It turns out, Carne in Hove isn’t all about some of the best steaks this side of heaven. By goodness, they do good steak, and a tasty range of other dishes, too – but Carne’s events take foodies to an even higher state of happiness. And everyone is welcome. The latest incarnation, brilliantly named Coals…
Did someone say summer menu? Hove Place did, and we’re slathering on the sunscreen to enjoy it. The garden at Hove Place is gorgeous, with its scattering of colourful tables, well-pruned flowers, and cubbyholes in which to make your den. The new summer menu is a pick-and-mix extravaganza, where sharing is caring and ordering just…
A Seafront Institution We visited Crabshack in Worthing on Friday, a gorgeous seafront restaurant that, quite frankly, serves some of the best and freshest seafood I have tasted in recent memory. A Family Affair We were greeted and looked after by one of the co-owners, Andy, from this family-run restaurant. His enthusiasm for the restaurant…
If you’ve ever enjoyed a coffee, a snack, or a drink while strolling along the Brighton seafront, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like it. You’ll also be aware that beach cleans are never-ending tasks and that bins are often overflowing and that plastic is the very worst offender. The good people of Leave No Trace…
We’ve all been there. You’re standing at the fish counter, or browsing a menu, and your eyes automatically drift to the usual suspects: Salmon, Cod, Haddock, Tuna, or Prawns. The Marine Conservation Society calls these the ‘Big Five’ fish species, and they make up the vast majority of the fish we eat. But did you…
Don’t hate me. I’m going to be honest with you. It might take a bit of effort, but I’ll try not to be too smug if you promise to self-regulate. Deal? I’d been longing to visit The Salt Room since it reopened after a full redesign about a month ago. I’d had the chance to…
English wine used to be the punchline. These days, it’s winning international awards, appearing on Michelin-starred wine lists and giving Champagne a serious run for its money. Here in Sussex, we’re lucky enough to sit right in the middle of the action. Our terroir and climate closely mirror those of the Champagne region of decades…
Guest blog – David Toscano, founder and owner, Cin Cin This May and June we’ll be returning to Tuscany to host guests for a food and wine weekend at Villa Loredana alongside my chef patron, Jamie Halsall – and I couldn’t be more excited. The owners of Villa Loredana, Lora and Steve, are both Cin…
Still Fresh After 15 Years Can you believe that it has been 15 years since Plateau in Brighton first opened? This now-iconic natural wine bar and restaurant was once a new-fangled concept that would broaden the minds of Brightonian wine enthusiasts in ways we couldn’t imagine. Unlike traditional wine bars, Plateau encouraged us to embrace…
Looking for inspiration for where to find the tastiest plant-based dishes in the city? Brighton-based music journalist Amit Sharma has been a vegetarian since he was eight, and mostly eats vegan at home. He runs local guide Brighton Bars and Bites, and is also a Restaurants Brighton writer and content creator – so it will…
New Year’s Eve Brighton 2026 New Year’s Eve Events in Brighton to Welcome 2027 Planning your Brighton New Year’s Eve 2026? Find the city’s best celebrations here! Our constantly updated guide features every way to welcome the new year, from unforgettable dinners to dazzling parties. In this guide, you’ll find: Restaurant Menus: The most glamorous…
Let’s not be coy! The festive season usually goes hand in hand with a dash of indulgence. But rather than stumbling around in the dark, we’d always prefer to take a hint from someone who knows. Luckily, we’ve got a direct line to some of the finest palates in the city and they were more…
Dare I say this in November? Christmas has arrived in Brighton. The streets are twinkling, shop windows are flaunting their wares and aisle 3 is abundant with Advent calendars – for now. Let’s Do This! It feels just right to start our feasting in the year-round magical wonderland that is Mowgli Brighton. Dressed in our…
Artisan Bread-Making at The Open Bakery Workshop It had been one of those frantic weekend mornings – decluttering, grocery shopping, and endless laundry. You know the drill. Head baker Csaba Bozo was waiting at the door of The Open Bakery’s Workshop in Kemptown with a slightly stern look on his face. Oh dear, I thought,…
The Chimney House might look like your classic red-brick, end-of-the-street boozer, but inside it’s busy rewriting the rulebook on modern-day pub décor, food and, crucially, the banging Sunday roast. We arrived at The Chimney House just as autumn was breezing in – that blessed season when the words roast dinner become less a suggestion and…
The British game season begins in late summer, but it’s right about now that local produce starts to sing in autumnal harmony and Sussex chefs really lean in. Flavour, heritage and sustainability are all in play. Here’s where to book for a taste of the best. Featured Events The Annual British Game Dinner at Furna,…
Earth Mothers Unite I remember it well – those early days of my first pregnancy. If there was an article online, I read it. My Pinterest boards shifted overnight from “10 Must-See Mountains of the World” to “How to Look Maternity Chic”, and the algorithms followed suit – goodbye sunset beaches, hello nurseries and baby…
Being a food enthusiast, I’m pretty effusive about most dining experiences – but I think I may have just encountered the most magnificent feast yet. Woodfire Camping kicked off their FEAST season in style, collaborating with ROVI from the Ottolenghi Restaurant family. The setting was like something out of a movie – you know the…
Fun Activities & Family Days Out Palpable excitement is in the air. School runs? Done. Homework? Done. PE kits? In a cupboard never to be seen again (at least until September when the mad scramble for socks begins!). So it begs the question, what is there to do in Brighton over the six-week break? There…
The Draw of Italian Dining So, there’s a new movie out about a man who opens a restaurant in New York with Italian Nonnas (grandmothers) as the chefs. The minute I saw it advertised I knew it was for me: a feel-good movie about opening an Italian restaurant, the highs and lows of risking everything…
