Traditional pubWindsor Street
The Earth and Stars
Cosy Windsor Street local with Tuesday chess and vegan food
7.2/10
Local score
No. 52 of 212 pubs & bars on r/brighton, from 69 locals across 73 threads.
96% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.
Consistently called one of Brighton's cosiest, quietest pubs, good for reading or working, with a free Tuesday chess club that regulars rave about. Redditors also praise its vegan/gluten-free food including roasts and board games upstairs, though a couple joke it's so relaxed you might doze off.
- Go for
- A quiet pint, chess night or vegan roast
- Heads up
- Can feel almost too quiet and sleepy
What locals say
…Not dine-in (afaik?), but Burger Brothers as well has great vegetarian burgers, and hand picked ingredients to make their burgers better than just generic veggie burgers. In terms of Sunday roasts, the Roundhill is I think Brighton's top rated roast, but also The Walrus and The Earth and Stars come in the top 10 and have great veggie options. Finally, greasy spoons. Typically I find veggies get a harsh deal here, but just because I'm veggie doesn't mean I don't want an unhealthy breakfast. the Elm Grove cafe used to do a fantastic full English, but I've not been for a minute.…
…Takeaway (Lewes Road) Thai: Sabai Curry: Brinjals Junk food: Beelzebab, Loving Hut (The Level > Gardner St) Lunch: Iydea, Wai Kika Moo Kau, Cowley Club, Kensingtons, Infinity Cafe Fancy: Terre a Terre, Rootcandi Lebanese: Al Rouche Sunday roast: Earth and Stars, Farm Tavern (amongst many) There's some debate over whether Grubbs burgers are vegan, but they are open until early in the morning Avoid: Food for Friends,…
There is one both at Sidewinder and at the Earth And Stars on a Teusday. They are both good, but i do prefer the Earth and Stars personally as it is a bit more cosy and relaxed and there are always spare tables/games.
Years ago, absolutely, but I’m never going back after the last couple of visits - they’re clearly coasting on their reputation and it’s miserable in there. I believe the original chef is now running the kitchen at Earth &…
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