The Dorset Bar & Kitchen Reviews Summary

Accessibility & Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Wheelchair accessible also good for babies changing room."
• "No cons mentioned regarding accessibility & cleanliness."
• "The loos were in the basement down a fairly steep staircase but we're very clean."

Cons:

• "The outdoor heaters were ineffective."

Ambiance & Decor

Pros:

• "Decor definitely adds a unique feel."
• "Rain or shine, the Dorset is always there."
• "The Dorset has a great atmosphere."
• "Really cosy atmosphere, we stopped in here by chance as we wanted a coffee and some drink."
• "The bar was great design, nice little tables and chairs."
• "Good atmosphere."

Cons:

• "This was the only pub we visited in the centre that served drinks in plastic cups."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was good and the only saving grace. left a tip."
• "Particularly Niamh gave me excellent service and provided a sympathetic ear when I had quite the day."
• "Service was excellent, the food was really good too."
• "The staff were polite, prompt, and more than I could’ve asked for."
• "Every member of the staff team was courteous and happy to welcome guests."
• "Booked tables for birthday drinks. Were very quick and helpful when responding and the staff were great on the night."
• "The staff were so friendly and loved our dog. They are so dog-friendly and made us feel extremely welcome."

Cons:

• "The bespectacled barman who served me, twice, look dangerously close of dropping dead of an acute case of apathy."
• "Food and drinks took forever and when the food came out it was disgusting. Massively over cooked."
• "Patchy service ... at one time 5 staff laughing and joking at the work station whilst our table and the one next to us were trying to order drinks!"
• "Staff were polite but chaotic and disorganised."
• "Beer selection was poor."
• "Service not that great, had two drink orders (that weren't ours) turn up while we waited for our drinks."
• "Apauling service, as in NO SERVICE."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food is excellent and freshly cooked."
• "The food was excellent."
• "The portion of fish is massive your get a massive pile of chips underneath. The tartar sauce was very well done and it hit the spot."
• "The fish and chips are some of the best in Brighton but I've had mixed experiences with other dishes."
• "The food is amazing we would be happy to eat there every time we visit Brighton."
• "Fresh fried calamari and risotto were the best."
• "The food was incredible, we had the cheese croquettes and the charred cabbage from the small bites selection and they were delicious and beautifully presented."

Cons:

• "Half the food was cold. Burger was over-cooked to the point of being burnt black and tough."
• "If you want dry overcooked chicken, this is the place for you."
• "Food and drinks took forever and when the food came out it was disgusting. Massively over cooked."
• "Great pub with a great location but the food was awful when we visited today."
• "Service was nice enough however the food was awful."
• "Don’t get the Cesar salad. Deep fried chicken (no marinating going on)."
• "Food was terrible - chicken schnitzel was burnt."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Highly recommend this establishment and I will be returning soon."
• "Highly recommend this awesome place."
• "The lovely manager (owner?) always makes us feel very welcome."
• "An absolutely amazing Sunday Roast."
• "Had a delicious BLT and the best Bloody Mary in Brighton."
• "For food I had the cheeseburger and O.M.G, it was amazing, the best burger I've had in a long time!"
• "Food was hot and fresh, service was excellent and prices good for being dead central to the lanes."

Cons:

• "At over £6 a pint, you need to sharpen up guys!"
• "Very expensive, according to staff there was a new menu that the chef's were still adjusting to, as a result our cottage pies came out cold in the middle."
• "Hmmm, clearly a nice pub, food looked good, but everything, beer and food, is expensive."
• "There is a reason the wine is not listed on the drinks menu online - £14.50 for a large rioja!!"
• "Two pints of Pepsi max was £10 - what a rip off!!"
• "Portion size for the side order of chips doesn't correspond to the cost involved."
• "For £13 each roast I found it insulting."