Burgers · Lewes
Long Horn Roasts Temple Bar
Posted 3 January 2026
Looking for your first roast of January?
Looking for your first roast of January? Make it a good one and head straight for the iconic @longhorn_burgers at @templebarbtn .I visited recently and was completely blown away, so much so that it instantly earned a spot in my top 20 meals of 2025
These guys have been doing incredible roasts in Lewes for years, and I’ve eaten there several times, always leaving impressed. So I was genuinely excited to hear they’d found a home in Brighton, making it far more accessible and I’m happy to say the quality and consistency have absolutely carried over. The Temple Bar itself has always been a great venue, big, spacious, family friendly and my daughter was especially thrilled with the board game selection, which really added to those relaxed Sunday vibes
We ordered the pork belly and lamb shank, plus two half portions of chicken for the kids (a great touch, any meat bar the lamb shank can be made into a children’s portion, perfect for both fussy and adventurous eaters). For sides, we went all in, Red Leicester cauliflower cheese, honey glazed pigs in blankets, and creamy truffled leeks. After polishing all of that off, we couldn’t resist the Pistachio Blondie and Churros with dark chocolate dipping sauce
For me, this meal was outstanding. I was hoping the high standards I’d experienced in Lewes would translate to Brighton, and they absolutely did. The pork was perfectly cooked with crunchy crackling, the lamb shank fell effortlessly off the bone and the vegetables were beautifully seasoned. But the real stars were the sides, the cauliflower cheese was outrageously good, and the truffled leeks were rich, indulgent, and generously portioned
Dessert was a brilliant final touch, the kids loved the churros, naturally and I also enjoyed a warming mulled wine, a final toast to the festive season that somehow already feels like a lifetime ago. A must visit for roast lovers. I can’t recommend the sides highly enough, make sure you try them and here’s to kicking off your 2026 roast season in the best possible way
I was invited to try this one. As always, all opinions are my own.
