Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Brighton

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Brighton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes

4.6

4.6 (1354)

£25 and under

British

Lewes

About the restaurant

Our Lewes restaurant, opened in 2001, is where the Bill's story began and it continues to be an extremely popular destination for locals and visitors from far and wide, sitting in the heart of this pretty town. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

Top review

Clive

Dined 7 days ago

Bill’s Lewes Restaurant in Lewes was so lovely; it’s one of our regular spots. The staff are great, professional, and very friendly. I highly recommend it.

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4.6

4.6 (1049)

£26 to £40

Vegetarian / Vegan

Hove

About the restaurant

The excitement and anticipation that comes with growing vegetables, and creating innovative plates is translated to our guests through our menu.

The plant to plate narrative is at the centre of what we do; our chefs show our local organic farmers a nod of respect towards the passion and patience required to grow a plant, in each dish they create. The seasons dictate our menu, with passion, flavour and creativity at the heart of the operation.

This passion flows through our love of organic, and low intervention wines from small producers, carefully selected and paired with our food.

Our very own indoor vertical farm is our most recent dedication to sustainable practices, allowing us to grow our own bespoke exotic herbs and aromatics for our hyper-seasonal food and cocktail menus, with zero food miles and incomparable flavour.

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Clara

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

We have been to Botanique twice now and each time the servers were incredible attentive, the food delicious, and the drinks selection amazing. We will 100% be coming again! The innovative and seasonal menu never disappoints, the chef truly knows how to make a vegetable shine. Highly recommend this wonderful place

Fork Lewes

4.6

4.6 (95)

£41 and over

British

Lewes

About the restaurant

Fork is a neighbourhood restaurant in Lewes serving modern British cooking.
Our constantly changing, seasonal menus reflect our support for local farmers and artisan producers. Our meat, vegetables, fruit and cheeses come from small local farms; our fish is fresh off the boat at Newhaven

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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal - 3 courses all lovely. Fabulous Prawn Cocktail, superb Pork Loin main dish with vegetables and yummy chocolate & orange cake dessert. Beautifully made, locally sourced - couldn't be better. My Partner agreed - he had ox cheek main - also delicious.

Kindling Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (161)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Brighton

About the restaurant

At Kindling we believe that great steak should be for everyone. Located in the heart of Brighton, our restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience with great value, quality beef cooked over charcoal and live fire.
Our open kitchen lets you see all the action up close. Witness the skill and passion of our team as they cook your steak to perfection.

We focus on quality and value, creating a casual environment that makes everyone feel at home. Kindling is perfect for casual business lunches, family get-togethers and catch-ups with friends.

Our menu is simple but spot-on. It features grass-fed British beef and delicious cocktails, wines, and beers that perfectly complement your meal. On Sundays and Mondays, we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

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Bradley

Dined 3 days ago

We dined on a Wednesday and the Meat Platter for 2 was available for £56 which was incredible value and plenty food for two on its own.

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5

4.5 (16574)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Brighton

About the restaurant

Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.

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DebbieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As always The Ivy made our day. Excellent welcome on arrival. Lovely table. Great service again. Delicious tastes in every mouthful of our lunch.

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4.5

4.5 (1281)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Brighton

About the restaurant

The Copper Clam is a seafood, shellfish & steak restaurant located on Brighton beach in the famous historic Arches. Enjoy your meal with stunning sea views from the upstairs dining room and sheltered patio if alfresco is your choice. We specialise in fine fresh seafood served in a relaxed environment, with an extensive selection of beers, wines & spirits.
We have a private dining area and cater for large groups and parties.

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paul

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Friendly welcome and attentive service from moment we arrive until we left after a superb meal.

Food for Friends

4.4

4.4 (3883)

£25 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Brighton

About the restaurant

Food for Friends is nestled in the beautiful and historic South Lanes, just 2 minutes from the sea. The restaurant specialises in tasty, simple vegetarian dishes using fresh and local produce. The restaurant has secured a place in The Good Food Guide 2016 and also won the Brighton and Hove Foodie Awards 2012.

The restaurant caters for people with special dietary needs, there are vegan and gluten-free options for many dishes on the menu, as well as freshly baked vegan and gluten-free breads, cakes and scones every day.

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Claire

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent! Our server was brilliant and the good was fab. I had pumpkin linguine. Would strongly recommend the cauliflower wings.

Côte Brasserie - Lewes

4.4

4.4 (24)

£25 and under

French

Lewes

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Alison

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent all round. We arrived early and even though it was busy there was no fuss accommodating us

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

The Ivy Asia, Brighton

4.4

4.4 (3668)

£41 and over

Contemporary Asian

Brighton

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s historic quarter, the brick-paved Lanes, The Ivy Asia Brighton is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and much more.

Savour a menu as rich and varied as the diverse cultures that span the continent of Asia. With pan-Asian classics alongside incredible vegetarian and plant-based options, there’s something to please all. Expect a range of Sushi and Sashimi as well as small plates such as Pork and Kimchi dumplings, Spinach and Mushroom Gyozas or large plates such as smoking BBQ Lamb Chops and Slow-cooked Pork Belly.

When the Afternoon hits you do not want to miss out on our Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea, combining our best dishes, such as Aromatic Duck Spring Rolls, Salmon Cream Cheese and Cucumber Maki Rolls.

Want to stay and play late into the night? We’ve got you. We’ll be carrying on the party with incredible entertainment including live DJs every night. Listen to our sweet sounds and sip on our cocktail menu, that takes

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

We were served by Luke, he was energetic and very accommodating. He was confident about the menu and made us feel like we made good choices which we did because yummmmm! He was attentive when serving our bottle of wine also making sure we were always topped up. 10/10 service from Luke! The music was a little loud for our taste as we had to shout quite a bit, but it didn’t ruin the evening. Will defo be back! Thank you.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Experience

4.2

4.2 (300)

£26 to £40

Chinese

Brighton

About the restaurant

Perched within the quaint streets of the Lanes, Brighton, Gars is open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner just a stone's throw away from the beach.

Immerse yourself in a menu highlighting the diverse tapestry of Chinese cuisine. An eclectic array of dishes from Chinese classics like our Prawn toast and Crispy Aromatic Duck to innovative vegetarian dishes like our Tofu in black bean sauce.

With our 40-year reputation and dedication to Chinese cuisine, this is one restaurant you cannot afford to miss.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a family lunch for 5 people. We went for the vegan option on the set meal. This was an absolutely fabulous set of dishes, including a vegan duck option as a middle course. We also enjoyed a couple of glasses of the Chapel Down sparkling rose - delightful. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is attentive. Gars remains the best Chinese restaurant in Brighton. We're definitely coming back.

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