The Dorset

About

The Dorset has been serving Brighton since 1819 and is one of the city’s oldest pubs, providing a warm welcome for more than 200 years. Set in the middle of the North Laine, it remains a landmark meeting point where locals, shoppers, theatre-goers and visitors all come together.

Behind the bar you’ll find draught lagers, ciders, a changing line-up of guest ales, a carefully chosen wine list and a wide selection of gins and spirits. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick drink or spending an evening with food and friends, The Dorset makes it easy to relax in the heart of the city. The menu is built on proper pub food; generous portions, familiar favourites and plenty of comfort, offering fish and chips, burgers, steaks, pies and lighter bites. Sunday is all about the roast; think slow-cooked meats, crisp potatoes, seasonal veg and Yorkshire puddings.

At weekends and on bank holidays, tables fill the street outside and The Dorset becomes one of the best places to sit back and watch the world go by in Brighton’s colourful and bustling North Laine. Inside, the pub keeps its character: a mix of historic charm and the busy hum of Brighton life. For more than two centuries The Dorset has welcomed Brighton through its doors, and today it remains a place that reflects the city itself — lively, eclectic and always ready with good food, good drink and good company.

Despite that busy metropolitan location, you can still expect a relaxed and warm welcome – just like you'd recieve at your local.