Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Brighton

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails 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!

Purezza Brighton

4.7

4.7 (627)

£25 and under

Vegan

Brighton

About the restaurant

The food at Purezza is based exclusively on plants, providing maximum nutritional value and minimal environmental impact.
Purezza has created a restaurant where everyone can enjoy high quality Italian food, cooked by top Italian chefs, in the comfort of a completely animal free zone (and mostly gluten free too). This means the food is not only healthier by also lower in calories.

Top review

Yvonne

Dined on 18 Nov 2024

This was our first visit to Purezza. The food was amazing as was the service. Thank you. In fact the cheesecake was so delicious I bought an extra one to take home!

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4.7

4.7 (45)

£26 to £40

Peruvian

Hove

About the restaurant

Welcome to the first peruvian restaurant in Brighton ( East Sussex ). Your gateway to the vibrant flavours of Perú in the heart of Brighton! Immerse yourself in the culinary wonders of Perú as we bring you an authentic experience filled with the rich tapestry of our cuisine. Local product such as seafood combined with Peruvian Product like chillies and more.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Loved the food! We had a selection of foods we haven't had yet and we're pleasantly surprised by the amount of amazing flavours, textures and ingredients! The cheviche was my favourite! Lovely waitress that comes from Peru herself; owner run. Quirky & energetic energy. Loved it and definitely recommend!

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.

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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 (880)

£25 and under

Vegan

Brighton

About the restaurant

Dine in our blossom dining room or at our sushi cocktail bar

Our mission is to provide pure, plant-powered meals that are good for your body. Our approach is knowledgeable, playful, and engaging. We offer a unique opportunity to experience a different way of eating vegetables and discover new flavours and textures. Talented chefs behind Food For Friends restaurant (established in 1981 as Brighton’s first vegetarian restaurant), Botanique (Hove’s exclusive plant based restaurant) and Wolfox Coffee have put together their experience and knowledge to bring you this new Asian inspired plant based concept.

The result is a creative and colourful menu which shows organic plant-based food can lead to surprising, healthy and mindful new eating experiences. We believe in an upgraded casual dining experience in beautiful light-filled spaces dedicated to natural plant-based food and organic wines.

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Claire

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Delicious food, efficient and friendly service, great value. Would recommend

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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Karen

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience at the Ivy. Fabulous food and a lovely setting

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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Brighton

4.5

4.5 (1566)

£25 and under

British

Brighton

About the restaurant

We're proud to say that Brighton was the second ever Bill's, and whilst it's no longer a bus depot (spoiler, it used to be a bus depot), it still transports you to the good times. Oh, and it's only up the road from the seafront, so there's no excuse to miss it, even if you get lost in the Lanes.

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Heidi

Dined 6 days ago

We had to wait to be seated as we were told that our table was ready but then advised it was given to someone else and it would be a couple of minutes. That was not true and we had to enquire if the table was then ready, to which we were seated immediately. Although we were having the set Christmas menu we were also not offered a drinks menu, we had to pull this up via our phones. The server we finally had was nice, but we had to ask to do the Cluedo activity but he was attentive when serving the food. Normally it’s been really great here but the seating and no drinks menu was not the best experience.

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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

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Andrew

Dined 2 days ago

We all had the experience menu and it was exactly that.. a wonderfull culinary tour through Asia.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Experience

4.3

4.3 (198)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Brighton

About the restaurant

There’s a saying in Japan, ‘Ichi-go ichi-e,’ which means, every moment is one-of-a-kind and something to be treasured. This is the philosophy of our neighbourhood restaurant FUMI, located in the centre of Brighton.
A slow restaurant in a fast-moving city, FUMI is a place where flavours, service and interiors are harmonious.
A simple Japanese inspired menu driven by the seasons, our moods and by whatever is fresh and exciting in the moment.

At FUMI, we source all our produce, meats and fish from small, local suppliers. Nothing is mass-produced or served out of season, with everything we create coming directly from the farm to your table. Each meal at FUMI is a celebration of bountiful harvests, beloved community, and our favourite pairing of food and friends.
We hope you enjoy.

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alex

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

had the 6 course taster menu, and it was one of the best dining experiences I can remember. absolutly wonderful

Gars

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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AnthonyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Exceptional food and service. Been coming here for 25 years. A great Brighton restaurant

SIX

3.7

3.7 (1377)

£25 and under

Modern European

Hove

About the restaurant

Taking influence from abundant country fields in Europe, SIX combines the freshest ingredients with a passion for bringing out inherent flavours in a contemporary approach to cuisine. SIX will offer a variety of dining experiences. From our intimate and ambient Dining Room, with luxurious design and every romantic detail taken care of, to the more relaxed and informal Brasserie style dining area. SIX is also Brighton"s first cold-pressed cocktail bar, offering a diverse menu of beautifully constructed drinks, along with a selection of the finest organic wines. We will also be serving our own brewed craft beers, made and imported from a small village outside of Ghent in Belgium. We are committed to solely using locally sourced, organic seasonal ingredients to create our perfectly balanced menus for both our Brasserie and Dining Room. All ingredients are meticulously sourced and supplied directly by local producers to ensure they are of freshest and highest quality available.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

Great lunchtime friendly service. Asked for heaters because it was a cold day. Asked for meals that were on the evening menu because we had looked up what we wanted on line before booking and the staff went out of their way to oblige us. Thanks guys

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