BRAVO award winners
The 20 Best Lunch Spots in Brighton and Hove 2026
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Where to Eat Lunch in Brighton: 2026’s Top-Rated Midday Dining
Wondering where to find the best lunch in Brighton? Voted for by you, this category spotlights the places making midday meals worth getting excited about – from quick bites and great-value deals to long lunches that turn into your whole afternoon. Congratulations to this year’s BRAVO winner, Kindling. Here’s to making a lovely lunch the highlight of your day.
First place - Best lunch in brighton
If you’ve walked past Kindling at lunchtime, its place at the top of the lunch game won’t come as a surprise. With a seriously tasty steak and chips lunch offer always on the menu, live-fire comfort cooking and a lively atmosphere, it hits the midday nail on the head. Come once and you’ll probably find yourself coming back time and again.
Also placed runner up among Brighton’s 20 Best Restaurants, 8th for the Best Sunday Roast in Brighton and 8th in Best Team.
Second place - Best lunch in brighton
A gorgeous, award-winning lunch spot, perfect for any day of the week, Lost in The Lanes serves mouthwatering plates of seasonal Mediterranean-inspired dishes made for sharing – or not. Expect a warm welcome, a stylish setting and a great daytime drinks list. Pop in for a quick bite or settle in for the long haul. Either way, you’re in for a great lunch.
Also placed 9th for Best Brunch in Brighton, 15th in Best Brighton Restaurant, 13th in Sustainability Champions.
Third place
The Flour Pot Bakery offers a stunning array of fresh sandwiches using the artisan bread they bake themselves. What could be better? Not much, clearly. Seriously tasty lunches in their bright, comfortable cafés, with coffee from The Milk Shed and an almost mandatory slice of cake. Go on, you know you want one.
2nd in Best Brighton and Hove Cafes, 2nd in Sweet Treats and 7th in Best Team.
Fourth place
Pretty much anyone is going to be happy with lunch at Foodilic, which is fresh, healthy and delicious. There are great options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal diners, plus a great-value salad and hot dish deal or a multi-salad option. No wonder it remains a long-standing favourite with Brighton’s lunch crowd.
Also placed 12th in Best Brighton Brunch, 7th in Plant Champions, 8th in Sustainability Champions and 13th in International Cuisine.
FIFTH PLACE
The secret is out. Winner of this year’s BRAVO for Best International Cuisine, MOGUMOGU serves up Japanese home-style food for lunch and early dinner from its small but lovely London Road location. Think cosy donburi rice bowls and seasonal udon noodles made with real care. Don’t live nearby? Make the trip – an instant classic.
Also placed 4th among Brighton’s Best Value Restaurants.
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