Gars

4.2 (317)

£26 to £40

Chinese

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

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01273 321321
Website
https://www.gars.co.uk/
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

Location
19 Prince Albert St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HF
Area
Brighton
Cross street
Kings Road<br />North Street
Parking Details
None
Public transport
The nearest Bus stops are North Street or Old Steine.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Gars.

4.2

(317)

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

317 Reviews

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Chris
Brighton4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We have been using Gars for over 35 years and regrettably this may be last time. It took nearly 45 minutes to place the order. Then the main courses were delivered before the starters which we returned and the manager was not happy telling us the kitchen closed in 20 minutes like this was our fault. The starters then arrived but only 3 not the four ordered. Eventually the fourth arrived but the first 3 were already cold when delivered and being squid had been totally over cooked in thick batter not the usual tempura. The main courses subsequently arrived and it was clear that those brought earlier had simply been kept warm and being fish was again inedible. Neither the waitress nor the manager were bothered and they were obviously too busy and short staffed. This restaurant used to be excellent but now under new ownership it sadly is not any more.
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Paul
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Have eaten here previously Always good food and good service not cheap but you get what you pay for
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Phillip
Brighton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
So great to have a place in Brighton that does traditional dim sum. The haa gaau and sīu máai are as you would find in Hong Kong.
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Matt
London4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were greeted really nicely by what seemed to be the restaurant manager. Our table was ready in a very short time, which was great. We then had to battle to get noticed by one of the staff to order our food and when the food came, it was just very underwhelming. My partner had the crispy chicken bao bao bun which had a different consistency to the one you are used to in a traditional japanese restaurant. It felt a bit more like a ciabatta than a bao bao. The mains then arrived after a long time. My lemon chicken was ok, just nothing special. We also had the duck with plum sauce and my partner had the katsu curry. Everything was just ‘ok’. The problem with the food being just ok is when the bill comes and it’s £100. We did have a couple of beers and a cocktail but I just thought that if you went to somewhere like Mowgli or Chilli, you will have more food, all of it better quality and come out having spent around the same money, or potentially just a tiny bit more. To top it all off, they brought the bill with the standard Chinese cookies and one of them was stale! 🤦 A disappointing experience
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Joanna
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit with my husband. Amazing food and staff. Delicious wine too. Will definitely be back!!
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Sara
Warwickshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here many times over a 30 year period and it’s never failed to make us feel welcome. This time was for Mum’s 75th and they really looked after us. The food was timely, delicious and nicely presented. Although we were a family party there were lots of other diners ranging from couples to smaller groups, the ambiance was perfect. Thank you Gard for another great meal and experience
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Chris
Brighton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely Valentines weekend set menu, great ambience, superbly friendly staff.
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Louise
West Sussex10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent date at Gars Chinese.. fantastic set menu, great service, delicious food and lovely place… will be back
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Andy
Brighton1 review
1.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Absolutely terrible! We knew about the set menus, but what we didn’t work out was that we had to both have the same set menu -so my partner couldn’t eat most of what was provided. For a valentine’s special (when they can expect parties of two) this is really inflexible, Then, the food just didn’t t arrive. In the end we took two of the three courses as takeaway, and still didn’t get home until after 11:30. I know the staff were trying, but it just wasn’t adequate,
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton1 review
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love Gars, but eating out on Valentine's Day (not celebrating it, just meeting a friend) and being given no other option than to choose one of their set Valentine's menus, is a poor decision of theirs. Not only are the menus expensive, neither of us felt that they offered value for money as the portions were very small. Overall we had a lovely evening, just a little disappointed with the menu options, we would have preferred to have more choice.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01273 321321
Website
https://www.gars.co.uk/
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

Location
19 Prince Albert St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HF
Area
Brighton
Cross street
Kings Road<br />North Street
Parking Details
None
Public transport
The nearest Bus stops are North Street or Old Steine.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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