Reading Room at Saltdean Lido

If you didn’t already know, @readingroomlido has taken over the restaurant at @saltdeanlido and it’s already proving to be such a brilliant addition to the area

And the best part? You don’t have to swim to visit! The restaurant is open to everyone, whether you fancy a full meal, a coffee and cake, or even a cocktail overlooking the pool and sea. We headed to Saltdean Lido for a lovely family swim in the heated pool before heading upstairs to Reading Room for lunch and what a day out it was! The views are beautiful, the decor is stunning and the food was fantastic

🍗 Chicken & Waffle: indulgent, crispy, comforting and absolutely delicious 🍳 Shakshuka: full of flavour and done properly with plenty of crumbled feta. So good! 🥗 Daily Mezze Plate: a changing selection of fresh mezze, including their iconic sweetcorn fritters, pickled vegetables, rich potato salad and more. Fresh, delicious and surprisingly healthy too! 🌶️ Smoky Muhammara: roasted pepper & walnut, pomegranate and warm Mamoosh pitta. One of my favourite dips and a winner every single time 👧🏼 The kids also had their own dedicated menu, with buttermilk chicken and chips going down very well!

And then there’s the balcony… overlooking the pool and stretching out towards the sea. Absolutely gorgeous on a sunny day. There’s also a downstairs terrace if you simply want to grab something near the pool. Plus, the cakes and pastries are another reason to pop in! 🥐🍰

Whether you’re looking for a family day out, brunch, lunch, coffee and cake, sunset cocktails or somewhere lovely to eat with a view, Reading Room at Saltdean Lido has so much to offer. Swim, eat, drink, relax, there’s something for everyone. 💙 A definite must-visit in Brighton!