The Thomas Kemp in Brighton and Hove

Haven't eaten here so cant comment, but if km in the area i do love to pop in for a quick one, i like the decor and cosiness,

An excellent Laine pub with a marvellous covered and heated area outside. Also notably wonderful, friendly and helpful service from the bar person. Great stuff.

Yesterday drinking at kemp one of our regular local pubs a friend said happy hour now it was new to me so went to take a look it stated £4 pints £5 wine £4 spirit mix but when trying purchase the price was the same so I approached manager and area manager who said no its only on selected drinks I said misleading the public false information and that I'd be contacting face book tripadviser and the brewery the manager then run out and added very selected products 3 friends and I left its now on trip adviser Facebook and today we ontacting the brewery is this away of getting customer in for instance £5 wine for what bottle medium or large wine Guinness is a pint its all very wrong I suggest potential cystomer go to trip adviser for reviews see what your Facebook friends are saying face book are showing great response are they trying get rid of old stock we have photographs of original board and when changes were made on face book trading standards wi.l love these

Great lunchtime menu, choices of veg, vegan and meat starters and mains. Very relaxed friendly atmosphere. Well worth a visit if your in the area Ths garlic greens are mouthwatering

We came here for the second year running for my husband's Christmas Eve birthday lunch. There were 9 of us including 2 small children. The menu was Christmassy but interesting and the service was excellent. They coped with a nervous dog and a very active 3 year old. We had a lovely lunch...thank you!

Good pub. Small menu, but interesting. Had food this time. Excellent.

I never got a chance to make it to the restaurant. My fiance and I made a booking for Christmas day, which was confirmed, just got an email that its cancelled. No other explanations given. Thanks, for doing us a favor, unprofessional place like that, shouldn't earn our time or money!

Lovely place and great food. Will be back. :)

@arissykitchen at @kemppub Seen great reviews about the Sunday Roast so had to check it out! • Beef and Turkey roast • Squash, cauliflower and almond filo Roasts were delicious with the exception of the Yorkshire pudding. Dessert • sticky toffee pudding solid 10/10, not a fan of the hazelnut ice cream •plum & blackberry crumble, custard. Could do with more crumble to fruit ratio but was yummy. Total spend: £73 for 3 people

Very enjoyable pub Great food, great beer, great staff

Lovely pub haven't eaten there but a cool pub

Superb! Fifteen of us for lunch on a busy Sunday and it was all amazing. Good food, service and atmosphere. Nothing but empty plates to photograph sadly.

Sadly we can’t review as we won’t be eating anywhere, that is too short sighted to realise that having Israeli this & that all over the menu in the current climate, is going to put decent people right off. In this case, 20+ of us

I'd say they do as good pub food as you'll get anywhere. Nice selection on tap, friendly staff and good atmosphere 👍

Great Sunday roast. Not as good as previous visits. But still very good, parsnips weren't properly cooked. But overall very good. Still no English mustard available 🤔. Must for us on a roast lunch.

It was a friends Birthday so we did a surprise meal for him several friends and his family all arrived just as he thought he was going for a quick drink. We had a really good night food was awesome the staff are really very good, They really made the night for us. would not hesitate to go back, on my own as a couple or in a party. very very good all round.

Best Sunday roast I’ve had in ages. Generous portions of really delicious food. Everyone at the table agreed. We’ll definitely be back!

OMG love this little gem in the back streets of Kemptown. Not only is it warm, friendly and inviting but a lovely pub aesthetically. Garden has just been done and feels like you on holiday and as for the food, it is second to non, best pub food in Brighton, hands down. The kitchen, Arissay bring Mediterranean dishes, full of flavour, great for sharing and goes down with well with a nice bottle of Pinot Noir! Also pop in for a roast!

I'm writing this review as I eat a plate of pasta at home after my visit to the Kemp for dinner. My £15 serving of veggie lasagna was so small I queried if it was a starter portion. Alas no, it was the main. Came with no sides, just a small square of lasagna looking lonely and lost on the plate. I left hungry, hence the pasta at home. I mentioned it to the lovely bar person who agreed that it was a surprisingly small portion. I was there with colleagues from the hospital close by. We regularly meet up for food in Kemptown. That was our first and last time at the Kemp I'm afraid.

Booked Sunday lunch with family. Great food; delicious roasts and side dishes; friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you Rebecca & family

Excellent small bites and some full meals such as fish and chips. I loved to ability to book a table for a specific period of time and the friendly, helpful staff

I've reviewed this place before, Not giving the menu much of a write up, So Damn confusing Menu, A small dish disruption per dish Might help the customer understand it, Over 40 yrs as trained Chef, Working around this little planet, I can honestly say I get confused with Dishes/Ingredients, NO explanation-description on Menu, Menu Pricey for What you get, There is a cross between "Spanish Tapas / and Little Portions, It does appear Most buy the Fish and Chips, Good Old Traditional Pub Fare Menu, It has been noticed that the Day time trade, Lunch trade has fallen away, Nothing like it was 2-3 yrs ago, Daytimes hey have lost the "Local Trade" Fingers crossed for the Winter trade here.. Food, well, Confusing, Costly for portion sizes, But Who wants to eat Lunch in an empty Pub.....!!! Not me... And for some extremely weird reason.... food stops at 3pm until 4.30... ? How weird is that ?? This is Brighton...... You'd expect Pub food 12 to 9pm ??. All I see is a food establishment SINKING Monday to Saturday, Wet sales would reflect this, Although there does not seem to be ANYONE at the Pub or the Brewery who gives a toss..... As for the Décor, Breweries hate to spend a £10 Tenner, It is totally Obviously missed the "Refit" Budget, Even So .... I personally think there should be a "Cleaner" Budget...... as it appears NO ONE Cleans this PUB.... (Shame really, As The Tomas Kemp, Kemptown, This was once run by someone who knew what they were doing, Good old fashioned "Landlord's" Today.... Everyone thinks they can run a Pub !!! They can not, Who is to blame, The Novice ? who will close down a pub and owe money everywhere ? OR is it the Breweries .... NO interest in Pubs at all, As long as you sell THEIR Stock. and If you go BUST... Bad Luck.... Brewery still owns the property... Wicked CON, for All Breweries... Sadness to those who think they are Licensees / Landlords, .... There is always another Mug around the corner, who dreams of the Simple working life and making Thousands in Profit per day. And believe me........ THIS IS ONE of those establishments..... See this Space 2024 ???

Lovely experience. Thanks a lot.

Such a great atmosphere and friendly staff

Great little find in the quiet back streets of Brighton. With a sea view too!

Great atmosphere, food and music with warm and welcoming staff; 5 stars all round!!

The kemp is so warming, as a local I have just started coming to this lovely pub and was greeted with nothing but lovely food, drinks and chat from the bartenders, such friendly individuals! 👍

Nice place few different people not what you would expect tranvestites gays etc but no problems cheap drinks compared with other places nearby

Lovely spot for a drink and lunch with friends. There was a good atmosphere and the staff there were very friendly and helpful.

Been coming to this pub for years. Good vibe all year round. In summer the doors open out onto the pavement and it's cosy in the winter. Staff are always friendly.

Stopped for a pint and some chips. Portion size small for the cost, but service was efficient and the terrace in the back light and airy.

Nice pub with great service and food. If you have a Sunday roast you should not miss the cauliflower cheese. Really good.

It's a great pub very friendly and relaxed

Excellent roast dinner. Friendly staff providing quick and efficient table service

Basic pub with good atmosphere and good selection of drinks - along with polite and friendly staff

Lovely Sunday lunch and staff were flexible and supportive. Issues with orders were quickly resolved and they allowed us to change booked tables so we could sit more comfortably. Would recommend to anyone wanting a tasty Sunday lunch.

Great location and good service. Best prices in Brighton. Served a decent glass of rosé. Went a number of times at different times of day during our short stay. Lovely sitting at front looking down to sea.

Delicious roast dinner on a Sunday. 2nd time here and it doesn’t disappoint. Great quality meat, the pork crackling is perfectly done, beef is rare how it should be, the side dishes are also delicious, leeks in mustard and cream, cauli cheese and pigs in blankets. We left totally satisfied. Would have posted a pic but ate it too quick as it was too good 😋😂

Great pub! Brilliant menu and the food is amazing. Good mixture of classic dishes and Mediterranean sharing plates which I love. Really enjoy trying lots of different dishes so we really like the tapas style menu. The food really is out of this world and prices are great in comparison to other places at the moment - had the fish and chips this time which I think were about £16 and I paid £22 for the same thing except in a greasy chippy last week (Poppies) so was quite chuffed with the Kemps pricing!

Beaut roast, lovely Guinness and house red, friendly staff and reasonable prices - overall a great pub. We would definitely go back.

This place often has live music and is really trying to be a great choice in kemptown. Friendly staff add to the atmosphere. Great pub.

Overpriced - £14 for a small chicken skewer with some mayo! And £4 for a tiny portion fries. £18 - not well Spent

This is a must visit if you’re in Brighton! The food is absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend the small plates in the photos below but everything we’ve ordered from the menu has always been incredible - crispy potatoes, asparagus with whipped feta and chilli oil and manouri cheese with babaganush and candied walnuts. So yummy! The roasts are also incredible… would definitely recommend booking a table. It’s a lovely setting with a nice beer garden, great atmosphere, amazing service and the prices are very reasonable too! Without a doubt my favourite spot in Brighton.

This is a must visit if you’re in Brighton! The food is absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend the small plates in the photos below but everything we’ve ordered from the menu has always been incredible - crispy potatoes, asparagus with whipped feta and chilli oil and manouri cheese with babaganush and candied walnuts. So yummy! The roasts are also incredible… would definitely recommend booking a table. It’s a lovely setting with a wee beer garden, great atmosphere, amazing service and the prices are very reasonable too! Without a doubt my favourite spot in Brighton.

Lovely food, great drink selection and brilliant staff. Will be back again.

Having seen previous reviews we called in to see what the place was like before booking in for a meal before the quiz. Jo was absolutely brilliant - as were all the staff. The quiz is like no other we've ever been to - a live music round being a first for us. The food was lovely . (we are vegetarian ).Our only gripe was the quiz was the best part of an hour late kicking off

Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and great food! The atmosphere in the kemp was warm and inviting. The staff were fantastic and very kindly allowed me change the potatoes to chips for my meal. The fish and chips was the best I've ever eaten out in a pub. The fish was delicately cooked, a lovely crispy flavourful batter and a great portion size. The chips were crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The tartar sauce was also delicious, well balanced and a silky texture. The star of the show was the minty crushed peas, they were the best crushed/mushy peas I've ever tasted. The pints were also reasonably priced for Brighton. A fantastic pub, with great food and a nice atmosphere. I will definitely be returning.

Good to see Jo is still here. Menu is now limited and baffling not sure what a lot of it acts ally is - been better in the past

Nice traditional boozer in heart of kemptown, has small back garden and roll back front windows for view of the sea sat having a drink. Very popular at weekends. Happy hour in week.

Worth visiting for service but quite expensive assistant manager Jo is fantastic 😊

Much subdued from how I remembered it and the staff are still having problems adjusting to table service although they are trying very hard. Its an unfamiliar role and giving customers direction, allocating seats and briefing them about the covid rules feels to be rather tricky for them, because it feels like the opposite of hospitality, which is what they are much more used too. Having to give orders probably feels very awkward and having to deal with one or two people who want to ignore those rules when drunk, is quite a test! But we must all play the game and sitting at the front looking down to the seafront on a warm night with a cold beer is still pretty well unbeatable, so good luck to them! I'm leaving this lockdown revue in place to remind us all of the difficulties the hospitality business and all of us who went through covid had to deal with - but I have posted a recent video of June 2023 of a Jazz evening at the Kemp, where we had a nice meal and a couple of beers and that shows I think just what positive measures they have taken to keep the pub going. Well done the Kemp! - I would encourage everyone to go there and get away from their troubles for an hour or two. Hospitality is alive and well here!

Really great local pub, fab food too

Nice little pub with nice food. Great little outside area that catches the sun.

Great place for lunch, lovely open plan design with a welcome breeze through the pub on a hot sunny day. Really nice staff and great food. I opted for lots of small plates and would definitely recommend if you are with a few people. It really is a cut above. Give it a go, it won’t disappoint.

Superb food by Arissy, just the kind of thing we were looking for but rarely find! Nice beer garden too, will definitely be coming back.

Excellent meal tonight at the Kemp. Standout dishes were the ravioli, asparagus, panisse and crispy potatoes. Great wine options too.

Really nice pub with beer garden. Good quality food. Great staff.

Friendly service nice atmosphere

Wasnt there for that long but the customer service was cheerful and quick and of course you cant go too wrong with a lovely big garden where you can smoke if need be.

Excellent menu with interesting combinations of tastes.

Food is really good now, shame about the afternoon shut time but needs must. great burger and the Baba Ganoush is absolutely spot on. Friendly staff, good range of drinks Only gripe was gents loos, but that is not what you would say was entirely their fault.

Lovely pub with good atmosphere but the music was so loud we couldn’t hear each other talk. When the DJ started at 8pm, the pub emptied. Shame, as the music was good but just too loud, this is a pub not a club. Two separate people asked for the music to be turned down but this request was refused. We were hoping to make this our regular local. Please understand that we go to pubs to chat to each other not to drowned out by music.

Visited Easter 2023, Read Reviews, So comfortable going to this place, Staff BRILLIANT!, Lady behind bar could not do enough for us, Surprised she was on her own?? Easter ?? Busy ? One person?? MENU... Damn Confusing, 35yrs in the Catering trade I had to use the Internet to work out the menu, Shame, We thought it was more Traditional Pub Fare, But NO, Some right concoctions, Unfortunately, We ended up with 2 burgers & 4 Fish n chips, I would say Expensive for what you get, ( we had Sunday roasts too, again, Expensive for what you get or they were running out of food @ 2pm?? ) We got chatting to the other table, great family, But they made a point commenting on you never see the owner/leaseholder, apparently he lives at the bar along the road not his pub, We used to come here when it was called The Tomas Kemp Pub, It is a Big Shame someone new has taken over and has done Nothing to improve/change/Repair/add his/her Stamp on Pub. It appears Staff run this Pub, Not any owner !! Typical of the Pub trade today. So sum up.. Great staff, Brilliant lady behind the Bar(think...Manager) Food Expensive-Very Confusing dishes, (NO Menu Descriptions) Small portions, Fish n chips good size for £15..? But nothing spectacular about it..! Shame New Owner has done Nothing to improve pub décor, Tidy back area/ sort out electrics/ Terrible Outside marquee attempt, Looks run down, untidy, needs some little cash or staff labour to upgrade this wonderful public house, I'm afraid, Who owns lease has No intension or cash to improve the establishment. Excellent Staff 10/10, Owner/Management 2/10, No effort made... Shame could be a fantastic busy well loved Public House, But hence at this time there is NO CHANCE, We will return when we have seen an improvement by owner. You can not just pay for a lease on a Pub, Open the doors and think Profits will flood in..!!! Does Not work that way. Such a Shame.

We went in quite late, about 14:30, on Easter Monday. The menu is kind of basic for mains although there are a selection of "small" but mostly with prices similar to the mains which seemed strange. The kitchen was due to close at 15:00 and when we ordered it was about 5 to 3.00 We chose to eat the berr battered fish...it came with a small quantity of thin fries tartare and crushed garden peas. The others with us opted for the cheese and bacon burger with fries. Ours was fairly cool when delivered to the table but it was very tasty and I certainly enjoyed the meal. Beers are quite expensive....but it is on the outer edge of Brighton. The craft beers were over £7 The meals were £15....not so pricey as one might expect. It's dog friendly and there were several dogs in...we took two in. The bar lady was obligingly and put our order through to the kitchen quickly to avoid missing the kitchen shut down time

Amazing breakfasts, fantastic service and lovely vibe! Beautiful rustic decor set to the background of Gill Scott Heron. Highly recommended!

Just 1 Street back from the seafront but a million miles from the crowded cafe bars just a few minutes away. Popped in for a drink when we arrived in Brighton for the bank holiday weekend and liked it so much we came back for dinner the next day. Great choice of drinks, friendly staff who went out their way to get us the perfect table in the front window (with a lovely glimpse of the sea) and absolutely fantastic food. Good value too; for 3 burgers, 1 fish and chips (but fancy), a couple of rounds of drinks - incl beer & wine - it came to about the same as we'd spend at a chain restaurant the prev evening but this was miles better. If we were here another night we'd be back again for dinner! Highly recommended.

Great food, lovely staff, good spot not too far back from the seafront.

A good Sunday roast, would recommend the pork belly

The decor is rustic, people are friendly and food is amazing

Booked Sunday lunch. Staff are amazing and go the extra mile. Great range of local beers and the usual. Minimal menu, which I think is always a good sign. Would def go back.

Great pub, tasty food, excellent, friendly staff. What more can you want? This is a well run friendly pub. We’re here for a Thursday Jazz @ the Kemp evening.

Stunning small plates and the most interesting and delicious dessert I've had in a long time, made even better for the fact that it was vegan. All restaurants should offer marmite butter with their bread

The atmosphere was lovely,the food amazing,staff wonderful but we had to wait over an hour for our food so maybe take on more catering staff.

Had a lovely meal here last night. The food is above and beyond your usual pub grub. Service was lovely too.

This place is superb, the staff are friendly, the food fantastic and the vibe is spot on. A fantastic gem of a pup. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great service as always and Sunday lunch delicious a good plateful however, you can order a smaller dinner if you don’t like a big plateful. Our favourite place for Sunday lunch. Thanks Jo xx

Accidentally ended in here on quiz night good fun

Hand pulled beer v good. Food good and imaginative. Staff welcoming and friendly.

In its previous guise it was a pub we avoided so were keen to see what the new owners had done in their recently completed refurbishment. The Amsterdam has undergone a radical restyling, and greatly improved its image and has also been extended and is now deceptively large with several rooms and two separate bars. Attractive decor, helpful staff and a good range of beers and wines make it an attractive choice. With a reasonably priced menu - although, perhaps due to the initial demand for food - a number of items were not available on our visit. It should appeal to most pub goers as well as families. It has limited parking on site but should be attractive to locals, walkers and cyclists as well as motorists who may find on street parking nearby. We shall certainly be returning soon.

Great venue Clean Great staff I be back Sitting in garden served great food I had my dog And they had great dog station

Yorkshire pudding was lovely but v small, roast potatoes tasted nice but only had one and had zero crunch. For the money I'd expect more than a couple of thin slithers of beef. The meal was ok but you can do better for the money. For 13 quid I'd expect better.

Having seen previous reviews we called in to see what the place was like before booking in for a meal before the quiz. Jo was absolutely brilliant - as were all the staff. The quiz is like no other we've ever been to - a...

Great relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff & great food. Loved it.

I would go back. Its a pub that serves decent food 🤷‍♀️

Nice place, toilets are awful. Staff weren't over friendly. No please or Thank you.

Very vibrant and friendly Pub with music and great food . Great beer garden too...

Met some friends here for Sunday roast. Food was tasty, real ale was good, friendly service and nice vibe.

Came in for drinks with friends, lovely cosy pub. Nice choice of wines and beer. Good service and not too pricey , food menu looks good as well

Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and nice plate of chips if you can't afford the more expensive menu items 👍😁

Great pub in Kemptown, Staff always so welcoming, chatty, friendly, Nothing too much of a problem for them to sort out, Food how ever.. Rather different, Menu Very confusing, No discriptions of the Spanish/Moraccan dishes, slightly expensive for what the food is, No snacks,(sarnies/salads,rolls) Only...

Went here to try the food from Arissy and it was incredible!. Fresh ingredients, rich flavours - loved the blue cheese/honey bunuellos! Perfect combo of sweet and savoury. Great service and such a lovely couple behind the business. They are definitely someone to watch on the scene! A must if you’re in Brighton.

We’d booked a table online for an early Tuesday night dinner, and when the pub called to confirm they told me it was quiz night. So we decided to combine our dinner with the quiz, which was for the most part a great decision. The...

Went for a Sunday roast and it was amazing! would 100% go back.

Only stopped in for a cheeky 1/2 but seems like a nice enough place. Will be back to try the food at some point.

Warm and welcoming. Reasonably priced. What more do you want?!

Friendly staff but don't let them put you on the table by the stairs as you get gawped at by everyone going and returning from the loo!

Spacious interior and good range of beers.

Amazing place to stumble upon, though they had a small(ish) menu, there’s definitely something to suite everybody’s tastes. I had fish and chips (it would have been rude not to!) and hats off to the chef for making such a beautiful dish and presenting it so nicely… just writing this review is making me salivate! Great food, fantastic atmosphere and amazing service. Huge thank you to the team for making me feel welcome in Brighton!

Been going here for years, whenever we visit Brighton. The beer and staff are still good, but the Sunday menu choice is tiny compared to before and food not as good. Took about an hour for meals to arrive.

Really great experience. Banging roast and the team went out of the way to make sure everything was GF. Lovely refurb too. The sea reference murals on the garden are cool