Babble

After returning from holiday just days before Father’s Day with no plans, I started to panic… until I found out that Brighton’s newest seafront hotspot, @babblehove was hosting a casual Father’s Day BBQ from midday. Problem solved. If you haven’t been to Babble yet, it’s a fantastic rooftop venue from the team behind @bisonbeer . It boasts a stylish terrace with stunning views of the Hove seafront, an exciting food menu led by the brilliant @slambertcooks , and a wide selection of drinks including from local suppliers

You can sit outdoors on either of the two terraces and order via QR code, or enjoy table service inside. We opted for indoors as it was a bit breezy, but the terrace is a proper sun trap, perfect for summer. From the BBQ, we tried the oregano and paprika chicken thigh skewer and the smoked Trenchmore chuck ribeye taco with kimchi and garlic mayo-both packed with bold, smoky flavours, especially the chicken which had been smoked in the BBQ smoker for extra flavour. We also ordered from the main kitchen: pork shoulder tacos, crispy tatties with chilli vinegar herb mayo, a warm chicken salad on Mamoosh flatbread, and the standout Double Slam burger (plus a kids’ version too). Every dish was excellent-the chicken salad was light and fresh, ideal for summer, and the Slam burger was one of the best we’ve had in a while.

I’ve visited Babble a few times now, but this was easily my favourite visit. The BBQ was so good and I’m glad to say it will be running throughout the summer with rotating specials (keep an eye on their insta for dates), and there’s a new kitchen menu launching this week which, if it’s anything like the Father’s Day spread, will be fantastic. A must-visit this summer for top-notch food, great drinks, and a buzzing vibe!