# The Smokehouse, Brighton — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.8/5 from 360 Google reviews. Unpretentious, busy operation in a redbrick building offering fish & seafood sandwiches. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/restaurants/the-smokehouse (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Smokehouse 197 Kings Road Arches, Brighton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4811731379850643078&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Eugenija Babenskaite](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109091550448464259072) **In short:** The Smokehouse is a restaurant in Brighton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 360 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Unpretentious, busy operation in a redbrick building offering fish & seafood sandwiches. Summary via Google ## About The Smokehouse The Smokehouse sits in a redbrick building on Kings Road Arches. It serves fish and seafood sandwiches in a busy, unpretentious setting close to the seafront. The menu includes whitebait and crab rolls alongside fish sandwiches. Children, groups and dogs are welcome. The premises hold a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Brighton Fishing Museum next door - Brighton Town Hall 150m away - Brighton Palace Pier 550m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's fresh, delicious, and perfectly smoked seafood, especially the fish sandwiches, whitebait, and crab rolls. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the lovely atmosphere right by the sea. Others mention the staff are friendly and provide quick service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (360 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Brighton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1129218). [More restaurants in Brighton](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (360 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [07578 079501](tel:07578079501) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Brighton **Plus Code** 9C2XRVC5+23 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Brighton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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