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Wine pairings: Isle of Gigha halibut, confit of leeks, sauce Américaine

Isle of Gigha halibut

In the second part of our series on wine pairings we’ve picked a particular favourite with our staff, ethically sourced Isle of Gigha halibut served with a confit of leeks and sauce Américaine. The dish A plate of sunshine in a dark and drizzly winter, this halibut dish has been a hit since it made […]

Wine pairings: Black bream, pancetta, and chickpea cassoulet

Black bream

Over the years our wine list has grown extensively, beginning with 20 bottles to our current offering of over 100. Typically we review our wine selection twice a year, with around 30% ending up replaced, usually with a new style from a different country, or simply something that we find interesting. We taste every wine […]

Christmas and New Year 2015 opening hours

Opening hours for English's

As we busy ourselves ahead of the Christmas rush of festive celebrations and parties filled with friends, family and colleagues, we would like to share with you our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you all, and ringing in 2016 with plenty of champagne and […]

Treat someone special to a meal at English’s this Christmas

English's Gift Card

Christmas comes but once a year – but English’s Gift Cards can be enjoyed all year round. Redeemable across the menu, from our £10 Express Lunch to our six-course Tasting Menu, our restaurant gift card is the perfect present for any food and wine lover. Available to order online or collect at our restaurant, English’s Gift Cards are also a special […]

Welcome to our Winter and Festive Menus!

Gigha halibut

The winter weather has officially arrived, and with it it’s brought our new winter menu. This season you’ll find a whole host of warming dishes, the perfect remedy for the cold weather, and an array of plates you’ve told us you can’t enjoy winter without. Over autumn we served a beautiful piece of fish, Isle of […]

English’s Express Lunch Menu – 2 courses for £10

English's fish cake

Every day Head Chef Clayton Green creates an inspired two-course Express Lunch menu, turning fresh ingredients into dishes you won’t find on our a la carte menu. Don’t be fooled by the name though, there’s nothing rushed about this menu. Our Express Lunch makes ordering quick and simple, leaving you more time to relax in […]

Kids eat for free – just snap a selfie with Sid!

Children's menu at English's

Keep the kids entertained at English’s this half-term and they’ll eat for FREE next time. To celebrate half-term we’re giving away a free meal to every child tucking into our Sussex CCC Junior Sharkz menu – all they have to do is follow these simple steps to enjoy a seafood supper on the house: Order from our […]

Interview with Simon Leigh-Jones, owner of English’s

Clifford Leigh-Jones and French Head Chef de Kaye

This month Simon and his family are celebrating their 70th anniversary at English’s of Brighton. In 1945 Simon’s father Clifford bought English’s from A W English’s sons, and rumour has it that Mr English took his last breath behind the bar, shucking oysters. Find out how Simon became involved in running the restaurant, in our interview […]

Celebrate 70 years with our Anniversary Menu

Pavlova

We’re pleased to announce that our 70th Anniversary Menu is now available to order at English’s of Brighton! In this very special menu you’ll find dishes from across the decades; many have stood the test of time and are still served today, and all have been firm favourites with our customers. You’ll also find a […]

English’s autumn menu – have you seen what we’re serving?

Pan-fried chicken livers, apple & beetroot chutney, brioche

As autumn rolls in and we approach shorter days and colder nights, we have a fantastic autumn menu to warm you up and brighten your day. Enjoy an array of brand new dishes, as well as a few favourites that we’ve saved from our summer menu, like our scallop, prawn and crab burger. Pan-fried chicken […]