decided to have something to eat The food was superb including a very fresh and tasty pizza as well as the seafood risotto as part of their seafood weekend All was perfectly cooked, plentiful and nice and hot - a good sign in our books The venue is lovely and the fixtures and fittings really nice Locals should make the most of a rare find outside the hubbub of central Brighton and Hove whilst visitors should aim to go for somewhere more personable. We will come again 👍

Excellent place - ended up going twice for food on a weekend away as the food is great, people are super-friendly, and the atmosphere is really laid back and happy!

A great pub with wonderful staff and an excellent (wonderfully placed early Sunday) quiz that gives a chance for everyone to win. The roast is one of the best in brighton.

Amazing service, Dogs welcome everywhere cool food looks good yet to taste... Bloody Mary good value 👍

Another great local pub. Great fresh Pizzas made on the property and lovely Roasts available on Sudays. Booking is recommended for lunch on Sunday.

Absolutely lovely Roast lamb Sunday dinner, the gravy especially was superb, will be trying the others ASAP!!

Nice vibe here. My daughter and I have stopped in twice recently. Love the pizzas. Harvey's on tap 👍 The staff are pleasant. Will definitely return soon.

Lovely pub. Food can be a bit hit and miss. Had 8 chips with my last meal.

Tasty food, quick service and nice atmosphere.

Been a regular here spending £100's & I mean £100's all my family eat here & I have recommended to numerous friends & family! But now we have to look elsewhere to eat as I've been let down on more then 1 occasion having booked on line and booking has been cancelled..I know its a busy place to eat but you really should look after your regulars.......

Great roast, excellent pigs in blankets. Constructive feedback - I thought there were probably too many chunks of beetroot across all the roasts. Ross, over 30 years' of experience in the consumption of roast dinners, thought it would also be nice to add a splash of mint sauce through the gravy served with the lamb roast to really elevate dish. A good sauce can really bring the meal together. Helen, Cal's mum and mother of 4, thought it would be good to have the option of a pre cut up roast for parents so they can eat with one arm while holding a baby. 5-star roast - will definitely go again. Yours faithfully, Mark Consumer of over 5,000 meals

Very disappointing mother's day Sunday lunch. We were greeted by an angry and moody person who didn't make us feel welcome from the start. We ordered food for our baby to come early but it came late with the mains. They forgot one of the mains and didn't know which beef we were getting. Both pork and beef were very dry and over cooked. Roast potato was so hard it flew off my plate when I went to cut it. Gave polite and honest feedback at time of payment and when asked if things were OK with our meal. This was met with defensive response and considering it was an expensive meal, no apology given. This hasn't made us want to return to eat there again, it's really lost its food quality and has a non-friendly atmosphere. Staff need to appear a bit more happier to work there also.

Amazing service and great atmosphere

This place was recommended for the pizza and quite honestly I've had better pizzas from the frozen isle in Iceland. £14 for a dry tasteless pizza and if you wanted onions or jalepenos it was extra. Didn't complain on the day as just sucked it up but on reflection I felt rather disappointed. Won't bother again.

I’d been to this pub many moons ago and they just served pizza and I wasn’t blown away, so it was risk going back and on Valentine’s. However, the food was excellent. We shared the chilli nachos to start- my wife says they’re the best she’s ever had!! Hard to disagree to be honest. Then we both had the Smokey burger, which was beef with bacon and cheese and a generous portion of skin on fries. Service was good and the pub was relatively busy. The only downside was the Pepsi was flat as out of the gun but it’s a small criticism and I’d definitely like to go back

Slow service, I ordered chicken, not impressed slightly over cooked & not a lot of it, homemade coleslaw disappointing, on the plus side great aperol spritz & skinny fries. Buzzy new place in Brighton hope can survive.

Friendly bar-staff, non-existent management. Tried to book the function room for a wedding reception. Phoned, and was told to email. Emailed and no reply. Visited pub in person and was told manager not available, but would call me to discuss booking. Manager didn't call. Obviously not important where I spend my £££. Custom taken elsewhere.... as should the resident drunk woman who harassed me throughout my attempt to discuss booking with barman at 4pm on a Thursday afternoon!

The private room is perfect for a party- buffet food was all delicious

Altho a very quiet Monday lunchtime we had a very pleasant visit + our barman was excellent. Friendly, polite + really good service. Would highly recommend.

Great pub with an amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. The service and the food is great.

Quick phone call following a disaster at The Garden Bar Booking. Found us a table for 10 at very short notice and provided a great service all night (in particular the guy serving on 22.12.22). Food served as described, good atmosphere, saved the day. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas.

Delicious roast dinner. It was one of the best I have had. Friendly atmosphere. I'm definitely returning again.

Nice pub, decent pizzas and roasts, family friendly, does get a bit buzzy and noisy on the weekends. Beer selection not the best.

This place always feels like a hug when you walk in... The garden is enclosed. Perfect for young dogs . And its v dog friendly 😊

Bit pricey £6-20 for a pint of Burrs Moretti. You would get kicked out of Yorkshire for prices like that and that's not even Brighton prices either.

Great food, nice outdoor area and friendly staff!!

Not sure what it's like normally but had a great night at Steve Mac's 50th. Bar was understaffed - looong wait for drinks, but in fairness they clearly didn't know how popular this fella is!

I walked past and wanted to review this place as it had some good reviews. The place was not busy at all on the Saturday evening I visited. There were several groups of families and a few couples.. I ordered a beer at the bar and went to a table. I checked the menu was burgers and pizza mainly. The place is big and well decorated. There are plenty of seats inside and out. For the service no one came to see me once I had sat down. I had my support dog and was not offered a bowl of water for her. The staff seemed more interested in talking and chatting amoung themselves them checking all the customers. While I was there a group of people were kicked out who were drunk which was handled well. For all the reviews you are better off at a weathepoons for price and service. I did not order meal and left as I thought the general ambience and vibe was lacking.

Lovely gastropub with a large well laid out beer garden. The food and service here is great!

Great location, clean & tidy but pricy £6 for pint of Estrella. Other pubs in Hove selling similar for £5 -£5.50.

Took the grandkids out for dinner, food was great, service was better, just found it a little pricey, but hey the kids enjoyed it.

Nice pub, good beers and food selection, lovely rear garden

We had spent the day touring the Artists Open Houses in Hove and originally we’re going to eat somewhere else, however the attitude , rudeness and dismissive attitude of the staff there made us change our plans. We ended up at the Stoneham which is a large pub but it has a cosy welcoming feel. The staff here were so different. Friendly, cheerful, helpful and kind. Provided a drink for our dogs without us asking which was really thoughtful and they couldn’t have been more helpful. We had a nice meal and a really pleasant experience. Well done Stoneham you made our day!