Shelter Hall
Shelter Hall is a food and drink hall on Brighton seafront, between the Palace Pier and the West Pier, where several independent kitchens share one large space with bars and a terrace. It suits groups who cannot agree on what to eat, families and anyone wanting a meal with a sea view.
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SHELTER HALL
How it works
A rotating line-up of independent kitchens serves from one hall, so each person can order something different and sit together. You order at the counters or through the app and food is brought to your table. A main bar covers beer, wine and soft drinks, and the tucked-away Skylark cocktail bar is there for later. Because the kitchens rotate, the choice changes over time, so check the current line-up before you go if you have a favourite cuisine in mind.
The building
Shelter Hall sits in the Kings Road Arches on the lower promenade. The original structure dates from the 1880s and was rebuilt by the city council as part of works to stabilise the seafront, reopening as a food hall. There is a large outdoor terrace, balconies on the first floor and a private dining room.
Plan your visit
It is about ten minutes' walk downhill from Brighton station. Dogs are welcome and children are well catered for, which makes it an easy lunch stop on a beach day. The Grand hotel and Fortune of War pub are a few steps away along the front. On sunny weekends the terrace fills early.
Highlights
- Independent kitchens under one roof
- Seafront terrace between the piers
- Hidden Skylark cocktail bar
- Dog and family friendly
- Restored 1880s seafront building
Good to know
- Dogs are welcome.
- Order at the kitchens or via the app; food comes to your table.
- A private dining room is available for groups.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: visitbrighton.com · design.brighton-hove.gov.uk