Brighton is famous for its collection of unique restaurants – from the fine dining experiences of The Salt Room and Riddle & Finn’s to the cheap and cheerful menus of Pompoko and Iydea – there’s always a great restaurant around the corner to appease and surprise even the most selective of tastebuds. With Brighton fast becoming one of the UK’s foremost culinary hotspots, it’s unsurprising that a number of new and exciting restaurants have opened their doors to join an eclectic array of great spots to eat. Here are some of the best…
Lost In The Lanes
After reopening its doors, Lost In The Lanes is not technically a “new” restaurant, but after undergoing a long period of refurbishment, there is something fresh and exciting about the new look of this Brighton favourite. Lost In The Lanes specialises in all things breakfast, brunch and lunch. The restaurant’s menu is an artisanal delight with a “chef-led” ethos that perfectly combines casual and fine dining practices. Lost In the Lanes even boasts an all-day breakfast menu, so if you’re a late riser then they have you covered.
10 Nile St, BN1 1HW
Oowee Vegan
This titan of the vegan fast food scene (the restaurant originated in Bristol) arrived in Brighton with a fully kitted-out restaurant in August 2022. Seasoned vegan burger connoisseurs will be the first to tell you that Oowee Vegan’s menu is arguably unparalleled when it comes to serving up the very best in vegan fast food. Their fried “Chick’n” and plant-based “beef” burgers are melt-in-the-mouth delicious and their loaded fries are perfect for sharing with friends. Oowee has been serving its unique brand of vegan fast food for a couple of years in Brighton out of the The Western pub on Churchill Square, but with its new dining-in experience, fans of Oowee Vegan’s fast food now have a fully-fledged restaurant to indulge themselves in.
23 Market St, BN1 1HH
Post House
When former Brighton favourite Marwood’s closed its doors in 2020, Brightonians lost one of their most beloved destinations. However, Post House swiftly opened in the same spot and the sadness of losing a terrific café has been replaced with the jubilation that arrives with visiting a shiny new restaurant. Post House delivers on all culinary fronts with a delectable menu of small plates, brunches, cakes, and even a roast dinner on Sundays. The restaurant’s popularity has grown since its grand opening so be sure to book a table online to guarantee a spot.
52 Ship St, BN1 1AF
Kokedama
Popular pop-up eateries rarely get the opportunity to open their own restaurants but this has not been the case with Kokedama. Founded by The Roundhill collective, Kokedama offers up a range of small plates and cocktails to brighten up your lunch or dinner (or both!). Lucky Lewes locals have been enjoying Kokedema’s food for some time, but now it’s Brighton’s turn to enjoy some of the very best in small-plate cooking finesse. Situated in the beating heart of the lanes, the team behind Kokedama is fast building a formidable reputation for themselves, so don’t wait around to try Kokedama’s wonderfully engaging menu.
36 East St, BN1 1HL
The Rum Kitchen
Caribbean cuisine is among the most vibrant and delicious styles of cooking in the world and The Rum Kitchen is keen for you to enjoy a “journey” and a “carnival” atmosphere when you dine in at their fantastic new restaurant on Black Lion Street. The Rum Kitchen isn’t just a restaurant, it also has a brilliant in-house cocktail bar that offers up the very best in rum-based artisan cocktails. The menu is brimming with traditional Caribbean dishes, from 48-hour marinated jerk chicken to slow-cooked curry mutton. The Rum Kitchen is the perfect restaurant to get the weekend party started on a Friday evening.
11 Black Lion St, BN1 1ND
Lost Boys Land
Lost Boys Chicken has been synonymous with Brighton for several years and their signature hot sauces have graced many a chicken dish across this great city. Followers of this legendary chicken pop-up have until very recently had to venture to Preston Circus’s Joker Pub to enjoy their terrific menu. However, with Lost Boys Land opening at York Place near St Peter’s Church, fans of Lost Boys’ chicken offerings will not have to venture far from the city centre to indulge in the very best of locally sourced fried chicken.
13 York Pl, BN1 4GU
2 Church Street
Enjoying a cocktail with a spot of lunch is well-worn Brighton tradition and thankfully 2 Church Street has you covered on both fronts. Specialising in sharing plates and open sandwiches, this fabulous restaurant is the perfect place to unwind and take a break from a busy day’s shopping. The menu at 2 Church Street is also very reasonably priced so you won’t break the bank enjoying a cocktail and a Charcuterie board with friends or family.
2 Church St, BN1 1UJ
Tlaloc at The Old Pier
Nothing gets the tastebuds stirring like Mexican cuisine, and popular pop-up Tlaloc has been serving up the very best Mexican food for many a year. Fans of this popular pop-up can now enjoy Tlaloc’s full menu at their new restaurant at the Old Pier. Tlaloc’s chefs cook up a varied menu of traditional Mexican delights using fresh ingredients and sustainably caught local fish. There is always something exciting and original to find on their menu which changes from day to day. Tlaloc is, according to the restaurant’s website, “the supreme god of the rain for pre-Hispanic Mexica culture” so you get the just of just how traditional this menu really is!
135 King’s Road, BN1 2HX
