The Victory Inn
The Victory Inn
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Traditional English pub with a great atmosphere, Serving fantastic real ale's, and ciders along side tasty and freshly prepared vegetarian food.
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- Off their PManchester, United Kingdom4,057 contributionsExcellent PubWe happen across this traditional pub whilst walking through the lanes in Brighton and it turned out to be a great find. It was a sunny day so we took a table outside and I went inside to order. Talk about spoiled for choice! There was a great range of drinks including some excellent beers and many of them were local. The gentleman behind the bar was very hospitable and allowed me to try a selection of the local bitters. These were all good and well priced for the area. The pup itself had a nice atmosphere and it is when we would definitely return to.Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you stumbled upon us and enjoyed our selection of local beers and the hospitality from our team. It’s great to hear that you appreciated the atmosphere, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit!Written December 11, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 27, 2024
- Departure6134604655412 contributionsRecommended.A traditional pub with a good selection of beers, and reasonably priced for the area. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was of excellent quality for pub fayre, generous portions, and cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend The Victory for drinks and food.Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our selection of beers, the friendly service, and the quality of our food. It’s great to hear that you’d recommend us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for more drinks and delicious meals!Written December 11, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 8, 2024
- lydsylooWales, United Kingdom87 contributionsReally tasty 😋We had pre booked a table for Sunday lunch after reading good reviews online. We all really enjoyed our food, 3 x meat eaters and 1 x veggie. It was all very tasty and the portions were very generous. The staff were also very attentive and checked on us a couple of times, which was lovely. Thank you 😃Thank you so much for choosing us for your Sunday lunch! We're thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed the tasty food and generous portions. It's wonderful to know our staff made you feel well taken care of. We hope to see you again soon!Written December 9, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2024Traveled with familyWritten November 26, 2024
- Helen WWoking, United Kingdom19 contributionsGreat foodWe popped in here lunchtime to get a drink and lunch. We had probably one of the best burger and chips we’ve ever had Staff were friendly food great fast service Limited menu but great qualityThank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your burger and chips and that the staff made your visit a great one. Hope to welcome you back soon!Written December 9, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 1, 2024
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PhilG-UK1
Brighton, UK269 contributions
Oct 2020
The food was nice, but I just felt completely uncomfortable. Whilst the staff were wearing masks, they were not asking any customers to do the same. Therefore lots of people were moving around, going to the toilets etc without wearing one.
It’s not difficult for staff to highlight the rules upon entry, like every other bar/ restaurant I’ve been in does.
We were sat next to a busy thoroughfare and it was very uncomfortable, with lots of kids and adult passing closely without masks.
There was one chap (drinking) only ... with pupils like saucers, who passed us 8 times in 60 minutes to ‘use the toilet’. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions as to what was actually going on there, but at no point did he have a mask on. He seemed to know the main chap (possibly the landlord) very well, but was allowed to pop to the loo every 5 minutes without so much as the slightest challenge.
It’s simply not good enough.
It’s not difficult for staff to highlight the rules upon entry, like every other bar/ restaurant I’ve been in does.
We were sat next to a busy thoroughfare and it was very uncomfortable, with lots of kids and adult passing closely without masks.
There was one chap (drinking) only ... with pupils like saucers, who passed us 8 times in 60 minutes to ‘use the toilet’. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions as to what was actually going on there, but at no point did he have a mask on. He seemed to know the main chap (possibly the landlord) very well, but was allowed to pop to the loo every 5 minutes without so much as the slightest challenge.
It’s simply not good enough.
Written October 27, 2020
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sue652380
London18 contributions
Sep 2020
Absolutely disgusting, i paid for a large sauvignon blanc....nearly £8 and was given some rank horrible wine that was not fit to drink. i took it back & asked for another one & they charged me another £8..... So £16 for a glass of wine...... Total crap
Written September 1, 2020
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Fullersfan
London, UK31 contributions
Dec 2021
Probably the worst pub lunch of the year for me. All of my food, apart from one roast potato, was either cold or barely warm and the lamb was tough and undercooked. The only solution offered by staff was to reheat (presumably microwave) my meal. An offer I declined as even though that may have brought the food up to a more acceptable temperature it clearly would not have improved the taste or quality of the meat. Apparently it is a policy of the house not to issue any refunds so I was presented with a full bill once I finally gave up trying to force myself to eat any more of the tastless rubbish.
Written December 20, 2021
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Graeme B
19 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
First the good the waitress who served us was excellent and efficient and other staff seemed friendly. But I was amazed that a pub had no draught bitter available. Three of us ordered Sunday roast (beef) and the portions were huge. The only problem was the roast potatoes had such a hard skin that we struggled to cut them up. The beef was 'stringey' too difficult to chew and I almost choked on a piece. The food was supposed to come with cauliflower cheese and red cabbage, but these were non existent (I regret not complaining). It's a shame that we had this experience as the ambience was pleasant but if I'm paying £66 for 3 roasts, an alcohol free Guiness and two diet Pepsis I expect just a bit better quality
Written October 27, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback and for your kind words about our staff and the service. We're sorry to hear that some aspects of your meal didn't meet your expectations. Regarding the draught bitter, we actually had Long Man Best Bitter available, so we apologize if there was any misunderstanding. We’ll certainly look into the issues with the roast potatoes and beef, as well as the missing sides, and ensure they’re addressed. We always appreciate the chance to improve, and we hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future.
Written December 11, 2024
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Nicole C
60 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Having ordered our lunches and waiting quite a while. We were a big group but had booked over ia month ago fo r lunch after the Brighton half. The roasts started turning up randomly 5 turned up for the 16 who had ordered. All allocated others waiting starving! After 7 mins a member of staff arrived and demanded the food back!!!!! Wrong table!!!! We all said no. The cook was even there giving looks! So bad. I worked in catering for years never seen this! The rest of the plates came without incident. The chicken was good if dry. Gravy awful. Yorkshire unseasoned. Veg mushy out of a pack. No cauliflower cheese we were assured wld be included. They left us upstairs with dirty plates and no one checking for drinks. Altogether very poor. I realise in this location return customers are not the aim but truly get your act together. Also when you d tee up don’t be rude to the customers!
Written February 27, 2023
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Pauline Kroon
Brighton and Hove, UK3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
The staff were so lovely! They gave the pub a really personable and casual feel whilst also providing excellent and attentive service. My partner had a pint of Wilde which they said they thoroughly enjoyed and I had a wonderful glass of Picpoul in their little sun trap of a garden. We shared a portion of some absolutely delicious falafel too. Would fully recommend to anyone visiting Brighton!
Written October 3, 2022
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Sheena Mary-Ela... K
United Kingdom2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
The meals were both tepid/cold.The Vegetarian Wellington lacked flavour and tasted like a soggy mush My companion's lamb was similarly cold and very chewy. On being asked if we enjoyed this, I said the above, only to be offered a reheating of said meals - which would not have improved either the flavours or the texture of the meat.
Written December 19, 2021
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monty m
Hove, UK80 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
I can't comment on the food because we haven't eaten there, but I can comment on the pub.
Not only are the staff welcoming and friendly, but the customers are too. It's as if there is an elation as soon as you walk in. This place lifts the soul like no other in Brighton, and although I have lived here for decades, this pub has previously passed me by.
The Victory is a joy to visit, and when going there I don't even mind paying Brighton prices.
Lovely atmosphere and lovely people, it's almost a festival spirit, and wait long enough on an early Saturday evening and you get the singing barber too.
I can't praise this place enough. It's a littler corner of heaven.
Not only are the staff welcoming and friendly, but the customers are too. It's as if there is an elation as soon as you walk in. This place lifts the soul like no other in Brighton, and although I have lived here for decades, this pub has previously passed me by.
The Victory is a joy to visit, and when going there I don't even mind paying Brighton prices.
Lovely atmosphere and lovely people, it's almost a festival spirit, and wait long enough on an early Saturday evening and you get the singing barber too.
I can't praise this place enough. It's a littler corner of heaven.
Written September 29, 2023
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Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words about The Victory!
Your praise means the world to us, and it's patrons like you who make The Victory the special place that it is.
We hope to welcome you back soon for another uplifting visit.
Warmest regards,
Victory Team
Written October 2, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paula D
49 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Went here for food and wasn’t disappointed. We had a few of the bowls to share which were lovely especially the Korean chicken wings. Also would recommend the Camembert and the burgers which were so tasty. The staff were very friendly and helpful, tables well spaced out
Written September 2, 2020
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Carrieonsos
Essex, UK422 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We were lucky and got a nice table inside on a very wet Saturday afternoon. Great traditional pub, staff friendly. We had some Lebanese chicken wraps which were fresh and delicious, good value.
So glad we stumbled into this little Gem.
So glad we stumbled into this little Gem.
Written July 24, 2023
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Hi Carrieonsos, thank you so much for your positive comments about Victory!
Written July 29, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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