We all know that wine at restaurants can be hit or miss and often overpriced. So why not try a Bring Your Own Bottle (BYO Bottle) restaurant, where you can enjoy your favourite wine or beer with no worries.
A few local spots embrace the BYO concept, allowing you to enjoy delicious dishes with a bottle of your own wine for a small corkage fee. This is perfect if you want to indulge in a range of cuisines while keeping it affordable or if you’re specific with your wine choices.
Si Signore
Si Signore, located in North Lane, is the perfect place to enjoy your favourite Italian dishes alongside your comfort wine or beer. The restaurant allows you to bring your own bottle from Monday to Thursday, with a corkage fee of £5 per bottle of wine or prosecco and £2 per bottle of beer.
Si Signore is perfect for an affordable meal out with friends, providing a warm atmosphere and friendly staff. The restaurant offers a range of dishes, including homemade bolognese, a familiar favourite, and oven baked lasagne. It is suggested to pair with red wine for an excellent dinner experience.
Don’t miss out on Si Signore’s signature tiramisu, which promises to be a perfect end to your evening.
Address: 12 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EN
Website: si signore brighton
Pompoko
Pompoko is a cosy restaurant opposite Brighton Dome. It offers authentic and delicious Japanese dishes with the option to bring your own wine for a £1 corkage fee. Their main dishes are priced at £8, making it an affordable BYO location and a great evening out.
Although they accept walk-ins, Pompoko is exceedingly popular, so be sure to grab a table early! The restaurant is perfect for a quick bite before catching a show at the theatre. The friendly staff ensure you enjoy your meal for a decent price and to a high standard.
Address: 110 Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD
Website: https://pompoko.co.uk/
The Jolly Sportsman
The Jolly Sportsman is a gastro pub with a cosy indoor dining area. It is lit by an open wood fire in the winter and is the perfect place for a pub classic. It has a BYO policy but please note that this option may vary depending on party size and quantity of bottles. They also provide a birthday package for £3.50, offering delicious, celebratory cake.
Every Friday for both lunch and dinner, the pub offers a feature fish special, focusing on local day-caught fish and shellfish from Brighton & Newhaven Fisheries. They offer an a la carte menu, featuring amazing pub classics that create the perfect dinner for all the family.
Address: Chapel Lane, East Chiltington BN7 3BA
Website: https://www.thejollysportsman.com/
English’s of Brighton
Every Monday, English’s of Brighton hosts a BYO day with a corkage fee of just £5. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy it alongside delicious food. The pub offers three menus: A la carte, a two-course lunch, and a pre-theatre set menu. The pre-theatre set menu is only £25 for two courses, making it the perfect start to a full day out in Brighton.
English’s of Brighton has a range of fresh seafood dishes on offer, such as caviar. This stylish restaurant knows how to treat diners with the best service. Servers are happy to help you pair your wines to the best meal options.
Address: 28 East Street, West Blatchington BN1 1HL
Website: Home – English’s of Brighton | Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Mascara Brighton
Mascara Brighton is an authentic North African restaurant with Moroccan décor and a range of traditional dishes. The exotic spices fill the restaurant, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere that truly lets your senses appreciate the flavourful menu on offer.
The restaurant offers a BYO policy for a corkage fee starting at £3 per bottle. For parties over four, it is required to call ahead as fees may change. The recommended bottle for a North African cuisine night is a shiraz or a South African Chenin Blanc.
Mascara’s popular dishes are the lamb tagine, vegetarian tagine, and merguez sausages. With gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available, there is something for everyone!
Address: 101 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AA
