+44 1273 809977+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
11:00 - 18:00
Mon
16:00 - 22:00
Tue
16:00 - 22:00
Wed
12:00 - 22:00
Thu
12:00 - 22:00
Fri
12:00 - 22:00
Sat
12:00 - 22:00
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Details
Someone from this business manages this listing.
Learn More
PRICE RANGE
£10.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
African
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
Details
About
The Blue Man is a cafe bar specialising in Algerian street food. You’re welcome to pop by for a coffee, cocktail, or one of our daily specials. Our menu features nibbles and small plates of all flavours, from our famous cheesy dumplings, Algerian Lamb sausages, vegan spiced aubergine stew, or rosemary fries. Plenty of plates to indulge in with friends! You may have visited the Blue Man over the past 25 years, where we’ve moved around Brighton in true nomadic tradition, opening up our 5th venue on Gloucester Road in the heart of the North Laine. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our beautiful new cafe bar complete with terrace front and side. We love walk-ins but give us a call & book a table to avoid disappointment!
PRICE RANGE
£10.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
African
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Contribute
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
322 reviews
Excellent
231
Very good
64
Average
13
Poor
5
Terrible
9
Natalie R
Maidstone13 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We popped in here for a drink and decided to come back after the warm welcome we’d had. We tried a number of small plates including the goats cheese and the spicy chicken, all we delicious and beautifully presented. We’ll definitely come back for a sample of more dishes next time. Highly recommend for a quirky experience with great food and staff.
Written 4 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bluemanbrighton
So glad you decided to come back, look forward to seeing you again!
Written 4 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Shaun W
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
On a long weekend got chatting to a shop owner down the road from this restaraunt who recommended it highly.. fast forward a few hours and have just enjoyed one of the best meals I can remember it is based on North African cooking and they have it spot on , think Algerian tapas, each dish has its own subtle flavours and are delicious, add in a quirky interior , great music and great service what’s not to like. These small independent restaurants need people to know they are out there and this one is shining a light and long may it do so … will be back loved the whole experience . Thank you
Written 20 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
E P
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • solo
Went in just for a drink and to read a book and ended having a few good dishes and a good laugh. The chefs looked like they where enjoying while making the food and I could notice by the presentation and the taste of it, the waitress (Maho) was very helpful and delivered the service with a smile all the time. A nice place to be by yourself and the good company of Maho, or with friends and of course the good company of Maho, and the delicious food coming out of that lovely, tiny and magical kitchen, I think the name of the chef was Peter, great hands and taste. Very good energy, very good food, very good ambient and Biutiful decoration. 101% recommended.
Written 8 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bracine76
Winchester9 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We found this place and thought the menu looked very authenic. We were greeted by a lovely lady who was very friendly. The restaurant was decorated in a authentic North African/Algerian style, however, the music did not match the style. We didn't expect to have to listen to American country music!
As a starter we ordered the falafel which was so dry is crumbled when you tried to pick it up with your folk.
I ordered a vegetarian sweet potato dish which was very tasty and my partner ordered the lamb tagine and considered the lamb pieces very overdone . The tagine portion size as with other reviewers was consided quite small.
Although we were very English and didnt complain at the time, we decided not to tip and will vote with our feet and not return.
Written 25 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jane P
3 contributions
May 2024 • couples
This place used to be great but the entire staff changed a couple of months ago. The team was replaced by a bunch of people who apparently have never worked in a restaurant before. The kitchen was absolute chaos and the service was even worse. Our starter took over 40 minutes to arrive and the wrong dish was brought so had to send it back, although we were still charged for it. Only doesn't get one star as the food is still good.
Written 28 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sam S
Brighton6 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Some of the food was ok. The vegan food was terrible, so bland. The manageress was rude and has a bad attitude. But the worse thing was the fact that they added £70 of drinks to our bill that we did not have! They took it off after we pointed it out and had to prove that we did not have those drinks. Will definitely never be returning.
Written 27 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bluemanbrighton
This visit wasn't a nice experience for us either. Your party was verbally abusive towards staff after a few drinks and we dealt with it in the best way that we could. You stayed at The Blue Man for at least 4 or 5 hours eating and drinking, which is a great compliment to us, but unfortunately we couldn't turn the music up for you to dance. We do apologise with the bill mix up, whether it was solved accurately or not is another matter.
Written 4 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TheWhitesofHove
16 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
I really don't want this review.
Why? Well, I really don't won't others to know about this amazing cafe/restaurant - I want to keep this Brighton gem to myself!
We went for the first time on Sunday with our three grown kids, who enjoy great cooking. They all cook to a high standard themselves and understand the process of food prep and the importance of great service (one of my sons works in hospitality).
We so enjoyed our alternative Easter lunch. Dish after dish of incredible Algerian cuisine.
We are already planning our next visit The Blue Man.
Written 2 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
A1963
East Anglia273 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
We had lunch here on Sunday 31 March.
This was our first visit to this place tucked away on a side street in the North Laines.
The inside ambience is very cosy with lovely decor.
There is outside seating on a little terrace too.
My wife has a gluten, dairy and egg free diet but it was not an issue and the lady was very helpful with the menu.
There are various small dishes and some mains on a specials board.
We chose a variety of small dishes. They were all delicious!
We felt like the food was excellent!
Everything was full of flavour and well presented.
The chef did a wonderful job and staff were welcoming and helpful.
We will definitely come back here when we next visit Brighton.
Thank you.
Written 3 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Camille B
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Had the most amazing evening at the Blue Man in Brighton laines. Highly recommend choosing from the kemia selection, delicious, well presented North African flavours. After being to all the blue man’s over the years in Brighton I’m delighted that it has returned better than ever. Had a few small nibbles and four kemias from the menu to share as two people and ended with a superb espresso martini. Fantastic location, excellent service & delicious flavoursome food.
Written 9 December 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Spencer Owen
Worthing47 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
Ate here yesterday evening for the first time for a family birthday. We were really impressed with the quality and flavour of the food, we tried a variety of small plates and shared a tagine, all of which were superb.
The small dining room had a lovely ambience and was busy for a rainy Monday which was great to see.
The service from Em was brilliant, she also gave a nice wine recommendation that was at the lower end of the price range which is refreshing.
Will definitely visit again.
Written 29 October 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kelly G
Brighton1 contribution
Aug 2024 • family
We just stopped off quickly and ordered their wrap with fries and my god, it was divine. A taste sensation. Best fries and dip we have had anywhere and in a long time and the wrap ( we both had the lamb mergiuz one) was super tasty.
We don’t get to eat out often but when we can next afford it we are definitely going back to taste some more of their menu. An absolute 10 out of 10.
Written 9 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Colin N
Brighton21 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
First time visitor to Blue Man. The atmosphere was really inviting, warm and friendly on a cold evening. The food was absolutely superb. Really unusual dishes all totally delicious. The staff were lovely and attentive. The whole place is a delight and we had a fabulous evening
Written 23 November 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Craig F
Brighton39 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
I think you'd be hard pushed to find better value decent quality food than that served here. Small dining area with outside space too. We hadn't booked but we're offered a small window ledge or outside, chose the ledge. Just enough room but a very good seat. Tables are well spaced, and atmosphere is cosy. Very efficient service, not gushing, not unfriendly. Chose a lamb shank cooked on noodles with almonds. Absolutely superb. It's a dish I've had before but never as well cooked as here. Rosemary seasoned chips made this a meal for two. 22 quid for a decent quality lamb shank is good value and we shared it. Bill was 41 quid with beer and wine. Cheap but excellent quality.
Written 28 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Emma L
8 contributions
Sept 2024 • friends
All of the food was beautifully prepared and presented. Super tasty, very reasonably priced and just completely delicious. Staff were super friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is cosy and full of atmosphere. Cannot recommend enough!
Written 25 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
94Valerie
Brighton and Hove12 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Great North African food with plenty of choices for vegetarians. Lots of mezze dishes and tagines to choose from . Lovely house wine.
Staff are lovely, decor is cosy and authentic. Just love it.
Written 4 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
…
Showing results 1-15 of 317
Related Stories
Best moderately priced restaurants
See all
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing