BRAVO award winners 2026
Best Brighton & Sussex Wine Lists in 2026
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Uncorking Excellence: Brighton & Sussex’s Finest Wine Lists for 2026
Looking for the Best wine list anywhere in Brighton, Hove and Sussex? Voted for by you, this category celebrates thoughtful curation, exciting discoveries and bottles to suit every taste and budget. Whether it’s the perfect pairing or a memorable glass on its own, these lists are designed to impress. Congratulations to this year’s BRAVO winner, Poco. Cheers!
First place
Poco takes Best Wine List with a thoughtfully curated, regularly updated selection and delightful handpicked pairings for the menu. There’s also a bottle shop if you want to take your new favourite drop home. One of our Best Sussex Restaurants in beautiful Alfriston, Poco offers a hyper-local seasonal menu of authentic Italian osteria-style dishes
Poco finished 3rd in the Best Sussex Restaurant category and 11th in Best Sunday Roast.
Second place
The passionate team at Fourth and Church never sleep on a wine adventure. With a network built over decades and spanning continents, you’ll find rare and exciting bottles on the wine list. Specialising in niche small producers and sherry, Fourth and Church also runs regular wine tastings with food pairings to pique your interest and whet your appetite.
Also placed among Brighton’s Top 20 Best Restaurants.
Third place
Traditional, family-run Brighton institution Il Bistro takes the continental view that wine is part of a great meal. Alongside the classic Italian menu is a generous wine list featuring some stunning Italian bottles to complement your food perfectly. Think the cherry-red depth of Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone with a great steak, a plate of pasta, warm service and tiramisu to finish.
Also placed 2nd in International Cuisine and 10th among Brighton’s Best Restaurants.
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