In this new article about my trip to Brighton, the trendiest seaside resort in England, I’ve decided to share all the top food spots (restaurants, bars, coffee shops) that the favorite photographer and I unearthed during this three-day getaway. You’ll see that we certainly didn’t slack off!
Regarding our selection criteria for these spots, I obviously made good use of blog articles and magazines, and we also left a little bit to chance when we were out of ideas…
And what I can tell you is that we were totally surprised by the quality of the gastronomy and the spots we tested on-site. A true, beautiful revelation that makes me say Brighton is a city of foodies (people who love to eat well)!
A small but important point to know: service is not included in the prices shown on restaurant menus. However, it is calculated in the total, and it will be billed to you directly (expect about 10 to 15% of the bill). It’s better to know this to avoid unpleasant surprises when the check arrives, and it also saves you from spending too much time wondering how much to leave as a tip, since it’s already factored into the total price, which is ultimately quite practical.
_
Table of Contents
My top restaurant spots in Brighton
You know that I test quite a few restaurants in Paris and therefore have a certain standard when it comes to gastronomy. Well, I must say that we were completely blown away by the restaurants we selected in Brighton. We really discovered some gems, moving from one culinary surprise to the next. In short, Brighton is a city where you will eat very, very well!
Here are all the restaurants we had the opportunity to test during this short stay and my recommendations (even though all the spots were truly very good).
I’ll also take this opportunity to tell you that if you are vegetarian or vegan, you will have absolutely no trouble finding suitable options—quite the contrary!
My tip for restaurants
If you want to enjoy quality restaurants without breaking the bank, I advise you to go at lunchtime because most of them offer (as in France, actually) very attractive lunch menus. Some spots also offer a pre-theater menu which is cheaper than traditional menus if you don’t mind dining early.
_
The Salt Room
This spot is set in a beautiful building facing the sea and therefore mainly focuses on seafood. We also took the opportunity to try an English beer and cheeses produced in the Sussex region (you have to be curious in life!).
The Salt Room (temporarily closed)
106 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2FU, United Kingdom
The tip: the lunch menu with 2 courses for £17.50 or 3 courses for £20 (before re-opening)
_
The Restaurant At Drakes
This hotel restaurant had the advantage of being right next to our hotel, Strawberry Fields, which I mentioned in my first article on Brighton.
We liked the quite classy aspect of the place (ideal for a romantic meal) and the friendly welcome from the waiter who even gave us sightseeing advice for the city!
On the plate, everything was delicious and we really enjoyed it, except perhaps the desserts, which, in my opinion, lacked finesse and were a bit too sweet, but oh well…
The Restaurant At Drakes
LGF 43-44 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1PE, United Kingdom
_
Le Silo Brighton (restaurant moved to London)
This restaurant is one of our big favorites with its chef, Douglas McMaster, who chose to focus on zero waste, to the point that he makes his own bread (which is delicious!), his own flour, his own butter… Plus, the dishes are prepared in a kitchen completely open to the room where you eat.
On the plate, you find healthy and creative cuisine, with seasonal products paired with great originality and an absolutely perfect balance of flavors! A spot I advise you not to miss!
As for us, we went there to enjoy the Sunday Lunch, an English institution with a special Sunday menu (a bit like our Parisian brunch) that is offered for the whole table.
The tip: Sunday Lunch tasting menu for the table at £27 per person
Silo Brighton (now located in London)
Closed Brighton address: 39 Upper Gardner St, North Laine, Brighton BN1 4AN, United Kingdom
_
The 64 Degrees restaurant (2026 update: closed)
This spot is creating so much buzz right now in Brighton that it’s impossible to go without a reservation (and often at least the day before, because everything is booked for the same day). Especially because the restaurant of chef Michael Bremner, tucked away in the city’s pedestrian alleys, is very small and fills up quickly.
This restaurant is our other big favorite along with Silo and I also highly recommend you go spend an evening there; it’s truly unforgettable!
We really appreciated the casual atmosphere of the place where the chefs (all or almost all tattooed) prepare delicious plates at affordable prices (between €8 and €16) in an open kitchen in front of the guests.
The plates are presented like tapas to share, and I therefore advise you to order several different ones to taste as many dishes as possible!
64 Degrees (closed)
53 Meeting House Lane, Brighton
My recommendation: ordering between 4 and 6 dishes for two people seems like a
good proportion to eat until full without feeling too heavy afterward.
Price: our bill for 6 plates + 1 bottle of water + service = £73.92 (for 2 people)
_
My top bar spots in Brighton
Brighton is a very lively city and it would be a shame, if you go there, not to experience its nightlife a little, if only to go have a drink in a pub.
I admit that I don’t have a huge number of spots to suggest for this, but I am certain that you will be able to find plenty of others by looking around a bit.
_
Block Bar
We found this spot totally by chance while looking for a place to eat not too far from our hotel the first night, and I must say we hit the jackpot.
It’s more of a bar, but the place also offers a very nice dining selection with good burgers (between £8.50 and £9.50).
Block Bar
101 St James's St, Brighton BN2 1TP, United Kingdom
_
The Mesmerist
In terms of a place to go out, have fun, and drink good cocktails, this was the address that kept coming up on the net. So, I can confirm that the cocktails are good and that the place is original to say the least (I actually think we didn’t visit every room in the establishment) with surprising decor… which you have to discover!
The Mesmerist
1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton BN1 1HE, United Kingdom
_
My top coffee shop spots in Brighton
Brighton is clearly a hub for high-level baristas and the city is filled with plenty of coffee shop spots, each as cute as the next…
Café Coho Ship Street
There are several small coffee shops from this very friendly English chain, including three in Brighton. It’s the perfect place for a little snack break and a hot drink in the middle of a day wandering around the city.
Café Coho Ship Street 53 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF, England Price: cappuccino £2.50 / £2.80; hot chocolate £2.60 / £2.90 (depending on size)
_
Coffee@33
It was by following the recommendations of a Cosmo article (yes, sometimes I read magazines…) that we ended up at this spot near the Brighton train station to enjoy a little coffee.
This establishment, frequented by hipsters addicted to black coffee, is also well-stocked with sandwiches and homemade cakes and is run by an Italian-born barista (a clear guarantee of quality).
Coffee@33
33 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4BP, United Kingdom
_
My Coffee Story
We discovered this cute little coffee shop totally by chance one morning while looking for a place to have breakfast not far from our hotel.
Everything was full and there were only two seats left on swings (yes, yes) in front of the window… We hesitated to stay and in the end, we loved having breakfast while swinging in front of our coffees; a great moment!
My Coffee Story
36 St James's St, Brighton BN2 1RG, United Kingdom
_
Thanks to VisitBritain for giving us the idea to discover Brighton and its top spots; we fell in love!
I hope that with all this, I will have made you want to discover Brighton’s top spots, and if you also have your own recommendations for this destination, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments!
Find all my articles about my travels in Great Britain below:
⇒ All my articles on Great Britain
⇒ All my articles on England
⇒ All my articles on Brighton
MY ARTICLES ON BRIGHTON (2018)
⇒ City Break in Brighton
⇒ Top spots in Brighton
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez Photos not royalty-free, photographer's authorization required before any use
