The Walrus

A building of many rooms

Inside, a maze of eclectically decorated rooms and winding passageways links the different floors, so it is worth exploring before settling on a table. The pub sits on the ground floor, the restaurant is upstairs and The Underbelly music venue occupies the basement. The highlight for many is the hidden roof garden, spread over two levels and open all year round.

Eating and drinking

Real ale is served at the bar, with Dark Star Hophead and Portobello Star among the regulars. The restaurant serves lunch and evening meals, ordered à la carte or from fixed-price menus, and dietary requirements are catered for. Pub classics such as roast dinners and fish and chips feature.

When to go

Ship Street links the Lanes with the seafront, so The Walrus works well as a stop between shopping and a walk along the beach. Go early on sunny afternoons if you want a spot on the roof. The venue also hosts private parties and events, so check ahead for larger groups.

Highlights

• Two-storey roof garden open all year
• Ground-floor pub, upstairs restaurant and basement music venue
• Real ales including Dark Star Hophead
• Lunch and evening meals
• In the Lanes, close to the seafront

Good to know

• The roof garden is open year round
• Dietary requirements are catered for
• Private parties and events can be arranged

Frequently asked questions