Seahorse

We dropped into The Seahorse at Marine Point for an early tea after a breezy afternoon stroll along the New Brighton promenade. Being positioned right next to the Light Cinema on King's Parade makes it an incredibly handy, budget-friendly spot to refuel, especially if you have a family to feed or are looking for a casual drink and a bite before a film. ​The highlight of the experience by a mile was the team working there. Even though it was peak dinner time and the pub was absolutely bursting at the seams, the staff were genuinely lovely, polite, and welcoming. They handled the busy crowd with a lot of patience and smiles, which really sets a pleasant tone for the visit. We ordered everything easily via the app at our table, and the drinks arrived impressively fast despite the packed bar. ​Food-wise, it delivers exactly the standard, middle-of-the-road experience you expect from a Hungry Horse venue. The menu is massive, and the value is hard to beat with their daily deals. We opted for the classic fish and chips and a couple of burgers. The food arrived hot, the portions were very generous, and the chips were nicely crisped. That said, it’s typical pub fare—the burger bun was a little soggy, and the peas with the fish were a bit lukewarm, but everything tasted decent enough for the price point. ​The only real downside is the atmosphere when it gets full. Because it’s a large, open-plan space with a lot of families, the noise levels can get quite loud, and the staff were clearly stretched trying to clear empty tables as quickly as people were leaving. Overall, it’s a reliable, honest choice if you want large portions and a friendly vibe without spending a fortune. It won't offer a high-end dining experience, but the hard-working staff and great prices make it a solid choice in New Brighton.

A big pub and restaurant that serves good honest pub grub at reasonable prices. There was also a £6 special offer menu with some classics on. We popped in prior to visiting the cinema next door. Service is quick and friendly and whilst we booked at table, there were so many others on offer for all group sizes. There are a good range of lagers and ciders on offer and sadly only one bitter…John Smiths. Which was my only disappointment.

Took my two Grandson's on Tuesday. The kids small meal wasn't small, 4 nuggets chips and beans then a pudding (picture take after starting it) and a drink £6. The Mix it up was Tuesdays offer, £9, was the best I've had. Staff where friendly at the bar and kitchen staff, will be back.

Whilst the ai summary says a warm and welcoming atmosphere I would disagree. We turned up as a group of 6 and saw a table that was plenty big enough. I asked if we could sit there and the young girl greeting us said no as “you can see there are only 3 seats there”. I suggested that perhaps with the 20 or so free seats at other tables across the establishment, we could overcome that barrier with ease. She told me she that wasn’t possible as they’d be smaller chairs that aren’t suitable for that table. But could maybe get us in an hour later. Was rude and dismissive. I’ll let the photo do the talking as one of the 3 tables at the table of 3 was already a small one. With a big one in frame being used by the slot machine too apparently. Must be a sign that they’re doing well and able to turn away business.