Damn good. All day.

Halal Food at Permit Room Brighton

Seriously good food. Halal-friendly, too. Swing by Permit Room Brighton – our Bombay-inspired all-day bar-café, nestled into Brighton’s bustling Lanes. Shuffle in for lunch, dinner or anytime snacking and sipping.

Halal-friendly curries, salads and savouries

Eat your way through Bombay

Fill up on what you fancy: halal non-veg. along with veg. and vegan dishes (or a mix). Crunch into Chakli and golden samosas. Pile plates of Crispy Spinach Chaat and Chilli Chips. Share hearty Ruby Murrays and Dishoom faves. Finish with a sweet thing. Or wash down with a teetotal – sober negronis, soft drinks, fresh-squeezed juices, House Chai and more.

Served from 12pm, every day. Come as you are.

Halal-friendly deliciousness, served all day

Chilli Chips

Permit Room special: Tandoori Chicken

Halal-friendly deliciousness, served all day

Chilli Chips

Permit Room special: Tandoori Chicken

Halal-friendly deliciousness, served all day

Chilli Chips

Permit Room special: Tandoori Chicken

Halal-friendly deliciousness, served all day

Chilli Chips

Permit Room special: Tandoori Chicken

All-day deliciousness

Find new halal faves

Damn tasty halal dishes. All for sharing, or not. Lamb, chicken and turkey are sourced from halal-certified suppliers (we keep copies of the certificates), with non-halal items made and stored separately. Graze, nibble or feast as you please.

Lamb Samosas

Golden Gujarati filo (not Punjabi shortcrust) stuffed with minced lamb, onions and spices. Lime for tang.

Chicken Berry Britannia

Lamb Samosas (or the vegetable kind), Chicken Pick-Me-Ups, Chilli Chips, Aunty’s Masala Eggs. There’s more, and the choice is yours.

Chocolate Brownie With Malai

Warm square of dark fudgy pleasure covered with cool milky malai. Jaggery sprinkles and soft chilli tingles. Blows hot and cold.

Check out the menus

Sober summer negroni

House chai, teetotals and Bombay sodas

No alcohol. Choose many, not wisely.

Fill up on what you fancy: halal non-veg. along with veg. and vegan dishes (or a mix). Crunch into Chakli and golden samosas. Pile plates of Crispy Spinach Chaat and Chilli Chips. Share hearty Ruby Murrays and Dishoom faves. Finish with a sweet thing. Or wash down with a teetotal – sober negronis, soft drinks, fresh-squeezed juices, House Chai and more.

See Drinks menu

Bookings

Secure a table for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails! If the time you want isn’t available, simply swing by and walk-in (we hold lots of tables for walk-ins, and we’ll get you seated quickly). After the kitchen has closed, come for a late-night drink and snack. If you’re with a big party, it’s best to book in advance (you might be spread across some close-together tables). Any questions – chat with us.

Swing by

Plan your visit

Address

32 East St
Brighton
BN1 1HL

Telephone

01273 442199

Opening hours

Sunday–Thursday 9am–11pm
Friday–Saturday 9am–12am

Kitchen opening hours:
Sunday–Thursday 9am–9.30pm
Friday–Saturday 9am–10pm

Nearby stations

Brighton Railway Station

Facilities

Dogs allowed
(no pets on seats please!)

Roof terrace

Accessibility

Step-free access
Restricted mobility bathroom

Group bookings

We accept bookings online up to four months in advance for up to 16 guests and accept enquiries for 16+. For larger parties or for specific event requests, do get in touch with us directly to book.

FAQs

In Permit Room

Not at all. Come as you are.

Bookings

Yes – when the Aunty Bar (roof terrace) is open during warmer months and when it's not raining. Contact the team, and they’ll make a note on your booking if it’s open.​

Find us

Our address is 32 East St, Brighton, BN1 1HL – next door to the Sussex Arms.

Delicious dishes at lunch or dinner. Graze, feast or sip. Open to all.