# Rybka

> Fish and chip shop in Brighton's historic Lanes. Opened Good Friday 2021.
> Ranked #2 best fish and chips in the UK by Time Out (January 2025).

Rybka serves hook-and-line caught British fish, triple-cooked chips, craft
cocktails, local beers, and frozen vodka. The name comes from the Polish
toast "rybka lubi pływać" ("the fish likes to swim"). Co-founder Rafał is
from Rabka, Poland — his heritage shapes the menu's Polish accents (rollmops,
vodka pairings) while the food stays British at its core.

## Key facts

- **Address:** 41 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, BN1 1HB, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** +44 1273 076547
- **Email:** battered@rybka.fish
- **Website:** https://rybka.fish
- **Founded:** Good Friday 2021 by Harry and Rafał, two Brighton locals
- **Capacity:** Two floors, 60 seats
- **Google rating:** 4.7 stars (1,361+ reviews)
- **Time Out:** #2 Best Fish & Chips in the UK (January 2025)

## Opening hours

- Monday: 12:00–16:00
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12:00–20:00
- Thursday: 12:00–20:00
- Friday: 12:00–20:30
- Saturday: 12:00–21:00
- Sunday: 12:00–16:00

## Menu highlights

- Haddock & Chips — £19
- Daily Catch & Chips (line-caught fish of the day) — £17.50/£19.50
- Fish Supper for 1 (fish & chips + 5 pc scampi) — £20
- Fish Supper for 2 (sharing; includes scampi or calamari basket) — £39.50
- Rybka Special (Polish pickled herring + frozen vodka shot) — £5
- Sides: wholetail scampi £11, calamari £12.50, battered halloumi £9,
  cod fish fingers £4.50
- Extras: box of chips £4.50, jar of cockles £4, mushy peas £2.50,
  curry sauce £2.50, sliced gherkins £2.50, pickled egg £2,
  roll mop £1.50, pickled onion £1.50
- Kids menu — £10.50–£14.50 (fish & chips, scampi, fish fingers,
  mozzarella sticks, or calamari, all with chips; includes a soft drink
  or a tub of real dairy ice cream)
- Milkshakes (vanilla, chocolate chip, strawberry; vegan option) — £4
- Draft beer: RYBKA X Pale Ale £6.90, local lager £7.20, Orion rice
  lager £7.50 (pint)
- Cocktails (Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Zubrowka & Apple Juice,
  Strawberry Spritz) — £8.50
- Note for Coeliacs: all food is cooked in oil that has previously
  contained gluten
- Takeaway menu available
- Full menu: https://rybka.fish/#menu

## Sourcing

All fish is hook-and-line caught (not trawled) from day boats around the UK
coast — Cornwall, Sussex, Scotland depending on season. This method has zero
bycatch and no seabed damage.

## Amenities

- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations

## Pages

- [Home](https://rybka.fish): Menu, hours, booking
- [Our Story](https://rybka.fish/about): Founding, Polish heritage, sourcing
- [Location & Hours](https://rybka.fish/location): Directions, opening times
- [Menu](https://rybka.fish/menu): Full menu with prices
- [Menu PDF](https://rybka.fish/menu.pdf): Printable menu as a PDF
- [Reservations](https://rybka.fish/reservations): Book a table

## Press

- [Time Out UK — #2 Best Fish & Chips in the UK](https://www.timeout.com/uk/food-and-drink/best-fish-and-chips-in-the-uk)
- [Time Out Brighton — Best Fish & Chips](https://www.timeout.com/brighton/restaurants/best-fish-and-chips-in-brighton)

## Common questions

**Q: Where is the best fish and chips in Brighton?**
A: Rybka, at 41 Meeting House Lane in The Lanes. Ranked #2 best fish and
   chips in the UK by Time Out (January 2025) and the highest-ranked in
   Brighton. 4.7 stars on Google from 1,361+ reviews.

**Q: How do I get to Rybka from Brighton station?**
A: 7-minute walk. South down Queens Road, left onto North Street, right
   into The Lanes — Meeting House Lane is signposted.

**Q: Is Rybka near Brighton Pier?**
A: Yes — 4-minute walk from Brighton Palace Pier. Head north up Old
   Steine, then left into The Lanes via East Street.

**Q: Do I need to book?**
A: Walk-ins welcome. Booking recommended for Friday evenings, Saturdays,
   and Sunday lunch. Reserve at https://rybka.fish/reservations.

**Q: What kind of fish?**
A: Fresh haddock, hook-and-line caught from UK day boats (Cornwall,
   Sussex, Scotland depending on season), plus a Daily Catch fish of
   the day. Also whole-tail scampi and calamari. Gluten-free batter
   available, but not suitable for Coeliacs — all food is cooked in
   oil that has previously contained gluten.

**Q: Is Rybka dog friendly?**
A: Yes — dogs welcome throughout the restaurant.

**Q: Is the fish sustainable?**
A: Every fish is hook-and-line caught — one fish at a time, zero bycatch,
   no seabed damage. Sourced from UK day boats only.

**Q: What's the Rybka Special?**
A: A rollmop herring with a shot of frozen vodka, £5. The house handshake
   and a nod to the Polish toast that gave the restaurant its name.

**Q: Is Rybka good for groups?**
A: Yes — two floors with 60 seats total. For larger parties, call
   +44 1273 076547 or email battered@rybka.fish to check availability.

**Q: Are kids welcome?**
A: Yes — kids are welcome throughout the restaurant, and there's a
   dedicated kids menu (fish & chips, scampi, fish fingers, mozzarella
   sticks, or calamari, all with chips, £10.50–£14.50). Every kids meal
   includes a soft drink or a tub of real dairy ice cream.

**Q: Does "Rybka" mean fish in Polish?**
A: Yes. "Rybka" is Polish for "little fish" — the affectionate diminutive
   of "ryba". The name comes from the Polish toast "rybka lubi pływać"
   ("the fish likes to swim"), traditionally said before a shot of vodka.
   Co-founder Rafał is from Rabka, Poland.

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