Valentine’s Day does not need to be overthought. At Sussex British Bistro, we prefer to keep things simple: excellent ingredients, thoughtful cooking and a table worth lingering over.
On 14th February, we’ll be serving a special Valentine’s set menu all day and evening, created to feel celebratory without feeling staged.
The menu begins with indulgent openers — Jersey oysters with apple, mushroom Marmite éclairs, and squid ink bread with trout roe — before moving into dishes like crab ravioli and a beautifully airy watercress and truffle cheddar soufflé.
The main course is a standout: wild fallow deer with pumpkin and honey berries, served with crisp potatoes and winter leaves, followed by white chocolate profiteroles to finish on a high.
For those in the mood to lean in, the optional wine pairing begins with "Naughty" Vintage, our Valentine’s-day alter ego of Nutbourne’s Nutty Vintage. Familiar, delicious, and very slightly mischievous.
The set menu is £78 per person, with an optional £45 wine pairing. A relaxed Soho Valentine’s, done properly.