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Preston Park Tavern

88 Havelock Rd, Brighton, England
+44 1273 542271
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Ranked #180 of 568 restaurants in Brighton
Cuisines: Pub
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Good for: Child-friendly, Business
Dining options: Reservations
Description: Locals and foodies mix in this delightfully bright and cheerful family-friendly food pub – a hidden gem, which has remained busy and buzzy since it opened six years ago. Something of a local institution, this fabulous pub serves good honest food, prepared with skill and passion. Beautifully prepared roast meals are served on Sundays from 12 to 6pm. With superb Sussex reared meats, a vegetarian and fish option as well as small portions for children, it’s hard to find a reason not to visit.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Had lunch here with my family. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. the menu is small but thats all to the better i think and theres something for everyone. The cod was really beautifully cooked and the onion bhaji burger was tremendous. i have been before and i will definitely go again.

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Helen C, Owner at Preston Park Tavern, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thanks for submitting your review, we're really pleased you enjoyed your recent lunch with us and I will make sure we pass your lovely comments on to our chef and his team. Hope to see you again soon. Helen More

London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

We visited today after this pub was one of a few recommended in the Fiveways Open House Magazine. After three hours trekking round houses we were more than ready for a sit down and some food and drink. I would disagree with previous posts about service, our waitress was lovely and very helpful finding us a table despite not having... More

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Helen C, Owner at Preston Park Tavern, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Hello, I'm really sorry that you were disappointed with your recent meal. We do take all feedback very seriously and have discussed your comments in detail with our kitchen and waiting teams. In particular, we are looking at portion size and value for money. I thank you for your positive feedback regarding our service staff and do hope that you... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Went for lunch here as had been recently good on previous visits.firstly, one of the staff that served us was VERY rude. We asked her politely if we could order some food, and answered in a strop. After ordering we waited for nearly an HOUR before the food came. Ironically, the childrens meal came last! It was sausage and mash... More

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Helen C, Owner at Preston Park Tavern, responded to this review
24 April 2013

We are very sorry that you have had such a bad experience here at the Preston Park Tavern and have been trying to contact you. Could you please call or email me at your convenience? More

Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I've been a number times since moving to the area six months ago. It was recommended to me and I'd heard mainly positive feedback. I've been for family lunches and dinner for two (as a couple and with a friend). Food has always been good...sometimes excellent, sometimes less so. The service has always been fantastic and very welcoming. The staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I've been visiting the Preston Park Tavern for a couple of years now and my most recent visit was no different. I simply can't understand the negative reviews. The staff are consistently welcoming and attentive and I've never had anything but excellent food, even when really busy. It's also better value than a lot of city center restaurants, particularly given... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This was my first visit to Preston Park Tavern but not my last! The restaurant has a lovely feel and the staff were very welcoming. The young chap who waited on our table had the perfect blend of attentiveness and giving us time to enjoy our meal. The menu was inventive and the food well-cooked. I had heard good reports... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I love this restaurant and have never had a bad dining experience here. Last night was no exception with wonderful food, excellent service in relaxed surroundings. I was joined by three fabulous friends, we all had the tomato and mozzarella salad which was so flavoursome. We then had the cod and steak, again both were excellent. A fantastic evening was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Had the most delicious meal at this restaurant last night. The service was faultless and the food was excellent. We were a party of 4 and all enjoyed every bite, from the steak to the pork to the cod! We dined mid week so it wasn't too crowded, we had a lovely table and were really able to take our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

I can't believe some of the negative reviews on here. We have never had a bad meal at the Preston Park Tavern - the size of menu is a reassuring indication that it focuses on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients - and we have never received anything but the warmest welcome and the most friendly service. I suggest those who'd like... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

A lovely place to visit, for a relaxing sunday lunch. I wasnt expecting at 5pm to have much choice from the menu, but there was still a lovely selection of starters and mains. The goats cheese croquettes we had as a starter where a real winner but we could have shared as the roasts were so generous we struggled to... More

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