Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
Coals & Corks at Carne: Italian BBQ, Fire and Fine Wine
It turns out, Carne in Hove isn’t all about some of the best steaks this side of heaven. By goodness,
29th July 2026
Brighton Restaurant Reviews, and Food News
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The Latest from the Restaurants Brighton team
We live in and around Brighton, we eat out a lot, and we write about what we find. Since 2011, our small local team has been covering the city and wider Sussex, from romantic date nights in The Lanes to indulgent family Sunday roasts. Have a look through our latest reviews, guides, and food news below.
Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
Hove Place’s Summer Menu Is a Very Good Excuse to Order One More Thing
Did someone say summer menu? Hove Place did, and we’re slathering on the sunscreen to enjoy it. The garden at
28th July 2026
Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
Crabshack: A Sumptuous Seafood Sanctuary
A Seafront Institution We visited Crabshack in Worthing on Friday, a gorgeous seafront restaurant that, quite frankly, serves some of
28th July 2026
Interviews: People in Hospitality
Chef Interview: Steven Edwards on etch.’s Journey to the Top of Hove Dining
From MasterChef Champion to Hove Essential A decade after winning MasterChef: The Professionals, Steven Edwards has spent the years since
26th July 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Shelter Hall: Brighton’s Award-Winning Food Hall
Gimme Shelter In her 2022 review for The Guardian, legendary restaurant critic Grace Dent described Shelter Hall as an “entirely
23rd July 2026
Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
Ditching Single-Use Plastic: How Sea Lanes is Protecting Brighton’s Coastline
If you’ve ever enjoyed a coffee, a snack, or a drink while strolling along the Brighton seafront, you’ll know there’s
22nd July 2026
BRAVOS
Embers: BRAVOS Best Sunday Roast Again
Stuck on the List As the editor of Restaurants Brighton, I’ve had the chance to live out quite a few
9th July 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Wingrove House: An Idyllic Escape in the Venice of the South Downs
One of Sussex’s Most Beautiful Villages Alfriston’s main drag is a peaceful pandemonium of ancient house fronts leaning over the
8th July 2026
Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
Beyond the “Big Five”: How to Eat Deliciously and Sustainably in the Sussex UNESCO Biosphere
We’ve all been there. You’re standing at the fish counter, or browsing a menu, and your eyes automatically drift to
8th July 2026
Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
The Salt Room: Where Brighton meets the Riviera
Don’t hate me. I’m going to be honest with you. It might take a bit of effort, but I’ll try
30th June 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Cecconi’s: Peak Brighton on a Summer’s Day
A World Away Behind the Front Door There is not much at the front door on Marine Parade to suggest
23rd June 2026
Food and Drink News from Brighton
Preston Park Brighton – Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes
Restaurant Brighton’s guide to Preston Park Brighton – Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes Our top picks Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes Around
18th June 2026
Food and Drink Ideas and Inspiration
English Wine Week 2026, 20-28 June
English wine used to be the punchline. These days, it’s winning international awards, appearing on Michelin-starred wine lists and giving
17th June 2026
Food and Drink News from Brighton
Sora at Malmaison: Sushi, Sunsets and Marina Views
When my sushi-loving friends and I were invited down to Brighton Marina for an early look at Sora, Malmaison’s Japanese
17th June 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Stem: Bring on BBQ Sundays All Summer Long
Different Venue, Same DNA When one of the hottest duos in Brighton’s restaurant scene opens a new venue, it’s big
17th June 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Purezza: Surprise and Delight in Equal Measure
A World First for Brighton As any vegan worth their pound of nutritional yeast knows, Purezza Brighton, on St James’s
4th June 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
The Canopy: San Sebastian Comes to Seven Dials, A Basque-Inspired Pop-Up
For the time being at least, The Canopy is flying just under the radar but, if you ask me (and
20th May 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Boysterous Burgers: Brighton’s Ultimate Comfort Food Fix
Positioned unassumingly at the bottom of one of Brighton’s busiest streets is The Fountainhead pub. A long-time favourite of locals
13th May 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Kindling: The New Chef’s Platter Wins Expert Approval
My husband is a butcher. It should come as no surprise to learn that he’s picky about the quality of
13th May 2026
Where We're Eating in Brighton & Sussex
Double Trouble: Blossoms’ 2-for-£14 Cocktail Coup
Post-work cocktails when the sun properly shines are practically mandatory in Brighton. So, whether you’ve fled Sally from Accounts, abandoned
6th May 2026
Fifteen years of getting to know Brighton’s food scene
Restaurants Brighton was founded in 2011 by a small team of local residents who wanted to give visitors and residents alike ideas and inspiration for eating out in the city and beyond. Since then Restaurants Brighton has welcomed more than fifteen million visitors to our website. In 2015 we launched the BRAVO Awards to celebrate the very best of Brighton, Hove and Sussex hospitality, and that expertise now runs through everything we publish.
What you will find on the blog
This page brings together everything from in-depth restaurant reviews and Where We’re Eating features, through to food and drink news, interviews with the people behind Brighton’s kitchens, and updates from the BRAVO Awards and the Sussex Suppliers. Use the categories on this page to jump straight to the kind of story you are after, or simply scroll and see what catches your eye.
