My recent dining experience at The Victory Inn with my family, including our furry companion, was a mix of delight and frustration. As usual, we settled into our preferred spot, either indoors or outdoors, expecting the tables to be clean and ready for us to order. However, this time, we found ourselves repeatedly asking for every single item and service we needed, which was quite unexpected given our frequent visits. It felt like the staff were stretched thin, multitasking and struggling to attend to each customer individually. This led to some discomfort, especially for the bartender who seemed to be handling multiple tasks at once.
Despite the service challenges, the food was a shining star, earning top marks from our group. Each dish was prepared with care and delivered with a cheerful demeanor, which somewhat mitigated the inconvenience we faced with the service. The menu offered a delightful array of traditional pub fare, satisfying both our cravings and our expectations.
The ambiance of The Victory Inn added to the overall experience, transporting us to an authentic English pub setting. The cozy interior was adorned with charming decor and memorabilia, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. It was evident that the establishment took pride in its heritage, and we enjoyed exploring the various trinkets and artifacts scattered throughout the space.
However, amidst the nostalgic charm, there were noticeable areas that could benefit from improvement. The cleanliness of the chairs and tables left something to be desired, and it was clear that more attention to detail was needed in maintaining a tidy and organized environment. Additionally, while the staff were friendly and accommodating, there was room for enhancement in terms of efficiency and attentiveness to customer needs.
In conclusion, while The Victory Inn provided a memorable dining experience with its delectable food and cozy ambiance, there are areas where it could elevate its service standards to ensure a consistently exceptional experience for all patrons. With a bit of refinement and attention to detail, this charming English pub could truly shine as a gem in the local dining scene.
Where do I start! I really going to the Victory Inn for the great variety of food!
The presentation is very appealing to give you the "I'm gonna smash this" and not ending up finishing it but it's so delicious you take it back home in a take away box and have it for lunch the next day. It's that sort quality of food and well seasoned meats you just wouldn't want it to go to waste.
In the pic;
- Lebanonese Shawarma Wrap w/fries
- Nachos Cheese Guac Salsa etc with added Chicken Shawarma
- Beef Sizzler (proper siZZZZZZling away, on a hot day even the steam was there)
Would recommend to try the Shawarma, it's a 10/10!
Will be going back there and taking my friends as it's bang in the center of Brighton and it's definitely great food to have before a good night!
Sunday roast.
Unbelievable. The picture says it all.
Lovely little pub set in the centre of Brighton. The decor makes it feel comfortable. A great choice of beers and wines. A good food menu is available. I personally chose the Yankee burger, and it was the tastiest burger I've had in a long time. The staff were friendly and attentive. So if you are visiting or indeed live in Brighton, I can highly recommend this pub
Did not eat so cannot comment on food. The chap behind the bar was welcoming and efficient . The drinks were good and reasonably priced. The pub is wonderful and full of character. Well worth a visit, so skip Spoons and go straight here.
We only ducked in here for a pint due to the downpour but so glad we did! The smell of the lunch was amazing! Staff were so friendly and the atmosphere so lovely that 1 pint turned into 3 and by then I was absolutely ravenous.
We were kindly squeezed in even though they were super busy and enjoyed a fantastic roast beef dinner that was enormous!
Would not hesitate to come back and would highly recommend ππ»ππ»ππ»
Three Sunday lunches - one lamb,one chicken and one vegan.
Absolutely outstanding on all counts. 10/10.
We will definitely be back
Lovely pub, the roast dinners we had were amazing and the drinks are so good. Matt our server was so helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely recommend!
I had a great time the bar staff was so lovely there's a band which was great really friendly people very easy great atmosphere definitely will be popping in again
Great fish and chips . Lovely batter and fresh fish . A lot of chunky chips cooked just right .
Loved the mushed peas . Good value for money would definitely try again .
Good if not too busy however also good menu choices and stuff to be had there, so plan to see this place again at some point in the future. Good to see some nice stuff to have each time that have come here.
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