Reviews in Brighton and Sussex

OHSO Social has an excellent location, unfortunately that is where the compliments end. As we were in a large group (19), we had chosen the buffet option for lunch (should have been £12, but ended up being £16). We had originally booked for 25, but only ended up having 19, we had to pay the difference for the missing 6 people as we were told they had sufficiently catered for the 25. Upon paying extra, we were disappointed to find the food barely feed the 19. Lunch also consisted of little more than cheese and crackers with a few pieces of bread (not enough for the group), 2 salads and a small plate full of salami. Thinking this was the entree, we were excited about the remainder of the meal. Unfortunately we found out that this was considered the main course, with an additional "casserole" served in coffee cups. The "casserole" consisted of a tomato type sauce and a few chunks of cheap sausage, they also only brought out 16 casseroles, although we paid for 25! The only consolation to the terrible meal was the bottle of "free" champagne they offered - 1 bottle for 19 people, and 4 wine glasses. A great day was overshadowed by the terrible (expensive) meal and service. I suggest you stick to just drinking here, and eat somewhere else!

We visited the Royal Oak on a recent trip to Henfield, the service as soon as we entered was first rate, with friendly and knowledgeable advice on the choice of wine and the suggestion of the cheese board which was perfect as we were not overly hungry. Consequently, we will be back again very soon!

I ate here at the weekend with my family and really enjoyed the meal and service. The place has really changed since I last went there which was some time ago. The new owners have really spruced things up. I would recommend this place.

The atmosphere on a Friday & Saturday night is great, really good to celebrate a Birthday. Food & Service fantastic.

service = Good, people = nice and polite, friendly environment cheerful gurkhas. food ummm too much to describe just amazing typical Nepalese dish ill give 10/10 best curry house in hastings.

As a resident of Forest Row, we have been to Aldeia on a few occasions, but happened to go there with my parents this weekend. They were very impressed with the service, quality and quantity of food, AND the incredibly clean toilets!!! Would recommend this restaurant for any occasion, as you will always be very well looked after by the girls.

We are a local couple who visited the Black Pearl for the first time this weekend. We are fish lovers and totally and completely recommend this restaurant! The decor was really nice, up stairs and down, the music presented the perfect mood for a cosy meal, and the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about the food. We had the fish platter for two, and thought we had died and gone to heaven! You really do get what you pay for here. It's not cheap but worth every penny. We will visit again and again.

First time here last week but will definitely be back. Good service, great food at a reasonable price.

Great ambience and decor in an old Church.Handy for recitals and services in Chichester Cathedral just opposite. Very relaxing , with lots of leather sofas and nooks for a cosy chat . The food is good, nice variety and the churros for dessert with dipping sauces are delicious. The weekday lunchtime buffet is excellent,with choice of soups , bread, jacket potatoes and salad selections for £4.95! From time to time there are monthly special offers which are great value. Pleasant and helpful staff.

not great, not for the faint hearted

now what can i say other than "EXCELLENT" well worth a visit, friendly staff, good food, amazing atmosphere, give the place a go you wont be disappointed

I highly recommend this restaurant in Seaford. We came upon it on our recent visit to this seaside resort. The food was excellent and staff very friendly. We love the water feature and our children love the fishes in the garden room.

Visited April 27th '08,a party of 4.Excellent friendly service /good wines/wonderfully cooked meals /great coffe-in simple,homely and relaxed surroundings.Ideal for an informal meal with friends!

Excellent food and service, the best curry house in Brighton

Unfortunately I cannot write a recommendation due to a meal that my partner and I took at the restaurant last Saturday. The meal was destroyed by an inconsiderate couple whom had a child with them that screamed on and off for over an hour resulting in my leaving the restaurant not without reminstrating with the ignorant couple whom permitted such bad behaviour. The restaurant did nothing about this and apparently on a previous Saturday evening at around 9 pm a child performed a similar act ruining the meals of all the diners in the restaurant. I shall not return until the restaurant change their policy of welcoming badly behaved children and doing nothing about it. Unfortunately I love the restaurant and the staff and the food. However, I will not return until signs are placed welcoming well behaved children and asking parents to control their children or be asked to leave. These parents were off the wall very ignorant and rude. I hope I do not see them again. I would have visited the restaurant on at least three other occasions over the weekend, but after this appalling experience I will not be returning unless something is done about ignorant parents and unruley children.

Horrible. Dirty. Dire Food. Terrible Beer. Avoid at all costs.

I went to the Star Inn last night for the first time with elderly and a pit 'picky' mother, it was excellent. We both came away beyond full, the portions were huge and my steak was cooked to perfection. We had intended having a dessert from the fabulous list but there was no room left for air let alone a pudding. Highly recommended by both mother and daughter!

awful place, the gents toilets are foul and the place looks very shabby throughout. food was poor and overpriced. i wont go again. try leonardos next door, its much better.