BRAVO winners 2026
The 20 Best Pubs in Brighton 2026
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Brighton Pubs Excellence: 2026’s Top-Rated Neighbourhood Locals
Having one of the best pubs in Brighton and Hove on your doorstep is more than lucky, it’s life-changing. Voted for by you, this category celebrates the places pouring great pints, serving tasty food and creating the kind of atmosphere locals love. Congratulations to this year’s BRAVO winner, The Signalman. Go enjoy your BRAVO pub crawl – it might take all year, but it’ll be worth it.
First place
This standout neighbourhood pub right by London Road station is Brighton’s #1. Blessed with cosy corners to squeeze into in winter and two gorgeous pub gardens for summer drinks, The Signalman is pub perfection. Come for comfort food or a cracking roast and immediately feel part of the family.
Also 7th among Brighton’s Best Sunday Roasts and in the top 20 Best Hospitality Teams
Second place
A historic Brighton boozer dating back centuries, Earth & Stars has certainly moved with the times. Now known for its unique, sustainable plant-based menu and a true community feel, you’ll find the spirit of Brighton’s North Laine alive here. That, and a properly good pint.
Winner of the Plant Champions BRAVO and 5th in Best Sunday Roast.
Third place
No stranger to the BRAVOS, last year’s Best Brighton Pub winner is a cult local. Expect an impressive selection of craft beers and rotating guest ales. Choose one, settle into a banquette, pick a board game and prepare to lose a long afternoon. An independent pub with real personality.
Also placed 12th in Best Team.
Fourth place
Tucked away on a quiet street not far from the seafront, The Lion & Lobster is full of surprises. A characterful historic tavern at first glance, the first floor reveals a Regency dining room serving hearty pub classics with some serious flair. Head higher and you’ll find a sunny roof terrace.
Voted 15th Best Sunday Roast in Brighton also.
Fifth place
Perched on the edge of lovely Blakers Park, this Fiveways pub has a strong community feel and a commitment to great beer, tasty seasonal menus and classic Brighton Sunday roasts. Watch the match, hang out with friends, come for a slap-up meal or pop in for a pint. Tables overlooking the park are a summertime flex.
Voted in the Brighton Sunday Roast Top Ten also.
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Brighton’s pubs are plentiful with about 340 in total and these are spread out in a number of popular areas. This pub guide defines the different areas which include The Lanes, North Laine, Hanover, Hove, seafront, Poets Corner, Fiveways, Kemptown to name a few. Here are the best pubs in Brighton this year according to the public voted BRAVO awards. There are 11 pubs per square mile in Brighton.
The Cricketers on Black Lion street is Brighton’s oldest pub with connections to Jack the Ripper and Graham Greene. Ghost Walks around Brighton also take place from this venue located next to Brighton’s famous twittens or hidden streets. Twittens means a gap or a passageway leading between two buildings to courtyards, or streets. These are the BRAVO award winners for best local.
Here is the Brighton beer garden guide. You can also enjoy a drink at these Brighton alfresco dining venues or these Brighton beachfront bars.
