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over head shot if the brown table at Bonsai Plant Kitchen laid out with vegan small plates and cocktails. Vegan restaurant located on Baker Street off London Road in Brighton.

Dreamy Greens! Amit’s Standout Dishes for Veganuary and Beyond
he celeriac fondant with roasted shallots, chestnuts and salsa verde

Fourth And Church: One of Hove’s most talked-about spots for breathtaking wines and innovative small plates
Sea Lanes Brighton

Banish The Blues (The Brighton Way) – 14 Days of Feel Good Ideas
spread of plates at terre a terre

Alchemy: the Veganuary menu at terre à terre
New Year's Eve silent disco

Brighton New Year’s Eve 2026: Your Guide to the City’s Best Parties
photo of the Jamie and Poco staff

Italian Warmth in the Venice of the Downs – Poco
Jerusalem artichokes and juniper-cured salmon served on the table

Artelium Kitchen: A Sunday roast worth leaving the city for
A group of people holding champagne glasses with fairy lights and christmas food int he background.

Raise a Glass: What We’re Drinking This Festive Season
The Nightfall Negroni and Cherry Origami

Blossoms Brighton: Where Cocktails Take Centre Stage
the sea bass on an aniseed tartle

Leaving planet earth – The winter tasting menu at Terra
A Christmas tree outside of an Italian restaurant with Italian flags and fairy lights on the building.

Brighton Christmas 2025: Guide to Markets, Shows & Events
Moshimo tables fully booked

Return of the Great Moshimo Vegan Challenge

Swinging into the Season at Mowgli
side shot of the table laid out with Sunday Roast

Welcome To Sunday Roasts at Coppa Club
people sitting in the barn during woodfire feast

A Feast Over Fire in Firle – A Magical Evening With Friends
A close up photo of a cauliflower steak on a creamy sauce with fresh chopped herbs on a black dish.

The Roundhill: A plant-based pub and kitchen that’s attracting visitors from far and wide
photo of two starters from autumn menu at white horses

Sea Change: The White Horses’ Autumn menu
Brioche buns made during bake bread class at Open bakery

Friends – Let’s Bake Bread Together!
over head shot of roast chicken

Smokin’ Sunday Roasts at The Chimney House
side shot of the dishes and drinks served on the table at Wild Flor

Where to Eat Wild Game This Season in Brighton, Hove & Sussex
mains on the table at Eight Bells

Autumn at The Eight Bells

Valentine's Day

Fall in love with the vibrant flavors of the coast this Valentine’s Day in Brighton. From candlelit dinners in the historic Brighton Lanes to intimate beachfront bistros and cosy Sussex country pubs, Brighton offers the ultimate backdrop for romance.

Whether you’re seeking a decadent Michelin tasting menu, playful heart-shaped pizzas, or a sunset cocktail overlooking the Pier, our curated guide helps you find the perfect spot to toast to your date in 2026.

FOOD AND DRINK INSPIRATION FOR JANUARY

A great time for winter walks, wellness and healthy eating

artwork for Stem restaurant in Hove, new restaurant opening in 2026 by the team at Dilsk, Hove restaurant

New Brighton Restaurants 2026, local guide to fresh exciting dining discoveries.

Burns Night Brighton – local spots, menus and events to honour the haggis and whisky.
a picture of a place setting at a restaurant with two forks on the left hand side and a linen napkin on the wooden table. Glasses are sparkling in the background. This image represents the Restaurants Brighton Gift Vouchers page where gift vouchers can be redeemed across multiple locations in Brighton, Hove and Sussex.

Where to spend your Restaurants Brighton Gift Vouchers: local restaurants, cafés & pubs
Pictured from above. Lentil dish at Terre A Terre vegetarian restaurant in Brighton

Vegetarian Restaurant Brighton Guide: flavourful vegetarian and innovative plant-based venues.
A group of people enjoying happy hour cocktails at food at Blossoms bar in Brighton. Restaurant deals and special offers

Brighton Restaurants Special Offers: insider tips to save while discovering great local dining
over head shot if the brown table at Bonsai Plant Kitchen laid out with vegan small plates and cocktails. Vegan restaurant located on Baker Street off London Road in Brighton.

Vegan Restaurants Brighton – local favourites serving creative, plant-based food you’ll love.
buddha bowl

Veganuary in Brighton: local plant-based menus, events and spots to kickstart 2026.

Restaurants Brighton vouchers

Restaurants Brighton Gift Vouchers are the ultimate flexible gift for food lovers, redeemable at nearly 30 independent pubs, cafés, and restaurants across Sussex – supporting local independents.

FOOD and Drink EVENTS

Supper clubs to new tasting menus, pop-ups to guest chefs, pasta making to cookery workshops.

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50+ Ways to save - Special Offers

Discover the best Brighton restaurant special offers and dining deals across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex. 2-4-1 offers, happy hours, set menus, 20% off, £10 lunch, meal deals and more. 

Venues by Neighbourhood

Browse restaurants, pubs, and cafés sorted by neighbourhood across Brighton and the beautiful Sussex region.

A tray with onion rings, a hot dog, burgers, fries and sides with festive props around the edge. Located in Brighton's North Laine

North Laine Brighton: indy restaurants, bohemian pubs, and artisan coffee
person sipping champagne on the terrace of the Malmaison hotel. Boutique Hotels Brighton. Brighton marina restaurants with views over the sea and the harbour. Boutique Hotels Brighton. Romantic restaurants in Brighton. Brighton seafront restaurants. Part of our Sussex restaurants guide

Brighton Marina Restaurants : Your Guide to the Best Waterside Dining
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at Fatto a Mano Italian restaurant in Brighton. 5 pizzas in total sitting on a marble counter top

Hove Restaurants: Local Guide to Top Rated Restaurants
overhead shot of table laid out with small plates and drinks. Wooden table. Located at the Port Hotel in Eastbourne. An Eastbourne restaurant and boutique hotel. Photographs by Restaurants Brighton.

Eastbourne Restaurants Guide: Seaside Feasts in 2025
a sunny terrace at White Horses Rottingdean hotel and restaurant. Alfresco sea facing Sussex restaurant. Featured in the Brighton seafront restaurants guide

Sussex Restaurant Guide: Discover The Best Dining Across The County
interior shot of the OhSo Brighton, orange seating with wooden tables. Seafront Dining in Brighton

Brighton Seafront Restaurants: From Beach Fish & Chips to Fine Dining
Maddy and Tom at Dilsk restaurant on Marine Parade. Kemptown Restaurant at Drakes of Brighton

Kemptown Restaurants: Brighton’s Quirky and Creative Eateries
The groynes at Shoreham by Sea. A pebbly beach and a blue sky. This is the image which represents our Shoreham by sea restaurant guide

Shoreham By Sea Restaurants: Discover the Best Waterside Dining Spots
group of people enjoying beer in pubs garden

Hanover pubs, Brighton – Local Neighbourhood Gems and Craft Beer.
Inviting dining area at The Urchin Pub, part of a collection of Hove restaurants, featuring rustic wooden tables and soft pendant lights.

Pubs in Hove: cosy locals, large beer gardens, award-winning roasts
The Biang Biang noodles served with meat at Shaaxni Brighton, located on Preston Street or Restaurant Street.

Preston Street Brighton: Explore Brighton’s Restaurant Street
aerial or drone shot of The Jolly Sportsman country pub in Sussex. Pictured the green lawns and countryside surrounding with views of the South Downs National Park. Located 30 minutes from Brighton. voted best Sussex pub in the BRAVO Awards 2025

Pubs in Sussex Guide: historic country inns to coastal gastropubs
Dill restaurant in Lewes. Chef and proprietor posing for a picture with a blue background, white walls and a black chalk board.

Lewes Restaurants: Best Independent Dining in Historic Sussex
photo of the plough inn building take from the meadow, Pubs in Sussex, located in Rottingdean. Sussex pub walks for taking in the scenery. Restaurants in Rottingdean guide.

Restaurants in Rottingdean: Charming Dining in This Seaside Village
hand holding burger and fries on white plate, with crabshack neon logo in the background. Crabshack won best restaurant in Sussex in 2023 and they headline the Worthing Restaurants Guide.

The Best Restaurants in Worthing: Your Guide to Local Flavours
a selection of sharing dishes at Poco. A restaurant in Alfriston. Pasta and a ragu style dish, olives, olive oil and a balsamic, along with ciabatta and other dishes. The aerial picture shows the essence of an Osteria in the heart of Alfriston

Alfriston Restaurants and Cafes: South Downs National Park
the alfresco area of Beach House Worthing with bright red and orange flowers in the foreground. Pubs in Worthing guide

Pubs in Worthing: Craft Beer, Gastropubs, and Seaside Views
the Village Pizza Kitchen - Hurstpierpoint Restaurant. Facade with different shades of blue.

Hurstpierpoint Restaurants Guide: Independent dining, rich in history & community.
exterior of plateau Brighton, pavement seating in Brighton's Lanes, a place to enjoy natural wine and European small plates.

The Lanes Brighton: Restaurants & Bars in Brighton’s Historic Lanes

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Pictured, a diner eating salmon with chopsticks at Fumi Japanese restaurant in Brighton. Asian restaurants Brighton guide

Asian Restaurants Brighton: Craving Noodles, Sushi, or Curry?
A dog sat at the window in the restaurant at Cin Cin. Part of our dog friendly guide to Brighton and Hove

Dog Friendly Pubs, Cafes and Restaurants in Brighton: Walkies & Water Bowls
a selection of dishes at Chilli Pickle Brighton, A couple of naan breads alongside smaller dishes. Indian Restaurant Brighton

Indian Restaurant Brighton: modern street food, tiffin services, and regional Indian feasts
Antipasti at Tinto Taperia Spanish restaurant in Brighton - with a selection of meats on a chopping board. There's a bowl of mixed olives with two women eating food. Two glasses of white wine are on the table. Tapas Brighton.

Spanish and Tapas Restaurants in Brighton: fusion bites, paella, and Iberian flavours
Hotel Spa - a place to enjoy a relaxing spa treatment in Brighton, representing wellness and relaxation experiences in the city.

Spa Brighton: Relax & Rejuvenate, tranquil treatments, wellness centres
Incredible double stacked burger at Sea Lanes Brighton, Sesame bun with lots of melting cheese. Brighton Burger, Brighton seafront, by Dan Cotton.

Burgers Brighton: smash burgers, premium beef, gourmet wagyu, and plant-based patties
etch Brighton. Steven Edwards standing at the pass at his Hove flagship restaurant which is called etch. Steven is wearing a white chefs apron and other chefs are working behind him and they are slightly faded out into a darkness. Steven Edwards has 3 AA rosettes, he is a MasterChef winner and he is featured in the Michelin guide. Fine Dining Brighton. Steven Edwards will appear at the 2024 Brighton Foodies Festival.

Book a Table Brighton and Hove: fine dining to cosy pubs
a man cutting of the meat of the stick at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat churrasco steak experience, with tableside-carved signature cuts like grilled Picanha, pork loin, lamb, chicken sausage, and ribs.

All you can eat Brighton : endless sushi, carving stations, and global flavours!
Discover Brighton & Sussex’s top Michelin Guide restaurants, Bib Gourmand winners & Green Stars in 2025. Your local guide to fine dining excellence. Pictured, the Michelin logo

Michelin Star Restaurants Brighton: Michelin-recognised dining, Bib Gourmand winners
Sushi feast served on a wooden boat platter with people using chopsticks to pick pieces of sushi. Fish Brighton Restaurant, seafood restaurant, sushi restaurant Brighton, Japanese restaurant Brighton. Healthy restaurants Brighton

Japanese restaurant Brighton: stylish Lanes cocktail bars to vegan food gems.
Colourful Prawn satay roti dish on a white plate with a charcoal glaze pattern.

Thai Restaurants Brighton: authentic Thai curries, noodles, and street food
Brighton marina Restaurants, Bottomless Brunch over Brighton Marina, Mother's Day Brighton Bottomless Brunch. Alfresco dining in Brighton

Bottomless Brunch Brighton: Unlock unlimited Prosecco and cocktails!
The Sustainable Restaurant Guide for Brighton Hove and Sussex. This page represents those restaurants that have started the sustainability journey by using the Sustainability Toolkit. An initiative created by the University of Brighton.

Sustainable Restaurants Brighton: pioneers committed to ethical and delicious dining.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at Fatto a Mano Italian restaurant in Brighton. 5 pizzas in total sitting on a marble counter top

Italian Restaurants in Brighton: Neapolitan pizza to modern pasta and refined small plates.
a stunning Brighton Sunday roast with all the trimmings at Embers Brighton. A shot from above displaying yorkshire puddings side plates and a variety of side dishes. Winners of best Sunday Roast Brighton 2025. BRAVO Awards. Brighton Bank Holiday weekend ideas

Sunday lunches and roasts in Brighton and Hove: traditional, fire-cooked, and family-friendly
Standout steaks at Pearly Cow restaurant in Brighton include: 45-day salt-aged 8oz fillet, 12oz ribeye, and 36oz côte de boeuf for sharing, cooked over open fire. Accompaniments: beef-fat chips, glazed onions, bone marrow butter, sauces (peppercorn, chimichurri, Béarnaise)

Steak Restaurant Brighton: steakhouses, aged British cuts to succulent sirloins
Lunch in Brighton. A selection of dishes including steak and burgers at Kindling restaurant in the lanes.

Places to Lunch in Brighton and Hove: value menus, seafront cafés, Lanes restaurants
over head shot of the table laid out with brunch dishes including egg on toast, pancakes, potatoes at sides. Starfish and Coffee

Breakfast and Brunch Brighton: trendy cafes, seaside hangouts, hearty Full Englishes
The Hartington Pub hanover. Showcasing their incredible Brighton fish and chips

Best fish and chips Brighton: golden, crispy batter to fresh, locally sourced fish
Seafood restaurant Brighton Guide. A scallop nestled in its shell at etch restaurant in Hove.

Seafood Restaurant Brighton: from casual seafront feasts to elegant fine dining
Pictured from above. Lentil dish at Terre A Terre vegetarian restaurant in Brighton

Vegetarian Restaurant Brighton Guide: flavourful vegetarian and innovative plant-based venues.

Try Something New: See This Month's Openings

See all the latest new openings and fresh additions to the Restaurants Brighton Guide. Coming soon: Crazy Goose and Stem. New to Restaurants Brighton: BBQ smokiness at Wood X Coal located at Sea Lanes, and celebrate the welcome return of Carne in Hove.

Where we're Drinking

Back street cocktail bars, to cosy Brighton pubs, Sussex vineyards to wine bars

Blossoms Bar team holding celebrating their BRAVO Best Cocktail Win, Sammy holding BRAVO trophy. the best cocktail bar in Brighton 2025

Best Cocktail Bars Brighton – award-winning cocktail bars – BRAVO 2025
A selection of happy hour cocktails from a Brighton bar. Pictured an Aperol Spritz centre, a bloody Mary and an unknown cocktail. The 3 cocktails are super colourful with twinkly lights in the background.

Happy Hour Brighton: Best Drink Deals, Discounts, 2-for-1 cocktails
Pub food and gastro pubs in Brighton. Sunday Roasts at Barbino at The WIndmill pub in Brighton

Gastro Pubs Brighton: pubs that take their food seriously, elevated classics
Barbino at The Windmill Pub in Brighton. David Toscano and Head chef Jamie enjoying a Sunday roast and drink at The Windmill Pub in Brighton

Pubs in Brighton Guide: historic Lanes taverns to neighbourhood locals
The Pride Flag - Brighton Pride 2025 restaurants, Brighton Pride food guide, and Brighton LGBTQ+ dining Brighton.

Best Gay Bars and Gay Clubs in Brighton LGBTQ+
beautiful mural on the Blossoms Brighton wall. Cocktail Bars in Brighton and Hove. Venue Hire Brighton

Bars in Brighton: speakeasy cocktails, seafront views, LGBTQ+ hubs and more!
pubs and bars in Lewes Guide. Picture the white facade and high pitched roof of The Pelham Arms.

Pubs in Lewes Town Centre: centuries-old inns, traditional and historic pubs
where to enjoy a Brighton Quiz Night in Brighton. Pictured, the promotional ad for the Quiz Night at The Hartington

Quiz Night Brighton: Ready to Win? Rollover jackpots, cash prizes
group of people enjoying beer in pubs garden

Hanover pubs, Brighton – Local Neighbourhood Gems and Craft Beer.
Pictured, the Brighton and Hove Football Stadium. a wide angle view which shows the stadium from inside. a beautiful lush green football pitch. the blue and white colours of the BHAFC or The Seagulls flag. Against the backdrop of a blue sky. The American Express Stadium is a venue where you can watch all the premiership games in their Sports Bar which is called Fanzone.

Football pubs Brighton: big screens, sports bars, see the list
Two people holding cocktails

Alcohol-free in Brighton: zero-proof menus, mocktails, low-ABV
Cans of colourful craft beers served on a tray

Craft Beer Brighton: local microbreweries, taprooms and top pubs
bottle of wines on shelves

Wine Bar Brighton: natural, organic, and expert-selected lists by the glass and bottle
Inviting dining area at The Urchin Pub, part of a collection of Hove restaurants, featuring rustic wooden tables and soft pendant lights.

Pubs in Hove: cosy locals, large beer gardens, award-winning roasts
cocktail in disco ball

Brighton seafront bars: seaside pubs, stylish terraces and beach bars
The Rooftop Terrace at Malmaison. One of the Brighton Marina Restaurants. Pictured two ladies sipping cocktails on the balcony at ChezMal restaurant. The ladies are wearing grey jackets on grey chairs.

Rooftop Bars in Brighton: sea views, sunset cocktails, and stylish alfresco.
the alfresco area of Beach House Worthing with bright red and orange flowers in the foreground. Pubs in Worthing guide

Pubs in Worthing: Craft Beer, Gastropubs, and Seaside Views
Getting Cosy at The New Inn, Hurstpierpoint

Pubs with fires in Sussex: roaring open fires and log burners

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What is Restaurants Brighton?

Restaurants Brighton is the leading food and drink guide for Brighton, Hove and Sussex. Founded in 2011, we’ve welcomed over 15 million visitors who come to discover the very best restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars in the area.

Restaurants Brighton is the leading food and drink guide for Brighton, Hove and Sussex. Founded in 2011, we’ve welcomed over 15 million visitors who come to discover the very best restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars in the area.

On the Restaurants Brighton website you can search by location, cuisine type, or occasion, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you want fine dining in The Lanes, a casual brunch in Hove, or seafood by the seafront, our guide has it covered.

Yes, Restaurants Brighton showcases the best restaurants across Brighton, Hove, and the wider Sussex area, from beachside dining to Sussex countryside gastropubs and vineyard restaurants. We also provide eating out guides for Worthing, Lewes restaurants, Eastbourne and other towns located nearby to Brighton. 

Absolutely. We feature the latest food and drink offers for Brighton and Hove, including seasonal menus, lunch deals, set menus, kids eat for free, happy hours and special promotions from top Brighton restaurants.

The Restaurants Brighton guide is updated daily with new openings, menu updates, special food and drink events for Brighton, and food news, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information about where to eat in Brighton.

Yes – we’re first to share news on exciting new restaurant openings, pop-ups, and foodie events in Brighton and Hove, so you’ll always be in the know.

Yes, the Restaurants Brighton newsletter delivers the latest food and drink news, restaurant openings, events, and offers straight to your inbox each month, so you never miss out.

Yes – our Brighton restaurant guide is completely free to use, helping you explore the city’s incredible food scene without spending a penny before you dine.

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