50 Outside seating Restaurants near Brighton

We found 50 Outside seating restaurants within 15 miles 15 miles of Brighton

Every year, thousands upon thousands of us pack the car or jump on the train and head down to sunny Brighton for a weekend. Not only is this one of the warmest spots to enjoy some British summer sun, Brighton also offers an impressive, diverse restaurant scene that includes everything from award-winning fine dining to easy going cafes, bistros and bars. 

Brighton seafront in particular is packed with bars, restaurants, nightclubs and amusement arcades, as well as John Nash’s Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier. The seaside location makes the city particularly notable for quality fish and seafood, and you'll find excellent restaurants all over the city serving freshly caught fish, often cooked and served in a very simple manner. 

The city has long had a reputation for excellent vegan food as well - Brighton is generally a very free-spirited and progressive place, and vegan restaurants count among some of the best restaurants in Brighton these days. Vegan visitors to the south coast will find themselves spoilt for choice between restaurants in The Lanes, Central Brighton and in nearby Hove. A similar thing can be said for coffee aficionados, as Brighton has a burgeoning independent coffee scene too - there are a number of good roasteries in the city, many of which supply restaurants and cafes in London and beyond. 

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Outside seating Restaurants near Brighton
Outside seating Restaurants near Brighton
Outside seating Restaurants near Brighton
Outside seating Restaurants near Brighton
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The Star

The Star

Polegate, BN26 5TA
12.9 miles
£50 - £79British
Constructed in 1345, The Star had its origins as a religious hostel designed to house monks and pilgrims journeying from Battle Abbey to the revered shrine ... Find out more
terre à terre

terre à terre

Brighton, BN1 1HQ
0.2 miles
Gold £30 - £49Afternoon teaInternationalVeganVegetarian
What we think
"Serving “vegetarian food that’s a joy to eat” since 1993, this coolly contemporary but accessible restaurant remains a meat-free diam ..." Read our full review
Smorl’s Kitchen

Smorl’s Kitchen

Brighton, BN1 4JU
0.6 miles
InternationalUnder £30Vegan
Smorl’s Kitchen is a vegan cafe in Brighton Open Market. It is an offshoot of Smorl’s, a producer based in the city that specialises in small ba ... Find out more
Lucky Beach Café

Lucky Beach Café

Brighton, BN1 1NB
0.3 miles
BritishBurgersUnder £30
There are very few places you can actually eat on Brighton beach itself, and fewer still of those that serve decent grub. Achieving both with aplomb is Luck ... Find out more
The Smuggler's Rest

The Smuggler's Rest

Peacehaven, BN10 7BE
5.4 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
Before its current incarnation as The Smuggler's Rest, this charming pub restaurant went by the name of the Badgers Watch. In an even earlier era, it was kn ... Find out more
The Friars Oak

The Friars Oak

Hassocks, BN6 9NA
7.6 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
Nestled between the charming hamlets of Keymer and Clayton, the town of Hassocks has a rich history that's closely intertwined with its original inn. This w ... Find out more
The Jolly Sportsman

The Jolly Sportsman

Lewes, BN7 3BA
7.8 miles
£50 - £79BritishGastropubPubs
What we think
"Half-hidden down a one-way lane in the South Downs National Park, this former Victorian alehouse is owned by seasoned restaurateur Bruce Wass, who has ..." Read our full review
Ami Bistro

Ami Bistro

Worthing, BN11 3JX
10.8 miles
£30 - £49Modern European
Ami Bistro is a relaxed and welcoming restaurant found on Rowland’s Road, just off of Worthing’s high street, offering a choice of modern Europe ... Find out more
SIX Brighton

SIX Brighton

Brighton, BN3 1FA
1.0 miles
£30 - £49BistroModern European
Innovation isn’t something that is hard to come by in a city like Brighton and Hove, yet we should celebrate it nonetheless when it comes in such an i ... Find out more
Thomas A Becket

Thomas A Becket

Worthing, BN14 7PJ
11.2 miles
BritishBritish
Nestled in the heart of Worthing, Thomas A Becket serves its guests an eclectic array of homemade British pub cuisine. Locally gathered ingredients are u ... Find out more
Longrain Theatre

Longrain Theatre

Brighton, BN1 1UG
0.1 miles
Pan AsianThaiUnder £30
Located in the heart of Brighton, Longrain Theatre is a family run pan Asian restaurant which has firmly solidified itself as a neighbourhood favourite. Whe ... Find out more
The Sloop Inn Haywards Heath

The Sloop Inn Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath, RH17 7NP
13.3 miles
£50 - £79British
Just a 20 minute drive from Brighton sits the sleepy commuter town of Haywards Heath. Here, those in the know will find a lovely slew of restaurants, pubs a ... Find out more
Tutto

Tutto

Brighton, BN1 1UB
0.2 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Italian
What we think
"Tutto’s seafoam green awnings mark out a lovely section of Marlborough Place pavement. Although we’re here in the dead of a cold snap, crus ..." Read our full review
The Copper Clam

The Copper Clam

Brighton, BN1 2FN
0.4 miles
£50 - £79FishSteak
Brighton is known for its brilliant restaurant scene, informed by its beach-side location along the south coast. The Copper Clam is a great example of this, ... Find out more
Burnt Orange

Burnt Orange

Brighton, BN1 1AL
0.3 miles
Silver £30 - £49BritishModern European
What we think
"Burnt Orange in Brighton is a warmly-lit, buzzy restaurant-cum-cocktail bar with a cosy, enclosed patio. The textured orange walls, dark wood and green ..." Read our full review
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In June most years, local resident Fatboy Slim puts on his Big Beach Bootique, while the annual Brighton Gay Pride carnival is held in Preston Park in August. There's space for food and drink in the festival calendar too, with Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival  taking place every April and September - it's the largest of its kind in the south east.

If you're looking for a restaurant to visit, just filter the options on the left hand side - you can choose a restaurant based on price, ambiance, cuisine type and more, and book directly from the restaurant page. 

There are also lots of great cafes and brunch restaurants in Brighton, and Brighton’s best bottomless brunches are worth checking out too.