New Year's Eve Dinner

It looks like Pearly Cow in Brighton is setting up a pretty comprehensive plan for New Year's Eve this year, offering their special NYE Dinner at their spot on 123 Kings Road. They’ve structured the evening around two main reservation times, which is helpful depending on how you want to ring in the new year. If you prefer an earlier celebration, perhaps to catch the countdown at home, they have a 5:00 pm seating priced at £95 per person. For those aiming to celebrate right through midnight, the 8:30 pm seating is available for £135 per person, which includes a glass of Chapel Down when the clock strikes twelve. If you’re planning a larger gathering, it’s worth noting they also have a Private Dining Room available. You can reach them at brighton@pearlycow.co.uk or 0330 055 4531 for inquiries.

The menu itself is quite detailed for the special occasion. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a ‘Don’t Make Me Blush’ cocktail (which can be made non-alcoholic) alongside a choice of taco—options include Beef Tartare, Lobster and Crab, or Goat Cheese and Fig. If you’re feeling indulgent, Whitstable Oysters are available as an optional extra. The main courses offer variety, featuring dishes like the Crevette and Lobster Cocktail or Mushroom Parfait for starters, followed by mains such as Beef Sirloin, Grilled Sole with brown shrimp, or a vegetarian Pithivier of crottin, spinach, and walnuts. There’s also a Charcoal Roasted Beef Picanha available as a sharing option. The meal concludes with desserts like Mascarpone Crème brûlée or a Chocolate and Cherry Negus, finishing with Tunworth Cheese and Tuaca truffles.

A few practical details to keep in mind if you plan on booking: Pearly Cow requires a £50 per person deposit when you make your reservation, which will be deducted from your final bill. It’s important to note their cancellation policy: to avoid losing that deposit, cancellations must be made before 2:00 pm on November 30th, and 100% of the deposit is retained for no-shows. Also, they operate as a cashless establishment, accepting only debit and credit cards. If you are aiming for the later 8:30 pm slot, availability is reportedly limited, with only four tables mentioned as remaining at the time this information was gathered.