Reading Room

It’s so lovely to see all the festive menus in full swing across Brighton, and I was lucky enough to try an absolutely banging one recently at @readingroombrighton featuring their spectacular two or three course offering. The venue itself is beautiful, an elegant rustic interior with warm, welcoming vibes, even when the weather outside is frightful.

We sampled several dishes from the festive menu, including: Pigeon breast with chicory, blackberry jus and celeriac purée Tamari aged beetroots with feta, teriyaki glaze and preserved lemon Lamb neck with braised borlotti beans, cavolo nero and salsa verde Celeriac terrine with vegan parmesan crumb, beurre blanc, lovage, chervil and paprika tuille Baked Alaska with strawberry sorbet, Italian meringue and ginger biscuit

The menu was outstanding. The standout dish for me was definitely the lamb neck, beautifully tender, full of flavour, and perfectly tied together with a vibrant salsa verde. The Celeriac Terrine was another knockout, packed with flavour and wonderfully balanced. And the Baked Alaska to finish was spot on, the sorbet added a fresh lift while the meringue and biscuit base satisfied every sweet craving, truly delicious

Overall, we were really impressed. I’ve visited plenty of times for brunch, but this was my first dinner here and it was a top quality experience. The Christmas decor adds a cosy yet elegant touch, making it a great choice for an intimate, high end festive meal

I was invited to try this one. As always, all opinions are my own.