The Rum Kitchen - Brighton

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   Jeznlondon

   London

   177 reviews

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   1.0

   177 reviews

   Dined on 16 June 2022

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   I've been to the Rum Kitchen in Brighton several times before and had a good experience, so I'll write this off to a one off bad experience - but bad enough that I won't be going back. The place was empty (with only one other table occupied), but with music blaring. I ordered the saltfish fritters which were doughy and undercooked - but the real reason I go back there is for the goat curry - slow braised the menu said, which means it should be falling apart. This goat was gristly and unpleasant - and came cold. Service was nonchalant at best, despite an empty restaurant. As I said, I won't be going back.

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   RebeccaS

   Brighton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 June 2022

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   Great service, great cocktails, awesome food! Music was also good!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 May 2022

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   Very good service amazing food. Not my taste in music thank you!

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   LiloLil

   Brighton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 May 2022

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   Great food and atmosphere. Staff are very helpful and the music is great. Only minus is the Mac & Cheese could be served a bit warmer :)

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   OpenTable Diner

   Brighton

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 March 2022

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   Food arrived cold 70 mins after ordering and quality was poor. Would never return or recommend

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   Princess

   Brighton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 February 2022

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   Great experience in the rum kitchen brighton. Good food, cocktails and service. Would highly recommend if you live local or just visiting.

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   LouiseB

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 December 2021

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   The starters were nice but the main meals were terrible. We ate them because we were starving but they definitely weren’t worth the price we paid. There weren’t enough staff on the night and service was slow. I wouldn’t bother going back.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Brighton

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 December 2021

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   Drinks and service great, Food not so good

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 December 2021

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   It was great just to loud to speak with friends which meant we sat without talking the whole time.

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    Kammykins

    London

    24 reviews

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    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2021

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    The building was covered with scaffolding. There were very few diners so no real ambience. The music was really loud and on occasion rather distasteful. The food had mixed reviews. The T&T Doubles, halloumi burger with chips and Mac n’ cheese that accompanied the Appleton BBQ pork were tasty, however the pork itself was disappointing as it was gristly and rather chewy. We were also somewhat surprised that the restaurant didn’t offer desserts. The drinks were nice, but not value for money. I must say that our waitress was lovely, attentive, patient and accommodating. Thank you.

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    BrightonBart

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2021

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    Second visit for us and again had to wait a long time, more than 20 mins, to get a drink. We flagged down a waitress who bought dirty dishes from another table to our table. We were told they had run out of 2 of the 3 types of white wine and one of the types of lager. They said it had been busy on the Friday night. Food came quickly and was very tasty but it is poor value for the price. Small portions of cheap to buy food are dissappointing. We will not return again now. Seems a badly run bar and poorly trained staff are an ongoing issue.

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    WarrenP

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2021

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    I can't remember the managers name but he was first class. Spoke to us about the venue and the food/drinks. It was my birthday and I was treated to some lovely rum shoots and alovely dessert,complimentary as well. Really enjoyed my time at the rum kitchen and I will be returning 👍

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    OpenTable Diner

    Brighton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2021

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    Atmosphere was amazing, music playing with lots of laughter and chatter around. Food was okay I had a lot of fat on my chicken and struggled to eat it but my partner said his jerk bowl was lovely. The cocktails were delicious and hoot price for happy hour.

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    PetraS

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2021

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    Great atmosphere, tasty food and lovely staff . cant wait to go again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2021

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    Unfortunately I really didn’t enjoy the rum kitchen , food was average , it was freezing and the drinks were not my taste , I just wanted a spiced rum and Coke ! Thought it was expensive for what we had especially as I returned a drink and was charged for it still ! - really lovely waitress though who was very helpful think it’s a marmite place , you’ll love it or hate it !

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    OpenTable Diner

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2021

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    Food was amazing. Tried a selection of starters, the plantain, fish bites, jerk wings and the loaded jerk fries Wow , all delicious. Then had the curried goat as it was recommended equally as good. Took me back to the tastes and smells of my friends Mums cooking when growing up. Would definitely recommend

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    AlfieH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2021

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    Food and service were both outstanding, and we enjoyed the playlist. Only negative was that we were staying right underneath a speaker so it was too loud to chat.

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    lolly

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2021

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    We were put on a table next to two other couples despite Covid and the restaurant being nearly empty. Ordered curried goat off the menu yet there was hardly any goat in the dish. ( not worth the money and tasteless . Supposed to be Caribbean spices. Big prices for cocktails served in small glasses. They do not take cash but are happy to hand you a receipt. Really!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great vibe, great staff, great food, great cocktails…great evening

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    FredrikM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2021

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    Picked the Rum Kitchen as a last minute choice. So my expectations were limited before going. But what an experience! Brilliant service and super friendly staff! And the food! To die for! Had a mix of starters and mains with my favourites being the chicken wings. I was there with a client, but will definitely go back with friends and family when we are next in Brighton. And let's not forget the selection of rums and the cocktails they make; Brilliant!

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    ChristopherD

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2021

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    Would have been nice to try the food but the music was so loud we had to leave before we could find out. We booked a table for dinner not for a night club. I may be getting on a bit but I am pretty liberal in my views and open for anything. Please about your booking sites and web pages to explain what sort of venue you are - this avoiding unnecessary bad reviews.

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    KellyQ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 September 2021

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    The tastiest caribbean food I've ever had! Amazing cocktails too. Would 100% go back the next time I'm in Brighton

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    AndyA

    London

    15 reviews

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    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2021

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    The food was nice (particularly the jerk wings), although the staff bought our mains and starters at the same time and it had also only taken about 10 minutes to arrive, so we ended up being in and out really quickly. The music was a bit too loud for dinner in my opinion, it felt more like i was in vodka revs.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Very good meal over here, food was very tasty and the service was excellent too! All in all, I’d happily return here or whatever branch is nearby!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2021

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    We went there to begin our mini moon and they were very kind. We got complimentary Prosecco and a nice flower on table - its all about the details. The staff were very nice and kind too Food was great as were the cocktails

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    Alu18

    London

    3 reviews

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    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2021

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    Amazing, will definitely visit again!

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    HeatherB

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2021

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    Great food, very loud music which is the ambience but a bit too loud for my tastes!

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    PSimmo

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2021

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    Went with a group of friends and enjoyed the menu choice, happy hour, great service and relaxed atmosphere. Second visit here in less than a month! I will be back.

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    Rose

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2021

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    Amazing service, really nice food and drinks

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 July 2021

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    Amazing food

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    MrWigs

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2021

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    Good quality food. Tasted very authentic and was of a very good standard. Would go again

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2021

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    Just a causal friends get together! Food was okay, good if you’re not looking for a general Caribbean restauran t with a good vibe and nice drinks!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great cocktails, great service.

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    PatrickG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 June 2021

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    Great food, friendly staff, amazing cocktails. Can’t wait to come back

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    Fabio

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 June 2021

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    Warm welcome at the door (great) and upon entering, we quickly realised this place is for people of a certain (not middle!) age. Volume of music quite off-putting and had to near shout to be heard across the gable. Food tasty. Staff pleasant and service good although at speed. It felt like you were being rushed to order, eat, pay and go so the table could be turned around again. The adherence to mask wearing and social distancing by staff was patchy / non-existent for at least 3 staff members in the one hour we were there. All in all, our high expectations based on reviews of RK’s London locations were sadly not met in Brighton.

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    TomB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2021

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    Great place and a great meal!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had a great late lunch here! The staff were incredibly attentive and super friendly too. The food was delicious and I will definitely be returning!

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