No. 1 Bar & Bistro

Brighton



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Afternoon tea is served in the Sun Lounge, offering a quieter setting with views towards the pier and seafront.

No. 1 Bar & Bistro occupies a seafront setting at 1-3 Kings Road, with views towards the sea and Brighton Pier. The relaxed venue serves as an all-day dining and drinking space, suited to a casual meal, a daytime treat or drinks before an evening out.

Breakfast includes a cooked selection alongside a continental buffet, while lunch and dinner provide a broader bistro-style choice. The menu also includes sandwiches, making the venue suitable for a lighter stop as well as a more substantial meal. The food is prepared by the kitchen team, with service designed to cover several different occasions rather than a single formal dining experience.

Afternoon tea is served in the contemporary Sun Lounge, where homemade scones, cakes and a glass of prosecco accompany the seafront outlook. The setting provides a quieter alternative to the main bar-bistro and works well for a leisurely afternoon gathering or a celebratory pause during a day by the coast.

The bar offers cocktails, wine, beer and spirits, including Tuaca, alongside a relaxed atmosphere. It can suit visitors looking for an informal drink, a pre-dinner cocktail or a place to continue an evening after a meal. The combination of food, drinks and views gives the venue a flexible character, with the sea and pier remaining part of the experience throughout the day.

The venue is part of the Queens Hotel and offers a practical option for diners staying nearby or exploring the seafront. Table reservations are available, and the hotel also provides information about private events, group visits and seasonal occasions. With its range of dining formats and indoor spaces, No. 1 Bar & Bistro is suited to daytime meetings, relaxed meals, afternoon tea and informal evening drinks.

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It suits diners looking for a flexible seafront venue for a meal, afternoon tea, cocktails or informal drinks.
No. 1 Bar & Bistro is at 1-3 Kings Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1NS, UK.
Reservations can be arranged in advance by telephone, email or through the venue’s online booking service.
It is on Kings Road beside Brighton’s seafront, with the sea and pier close to the dining areas.
Bookings can be made by calling the venue, emailing the bar-bistro team or using the online table-booking option.
The described dining spaces are the bar-bistro and Sun Lounge. Outdoor seating should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Dietary requirements should be raised directly when making a reservation so the venue can advise on suitable arrangements.
Group visits and events can be discussed with the hotel directly, with arrangements dependent on the occasion and availability.
The hotel offers family accommodation, while arrangements for children in the bar-bistro should be confirmed directly when booking.

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