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Stay connected with our week-to-week updates through the Restaurants Brighton news. Stay abreast of recent openings, award-winning restaurants, our latest visits, and enjoy our weekly competitions.
If you’re in search of something different and need some inspiration, explore our events page, buy a restaurant gift voucher online, or even look at our 24 Things to do in Brighton in 2024. Both provide you with up-to-date information on food and drink events in the city. Additionally, you can check out the monthly Scoop for a comprehensive rundown of what’s happening each month. Find unique and exciting experiences here on our restaurant offers page too, or look for daily updates on our social channels.
Pictured: Negroni – at terre à terre
Food and drink special offers for this month. 2 for 1 offers, Wing Wednesdays, happy hours, 20% off and much more.
- 2-4-1 Burger Tuesdays at The Roundhill Pub
- Moules & Muscadet £19.95 at Hotel Du Vin
- A La Carte Menu at Furna
- Coffee and Cake for £5 at E39
- Up to 60% off at Purezza
- Wednesday Deal at Social Board
Pictured: Sexy sandwiches at Social Board Brighton
Our round-up of Brighton’s hottest new bars and restaurants along with new venues to Restaurants Brighton this month! Discover the Coal Sheds new location on North Street, Kindling in Brighton’s Lanes, The Eight Bells in Jevington, Bayon Bakery, Fatto A Mano, Beach House Worthing, White Horses in Rottingdean, Apiary and Deco at Saltdean Lido.
Share your latest dining adventures and tag us with your mouth-watering food pictures on Instagram. We can’t wait to see where you’ve been eating!
Pictured: Simply Steak at Kindling restaurant in Brighton. See their latest Instagram reel.
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This week, our friends at The Coal Shed are giving away a table for two, worth an incredible £200, at their fabulous new North Street restaurant. Start your evening with a cocktail in the stunning bar, then choose dishes from the brand-new menu crafted by executive chef Lee Murdoch.
Our insider’s guide to the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, featuring the most popular venues in Kemptown and Central Brighton.
Enjoy Torsten’s pick of the top bars for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Get cosy this October as the nights draw in, the light fades, and the wind and rain take over outside. Inside, however, it’s a whole different story.
We’re already dreaming of relaxing by the open fire at The New Inn, or taking long countryside walks followed by a hearty lunch at The Eight Bells. How about a seaside stroll in Worthing, capped off with a fish supper at CrabShack—wrapped in a blanket with a hot water bottle if you’re braving the outdoors? There’s also sharing a roast at Kindling or belting out sea shanties with friends at The Farm Tavern. We’re feeling warm and snug just thinking about it!
Pictured: The fire place at The New Inn, which features in our pubs with fires.
Brighton is undoubtedly one of the most dog-friendly cities in the UK, with its abundance of parks, miles of coastline, and the South Downs right on its doorstep. But where can you take your furry friends where they’ll feel truly welcome?
Our Dog-Friendly Guide to Brighton has you covered! Discover which restaurants, cafes, and pubs happily allow dogs and provide water bowls, dog biscuits, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for your four-legged companions. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee or enjoying a meal, there are plenty of spots where your dog can tag along.
Pictured: A very warm greeting at The Better Half pub in Hove.
Hove boasts a vibrant and diverse restaurant scene that caters to a range of tastes and preferences.
From charming cafes to award winning trendy bistros, and elegant fine dining establishments, Hove offers a delightful array of culinary experiences. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients, creative menus, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere, Hove is a great choice.
Pictured: Duncan Ray’s Little Fish Market
Each year, Brighton hosts the BRAVO Awards, a public vote celebrating the city’s best restaurants, best pubs, and best cafés across 16 categories. In January 2025, the BRAVOs will return for their eighth year, where the public once again will choose their favourite venues.
This year’s winners showcased Brighton’s vibrant food scene, with Terre à Terre taking the top spot for Best Brighton Restaurant, followed by Burnt Orange in second place, and Cin Cin rounding off the top three. Be sure to check out all the winners and runner-ups, and make your own list of must-visit restaurants in Brighton!
With so many incredible spots to choose from, you’ll have plenty of culinary adventures to explore.
Pictured: Cin Cin in Hove, among the best restaurants in Brighton in 2024.
Sharing dishes with friends is a truly wonderful experience, and Brighton offers numerous restaurants perfect for both casual and fine dining. For some stunning options, check out our small plates guide. Another idea is to enjoy sharing Sunday roast platters available at several Brighton establishments. Whether you’re in the mood for a laid-back meal or a more upscale dining experience, Brighton and Hove restaurants have plenty of options for sharing.
Pictured: Sharing dishes at Embers
Discover the ease of making reservations online for restaurants in Brighton, Hove, and Sussex.
Whether you’re craving tasting menus, a romantic atmosphere, a casual small plates experience, Italian fine dining, wine tasting or a 2024 BRAVO winner, these restaurants offer a seamless reservation process. Book a table online.
Pictured: Ramen lunch at Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to introduce some fantastic new additions to the Restaurants Brighton guide this month.
The fire masters are back and bigger than ever! The Coal Shed Brighton is thrilled to open its new location at Clarence House, North Street, Saturday 14th September. Known for its signature over-fire cooking, the restaurant introduces an elevated menu featuring a range of meats, seafood, and plant-based dishes. Alongside this, a new dedicated cocktail bar will offer creative drinks inspired by London and New York.
The Eight Bells in Jevington is a new addition to our guide this month and has already earned the title of the best pub in Sussex. Renowned for its close proximity to the South Downs, locally sourced pub classics, and welcoming atmosphere, this charming spot is a must-visit. Whether you’re exploring the countryside or looking for a great pub outside Brighton.
Bayon Bakery is a charming new bakery behind Hove station, known for its artisan pastries and breads made fresh daily. With a focus on quality ingredients and traditional baking techniques, this bakery offers a delightful range of treats, from croissants and sourdough to indulgent cakes. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat.
Shoreline Coffee + Kitchen is a modern grocery store and cafe in Hove offering a Californian-inspired menu, local produce, and unique events, with a focus on community and quality over quantity.
Kindling is a new steakhouse in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes, where you can watch delicious steaks sizzle over a live fire from the open kitchen. The fun and relaxed atmosphere makes it ideal for casual get-togethers. Signature dishes include House Bavette, sirloin and ribeye steaks, House Beef Burgers, and Halloumi & Portobello Burgers.
Apiary, a unique cafe and bar in Brighton, is inspired by bees and honey. It offers quality cocktails, wine, mead, and a honey-infused menu for this one-of-a-kind experience.
Pictured: Almond croissants at the newly launched Bayon Bakery.
Explore a world beyond just food in with gourmet pop-ups, cook and eat master classes featuring top chefs, wine and cheese tasting events, half day pilate retreats with wine tasting, gypsy jazz, quiz nights and live entertainment.
Let our calendar be your go-to guide for the finest food and drink events in Brighton, Hove, and beyond.
Pictured: Sunday Sessions and Wine Tasting Events with FOURTH & CHURCH
Brighton’s seafood and fish restaurants are renowned for offering a delectable taste of the city’s rich coastal legacy. Whether you’re in the mood for succulent prawns, flaky cod, half a lobster, or plump oysters, you can find a wide selection of options to satisfy your cravings as Brighton’s culinary scene celebrates its rich and abundant maritime heritage.
Pictured: the new lunch menu at Little Fish Market
Welcome to the Restaurants Brighton guide to the best fish and chips in the city! Whether you’re craving a classic seaside experience or seeking out trendy alfresco hangouts, Brighton has it all. From seafront fish restaurants to shellfish pubs tucked away in deepest Hove, and traditional fish and chip shops lining London Road, you’ll find a diverse range of options to satisfy your cravings for this beloved British dish.
Pictured: fish and chips at Hove Place
There are plenty of places to eat in Brighton, but what about places to drink?
Bars come in different shapes and sizes and to suit all moods. Whether you’re looking for a cocktail bar, rooftop bar, wine bar, or a bar bar we’ve got you covered for all types of bars in Brighton.
Use our Bars in Brighton page to find what you are looking for. You may also enjoy our Brighton Clubs and our Brighton Nightlife guide.
Explore Brighton’s vibrant burger scene with our curated guide featuring trending spots like Dead Hippies at Meatliquor, where bold flavours reign supreme. Indulge in Kindling‘s double house patties, offering a smoky depth that’s simply irresistible. Mesmerist beckons with their Classic Burger, boasting two 3oz beef patties for the ultimate carnivorous delight. Whether you’re craving gourmet twists or classic favourites, Brighton’s burger offerings promise to satisfy every palate.
Pictured: Burger selection at MeatLiquor
Explore Brighton’s premier steak destinations with our guide to the best in the city. LatinoAmerica in Hove tempts with the Amex sharing platter, a feast of South American flavours perfect for sharing. The Coal Shed boasts the indulgent Porterhouse steak, showcasing the finest cuts and impeccable grilling techniques from their Robata oven. For those seeking chargrilled perfection, Kindling steakhouse in Brighton’s Lanes offers a revitalised experience, blending robust flavours delivered from their open kitchen. Whether you prefer tender cuts served with flair or communal platters bursting with variety, Brighton’s steakhouse scene promises a steak for everyone.
Pictured: Latino America in Hove
Still on trend year after year, the Bottomless Brunch shows no sign of disappearing from Brighton’s foodie scene. It’s the perfect go-to for celebrations, special occasions, or just a great way to enjoy pure value for money. Whether you’re craving breakfast with bubbles, a “Morning Glory” brunch with unlimited Bloody Marys, or loaded pancakes paired with endless beer, the options are endless.
Brighton offers a variety of bottomless brunch spots, with something to suit every mood and appetite. Discover all the top bottomless brunch highlights in our popular round-up.
Every October, the AA reveals its latest AA-rated restaurants, and this year’s guide is filled with exciting new additions and returning favourites. Among the highlights for Sussex are the newly awarded Fig Tree in Hurstpierpoint and The Jolly Sportsman, both earning recognition for their outstanding cuisine. Returning favourites include etch. and The Little Fish Market, both of which have retained their impressive 3 AA Rosettes, showcasing their continued excellence in fine dining. This guide introduces some of the top-rated restaurants, offering a glimpse into the best culinary experiences Brighton and Sussex has to offer this year.
Brighton is one of the UK’s most popular destinations, offering a wealth of exciting attractions to explore. To enhance your visit, Restaurants Brighton has created a handy guide to help you find the best places to eat near these iconic landmarks. Whether you’re exploring the Brighton Palace Pier, admiring the stunning Royal Pavilion, attending a show at The Dome or Brighton Centre, or visiting the historic Theatre Royal, our guide features top restaurant recommendations for each area. Discover delicious dining options and make the most of your Brighton experience with our carefully curated suggestions.
Pictured: The Brighton Palace Pier, picture by photographer Neil Barclay.
Book early to secure the best Brighton Christmas parties for 2024! By planning ahead, you’ll have your pick of the top restaurants in the city and the exact date that suits your Christmas crew. Enjoy early bird offers and get this important festive planning sorted. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now to ensure a memorable celebration!
You might also like our Things to Do in Brighton at Christmas guide, featuring ideas for a festive Christmas lunch and all the exciting events happening for New Year’s Eve 2024.
Pictured: Kensington Gardens set up with Christmas twinkling lights.
Where do you find the best Sunday roast in Brighton? After an impressive 72,000 BRAVO votes in 2024, the general public crowned The Ladies Mile pub in Patcham as this year’s winner. Led by the talented Gayle and her team, The Ladies Mile has earned the top spot for serving up a fantastic roast that has clearly captured the hearts and taste buds of Brighton locals.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, and don’t forget to check out the other 19 placed venues in this year’s Sunday roast results—there’s plenty more to discover for your next Sunday lunch!
Pictured: Sunday roast at the Ladies Mile, winner of Best Sunday Roast
Life is too short not to discover the 2024 best cocktail bars in Brighton and Hove, especially when planning a special night out. The finest bars can be elusive, so make sure to have our recommended selections on your radar. Explore these gems, and you’re guaranteed not to be disappointed. You may also enjoy the public voted best wine lists in the city, which saw Fourth and Church take the top spot for the second consecutive year, plus we have the lowdown on seafront bars, LGBTQ+ bars and our very own guide to Brighton nightlife.
Pictured: Bar Valentino on New Road
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At the 2024 BRAVOs (Brighton Restaurant Awards Vote Online) the public voted 72,000 times and here are the results for the best Brighton restaurant accolade.
Terre á Terre was voted the most popular restaurant in Brighton, with Burnt Orange 2nd and Cin Cin 3rd. Brighton fiercely supports the independent restaurant scene and is considered the vegan capital of the UK.
While Brighton and Hove restaurants still remain starless in 2024, there are some otherwise notable entries worth celebrating in Brighton in this years Michelin round-up.
These include etch. The Little Fish Market, Burnt Orange, Wild Flor and Tutto to name a few. Nearby Sussex restaurants with one Michelin Star include Restaurant Interlude, The Pass and Gravetye Manor. We hope our cities restaurants will be recognised in the Michelin guide in years to come as more and more talented Brighton chefs receive national critical acclaim.
Here is the full round up of new restaurants across Brighton and Hove. This round up includes new restaurant openings in 2024, the Coal Shed September, Deco at Saltdean Lido, Pearly Cow (October 2024), The White Horses Rottingdean (summer) to name a few exciting openings.
These are the best lunches in Brighton and Hove in 2024 according to this year’s BRAVO awards. Winner of this year’s best lunch is at LOST in the Lanes.
Lunch in Brighton and Hove is very popular with a variety of lunch options in different corners of the city. Bottomless brunches, seafront views, Drag Brunches and afternoon teas are favourites. This food and drink events guide will give you plenty of ideas.
