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Places to Eat in Brighton – Your Ultimate Local Food and Drink Guide
Looking for the best places to eat in Brighton, Hove, and Sussex? Restaurants Brighton is the city’s definitive eating-out guide, created by passionate local food lovers who know the scene inside out. From seafront seafood restaurants and cosy pub lunches to vegan cafés, fine dining, street food markets, and everything in between, this is your one-stop resource for exploring Brighton’s vibrant food culture. Search by cuisine, location, or occasion, discover the newest restaurant openings in Brighton and Sussex, and explore hidden gems loved by locals. Whether you’re after a romantic dinner, a lively award winning Brighton brunch, or a Sussex vineyard lunch, we’ve got the insider knowledge to help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Offers | Where to eat in Brighton
Start your foodie expedition here and uncover the latest Brighton food deals on dining.
From happy hours to food deals you’ll get more for less from the local best with this guide of places to eat in Brighton. To keep things fresh this page is updated regularly, so make sure to check back often (We keep this page as up to date as possible, but please check with the venue’s website before arriving).
Brighton Food and Drink Events
Wondering where to eat in Brighton? You can use our events calendar to find out where you can find the best of Brighton food and drink events and entertainment.
Stay and Dine | Where to Eat in Brighton
Whether you’re planning a staycation or visiting from overseas, Brighton, Hove and Sussex can host you. We’ve put together this list of some of our favourite venues that offer Brighton and Sussex accommodation for you and your family to enjoy, with plenty of places to eat in Brighton and East Sussex.
New Places to eat in Brighton
New restaurants, cafes and bars are opening up all the time here in the city. Use our guide to the new Brighton restaurants to discover the freshest places on the scene, given you plenty of new places to eat in Brighton.
Where to eat in Brighton this year? – THE BRAVOS
The Brighton Restaurant Awards (BRAVOs) are the only entirely publicly generated food and drink awards. Every year local Brighton cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants hope to win a top spot in one of the 16 categories. If you really want to know where the locals go, look here and you’ll have plenty of ideas as to where to eat in Brighton next. You may also find the BRAVO winners map useful.
Monthly Checklist | where to eat in Brighton
We’ve put together a monthly checklist of great food ideas for Brighton. So, if you’re looking for fun foodie ways to spend your time, then this is the place for you! Where to eat in Brighton next?
Things to do for Couples
Brighton is packed with brilliant things for couples to enjoy, especially if you love food and drink. From romantic restaurants and laid-back bistros to beachside picnics, wine tastings, and hands-on cookery classes, our guide brings together the best food-focused experiences for couples in Brighton, Hove, and further afield.
Location
Wherever you are in the city, a fantastic food and drink destination is waiting for you.
We’ve listed each location so you can fast-track to your chosen setting, giving you plenty of fantastic places to eat in Brighton.
Seafront
We do love to be beside the seaside, so while you’re there make sure you visit our pick of Brighton’s sea-facing restaurants and beach-side bars. In the colder months too, why not try the Brighton igloos; these give you somewhere a little private and intimate. These are great options if you done know where to eat.
Brighton city centre
Don’t know where to eat in Brighton centre? Our city is a metropolitan paradise. Rich with fantastic places for you to eat and drink and unwind with family and friends. Here you can find our pick of central settings, North Laine and Brighton Lanes venues that will keep you well fed and watered.
Hove
If you don’t know where to eat in Brighton, then eat in Hove. Our westward sibling Hove has its fair share of great foodie establishments including Hove pubs, hove restaurants and Hove cafes.
Kemptown
The rainbow flag riches of Kemptown also provide us with some wonderful places to eat and drink. Find out where we rate, here.
Brighton Marina
A destination location that’s packed with fantastic places to eat and drink, you’ll also find enough entertainment to fill a day or two. Discover Marina based restaurants, here.
Sussex
Venture out to Sussex and explore the best bits with our guide to eating and drinking in the countryside and uncover the up-and-coming coastlines of Eastbourne and Worthing.
Occasion
Whatever the occasion you can guarantee that Brighton and Hove will have somewhere to host you.
Family gatherings | Where to eat in Brighton
You’ll be well looked after by anyone from this list of family friendly venues.
Private Parties
Find the perfect place to host your party on our Brighton private hire page and celebrate in style. This also gives you plenty of places to eat in a private dining setting.
Romantic restaurants | Places to eat in Brighton
The best romantic restaurants are the ones you stumble on by accident. Why not have a look at our Brighton Valentine’s Day page also for inspiration or Michelin rated.
bars and pubs
When it comes to fine drinking establishments, Brighton is top of its game. There are more pubs and Brighton bars than can be counted, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite hidden gems and locally treasured venues. This includes, wine bars , pubs with Brighton beer gardens and bars on Brighton seafront.
Where to eat in Brighton
If you know the cuisine you’re after but you don’t know where to find it, then this breakdown of Brighton and Hove restaurants by cuisine will give you plenty of places to eat and will get you to authentic food, fast.
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The Restaurants Brighton guide is the ultimate local resource for finding the best places to eat in Brighton, Hove, and Sussex. You can search by cuisine type, location, or occasion – from romantic dinners and family-friendly restaurants to quick Brighton lunches and Hove fine dining experiences.
Our monthly food and drink round-ups showcase the latest restaurant openings in Brighton and Hove. Whether it’s a stylish new Brighton seafood spot, a quirky vegan café, or an innovative pop-up, you’ll find the freshest dining news here. Keep up to speed with all of the food and drink events in Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
Yes – our team of local food enthusiasts explores every corner of Brighton, from seafront restaurants with Brighton sea views to the backstreets of The Lanes, uncovering hidden gems alongside well-known favourites. We cover neighbourhood Hove cafés, cosy pubs in Brighton, and independent restaurants that locals love.
Absolutely. Whether you’re planning a birthday dinner, anniversary celebration, business lunch, or casual get-together, the Restaurants Brighton food and drink guide helps you find the perfect venue. You can filter by occasion and discover places with private dining, sea views, or live entertainment.
No – Restaurants Brighton cover the entire Brighton and Hove area, plus dining destinations across Sussex. You’ll find recommendations for Sussex country pubs, vineyard restaurants, seaside cafés, Lewes restaurants, Worthing pubs – and everything in between.
Yes – the Restaurants Brighton team is made up of passionate local food writers, Brighton food photographers, and hospitality experts who know the city’s food and drink scene inside out. Our insider knowledge ensures the guide is both authentic, reliable and updated daily – especially with things like our Brighton food and drink offers and the Brighton food and drink events guide.
Yes – from wine tasting evenings and cocktail masterclasses to food festivals and chef collaborations, our Brighton events section keeps you up to date with what’s happening in Brighton’s vibrant food and drink calendar.
Definitely – join our huge local audience on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms for daily inspiration, competitions, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Brighton’s best restaurants.
