The Pond Public House

I have been going to the Pond with my partner and friends for around 10 years now. The food is simply fabulous and excellent value for money. Thai food can be a bit hit and miss sometimes but you can't go wrong here. All the dishes are completely authentic and the specials are always just that. No Laab on the menu but they did do one for me once anyway. Not to be missed!
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 03, 2009

This is a charming little pub with lively bar downstairs and a very keenly priced Thai menu upstairs. I had went for the weeping tiger, which was succulent, tasty and left me wanting more.

Highly recommended and only 5 mins walk from the station.
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Monday, May 25, 2009

Sorry to be the party pooper here but I had a rubbish meal there. Having gone to the Pond for many years and heard nothing but good reports about Sings place upstairs I was keen to try. Admittedly I didn't book but if they were too busy I should nave been turned away...no harm done. I ordered a quite expensive starter which looked like a selection of tasty Thai nibbles, instead of the expected Thai tapas what I got looked like it had been brought at Iceland that afternoon and arrived to my plate via the deep fat fryer. At this point I was going to give up and go to the excellent Sunny Chinese restaurant up the road (best chicken feet in Brighton!!). However I was tempted by the seafood medly. Once again, most dissapointing, a nice spicy soup but the seafood consisted of a rather lonely prawn and mussel floating on the top.

Add to this that the 'yoof' serving looked like he was chewing a wasp and they couldn't get us out fast enough, I have to say...not the best night.

I will try it again as Sing seems such a nice chap and is always smiling, however I hope that next time it lives up to its good reputation.
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Gypolina
Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Eat here. Thai food at is best, yet without the high price tag, very reasonable rates. One of those hidden gems you look for tucked away and hardly noticeable.

I actually avoided eating here for so long because I assumed the place wouldn't be that good. Never make assumptions!

I went last weekend with 2 friends, finally. Unfortunately they were fully booked but instead of turning us away they offered to serve us downstairs in the pub!

It really isnt surprising they were fully booked as the food is brilliant. I had my usual thai fish cakes, hot and chilli squid with egg fried rice. My friends had tom kha kai soup and some other dishes I cannot recall, but all our verdicts were the same...BRILLIANT.

Cant wait to go back and eat the 20 spice sausages :)
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Rejin
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Still fantastic. Modest portions of exquisite authentic Thai cuisine. Must have eaten there eight times this year and again last night. Shall go again soon. Advise you do the same. :)
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Sid
Friday, July 11, 2008

A great pub and restaurant - very friendly. We always pop in when we take a short break from London. This place would be rammed if it were in London because it's one of those gems that has a bit of everything. Good beer, good food, nice people and a relaxing atmosphere. The sausages with 20 spices go down great with a beer :)
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Riley
Monday, November 05, 2007

We went to the Pond recently and were pleasantly surprised by the Thai resturant upstairs. Although the resturant decor is fairly basic, the service is great and the food is truly mouthwatering. The thai soup was the most delicious soup i have ever tasted and everything was piping hot and delicious. The staff are very friendly and it was really good value for money. You will not be dissapointed.
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Tracy from outer spacey
Friday, September 07, 2007

Still one of (nay, the best!) best place for Thai food in Brighton. The service is wonderful and if the restaurants full, you may be able to persuade the sexy bar manager Roxy to let you eat downstairs in the pub.

Freindly service, excellent food, fair prices.. all that's good in eating out!
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Ruby Murray
Friday, August 31, 2007