Restaurants, Bistros and Eating Out

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You can find the cuisines of the world just by walking down one street... Brighton has more restaurants per capita than anywhere in the UK outside of London. Thus, the competition and therefore the imagination. We list just a few of our favourites... Do, please, let us know if you've enjoyed your meal somewhere and think we should review the restaurant.
 

		The Restaurant At Drakes Occupying the lower level of the hotel is the fabulous Restaurant At Drakes. This is dining at its finest - using only the highest quality seasonal ingredients, much of which is locally sourced, and the freshest of fish direct from local fishing boats. The dishes are characterized by clean, robust flavours and diners can choose from the A La Carte or Chef's menus. 44 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1PE 01273 696934 click for details
		Nia Café Bar A distinct Brighton personality and laid-back charm awaits you at Cafe Nia, in the city's boho North Laine area. Scrubbed timber tables and an eclectic collection of seating certainly lend a quirky feel to this unique continental-style cafe restaurant. 87-88 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4EB 01273 671371 click for details
		The PV at The Jury's Out A great selection of sandwiches, wraps and bagels to eat in or take away and generous pub favourites make the PV a great choice for lunch or dinner. Food is served daily (except Tuesdays) with a hangover busting brunch/breakfast on Saturdays and fantastic Sunday roast on offer on Sundays. 161 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB 01273 687090 click for details
		Pokeno Pies Take a stroll down Gardner Street and you're bound to sigh in pleasure at the delicious smells wafting out of Pokeno Pies. And as those kids from a certain gravy browning advert would do, you'd be wise to follow your nose! 52 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN 01273 684921 click for details
		R-Bar The R-Bar team serves up a tasty menu of pub favourites and daily specials! And in the early hours, there's a very handy menu of snacks and light eats to keep you going! 7 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TA 01273 608133 click for details
		Legends Bar Seafront terrace bar with a cafe feel during the day and the perfect place for a lunchtime bite or meal after work. The menu has some traditional home-cooked favourites and promises high quality ingredients at great prices. There's also a new wine list, great coffees and daily specials. 31-32 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TR 01273 624462 click for details
		Newick Park The most delicious of locally sourced and organically produced ingredients feature highly on themenu at Newick Park's triple AA rosette restaurant. Many of the fruit and vegetables come from the estate's own walled gardens and game is reared on the estate too, featuring during the winter months. It's no wonder that the restaurant is ranked in the top ten percent of restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland. Take a look through the sample menus to give you some idea of the mouthwatering dishes on offer. Newick, Nr Lewes, BN8 4SB 01825 723633 click for details
		Ockenden Manor One of South East England's finest restaurants, Ockenden Manor is Michelin Star quality where only top notch ingredients are used and wherever possible are sourced locally and cooked simply to let the natural flavours speak for themselves. The Dishes are very British with French and European influences and changed often to reflect the fresh seasonal produce used. We also love the gastronomic challenge of the seven course Tasting Menu - designed for groups to share and savour a selection of dishes for each course. Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, RH17 5LD 01444 416111 click for details
		New Steine Bistro Now established in Brighton as 'one of those little places', the New Steine Bistro offers a unique and cosy evening eatery. From the friendly staff to the gorgeous French inspired dishes on offer, it's a place to chill with friends or woo a loved one. 10-11 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB 01273 681546 click for details
		Charles Street Bar Charles Street has quickly become one of the busiest gay bars in Brighton with its chic & trendy crowd and its central location. It's often the last port of call before the nearby clubs. Charles Street also offers a selection of freshly prepared meals and snacks during the day. 8 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TA 01273 624091 click for details
		Coriander Restaurant An ever changing menu promises to whisk you around the globe with strong influences from European, Indian and Pan-Pacific cuisines and using the highest quality organic ingredients that the UK has to offer. Here, you are likely to find rustic mediterranean classics sitting quite comfortably with South American favourites, subtle flavours from India with honest-to-goodness Aussie staples. To say there is something to titillate everyone's tastebuds would be a vast understatement. 5 Hove Manor Parade Hove Street, Hove, BN3 2DF 01273 730850 click for details
		(no name) restaurant and bar To carry off good quality food with a laid back and relaxed atmosphere is a real skill, rarely achieved. No Name appears to have cracked it, which is probably why it tops the polls again and again. 81 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA 01273 693216 click for details
		Royal York Hotel, Bar & Restaurant The Royal York is a restaurant and bar with a significant twist that will meet the expectations of the most exacting diner. Choose from a display of the day's freshest produce, all sourced locally and changing every day to offer the best of seasonal dishes - perfect for a business lunch, elegant afternoon tea or an intimate dinner. Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NB 01273 766700 click for details
		Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) It's time to change your perception of the lowly burger... and the Gourmet Burger Kitchen will help you get a whole new perspective on it! A choice of 23 fabulously tasty burgers! 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN 01273 685895
		Blanch House This peach of a restaurant serves up delicious and innovative dishes. It's a top restaurant with fine dining without the pretention found in eateries of this calibre. Whether for business or indulgent pleasure, we recommend you try it out. 17 Atlingworth Street, Brighton, BN2 1PL 01273 603504

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