In an area full of tacky gay bars(not that there’s anything wrong with a tacky gay bar in my book), the plotting parlour stood out as somewhere to enjoy a finely crafted cocktail with table service. The décor is nice and the service friendly. We popped in late night for one more drink after spending time in the pub and it was a perfect way to finish the evening and avoid the torrential rain. I’ll definitely come back.
Ivan B.
Place rating: 5 Brighton, United Kingdom
Friendly staff and cosy homely atmosphere. Perfect place for an afternoon drink with your friends.
Colin M.
Place rating: 5 Brighton, United Kingdom
The Plotting Parlour is small but perfectly formed. And, what’s better, only a few dozen yards away from my home. They bill themselves as Brighton’s best kept secret and I’m inclined to agree :) Cocktails seem to be their forte and I was lucky enough to sample a fair few of them at a recent Unilocal event. There is only a dozen or so different cocktails on their menu, but the staff are more than happy to make«classics» as well as virgin versions of drinks for tee-totallers. The drinks on the menu were really nice, with amusing presentation. For example the Hemingway dacquiri had a page of one of his novel’s pinned to the glass. Another drink was served in a milk bottle with a straw. A great place for a date I think, just need to find somone to come with me :)
Scott C.
Place rating: 4 Hove, United Kingdom
I don’t drink. Cocktail bars are not my favorite places. This review is not going where you think. I walked in and the joint smelled like bergamot. I do like bergamot. I sat in the comfy cinema chairs at the back, I like that area. Dark and moody. It was my girlfriend’s birthday. She liked all the cocktails here. She said they are almost as good as those she likes from the bar at MyHotel. My non-alcoholic cocktails were still quite expensive and only okay. It took AGES to get served. Good things come to those who wait. But not if you wait so long that you have to leave before you get served.
Sophie P.
Place rating: 4 Hove, United Kingdom
Ahh the plotting parlour. This place really cannot be beat for cocktails! And, seeing as I fancy myself as a bit of a cocktail connoisseur, I knew I had to check this place out. What can I say? This place was absolutely divine! I’m a massive fan of the cocktails at Merkaba, and I’ve been told this is where the bartenders from Merkaba go for drinks, so it must be good right? The Bartenders were happy to make tasty virgin cocktails for my boyfriend, who doesn’t drink, and to be honest they looked just as splendid as the alcoholic versions I had! I’ll most definitely be going there again… I feel like it’s one of Brighton’s best kept secrets!
Tom C.
Place rating: 5 Brighton, United Kingdom
Yet again, this bar really can’t be beaten for cocktails. I can’t drink at the moment due to recent surgery, and the bar staff went out of their way to recreate my favourite cocktail in virgin form. No small order considering the original is nothing but booze! I really cannot recommend this place highly enough, you’ll love the cocktails, and if you’re really lucky you’ll meet the Lady Catherine of Alabama ;)