This was our second venture to Drakes based on our return visit to Brighton and our superbly memorable meal we had last year. The venue is still intimate and relaxed with a good atmosphere - particularly when service is at a peak at around 8-9pm. Last time we had the tasting menu plus wine but we struggled a little this... More

This restaurant was nearly very good; in fact it was nearly excellent! It all started very well – we all liked the setting and thought the staff pretty good. I was very pleased with the wine list, which was very reasonably priced, especially for Brighton. I would also say the food was very good, but they just didn’t quite nail... More

Its pretty snug when you get into the basement restaurant - nice wine and drinks list. Staff very helpful and cheery...... Ordered the Scallops to start... they arrived, yes both little fellas from the scallop creche ! Tiny but nice, but still how can 2 small scallops be a starter. Surely 3, they don't need to be big fat porky... More

We were celebrating our Golden Wedding anniversary with all our immediate family which meant we needed a restaurant that could accommodate 11 of us. We phoned Drakes on a Sunday morning earlier this month to see if we could book a table for that evening. We arrived around 19.30 and were shown to a private room with a large table,... More

Room far too hot when full. Veal was extremely sugary and cod and mash had fallen in the salt. Weird and very unpleasant. However good service and good wine list.

My friend and I visited this restaurant for a belated Birthday celebration on a Saturday night. The restaurant was almost full, so when reserving (well in advance recommended), only two tables remained. Having been offered a table for 2 at either 19.00 or 21.30, we opted for the latter. I think this worked to our favour as the staff had... More

the food was cold had to wait to long between courses. wine and food was very over priced staff very rude especially the chef who i could hear shouting in the kitchen when i went to the toilet would never go back

Although the food and service are both quite good here my partner and I couldn't help but feel a little let down by the tucked away basement setting which felt very much like the typical hotel with adjoining restaurant. The addition of a "porn star martini" to the limited cocktail menu really detracted from any style or class despite the... More

The restaurant at Drakes was without fault - truly excellent. My fiance and i eat out a lot and it was one of the best meals i have had for a long time. It was our first time at Drakes - we were staying in the hotel (separate review) - and i must confess that before booking i was tempted... More