Jump to menu
The Royal Sovereign menu with up-to-date-prices

The Royal Sovereign Menu

by
1 min read

The Royal Sovereign is a historic freehouse at 66 Preston Street in Brighton. Known locally as The Sov, it combines a colourful, welcoming bar with a heated decked garden and open fires, giving the pub a comfortable character in every season.

A varied menu built around locally sourced ingredients supports the drinks rather than treating food as an afterthought. Sunday roasts are a longstanding speciality, with meat, vegetarian and vegan versions allowing more of the table to take part in the traditional weekend meal.

The bar showcases well-kept Sussex ales alongside craft beer, familiar lagers, wine and spirits. That local emphasis makes the pub useful for visitors who want to explore regional brewing as well as for regulars meeting over lunch or dinner.

Entertainment, a dog-friendly policy and the sheltered rear garden broaden the pub’s appeal beyond the dining tables. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should check the current menu and discuss ingredients and kitchen preparation with staff before ordering.

Address: 66 Preston Street, Brighton BN1 2HE, England

Get directions

The Royal Sovereign Menu

Sandos

Po’ Boy
£12.50

Blackened shrimp, pickled cucumber, shrimp butter, Creole seasoning on sub roll | gfo

French Dip
£13

Roast beef, bacon gravy dip on soft baguette | gfo

Cubano
£12

Orange and honey glazed pork, Emmental, pickles, American mustard on toasted baguette | gfo

Rueben
£13

Pastrami, Emmental, Sauerkraut, pickles, American mustard and Russian dressing on rye bread | gfo

Philly Cheesesteak
£13

Bavette steak, provolone cheese, roasted peppers on a hoagie roll | gfo

Lobster Roll
£12.50

Lobster, celery, clarified butter, celery salt and parsley on a brioche roll | gfo

Vegan Grilled Cheese
£10

Vegan protein, chilli, vegan aioli dip on brioche roll | gfo, v, ve

Smash Burgers

Double Bacon
£14

Two smash patties, bacon, bacon jam, American cheese on a brioche bun. Served with fries and bacon gravy | gfo

Truffle Aioli
£13.50

Two smash patties, white truffle aioli, baby gem lettuce, tomato, red onion slices on a brioche bun. Served with fries | gfo

Vegan Soy
£12

Soy patty, vegan cheese, garlic aioli, baby gem lettuce, tomato and red onion on a brioche bun. Served with fries. | gfo, v, ve

Sides

Poutine
£7

Fries loaded with local cheddar and gravy, topped with your choice of shredded beef, shredded pork, or vegan protein (v,ve) | gfo, v, ve

Loaded Fries
£5

Fries loaded with cheese, spring onions, sriracha and sliced jalapeños | gfo, v, ve

Frickles
£3

Battered and fried gherkins. Served with sriracha | gfo, v, ve

Fries
£4

with red salt | gfo, v, ve

Sharing

Sharing Plate
£30

Your choice of two sandwiches or burgers and loaded fries | gfo, v, ve

Sunday Roasts

Roast Sirloin of Beef
£18.50

Served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding | gfo

Roast Pork Belly
£17.50

Served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding | gfo

½ Roast chicken
£17.50

Served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding | gfo

Veggie Roast Wellington
£15

Served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding | gfo, v, ve

Three Meat Roast
£24

Half portion of roast beef and pork and a ¼ chicken, served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding | gfo

Sunday Sides

Cauliflower cheese
£5

gfo, v

Pigs in blankets
£4
Stuffing balls
£4
Bowl of roast potatoes
£4.50

gfo, v, ve

Around the corner

Within half a mile of The Royal Sovereign

More British nearby

Within 6 miles

Sam

Sam