I once spent 3 hours there and still hadn't received our main course... and then they told us we had to leave because we had been there too long! We complained so loudly they paid for the whole meal and wine, and gave us extra cocktails downstairs. I was battered by the end, and it didn't cost a...
In Hove yes, but Rockwater is a good experience. I prefer Flint House to Burnt Orange personally. Otherwise I'm sure he would like Etch, 64 Degrees, Riddles & Finn, The Old Fish Market, The Salt Room, and Cyan. Smaller places like Petis Pois and Murmur are worth a look too