Your month by month Brighton events round-up
This is the Brighton events calendar for Restaurants in Brighton and Hove, including pubs, cafes, one-off events and more. You may also like our 24 Things to do in Brighton round up.
Join us in the Lodge on Tuesday 16th April with physiotherapist Duncan Rock and spinal instructor Bethan Nash who will guide guests through an immersive workshop.
Physiotherapist Duncan Rock will talk participants through, understanding back anatomy, the impact of back pain, common causes and triggers, ergonomics and posture, exercise and movements as well as pain management and lifestyle modifications.
Throughout this session Bethan will guide participants through a Healthy Spine class which is in line with NHS guidelines and put into practise the at home remedies you can employ to ease back pain and improve overall wellbeing.
We have the fabulous Sopi Pizza joining us every Wednesday evening from 5pm
17th April, 6-9pm – Macaron Masterclass
3 hours @ £60.00
Most historians are inclined to believe that the macaron originated in Italy, probably Venice, and was transported to France by sailors where it was further refined by French pâtissier techniques. The consensus is that the word “macaron” comes from the Italian word ammaccare which means to crush.
Typical menu:
Salted caramel filled
Strawberry filled with a mixed berries paste
Lemon with a zingy curd
You’ll be making, baking and filling 3 varieties during your time with us.
EVERY WEDNESDAY – Mike Potter & Friends, Live jazz 7.30pm
GET DOWN 🕺🏽 Join us for our weekly Thursday live music sessions!
From DJ nights curated by our friends at @goingsouthfestival, to shindigs with local musicians; we’re taking cues from the jam sessions at Slip-Disc and Rang Bhavan in 70s Bombay, as well as from everything Brighton’s got to offer.
JOLLY WINE SOCIETY – 18TH APRIL – VOLCANIC WINES FROM MOUNT FUJI TO TENERIFE
Broaden your viticultural horizons and join us one Thursday every month for an informal wine masterclass from 6pm-7pm for £30 per person. Sample a curated selection of wines, paired with nibbles, and hosted by an expert. Spaces will be limited – so be sure to email hello@thejollysportsman.com to be added to the Jolly Wine Society mailing list!
Quiz night is every other Thursday
£2 entry
19th April, 5.30-9.30pm – Couples Cook – Wine & Dine – Spanish Tapas
4 hours @ £199.00
Join us for our hugely popular Couples Cook session – together you’ll cook an array of delicious dishes, prepared and plated to restaurant standards, then dine together in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. With prosecco on arrival as well as bottomless bubbly, wine and beer throughout the session we’ve got your evening well and truly sorted!
Menu:
Ajoblanco
Espinacas con garbanzos
Buñuelos de bacalao (cod fritters) with red pepper sauce
Chicken skewers Andalusian style
Albóndigas
Spring is here and that means Summer is finally around the corner and we’re here for long, lazy evenings enjoying good music, great company, and even better sunsets. So, every Friday we’re bringing chilled Balearic vibes to the Roof Terrace to take you through dinner, sunset and beyond.
Hosted by special guest DJ’s, join us on Friday evenings to start your weekends off in style.
Every Friday night at Arcobaleno is a Mary O’Party with the charismatic host, Mary O’Kart
Start the weekend with an energising Hatha Yoga lesson in the dome. All abilities welcome. Book for the whole course (6 sessions) or book a drop-in sessions.
9:30am -10:30am, starting on the 16th March for 6 x weeks, £12 drop-in/ £60 for the whole course.
Sunset Sessions
Saturday 30th March, From 6pm, Roof Terrace
Spring is here and that means Summer is finally around the corner and we’re here for long, lazy evenings enjoying good music, great company, and even better sunsets. So, on Saturday 30th March we’re launching the 2024 Sunset Sessions season 💃 🌅 🥂
From Friday 5th April and every Friday after that until September, we’re bringing chilled Balearic vibes to the Roof Terrace to take you through dinner, sunset and beyond.
Hosted by special guest @djchrisspencer, join us on Friday evenings to start your weekends off in style.
21st April – 8am-1pm – Hedgerow & Forest Foraging – LEARN.COOK.DINE
5 hours @ £50.00
Join us for our second foraging session of the year – You’ll learn how to identify the plants, best picking practices and local spots to find these free foods. Then it’s into the kitchen back at Brighton Cookery School to turn these wonderful ingredients into tasty and nutritious dishes.
Please note the foraging spot is approx 20 minutes walk from the Cookery School and so you need to feel confident to cover this distance or arrange alternative transport.
Join us on the third** Sunday of the month for our Afternoon Tea, with menu provided by Award Winning Patisserie Master GBBO The Professionals finalist 2021 pâtissier Julien Plumart.
Sittings are available at 3:30pm to 4pm.
Dates available: –
Sunday 18th February 2024
Sunday 17th March 2024
Sunday 21st April 2024
Sunday 19th May 2024
Sunday 16th June 2024
Julien’s café in Brighton has been selling high-quality macarons, pastries, cakes, tarts, chocolates, sandwiches and traditional French confectionery for over 12 years, and is much-loved by locals and tourists alike.
Crunchy hazelnut and chocolate cake
Carrot cake with mango jelly and orange cream cheese frosting
Pistachio and Raspberry macarons
Brioche bun served with red fruit jam and clotted cream
Mini tonka shortbread and hazelnut cookie
Savoury Grand reserve Comte cheese toastie with red onion marmalade
Roasted tomatoes, pesto and melted cheddar croissant
(sample menu)
Served with the wonderful Red Roaster Coffee or Bird & Blend Tea.
As part of the event, all food is included and guests can choose a hot drink of their choice on arrival.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of this event we are unable to cater to dietary requirements or allergens. Menu contains wheat, eggs, dairy and nuts.
Not for you? Why not buy one of our gift vouchers for a friend or loved one?
Join us on the third Sunday of the month for a fun evening on the Roof Terrace. Test your wits whilst enjoying the cosy ambience and savour the delightful challenge with a glass or two of wine!
Prizes to be won including a £50 Rockwater bar tab, and the winners will receive the prize pot from the entry fees.
Book your table now, by clicking the button below- £3 per person will be payable in cash on the night.
Pizzas will be available to order throughout the evening, or you can choose to dine from our Roof Terrace menu.
Every Monday
A safe space to revive and reconnect.
Feeling a bit anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Or simply curious about joining a new circle of friendly, supportive people?
If you’re anything like us, you could do with a good old chat once a week in a warm, welcoming environment, so why not recharge your batteries at the start of the week by joining us in The Lodge at Rockwater.
We’ll talk, listen, and provide some inspiration, support and laughs along the way. No themes. No agendas. Nothing to bring but yourself.
All are welcome. So let’s talk…
This is a free event, so please just meet us in the Lodge at 10am
22nd April, 6.30-9pm – Tacos Masterclass
2 hours 30 minutes @ £65.00
Join us to create authentic tacos from scratch, you’ll be making two types during your time with us – Tacos al Pastor and Tacos de Camaron – as well as your own pink pickled onions and classic guacamole – then sit back and relax in our dining area and enjoy the fruits of your labour!
The Rockwater Chess Club meets every second week in our Lodge where our boards will be set up and ready for you♟️ Play friendly matches, get advice from our facilitator Andrew, or learn the basics from Andrew who’s on hand to help throughout the evening.
*This event is free of charge.
About our facilitator
Andrew Wallace has been teaching chess as a curriculum subject in Brighton and Hove schools for 10 years. He runs school chess clubs and tournaments and has worked with Age UK to bring the benefits of chess to older people. He is the regional organiser for the charity Chess in Schools and Communities.
TUESDAY 23 APRIL
Enjoy a one off 7-course tasting menu created by our Guest Chef Ricki Weston & Steven Edwards.
Born and raised in Storrington, West Sussex, Ricki’s career kicked off in 2010 at Whites Kitchen in nearby Steyning as Commis Chef, progressing to Demi Chef de Partie. He then moved to Wabi, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Horsham, as Chef de Partie (2011-12). Staying in Horsham, Ricki joined the South Lodge Hotel’s brasserie, The Camellia, as Chef de Partie, with Steven Edwards at the helm (2012-14), before moving to the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Matt Gillan at The Pass as Chef de Partie (2014-15).
In November 2015, Ricki was appointed Chef de Partie, then Junior Sous Chef, at Michelin two-starred Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham where he spent three years, before joining Whatley Manor as Sous Chef in August 2018. Shortly after joining the team, Ricki took part in the 2019 Roux Scholarship where he was one of 18 young chefs who reached the regional finals of the competition.
In February 2022 after only a few weeks in his role as Executive Chef Ricki gained one Michelin Star for The Dining Room, an impressive attainment at the start of his journey, Whatley also retained their Green Michelin star, an award given in recognition of Sustainable Gastronomy.
As this is a one off event please note we will not be able to cater for dietary requirments.
£80pp
Please note we take a non-refundable £20 deposit per person for all reservations to guard against no-shows and short notice cancellations. This will be taken off your final bill in the restaurant.
We have the fabulous Sopi Pizza joining us every Wednesday evening from 5pm
24th April, 6-9pm – Authentic Italian – LEARN.COOK.DINE
3 hours @ £80.00
We’ll cook together from scratch a 3-course classic Italian feast before you sit down and dine with a glass of wine in our laid back setting.
Typical menu:
Gnocchi with porcini mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce
Braised cross-cut lamb shank in a rich pomodoro sauce served with seasonal greens and a runny parmesan polenta
Join us for a cosy evening in the Lodge with 12twelvestudio as you learn to create your very own bouquet just in time for Spring. Vanessa Freeman will guide you throughout this interactive workshop and you’ll be able to take home your beautiful creations.
What better way to leap into springtime with fresh flowers, good company, and a glass of wine or two!
All materials will be supplied.
EVERY WEDNESDAY – Mike Potter & Friends, Live jazz 7.30pm
LAUNCH DATE 🔥
Thursday 25th April we will be welcoming @cairo_van who will be serving up delicious food every week
Open Water Event
On Thursday 10th April, we’re hosting a Supper Club on the Roof Terrace for Open Water subscribers with passionate Somerset based entrepreneur, Paul Hayes.
Owner of the brand VIVIR Tequila which launched in 2019, Paul will be talking you through why he started VIVIR Tequila, how it is produced in Jalisco, Mexico and the journey it takes from the distillery to the South Coast of England.
Our chefs have produced a bespoke 3-course menu, incorporating a selection of VIVIR Tequila and each course will be accompanied by a specially curated drink where you will have a chance to sample the best of what the brand has to offer so that you can truly be immersed in the exciting world of tequila.
VIVIR Tequila is a multi-award-winning brand that has been the recipient of The Tequila and Mezcal Master Gold Award 2022, San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Award 2022, Melbourne International Spirits Competition Gold Award 2020, and the Supreme Champions Bartender’s Brand Award 2020
This is set to be a magical evening with fellow subscribers and a wonderful culinary experience not to be missed.
FOOD & WINE PAIRING 🍷
Join us for an enchanting evening of culinary exploration where Japan’s rich culinary heritage meets the world of fine wines. Indulge your senses in an unforgettable experience of perfectly paired Japanese small plate dishes and exquisite wines carefully curated to elevate your dining
The chefs are back out in the wild. After a long, wet winter, the land & shore is starting to come to life once again with so many wonderful & delicious ingredients we can bring to the table. We’re so lucky to have a team who care so passionately about what we can forage or grow ourselves & this dinner is a celebration of them & their dedication.
Scroll down for the menu & book online.
The “Forgotten” Sex Education
Interactive Drag Quiz
Arcobaleno’s monthly Student Night – Hosted by self-proclaimed ‘Brighton-based bimbo’, Lydia L’Scabies!
Supported by Terrence Higgins Trust
We’re on a mission to make safe sex, sexy. For many of us LGBTQ+ folks, the relevant sex education was (ahem) “forgotten”, and we deserve answers.
Join us to fill in the gaps with an interactive quiz (with prizes, of course!) and ask any – hopefully not – burning questions you might have.
Every last Thursday of the month
Doors open: 8pm
Free Entry
Book your ticket – 01273 752143
Open Mic night is every other Thursday
26th April, 5:30-9:30pm – Couples Cook – Wine & Dine – Moroccan
4 hours @ £199.00
Join us for our hugely popular Couples Cook session – together you’ll cook an array of delicious dishes, prepared and plated to restaurant standards, then dine together in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. With prosecco on arrival as well as bottomless bubbly, wine and beer throughout the session we’ve got your evening well and truly sorted!
Falafel, hummus, spiced cous cous, Tabbouleh, flatbreads, lamb & date tagine
Please note the class is priced per couple – £199 for two people
Spring is here and that means Summer is finally around the corner and we’re here for long, lazy evenings enjoying good music, great company, and even better sunsets. So, every Friday we’re bringing chilled Balearic vibes to the Roof Terrace to take you through dinner, sunset and beyond.
Hosted by special guest DJ’s, join us on Friday evenings to start your weekends off in style.
Every Friday night at Arcobaleno is a Mary O’Party with the charismatic host, Mary O’Kart
Start the weekend with an energising Hatha Yoga lesson in the dome. All abilities welcome. Book for the whole course (6 sessions) or book a drop-in sessions.
9:30am -10:30am, starting on the 16th March for 6 x weeks, £12 drop-in/ £60 for the whole course.
Sunset Sessions
Saturday 30th March, From 6pm, Roof Terrace
Spring is here and that means Summer is finally around the corner and we’re here for long, lazy evenings enjoying good music, great company, and even better sunsets. So, on Saturday 30th March we’re launching the 2024 Sunset Sessions season 💃 🌅 🥂
From Friday 5th April and every Friday after that until September, we’re bringing chilled Balearic vibes to the Roof Terrace to take you through dinner, sunset and beyond.
Hosted by special guest @djchrisspencer, join us on Friday evenings to start your weekends off in style.
Every Monday
A safe space to revive and reconnect.
Feeling a bit anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Or simply curious about joining a new circle of friendly, supportive people?
If you’re anything like us, you could do with a good old chat once a week in a warm, welcoming environment, so why not recharge your batteries at the start of the week by joining us in The Lodge at Rockwater.
We’ll talk, listen, and provide some inspiration, support and laughs along the way. No themes. No agendas. Nothing to bring but yourself.
All are welcome. So let’s talk…
This is a free event, so please just meet us in the Lodge at 10am
30th April, 6-9pm – Fish & Sauces
3 hours @ £55.00
An essential class if you’re looking to widen your skills and learn some key skills in fish preparation, cooking and accompanying sauces.
Last Wednesday of the month from 7pm.
Gather your boffin chums and flex your grey matter for a chance to win hard dollar, booze, booby prizes and the prestigious flaming pineapple!
£2 pp, max 6 brains per team
The Scoop
“The Scoop” is a monthly roundup of all city events brought to you by the Restaurants Brighton team. It provides our editorial take on various foodie activities you can partake in within the city. This monthly rundown offers insights into all the culinary happenings, ensuring you stay informed on the vibrant food scene month by month.
Your month by month guide to the best Brighton food and drink events. Including Halloween to thai cookery classes, Eurovision to the BRAVO awards, live music events in Brighton to English wine week or Brighton Pride to Brighton Fringe. You might also like to join our Brighton events Facebook group so you can see when new events are added, we also have a monthly guide to Brighton food ideas, with seasonal suggestions and inside Scoop to what’s going on in our city.
THE BRAVO Awards
The BRAVO awards are an annual highlight in the Brighton foodie calendar, allowing the general public to cast their votes for their favourite food and drink venues across 16 categories. The 2023 edition of the awards was celebrated with great acclaim. Representatives from many of Brighton’s restaurants gathered to honour the winners at Cavanserai, a venue associated with Brighton Fringe.
You can see all the previous winners of the BRAVO Awards in the BRAVO Hall of Fame.
Brighton Events – Wine Tasting
Stay informed by keeping an eye on the Brighton Wine Tasting page to discover which wine bars or restaurants in Brighton host regular wine tasting events. Popular venues for such wine events include Wild Flor, Hotel Du Vin, Fourth and Church and LatinoAmerica.
Sussex Wines
Venture further afield and explore the world of Sussex wines and Sussex vineyard tours and Sussex Wine Tasting events right on our doorstep. Engage with the winemakers, participate in harvesting activities, and immerse yourself in this booming industry, experiencing the diverse and delightful wines that Sussex has to offer.
