The Winkle — Brighton

Restaurant · Brighton

The Winkle

5 (257 reviews)
££ 📍 139 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2FN

About The Winkle

Fish and chips by the sea sets the tone here, though the kitchen reaches further than that — lemon sole cooked properly, barbecued Indonesian prawns big enough to pass for small lobsters, small plates worth sharing, and desserts children will campaign for. High chairs and a kids' menu are in place, there's buggy access, vegan options, and outdoor seating on the patio, though be warned: a karaoke bar next door means 90s pop drifts over your dinner on busy evenings. Inside is calmer, and the window tables have a proper sea view. Staff are warm and quick to sort things out, and they'll open up indoors if the patio's full. It books up at weekends, so ring ahead. Bills climb if you order freely — around £100 for two with drinks — so it suits a treat lunch more than a routine stop.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#cocktail bar#garden#highchairs#modern british restaurant#outdoor seating#restaurant#seafood restaurant
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