BEST SUNDAY LUNCH
ALBERTA’S
Winner
You’ll find Alberta’s at the Windmill pub, a great spot to kick off a Sunday lunch with Jersey oysters, followed by classic roasts such as a charcoal-grilled sharing sirloin cooked on the bone, Sussex pork cuts (pork belly, croquettes and sausage) or a veggie pie.
The star of the Sunday menu is the whole local Southern-fried chicken, served with all the trimmings. Indulgent sides like barbecued cabbage with seaweed butter and chicken skin furikake are a must, as is the Viennetta affogato to round things off.
69 Upper North Street, Brighton, BN1 3FL
01273 202475
EMBERS
Runner up
A large open kitchen with flaming grills provides the theatre at this casual Lanes restaurant. Menus change seasonally, but you can expect such classics as roasted pork belly Sussex beef rump, or baked onion with roasted beetroot and pumpkin seed stuffing (vegans are very well catered for here!). And if your table is up for a challenge, the Four Beast Feast is the one to order.
All platters come with seasonal sides, such as skillet roasted potatoes, cauliflower cheese purée, charred greens and wood-fired autumn veg.
42 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, BN1 1HB
01273 869222
THE COAL SHED
Runner up
The Coal Shed’s new site on North Street is a beautiful space for a special Sunday lunch. Settle into the plush surroundings and kick things off with one of their divine dill pickle Martinis.
Sunday roast centrepieces could include dry-aged beef cooked over coals, rotisserie cooked herb-fed chicken and slow-roasted porchetta with golden, crunchy crackling. All roasts are served with luxurious trimmings.
Clarence House, 30-31 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EB
01273 322998