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What’s new, what’s on and what’s in season

From the latest restaurant openings in Brighton, Hove and Sussex, to the calendar of Brighton festivals, seasonal menus and food stories shaping our county. Articles are written by the Restaurants Brighton team, based here on the coast, so you’re always hearing it from people who know the difference between a passing trend and a place worth your time.

sipping sparkling wine into glass
Hannah Nouvel

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

Open bakery halloween cake
Nico Majic

Halloween Brighton and Sussex

Restaurants Brighton guide to Halloween in Brighton Halloween in Brighton is packed with parties, spooky suppers and family fun; from

The Lanes all lit up outside Donattellos Italian restaurant - brighton Christmas in the historic Lanes
Nick

Brighton Christmas

Brighton Christmas Ideas in 2026 Unwrap the Magic: Brighton Christmas Ideas 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable festive season with

A plate of roast chicken, saffron and tomato butter sauce, French beans.
ivanka majic

Tasting It for Ourselves

Nick and I have been running Restaurants Brighton and The BRAVOS for a decade – give or take – and

people gathering at Spiegel Gardens, having there drinks at the begging of the BRAVO party
ivanka majic

A Big BRAVO Thank You

On Monday, we celebrated the 2025 BRAVO winners with plenty of fun, laughter, and more than a little food and

Seasonal guides for every time of year

Brighton eats differently depending on the season, whether that is fresh Sussex asparagus in spring, seafood straight off the boats in summer, or a warming Sunday roast once the clocks go back. Our seasonal guides help you plan ahead, so you always know where to go and what to order at the right time of year.

Local news, reported by locals

We are an independent team based in Brighton, not a national outlet parachuting in for a story. That means our food news comes with proper context and genuine local knowledge, built up over more than a decade of covering this city’s restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes.