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Chinese cuisine at the heart of Brighton - Gars, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Gars

4.2
4.2
295 Reviews
£26 to £40
Chinese

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2+ people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Perched within the quaint streets of the Lanes, Brighton, Gars is open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner just a stone's throw away from the beach.

Immerse yourself in a menu highlighting the diverse tapestry of Chinese cuisine. An eclectic array of dishes from Chinese classics like our Prawn toast and Crispy Aromatic Duck to innovative vegetarian dishes like our Tofu in black bean sauce.

With our 40-year reputation and dedication to Chinese cuisine, this is one restaurant you cannot afford to miss.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 17:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01273 321321
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We can offer buffet-style events for large parties
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining area equipped with private bar and toilets available for special events with Karaoke facility
  • Area
    Brighton
  • Cross Street
    Kings Road<br />North Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The nearest Bus stops are North Street or Old Steine.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brighton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gars offers "excellent food and really great service," making it a beloved choice for many. Known as "THE best Chinese restaurant in Brighton," it consistently delivers delightful dining experiences. While some guests noted slower service during busy times, the overall atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

295 Reviews
  1. Paul

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and excellent service, with some great gluten free items

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  2. Frank

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service very good. Food also. The only improvement would be to find a way of keeping the food warmer - it cooled very quickly especially the fish served on a normal plate.

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  3. Sean

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was excellent, sesame prawn toast slightly over cooked but everything else was great. Thanks

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  4. Tom

    London

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The attentive staff enhanced a lovely meal. Food was great and value for money.

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  5. Miss Rebecca

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My 50th Birthday weekend. We came to Gars after a recommendation from a friend. The whole experience of this restaurant was amazing. The food was excellent, the service was amazing asking how long we wanted to wait between courses. And finally the the bill was very fair. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Brighton.

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  6. Monica

    Brighton

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Something was badly wrong last night at this restaurant. Service was all but non-existent. The booking app specified we would be able to have the table for 1 hour and 45 minutes - but it took nearly two hours for the restaurant to produce our main course. The food was good but the experience overall miserable. We witnessed diners from other tables also complain to waiters and management as we made our way out. We will not be coming back.

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  7. Martin

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing but we had to wait over an hour between starters and the duck course

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  8. Geoff

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal at Gars, the food is consistently excellent and the service efficient and friendly. We will be back.

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  9. Caroline

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such great food and brilliant service, thank you.

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  10. Stacey

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    For the price you expect more. The decor is tired and needs a refurb. The prices have gone up significantly, even the open table menu is not up to date and shows lower prices. They add service but still have the option of adding a tip. It should be one of the other, not both. Food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t great either. For a dish they are charging £15 for you can get for £8.50 elsewhere. Yes I know you are eating in a prime Brighton location but then at least make the higher prices worthwhile. They simply aren’t. It feels as though they are squeezing a profit over quality. But it’s not all bad. The service was very very friendly and attentive! Really good. Shame they were selling over priced average food.

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FAQs

Gars offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01273 321321.

Gars is rated 4.2 stars by 295 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2+ people
21:30
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Gars

19 Prince Albert St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kings Road<br />North Street
  • Area
    Brighton
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 17:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The nearest Bus stops are North Street or Old Steine.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01273 321321
  • Catering
    We can offer buffet-style events for large parties
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining area equipped with private bar and toilets available for special events with Karaoke facility
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