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Flame, flavour and something worth stepping away from your desk for.
Tucked away in the heart of Brighton, just moments from the seafront, The Coal Shed is perfectly placed for a meal that’s anything but ordinary. Whether you’re catching up with friends, marking a special occasion or simply treating yourself after a walk along the beach, our warm and welcoming restaurant offers a dining experience worth lingering over.
We’re known for our fire-led cooking and exceptional produce – grass-fed sharing steaks, dry-aged and butchered in-house, line-caught fish from South Coast day boats and seasonal vegetables cooked hot and fast over charcoal. It’s a grill-first philosophy that delivers big on flavour, every time.

Set Lunch Menu
Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6:30pm
Two courses for £19 | Three courses for £23
Think of it as the greatest hits of our a la carte – same signature flavour, just pared back and priced to please. This is where you’ll find dishes like burnt end tacos, sea bream, onglet steak, and the kind of desserts that justify an extra-long lunch. Add a side or two if you’re feeling indulgent – we’ve made sure it’s all good value either way.

Snacks at the Bar
The warmup act which steals the show.
Sometimes you just want oysters and a martini at 1pm. Sometimes you want padron peppers and a pint. Sometimes you want a cheeseburger that punches above its weight. Our bar snack menu caters for all of the above – a little something while you wait, or a full lunch if you build it right.


Contact us today
Whether you’ve got a quick hour or a whole afternoon to spare, lunch at The Coal Shed delivers. Let us know if you’re on a clock and we’ll get you in and out with time to spare. Or if you’re here for the long haul, we’ve got wines worth lingering over and steaks made for sharing.

Made for sharing
The boldest cuts and freshest fish, cooked over coals and served to share. This is what we do best: cooking over coals.

Drinks by the sea
Oysters and martinis, burgers and bold reds: the bar’s where it all begins. Pull up a stool, order a cocktail, or stay for a snack.

Our fire at your party
Three private rooms, an open kitchen, and a dedicated hospitality team. Host your event, grand or intimate, with us.