Cyan Restaurant Brighton

Why you’ll love it

Cyan Brighton sits in The Grand, Brighton’s most iconic hotel – and you are invited in. This relaxed and stylish bar and restaurant takes its inspiration from the green Sussex downs and the south coast sea and is a jewel in the heart of the seafront. The space is sumptuous yet comfortable, the staff friendly and attentive and the food on offer is exactly everything you want. Classics cooked to perfection sit alongside seasonal plates inspired by the chef team who bring back inspiration from their travels – totally expected from an internationally renowned hotel. 

Cyan have a fantastic a la carte menu that is very modern British, a set menu for great taste and value, and offer a kids menu so the smalls don’t get left out. The Cyan Sunday roast is a hidden gem hiding in plain site and we haven’t even started on the cocktails. Choose to dine in two of the sensational spaces – the inky cyan conservatory that looks out over the sea, or the modern wonder of the bar room that feels like the finest New York restaurant. 

Cyan is for everyone, not just hotel guests, so get down there and treat yourself, even for a simple drink at their Brighton bar and enjoy the indulgence on your doorstep. 

Cyan Brighton – Dining at The Grand Hotel

Inspired by culture, heritage, and travel, head chef Neil Gooding and his team have created the menus at Cyan with a nod to the locality, international ingredients, and authenticity in our foodie city. Expect spectacular seafood on Brighton seafront, classic grill favourites and so much more. 

Cyan Brighton offers a modern British menu with elevated steak options as a flagship dish. Choose from a dry-aged ribeye or chateaubriand fillet, cooked to preference and served with a range of sauces from classic peppercorn, chimichurri, truffle butter and more. Starters include glazed pork belly, king prawns, or burrata with beetroot – you could have as a pre main or select a bunch for a series of delightful small plates. Add in a couple of sides like the mac n cheese or buttered green beans for good measure. The Chef suggests some favourites from their Cyan Fish and Chips to a Posh Burger – and there are loads of great and interesting vegetarian and vegan options too. 

We have to say, Cyan are masters of desserts. The Grand Brighton is synonymous with the must try Brighton Afternoon Tea, so the pastry chefs really know how to make a dessert special. Creamy tirimasu, perfect pannacottas, pear tatin are just some of the delights on offer. If sweet isn’t your bag or you want a light bite to end your meal, opt for the cheeseboard or choose from a gelato. 

The Sunday Roast at Cyan Brighton is a weekly event that you need to include in your repertoire. One – epic location, two – generous portions and all the trimmings, three – they don’t rush you in and out and lastly it’s all at one neat price that includes a dessert. Even the staff who work their daily visit with their families.  Expect a choice of roast aged sirloin of beef, roasted pork belly, roast half chicken, seabass fillet or a nut roast served alongside roasted carrots, parsnips & swede, cauliflower cheese, French beans, and spring cabbage and roasted potatoes. The dessert, featuring some classics we love here at RB, including a Blueberry Bakewell Tart or Sticky Toffee Pudding. 

One thing is guaranteed, whatever day you dine you will leave full and happy.

Cyan Brighton: The Drinks

The bar at Cyan alone is a thing to behold, a beautiful and striking central bar sets the tone. Beers, wines for all tastes including English sparkling are on offer by the glass or bottle. The cocktail list holds classics, as well as a selection of guest cocktails that are made with expertise and flair. It feels so special to sit up at the bar and watch the mixologists at work – it’s a real treat. Every year The Grand and Cyan dedicate a bespoke cocktail to raise money for charity, so if you want to do good while drinking something delicious do look out for it. 

For softs there is of course tea and coffee – again they know how to create the best brew *a special mention for the homemade mine shortbreads served with your hot beverage.  There is a range of soft drinks and low/no alcohol options are available so everyone can have their best tipple. 

RB Loves

Hospitality is the name of the game at The Grand and the staff are just so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Don’t be intimidated by the grandeur, instead treat is as an escape on your doorstep. 

The Essentials at Cyan Brighton

• Local Awards  

Did you know Cyan is voted among the best restaurants in Brighton and Hove at the 2025 BRAVOS and among one of the best destinations for cocktails. 

• Accessible

Cyan is fully accessible including entry, dining and toilets. 

• Child Friendly

Cyan have a fantastic children’s menu, high chairs and is not far from the beach if you’re little ones need to run off some steam before dining. 

• Remote Working 

Perfect for remote workers, Cyan boasts complimentary wifi and a large, open circular bar area with plenty of USB chargers around. Enjoy a coffee or two while soaking up the atmosphere at Cyan Brighton

• Supporting local

Adding to the theatre of Cyan Brighton, the interior features work by local artists Weez & Merl, alongside bold and breathtaking wall art and signage made from recycled plastic. Continuing the local connections, uniforms have been made for the staff by Brighton-based tailoring company Gresham Blake.