Busby and Wilds

Name: Busby and Wilds
Address: 8/9 Rock Street, Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 1NF
Telephone: 01273 696135
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

109 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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We pride ourselves in serving seasonal, fresh, uncomplicated food with the emphasis on ingredients & great local produce. We've bottled beers a plenty, guest ales & an ever changing & evolving wine list. We're open for lunch & dinner Tuesday to Saturday & Sundays until we run out (we make a cracking Sunday roast if we do say ourselves) Courtyard beer garden now open.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

23 May 2022

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19:00

Booked 6 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Fri 12:00–15:00
Phone number
01273 696135
Website
http://www.busbyandwilds.co.uk/#_=_
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
8/9 Rock Street Brighton, Brighton BN2 1NF
Area
Brighton
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Szechuan Pepper Squid*£7.50
With garlic & saffron aioli
Potted Sussex Crab Bisque, Apple Purée & Toast*£9.50
Burrata£9.50
With nutbourne heritage tomatoes
Grilled Sussex Asparagus£8.95
Hollandaise & twineham grange
Bread, Rapeseed & Balsamic Olives & Sundried Tomatoes*£6.50
Halloumi Bites*£6.95
With gochujang mayo

Mains

220g 28 Day Aged Sirloin Steak£24.00
With b&w chimichurri, chunky chips mixed lettuce, croutons & mustard dressing
Locally Caught Beer Battered Fish*£14.50
Chunky chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce
Beer Battered Halloumi*£14.00
With chunky chips mixed salad, coriander & chilli dressing
Pan Fried Salmon Fillet£18.00
Quinoa, broad beans tomato, basil & olive salad with white anchovies & balsamic vinaigrette
Hand Made Gnocchi£14.95
With oyster mushrooms, brighton blue pickled walnuts & spinach sauce

Burgers

Beef Burger*£13.50
With roasted tomato, onion jam, dill pickle & burger sauce, served with skinny chips & coleslaw
Chickpea & Butterbean*£13.50
With roasted tomato, onion jam, dill pickle & burger sauce, served with skinny chips & coleslaw
Bbq Beef Brisket, Kimichi & Crispy Shallots*£13.50
With gochujang mayonnaise served with skinny chips & coleslaw
Fish Goujons*£13.50
With tartar sauce chilli jam & lettuce, served with skinny chips & coleslaw

Sides

Mixed Lettuce & Crouton Salad£3.50
With mustard dressing
Hand Cut Chips£4.00
Chunky or skinny
Seasonal Vegetables£3.00
Nutbourne Heritage Tomatoes£4.00
Capers & balsamic dressing

Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding*£8.00
With clotted cream ice cream
Chocolate & Hazelnut Brownie£7.00
With vanilla ice cream
Sussex Cheeseboard*£9.00
With apple & kiwi chutney & biscuits. Brighton blue, sussex camembert, golden cross goats, & sussex charmer
Brûléed Lemon Tart£7.50
With crème fraîche
B&W Ice Cream
Roasted apricot, lemon meringe, vanilla
- One Scoop£2.50
- 3 for£6.50

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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JP
JonathonP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very tasty, the staff were lovely, and my friends and I had a great time
GS
GeoffS
Brisbane
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely pub with terrific staff, we will certainly go back when next in Brighton
AL
AndyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great selection of beers. Gluten free well catered for both in food & drink. Friendly, attentive staff.
JR
JoeR
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food this place is a hidden gem and worth visiting.
LD
LottieD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and lovely staff. Also has a really good drinks selection. One of the best roasts I've had in Brighton!
AB
AngelaB
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly environment, we had great food Will return :)
RT
RobT
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, very friendly staff and a great location.
TH
TinaH
Brighton
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always beautiful food and good service
AB
AlfredoB
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Fantastic Sunday roast. The service wasn't bad but a bit slow...It's a bit far from the city centre, but the place is really nice.
KB
KatrinaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent quality food and service wasn't busy we will definitely be returning for more
MC
MaxineC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved it, great friendly staff, lovely food, clean. It was super quiet for a Saturday lunch but great all round!
LS
LesleyS
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The place was very nice, liked they sourced as locally as possible. Food was good, although they did get order wrong, but changed it without any fuss and quickly. We would go again when next in Brighton
K
Kate74
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As ever super food and service. A lovely venue for lunch or dinner.
W
Wanderer
Brighton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Always great tasting food. But sometimes quite a wait, perhaps with flurries of staffing shortages??
M
Mike
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
3 in our party went on a Sunday for lunch. Couldn’t book a table before 15.00 hrs even though booked 3weeks ahead. The roast dinners were excellent, meat was delicious, lovely Yorkshire pudding and a selection of vegetables. Will definitely be back.
SG
SoniaG
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Sunday Lunch, welcoming friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Cosy restaurant
TH
TrishstarH
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had. Delicious food, great service.
MD
MerilD
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely, gastropub, friendly, nice menu, recommended!
ER
ERTay
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious Sunday roast! Always so hard to find a good roast but Busby and Wilds didn’t disappoint! The veg that accompanied the roast was so tasty and lovely to have some things you wouldn’t have at home (roasted beetroot and I think some chestnuts in the cabbage!) the only thing that let it down a little was that the service was very slow to begin with, it took a very long time for someone to come and take our drinks order when we arrived that we ended up ordering everything. Other than that, the staff were great, very friendly and helpful 😊
DR
DavidR
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a wonderful food and staff , as always a great time was had .
MW
MartinW
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Had supper here in August 2021. Lunch on 26/iii. Food and Wine List materially better and more imaginative than your standard [gastro] pub. Attentive but not intrusive service. On a lovely Spring Saturday we dined in the garden at the back which felt it could do with some more and regular tlc.Great value. Well worth a detour. We intend to be back.
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wrightplc
Brighton
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
If the gnocchi really was supposed to be cold, a warning would have been useful.
S
Simonknight1
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely food, top friendly service. Would recommend the gnocchi!
DW
DWood
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, very attentive and welcoming service. We will return, hopefully soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always of a very high standard. Love the chicken burger!
FU
FrancescaU
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and delightful staff as always! I always love eating at B & W.
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natu
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious fish n chips !! Small plates good too. Nice menu selection. Wine list too. Early supper for us before the rush. We shall return.
RS
RichardS
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our 4th trip to Busby and Wilds and it never disappoints. The service and food were excellent as I have come to expect. I highly recommend this place and would not hesitate to return, in fact I am looking forward to doing so.
V
Victoria
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely little pub, fantastic food! Food very fresh and all locally sourced.
LR
LesleyR
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thursday night is burger night, great value. Had the chickpea and butterbean burger with all the trimmings and even had a gluten free bun which was a nice surprise! Would definitely recommend eating here. The Sunday Lunch is good too :-)
AM
AnnaM
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous! Tastiest roast in Brighton! The yorkie was HUGE cauli cheese to die for and the pork belly was SUPERB!
SM
SimonM
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely family friendly gastric pub with Sunday roasts to die for. Great menu during the week too.
TB
TButler
Brighton
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
The medium steak that I ordered was raw and I had to send it back. My wife's meal had so much salt in it that it was inedible. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was good, but as the food was so poor I won't be coming back.
MO
MattO
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service & excellent food. The burger is awesome.
c
charl
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fish and chips. Always delicious and fresh .
s
sars
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous! Decor, menu, quality of food, knowledgeable staff, service, all excellent
FL
FionaL
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Sunday lunch was delicious however it was quite noisy & the staff seemed a bit frazzled as it was busy
b
bunty
Berkshire
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great evening spent at this restaurant. Our food was delicious , the wine good and well priced and we enjoyed the service. What more could you ask for ?
JR
JoeR
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food especially the roast beef. Would 100% recommend to all
TH
TinaH
Brighton
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food as always

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Busby and Wilds does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Busby and Wilds also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01273 696135.

Busby and Wilds is rated 4.6 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

23 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

01273 696135

Delivery

8/9 Rock Street Brighton, Brighton BN2 1NF

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Brighton
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Fri 12:00–15:00
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.busbyandwilds.co.uk/#_=_
Phone number
01273 696135

Busby and Wilds

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Plates

Szechuan Pepper Squid*£7.50

Potted Sussex Crab Bisque, Apple Purée & Toast*£9.50

Burrata£9.50

Grilled Sussex Asparagus£8.95

Bread, Rapeseed & Balsamic Olives & Sundried Tomatoes*£6.50

Halloumi Bites*£6.95

Mains

220g 28 Day Aged Sirloin Steak£24.00

Locally Caught Beer Battered Fish*£14.50

Beer Battered Halloumi*£14.00

Pan Fried Salmon Fillet£18.00

Hand Made Gnocchi£14.95

Burgers

Beef Burger*£13.50

Chickpea & Butterbean*£13.50

Bbq Beef Brisket, Kimichi & Crispy Shallots*£13.50

Fish Goujons*£13.50

Sides

Mixed Lettuce & Crouton Salad£3.50

Hand Cut Chips£4.00

Seasonal Vegetables£3.00

Nutbourne Heritage Tomatoes£4.00

Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding*£8.00

Chocolate & Hazelnut Brownie£7.00

Sussex Cheeseboard*£9.00

Brûléed Lemon Tart£7.50

B&W Ice Cream

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Does Busby and Wilds offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Busby and Wilds restaurant rated?

Is Busby and Wilds currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Delivery

Dining areas

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