Best Restaurant
Celebrating Brighton’s most exceptional dining experiences – creativity, flavour, service, and atmosphere all rolled into one outstanding meal.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Sussex Restaurant
Honouring the restaurants across Sussex that bring together local ingredients, skilled cooking, and warm hospitality deserving of a special trip.
(Sussex only)
Best Brighton Pub
Celebrating Brighton’s most exceptional dining experiences – creativity, flavour, service, and atmosphere all rolled into one outstanding meal.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Sussex Pub
Honouring the pubs across Sussex that bring together great beer, great food, and great hospitality in stunning settings.
(Sussex only)
Best Sunday Roast
That perfect Sunday plate – roast potatoes, gravy, seasonal sides, and comfort. The roasts the we all can’t stop talking about.
(Brighton, Hove, and Sussex)
Best Cocktails
For cocktail lovers and connoisseurs – this award goes to the venues serving outstanding drinks, who balance creativity, and great bar vibes.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Plant Champions
Recognising venues that put plant-based cooking at the heart of what they do – imaginative dishes, bold flavours, and menus that celebrate veg.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Brunch
From eggs and avo to morning cocktails and stacks of pancakes, this category celebrates the venues that make brunch the best meal of the day.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Sustainability Champions
Recognising venues leading the way in responsible sourcing, environmental practices, staff wellbeing, and reducing waste. To be considered in this category venues must have completed the Sustainability Checklist.
(Brighton, Hove, and Sussex)
Best Café
From coffee haven to cosy corner, this category celebrates the cafés Brighton residents love for comfort, quality, and community.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Value
Exceptional food and experience at an excellent price – celebrating Brighton venues that deliver quality without compromise.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best International Cuisine
Honouring the global flavours, traditions, and cooking styles that make Brighton’s dining scene rich, diverse, and exciting.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Wine List
Celebrating venues with thoughtful, interesting wine selections that enhance the meal – storytelling, diversity, and great value included.
(Brighton, Hove and Sussex)
Best For the Family
Celebrating venues that make everyone feel welcome – parents, carers, kids and teens – with thoughtful menus, friendly service, and relaxed spaces
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Lunch
From quick bites to leisurely midday meals, this award honours the places serving unforgettable lunchtime dishes
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Sweets & Treats
Celebrating the best sweet and savoury treats, from artful patisserie and signature desserts to indulgent bakes and the best gelato in the city – this category puts the spotlight on the city’s favourite in-house, high-skill indulgences.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Takeaway
Celebrating the best of Brighton’s grab-and-go scene and home delivery. From high-quality street food to the ultimate sofa-bound feast, this award honours excellence in convenience without compromising on flavour.
(Brighton and Hove only)
Best Team
Recognising the front-of-house and behind-the-scenes teams whose passion, collaboration, and care elevate the whole dining experience.
(Brighton, Hove, and Sussex)