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Food and drink Brighton

Food and drink Brighton & Hove. Reviews, recommendations and guides

Discover Brighton is your essential food and drink Brighton guide to the best local flavours across the city. From independent cafes and restaurants to iconic pubs and bars, our listings, reviews and tips highlight what’s on for food lovers year-round. Discover vegan dining, street food pop-up events, seaside cocktails near Brighton beach and vibrant nightlife hotspots. Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, a special dinner or food-focused activities around Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion Brighton or Brighton Lanes shopping, our city guide has you covered. As a leading Brighton lifestyle magazine and tourist guide, Discover Brighton helps you explore Brighton & Hove through unforgettable food and drink experiences. Find food and drink events here.

Detroit Club Brighton

Detroit Club Brighton Review

Do you like a substantial pizza base with imaginative toppings and chewy, cheesy edges? Then Detroit Club Brighton definitely needs to be on your radar. Our editor went along to indulge her deep-dish pizza...

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Dog-friendly pubs Brighton

Dog-friendly pubs Brighton

Dog-friendly pubs Brighton   Brighton is a city that loves dogs almost as much as it loves a good pub. After a blustery walk along the beach or a wander through the South Downs, there’s nothing better than...

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Halisco Too Review

Halisco Too: Restaurant Review

Halisco Too Review   Not to sully Christian theology, but Halisco has recently achieved holy trinity status with three dedicated venues on Preston Street in Brighton. The addition of Halisco Too at the former...

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Kids Eat Free Brighton 2026

Kids Eat Free Brighton 2026

Kids Eat Free Brighton 2026 Eating out with kids can be expensive, but thankfully some Brighton and Hove venues run generous ‘kids eat free’ promotions that make dining out far more affordable. From relaxed cafés to...

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Chocolate Ganache Tart

Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart, created by Brighton & Hove Food Partnership’s very own community chef Cat Rochefort. Sweet, rich and velvet smooth, with a tasty crunch from the almond praline,...

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Foodies Festival

Foodies Festival Returns

Foodies Festival returns to Brighton for an unforgettable May Bank Holiday weekend, bringing together the UK’s biggest celebration of food, drink and live music in the heart of Preston Park – and celebrating its...

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5 ways to make your bananas zero waste

5 ways to make your bananas zero waste There’s more to zero waste than banana bread. Turn your extra bananas into delicious pancakes, use the skins to nourish your plants or even make a delicious pickle. 1. Banana...

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Crossbar Brighton

Crossbar Sports Bar Brighton

Crossbar Brighton - The UK’s first dedicated women’s sports bar Brighton made sporting history. On February 6, when Crossbar Brighton opened on Upper North Street as the UK’s first dedicated women’s sports bar – and...

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Pre-theatre dining Brighton 2026

Pre-theatre dining Brighton 2026

Pre-theatre dining Brighton 2026 Brighton’s vibrant theatre scene deserves equally memorable dinners beforehand – and the city delivers with tasty, well-priced pre-show menus and early evening set meals within easy...

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Hove Made

Hove Made Food Review

Hove Made - Homemade food, local heart and soul This month’s hidden gem took us on a jaunt to Blatchington Road, where we uncovered an independent neighbourhood café that has quietly built a reputation as one of...

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BRAVO 2026 Brighton Restaurant Awards

BRAVO 2026 Restaurant Awards

BRAVO 2026 Brighton Restaurant Awards This year marks a real milestone for Brighton’s hospitality scene. The Brighton Restaurant Awards Vote Online (BRAVO) returns in 2026 celebrating its 10th anniversary and a...

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The Crazy Goose

The Crazy Goose Restaurant

The Crazy Goose Restaurant - Brighton Black Rock Restaurant Group to open The Crazy Goose in Brighton this January: A modern pub and dining room for the city. Black Rock Group will open The Crazy Goose in February...

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Saddlescombe Farm

Saddlescombe Farm South Downs

Saddlescombe Farm - Grazing that protects our landscape. Just beyond the lively streets of Brighton, the rolling slopes of the South Downs offer a peaceful escape and a chance to discover how grazing animals can...

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The rise of the dirty martini

The rise of the dirty martini

The rise of the dirty martini Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you won’t have failed to notice the  latest cocktail trend. Enter the Dirty Martini. Not a new cocktail by any means, the well-known Martini rose...

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10 Cosy Pubs Brighton and Hove

10 Cosy Pubs Brighton and Hove

10 Cosy Pubs Brighton and Hove   Our guide to some of the city’s most welcoming, character-filled pubs where you can relax with a pint, a bite to eat and good company. 1. White Rabbit: A whimsical North Laine...

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Discover Brighton Roti King

Roti King Brighton restaurant review

Roti King: Malaysian street food in the heart of Brighton   POV: It’s a freezing cold winter’s day in Brighton and you need some spice in your life that won’t break the bank. Enter Roti King, serving up...

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Veganuary Brighton 2026 – A comfort food trail

Veganuary Brighton 2026: A comfort food trail Brighton is infamous for its vibrant vegan scene, but with Veganuary falling in a cold month, we have curated a Veganuary Brighton comfort food trail to help satisfy...

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Discover Brighton The Regency Tavern

The Regency Tavern

The Regency Tavern – lunch that won’t break the bank   It’s January (meh) but fear not, we have unearthed one of the best-value and most delicious lunch deals (yay)…  Situated a stone’s throw from the Brighton...

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Discover Brighton Seafront dining

Seafront dining tour

Seafront dining tour: Winter indulgence by the sea   Brighton’s iconic seafront isn’t just about pebble beaches and lively bars to be enjoyed during the summer. It’s also a haven for food lovers seeking moody...

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Discover Brighton January Things To Do in Brighton (2026)

Dry January: 10 things to do in Brighton

10 Dry January Things To Do in Brighton (2026 Edition) From luxurious mocktails to artisan hot chocolates, here are ten brilliant Dry January ideas to keep your social life thriving with zero hangovers.  ...

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Bohemia

Roast platters and unrivalled mixology in the heart of the Lanes Our editor visited Bohemia and was blown away by the portion sizes, fell in love with the tiramisu, and marvelled at the wizardry and finesse of some...

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Pull & Pump: A Brighton classic reborn

There’s something deeply satisfying about a pub that remembers what it really is. After a few years of reinvention and experimentation under various names, (most recently The Cauldron), Brighton’s Pull & Pump...

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Valentine’s Day Brighton 2026

Brisa Tapas & Bar

Christmas cheers Tucked away in Bartholomew Square, Brisa Tapas & Bar brings a festive Spanish breeze to Brighton’s Christmas season and its 2025 celebrations prove it’s certainly no wallflower.  From the moment...

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The North Star

The UK’s First Pub Training Young People with Learning Disabilities - Team Domenica Opens The North Star in Brighton on 19 November  On Wednesday 19 November, Brighton-based charity Team Domenica, founded by...

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Review: The Brighton Imposters Dinner Experience

A Traitors-inspired immersive Christmas party with fine dining, laughter, and festive intrigue. If, like me, you’re utterly obsessed with The Traitors, then this immersive Christmas party experience might just be...

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Avora

London’s immersive cocktail experience that’s out of this world Step through the portal and prepare to leave London behind. Hidden on Hackney Road, Avora: A New World Cocktail Experience invites guests to journey...

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Valentine’s Day Brighton 2026

The Avenue Hove

Festive Christmas parties and Christmas Day at The Avenue Restaurant and Wine in Hove Are you wondering where to take your hard-working team or family this festive season? Look no further. The Avenue, located on...

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Sage and fennel sausage rolls

It’s almost Christmas party season and at the Community Kitchen we are ready to celebrate. Our community cookery leader Cat shares one of her favourite party recipes – sage and fennel sausage rolls.  Ingredients 1...

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Le Petit Chef

A magical culinary adventure with Le Petit Chef,  at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. If you’re looking for dinner with a difference, Le Petit Chef at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is an...

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Drift @Brighton i360

Sunday roast with West Pier views If, like me, you’re partial to a good Sunday roast with a sea view, Drift beneath Brighton i360 is one to add to your list. The venue recently launched its Sunday roast menu and...

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Sunday roasts

Brighton is a town of food lovers and Sunday roasts are an essential part of the culinary scene. The city’s appetite and expectations are incredibly high and, in line with this, venues have levelled up with so many...

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Shepherd’s Delight?

THE IVY LAUNCHES DESSERT EDITION OF ITS ICONIC SHEPHERD’S PIE This October, The Ivy is flipping tradition on its head with the launch of a limited-edition Shepherd’s Pie Dessert - a playful twist on its most iconic...

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Brisa

A fresh take on tapas in the heart of Brighton   Tucked into Bartholomew Square in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes is Brisa Tapas & Bar. It feels like the kind of place you stumble across on holiday, when...

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Orange and rosemary olive oil cake

Autumn is upon us and it’s the perfect time to get cosy and share tea and cake with friends. Our new community cookery leader Cat shares one of her favourite recipes to impress guests at your next get-together, it’s...

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The Ivy in the Lanes

New menu launch review   The Ivy in the Lanes needs no introduction, but its new menu might. Our editor went along to see if it’s worth the hype. Dinner at The Ivy? Who could refuse an offer to visit one of the...

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Yemen Mandi London Road Review

Our editor discovers an authentic Yemeni carpet-dining experience, complete with comfy cushions, giant flatbreads and sizzling lamb on London Road in Brighton. Chances are you don’t know there’s an authentic Yemeni...

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Flexitarian Rice Bowls

When it comes to meat, we believe in choice. Choosing local, slow-raised animals that support habitat recovery means you can enjoy meat that is better for you and the land. This recipe works just as well with...

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Pommy’s New York Pizza review

Does Brighton and Hove need another pizza joint? The short answer is yes, read on to find out why…  The name ‘Pommy’s’ is derived from the word ‘Pomodoro’ the Italian word for tomato, found at the heart of every...

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Mussels in Sri Lankan coconut sauce

At our Community Kitchen cookery classes, we’re all about sharing our favourite tips, tricks and recipes. And who better to help us bring the vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka to your table than our good friend and...

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Red Roaster Pre-Theatre Dining

Red Roaster at Brighton Dome is the ideal spot for pre-theatre dining, offering a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere that perfectly complements an evening out.  Situated in the heart of the city, just a stone’s throw...

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Recipes By Brighton & Hove Food Partnership

Cooking with fire – embrace the outdoors this summer. There’s something deeply satisfying about cooking outdoors over fire. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures, providing a chance to slow down, reconnect with...

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Lynyrd Skynyrd

Fri 18 Jul 18:30 @The Brighton Centre Rising to fame during the Southern rock boom of the 1970s, this American band became legendary for its gritty guitar riffs and smoky, hard-driven vocals. Experience Lynyrd...

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Summer Seasonal Menu At The Ivy Collection

INDULGE IN BOLD FLAVOURS AND CLASSICS WITH A TWIST WITH THE SUMMER SEASONAL MENU AT THE IVY COLLECTION From sun-ripened tomatoes and juicy watermelon to fragrant herbs and aromatic spices, the menu is a true...

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A Culinary Adventure by the Sea

Restaurant Tour Brighton: A Culinary Adventure by the Sea Six restaurants, six dishes, six wine pairings, one day of dining  Brighton’s vibrant food scene is no secret, and there’s no better way to discover its...

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Cocktail Happy Hours in Brighton & Hove

Brighton is bursting with stylish cocktail bars, and happy hour is not only good for the soul, but also your pocket. If you’re looking to enjoy top-notch drinks in prime locations, here are some standout venues...

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The Joker Brighton

We explore the fascinating history of one of Brighton’s most iconic pubs as it gears up to celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a weekend of shenanigans from 6–8 June.  Perched on the corner of Preston Road,...

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New Food Spots Brighton & Hove

Brighton’s culinary landscape is ever-evolving, and this month we’re excited to shine a spotlight on two fresh arrivals that promise to shake up the city’s dining scene. Whether you’re craving a seafood spectacle or...

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Nourishing Our Community

Brighton loves good food. We are a city rich in fantastic restaurants, delicious local produce, bustling markets and cosy cafés. Yet, the reality for many is different. More than 6,000 people in our city rely on...

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Dine Al Fresco in Brighton

Brighton is famous for its vibrant culinary scene, and when the sun shines, there’s no better way to enjoy it than dining al fresco. Whether you’re after sea views, hidden courtyards, or lively street-side tables,...

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Father’s Day Brighton 2025: Food & Drink

Wondering where to take the old man for some beverages and top notch food? With so many options available, deciding where to go can be tricky, read on to hear our top recommendations with great deals to be had  The...

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Babble Hove

Babble is the kind of venue that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. Tucked along Hove seafront, this brand-new site has quickly claimed a prime position on my ‘must-visit’ list and, trust me, I’ve...

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Pour Choices Wine Fair 12th April 2025

Brighton’s first and only natural wine fair celebrates sustainable and low-intervention winemaking, spotlighting passionate producers from across the UK. A unique opportunity to taste exceptional wines, meet...

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Lucky Khao Brighton Northern Thai BBQ

Lucky Khao situated at Red Roaster on St James’ Street is a new addition to the Michelin Guide for 2025. The first thing that hits you is the redolence of fragrant aromas filling the venue from an immaculate open...

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Burger & Lobster

Does Burger and Lobster in Brighton live up to the hype? Our editor went along to find out…  Over ten-years ago in a small Irish pub in Mayfair, the first Burger and Lobster was born. You can now find their...

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One Garden Brighton Supper Club Review

Discover Brighton were invited to Supper Club at One Garden last month. These regular events are a collaboration of delicious seasonal food and beautifully crafted drinks, on this occasion Need were at the epicentre...

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Hey! Fancy A Free Steak?

STAKEHAUS Set to Open in Shelter Hall, Brighton on 9th March with 50 Free Steaks a Day!  STAKEHAUS, the popular London food brand known for its fun, accessible menu, is opening its latest location in Shelter Hall,...

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Coq Block

Beats, Eats and Good Times.  Block Bar on St James’ Street has recently undergone a witty rebrand. Now known as ‘Coq Block’, the venue has joined forces with The Bok Shop serving up a stupendous chicken menu,...

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The Pour House

Our editor was invited to new venue ‘The Pour House’ in Hove for a private dining experience ahead of the launch party. I arrived at new venue The Pour House on a chilly evening in February and was honoured to be...

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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Iconic seafront property, DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, are offering an array of ways to celebrate the Festive period this December. Putting a Yuletide twist on the British classic, the Hotel’s Festive...

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