The BRAVO Awards Brighton 2026 results results are in. After 71,285 votes cast across 18 categories, Brighton and Sussex’s biggest public food awards have revealed their winners – and the tenth edition is the most significant yet.
👉 71,285 votes
👉 190 venues
👉 33 new entries
Organised by Restaurants Brighton, the BRAVO Awards Brighton 2026 (Brighton Restaurant Awards Vote Online) are driven entirely by the public. No critics, no panels — just diners choosing the places they love. Brighton Journal is a proud media partner of the awards.
BRAVO Awards Brighton 2026: Full Winners List
- terre à terre — Best Brighton & Hove Restaurant
- Andalucia — Best Sussex Restaurant
- Jo & Co — Best Brunch & Most Family Friendly
- Starfish & Coffee — Best Brighton & Hove Café
- The Signalman — Best Brighton & Hove Pub (first-time winner)
- The Eight Bells, Jevington — Best Sussex Pub
- Embers — Best Sunday Roast (second year running)
- Kindling — Best Lunch
- MOGUMOGU — Best International Cuisine (standout new winner)
- Fatto a Mano — Best Value
- The Grand Brighton — Best Cocktails
- Poco, Alfriston — Best Wine List
- Bayon Bakery — Best Sweets & Treats
- The Earth & Stars — Plant Champions
- The Real Junk Food Project — Sustainability Champions
- Moksha — Best Team
- Oowee Vegan — Best Takeaway
The Stories Behind the Results
terre à terre takes Best Brighton & Hove Restaurant for the second time in three years — a landmark moment for the city’s celebrated vegan and vegetarian kitchen on East Street. Amanda at terre à terre said: “An award chosen by the public is especially meaningful — it reminds us why we open the doors every day.”
Embers retains Best Sunday Roast for a second consecutive year, confirming its place as Brighton’s definitive fire-cooking destination.
Jo & Co delivered the standout double — Best Brunch and Most Family Friendly. The team’s response: “It’s double fantastic — we can’t stop smiling.”
MOGUMOGU was the breakout winner, storming to first in International Cuisine. A name to know in Brighton’s food scene going forward.
The Signalman won Best Pub for the first time — described by its team as “a home from home for everyone.”
The Real Junk Food Project took Sustainability Champions with characteristic directness: “Feed bellies not bins — that’s not just a motto. It’s a movement.”
The Perennial Champions
Some venues have become BRAVO institutions. terre à terre, Fatto a Mano, Starfish & Coffee, La Choza, Flour Pot Bakery and Oeuf Café have appeared in top positions year after year — a testament to consistency, quality and genuine local loyalty.
Sussex Rising
The 2026 BRAVOs mark a notable shift: Worthing is emerging as a serious foodie destination, with increasing recognition across categories. The awards now reflect a Sussex-wide food culture, not just Brighton and Hove.
What the Winners Said
terre à terre on winning Best Restaurant: “An award chosen by the public is especially meaningful — it reminds us why we open the doors every day.”
The Signalman on Best Pub: “Winning a BRAVO means the world — we’re so grateful this has resonated with people.”
BRAVO founder Nick Harvey: “Over 71,000 votes shows just how valued Brighton’s independent food scene is. Despite ongoing challenges, hospitality is resilient and dynamic.”
Ten Years of the BRAVOs
BRAVO founder Nick Harvey: “Over 71,000 votes shows just how valued Brighton’s independent, creative food scene is. Despite ongoing challenges, hospitality is resilient and dynamic.”
What began in 2016 as a grassroots celebration of independent Brighton hospitality has become the region’s most important public food vote — and a genuine measure of which venues the city truly loves. In 2026, that support has never been clearer.
For the full Top 20 lists in every category, visit brightonrestaurantawards.co.uk. For Brighton’s best restaurants year-round, see our Restaurants in Brighton guide and Food & Drink in Brighton hub.
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