Bars & Pubs
Dishoom Permit Room
All-day Bombay-inspired bar and kitchen in the Lanes. BRAVO-winning cocktails, bottomless chai.
The Lanes
Best Restaurants
Where to eat in Brighton & Hove
Brighton is packed with restaurants worth making a reservation for. The Lanes have the fine dining, North Laine does the creative independents, and Kemptown keeps things honest. Seafood is the obvious call — you're on the coast — but the Indian restaurants along Preston Street, the Italian places scattered everywhere, and the sheer volume of vegan options mean you'll never run out of ideas.
Last updated October 2026
Tips for Eating Out
Book Ahead on Weekends
Brighton restaurants fill up fast on Friday and Saturday evenings. Book a few days ahead for popular spots in the Lanes or Kemptown. Weekday lunches are easier to walk into.
The Lanes for Special Occasions
If you want tablecloths and wine lists, head to the Lanes. Ship Street in particular has some of Brighton's best restaurants within a few minutes' walk.
Seafood Is the Obvious Call
Brighton is on the coast. The Shelter Hall food hall, Riddle & Finns, and the seafood restaurants along the seafront all serve fish landed that morning or close to it.
Don't Overlook Kemptown
Kemptown's restaurant scene is less polished than the Lanes but more interesting. Independent places doing Thai, Italian, small plates, and natural wines. Lower prices too.
Restaurants in Brighton
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Pizza Pilgrims Brighton
Neapolitan pizza across three floors on Ship Street.
The Lanes
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Baqueano
Argentinian restaurant on Western Road, Hove.
Hove
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Purezza Brighton
Award-winning vegan pizzeria on St James's Street.
Kemptown
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Yelken Restaurant
Turkish and Med cooking in Kemptown
Kemptown
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Thewitchez Restaurant
Witchy-themed restaurant tucked into the Lanes.
The Lanes
Restaurants Takeaways
Burnt Orange
Triple-award-winning, Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in The Lanes with wood-fired small plates and a jasmine courtyard.
The Lanes
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Burger Brothers
Much-loved burger spot on North Road, North Laine.
North Laine
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Kindling Restaurant
Charcoal-fired steakhouse in The Lanes with open kitchen, grass-fed British beef from 14 pounds.
City Centre
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FURNA
Seasonal Cooking, Exceptional Value
North Laine
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Roti King Brighton
Malaysian street food and roti canai in the Lanes.
The Lanes
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FUMI Restaurant
Seasonal Japanese dining in a striking Circus Quarter space.
City Centre
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Cin Cin Hove
Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian on Western Road with seasonal small plates, handmade pasta and open-kitchen dining.
Hove
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Shiraz Persian Restaurant
Charcoal-grilled Persian food ranked among Hove's highest-rated restaurants. Open four days a week.
Hove
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Embers
Michelin-listed wood-fire restaurant in The Lanes with sharing plates and cocktails.
City Centre
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Bincho Yakitori
Award-winning izakaya on Preston Street grilling over binchotan charcoal. Small plates, sake, no fuss.
City Centre
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Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Award-winning vegan small plates cooked on a Japanese binchotan grill. Baker Street, off London Road.
London Road
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Casazul
Latin American food at Brighton Open Market.
London Road
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Mixto! By Tropical Sushi
Latin-Japanese sushi fusion on Western Road. Venezuelan-Colombian crew, crunchy sushi tacos, everything made to order.
Hove
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VIP Pizza Brighton
Fifth-generation Neapolitan family pizzeria with wood-fired ovens and an Italian deli counter.
City Centre
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Mr Wang Hot Pot Brighton 王贵仁麻辣烫布莱顿店
Chinese hot pot restaurant on Queens Road.
Brighton Station
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Pho Brighton
Vietnamese street food in The Lanes. Build-your-own pho, 130 seats, Coeliac UK accredited, outdoor seating with sea views.
The Lanes
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We Love Falafel
Quick, generous falafel wraps on Sydney Street.
North Laine
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Archipelagos Gyros
Greek street food on Lewes Road with big portions and late-night hours.
Hanover
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of restaurants does Brighton have?
Everything: Indian on Preston Street, Italian everywhere, seafood on the coast, vegan capital, Japanese, Thai, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and modern British. Brighton has one of the most diverse restaurant scenes outside London.
Is Brighton expensive to eat out?
There's a wide range. Expect £8–12 for a good lunch, £20–30 per head for dinner at a mid-range restaurant, and £50+ at the top end. Better value than London across the board.
Where are the best restaurants in Brighton?
The Lanes for fine dining and special occasions, North Laine for creative independents, Kemptown for honest independent restaurants, Western Road for variety, and Preston Street for Indian food.