“When I set out on my search for The Coal Shed’s venue 13 years ago, I found what was right for us at the time. A small, intimate venue tucked away on Boyce’s Street, which I was able to put my stamp on. It was a perfect starting point; a place to experiment, have fun, make mistakes and hone our craft, and just like so many of you, I completely fell in love with it.
I’ve been lucky enough to have dined in some amazing restaurants across the world, and I’ve always aspired to opening a venue like the ones I’ve spent years admiring and taking inspiration from. Finally, after over a decade of biding our time, scanning the market, and gaining a reputation for serving the very best wood-fired food in Brighton, we found what we were looking for.
It’s going to be hard to say goodbye to Boyce’s Street, but the time feels right to move The Coal Shed on, to showcase what we have been doing well and push things even further. I am thrilled that we managed to find the venue which is right for this, and I could not be more excited to show you the newest evolution of The Coal Shed on North Street when we open in September.
We’ve always operated under a simple principle when it comes to our menus: finding and working with ingredients which are already phenomenal before they enter the kitchen. I’ve worked closely with our newly appointed Executive Chef Lee Murdoch to develop a menu which hasn’t been seen before in Brighton – sourcing the very best grass-fed beef from British farms, sustainable seafood, and exceptional local produce.
To give even more control into our chef’s hands, we’ve built a one-of-a-kind ageing room, The Salt Chamber, which will preserve and showcase the best beef in the British Isles. Our aging room creates a unique microclimate that naturally regulates humidity and temperature, drawing upon ancient techniques which not only preserves the meat but also infuses it with essential trace minerals, resulting in an unparalleled flavour.
Taking inspiration from the best restaurants and bars of London and NYC, we’ve created a space filled with intimate booths, three private dining spaces and a cocktail bar stocked with some of the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic spirits in the world.
Dining out should always be an experience to remember, and our team are prepared to welcome our guests with open arms no matter the occasion; whether it’s for those big celebrations, to smaller intimate gatherings or even a nightcap to finish the evening sat up at the bar.
We’re only a few weeks away from being able to open the doors and welcome you. In the meantime, sign up below to receive more news including details about our soft launch.”
Raz Helalat,
Founder & Owner
