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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.
Panalo
Words by Lynnie Mundy www.panalo.co.uk Where Family and Flavour Meet. In the ever-changing culinary landscape of central Hove, Panalo Filipino stands out as a delightful addition to Church...
Novelo
Words by Samantha Harman www.squaretownhouse.com At Square Townhouse Brighton. Discover Brighton visits Novelo, a brand new fine-dining brunch experience at The Square Townhouse in...
Sussex Food Markets Shoreham
Words by Samantha Harman www.sussexfoodmarkets.co.uk Discover chats to chef Tom Lodge about his exciting new collaboration with Sussex Food Markets and The Bridge Pub in Shoreham. Sussex...
Munchies Cat Café
Words by Samantha Harman www.munchiescraft.co.uk Discover visits Brighton’s only cat cafe and gets up close and personal with the seven cats who live there. POV - I’m sitting at a table...
Crown’s
Words by Lynnie Mundy www.crownsbrighton.co.uk Nestled in the heart of Brighton, Crown’s is more than just a place to grab a drink—it’s a community hub reminiscent of the beloved sitcom...
Filthy Dog Review
Words by Samantha Harman www.filthyhotdog.co.uk North Laine Brewhouse pub, East Street Tap Brighton, now houses Filthy Dog in their upstairs space, but just how filthy are those dogs? Our...
Nanima Review
Words by Samantha Harman www.nanima.co.uk Bravo Award finalists (2024) Nanima Asian Kitchen on St George’s Road in Kemptown are renowned for fresh, healthy food offered via a daily...
Cake Box Handmade Happiness
Words by Samantha Harman www.cakebox.com Hand up, who loves cake? That’s pretty much all of you right… Situated in the vibrant shopping area of George Street in Hove there is a hidden...
Tiki Hut Brighton
Words by Samantha Harman @tiki_hut_brighton Our Editor went to check out the refurb of the former Le Village on St James’ Street and was amazed at the dramatic transformation. Tiki Hut,...
Tapestry Food Review
Words by Samantha Harman www.tapestryhove.co.uk The Discover team visited Tapestry, Hove’s newest neighbourhood bar to sample the small plates menu, washed down with ice cold pints of...
B-Town Brats at The Mash Tun
Words by Samantha Harman www.mashtun.pub/food Sam Harman visits the Mash Tun in Brighton to try some sensational hotdogs from B-Town Brats. There’s a new kid in town, B-Town Brats whose...
Salt Shed
Words: Samantha Harman www.salt-shed.co.uk From Brick Lane to the North Laines. Salt Shed appeared on my radar a few months ago. This inconspicuous black fronted restaurant is located...
Palm Court
The Discover Team visited Palm Court on The Palace Pier to sample that well loved British delicacy, fish and chips. Aside from the seagulls, nothing screams ‘seaside’ more than a plate of fish...
Caccia & Tails
The best Italian focaccia. Our editor paid a visit to the newest hotspot on the Brighton restaurant landscape. Caccia and Tails is the third incarnation from owner Elisa, who also has venues in...
Cocco Gelato
Not Just Ice Cream... St Georges Road in Kemptown is renowned for its strong sense of community and friendly village vibes. Situated on College Road, adjacent to this vibrant high street, you...
One Kitchen Roast Dinner Review
Our editor visits One Kitchen at One Garden Brighton in Stanmer Park for a dog friendly roast to remember. Regular readers will be familiar with my eternal love of Stanmer Park. I am completely...
The Ivy
The Ivy flagship restaurant was established in 1917 and originally opened its doors as an unlicensed Italian restaurant. Due to its proximity to West End Theatres and late opening hours, the...
The Rum Kitchen
It was a chilly, drizzly, day in Brighton with the wind blowing up Black Lion Street from the sea. Scots would call it “dreak” which also expressed my mood perfectly. However, all that was about...
Anakuma
New Restaurant Anakuma Opens. The Discover team were the first to be invited to the launch of this fantastic new Japanese inspired small plates and cocktails venue on Preston Street, Brighton. ...
Salvage Cafe
Salvage Café on the Hove end of Western Road has its tenth birthday this month so it was particularly suitable that I should celebrate with brunch at this delightful eatery. There is also a new...
Aydo Lounge & Grill
Dj Patch visits Aydo Lounge and Grill Brighton Marina. During September I was invited along to the one month anniversary day at AYDO Lounge & Grill at Brighton Marina, the former site of...
Alushi
You may well have walked past this little pearl of a home of authentic cuisine without being aware of it so it is time that I opened eyes and activated tastebuds on your behalf! Ali, who opened...
Hotel Du Vin
The approach to Hotel Du Vin is certainly entrancing, you enter through a cobbled courtyard, peppered with fairy lights that gives instant medieval castle vibes. Upon entering the restaurant, we...
Play Bill’s
Pop down to Bar Broadway and get a free burger from PlayBills with the purchase of a drink. Only one voucher per person per day. T&Cs apply. Choose any of the burgers on the menu daily from...
Kenny’s Rock & Soul Cafe
Kenny’s Rock and Soul Cafe in Brighton North Laine is a hidden gem for music lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Transport yourself to a bygone era of rock ‘n’ roll, soulful tunes, and...
Best Curry Houses
Who doesn’t love a really good Ruby Murray? As always, we are spoilt for choice on where to go in our fair city, but here at Discover towers we managed to nail our top three… Nanima - This...
Foodilic Review
Foodilic focuses on vegan, vegetarian and gluten free produce and has been a staple on the Brighton restaurant landscape for many years. Most people are familiar with the sight of freshly...