A distinctive, casual Indian pub restaurant with excellent food and atmosphere, but expect compact seating, variable peak-time service, and adventurous flavours rather than standard pub fare.
Easy Tiger delivers strong food quality, with diners praising its biryani, pork dishes, and Sunday roast, and a loyal following keeps returning. Its garden and distinctive pub setting appeal to visitors, but uneven consistency and peak-time service gaps keep it from a higher standing. Knowledgeable drink and dish recommendations help, though the overall experience remains good rather than exceptional.
Easy Tiger gives The Hampton a distinctive second act: a relaxed, dark, slightly quirky Brighton pub where the drinks programme and Indian food are equally part of the draw. Regulars describe a place they return to for cosy pints, helpful staff, a hidden garden, and occasional jazz; one recurring impression is that the atmosphere has “the right noise level” for feeling out without losing conversation. The cooking is regional, spice-led, and inventive rather than generic pub curry: think Malabar-style biryani, Jaffna lamb, Goan pork, Kerala fried chicken, and an Indian spin on Sunday roast. The strongest praise goes to biryani, pork dishes, wraps, and the tandoori roast chicken. A minority report bland food, small portions, or disappointing individual wraps, while busy services can wobble. Families are welcome, and the menu has genuine kid-accessible possibilities such as chips, fried chicken, chicken wraps, rice, and the familiar roast format, but this is not a plain-food specialist: many dishes are chilli-forward, sour, coconut-rich, or otherwise adventurous, so picky eaters may need careful ordering.
Area vibe: Eclectic, bohemian shopping and leisure area known for independent retailers and lively streets.
Safety: Generally safe with active footfall and good evening lighting though expect lively nightlife noise at night.
What's nearby: Close to Brighton Station, the Lanes, Churchill Square shopping, theatres, and dense restaurant/café scene.
The menu’s strongest bets range from Keralan fried chicken and lamb biryani to an Indian-inspired Sunday roast.
Expect a cosy but compact pub, adventurous flavours, separate side charges, and potentially long waits at busy times.
Easy Tiger combines a dark, slightly quirky pub setting with a hidden garden, drinks-led evenings, and occasional jazz.