Situated right on the seafront, The Tempest Inn is flaunting an epic Christmas menu. Enjoy a three-course feast in the cool cave space for £29 per person to tuck into mouthwatering lunch plates, including braised beef, mini breaded camembert or salt 'n' chilli squid.

Whether you're looking for a spot for a festive date night or have been tasked with organising the office meal, The Mesmerist is a top choice for a Christmas day lunch in Brighton for 2023. Choose between a sit-down spread and buffets, two private function rooms and multiple bars.

Although best known for eggs 'n' bacon or pancake stacks, The Breakfast Club Brighton is also pulling out all of the stops on the Christmas lunch front. Sink your teeth into deep-fried brie caesar salad, followed by a turkey waffle dinner at this glorious joint. Need we say more?

Bison Beer's humble kitchen team are serving up some sumptuous festive feasts for you. This place lets you chow down on their signature pigs in blankets all year round, but at Christmas, they crack out the most indulgent menu of salmon, turkey and hot puds.

Hailed as the meat mecca of Brighton, The Coal Shed is one of our top picks for quality seasonal dishes. At Christmas, the seafront spot comes alive with the sweet scent of seasonal fare. Whether you take to the turkey or have a hankering for a salt-aged rib eye, this venue is set to impress.

When it comes to Christmas lunch in Brighton for 2023, Grand Central has got it down. The regal pub has gone all-out this time around, armed with an impressive menu of traditional treats and modern classics. Thirsty? Explore the booze list, from beer to wine.

Proud Cabaret Brighton is pulling out all of the stops for Christmas 2023 in Brighton. This fantastic venue is showcasing some of the very best festive burlesque entertainment, all to be enjoyed with some mouthwatering grub. Don't fancy lunch? There are evening slots too.

Whether you're a carnivore, veggie or vegan, The North Laine Pub and Brewery can cater to you. A great spot for a hearty Christmas lunch, the cosy pub offers all the classic dishes you would expect, alongside towering burgers and loaded fries.

You can always rely on Dead Wax Social for atmosphere, and at Christmas time this venue really is the place to be. Not only will you be able to listen to top-notch tunes during the day from the vinyl playlist, but there's also an epic menu with much-loved festive favourites.

Offering a decadent menu of fresh seafood and more left-field festive dishes, The Salt Room is an excellent spot if you're looking for something a luxury Christmas lunch near Brighton's seafront. With private dining spaces available for groups of all sizes, this place promises merriment aplenty.

Boasting bookings for lunch and dinner, The Thomas Kemp is a must-visit for Christmas. Whether you're heading in with colleagues or your pals, this laid-back boozer is the ideal venue for a festive get-together. Feeling thirsty? There are plenty of brews on tap for that. 

Spread over three floors; including the main pub, the Regency restaurant and a gorgeous terrace, The Lion and Lobster serve up a mighty Christmas lunch in Brighton. Chow down on an array of dishes, from ham hock terrine with piccalilli mayonnaise to chalk stream trout fillet.

Christmas burgers and hot dogs? Yeah, you heard that right. The World's End is the ideal stop-off for festive grub. Sink your teeth into its signature footlong topped with stuffing and cranberry sauce. If you feel like having a little fun, be sure to play around on the retro arcade games.

For that perfect Christmas lunch, make your way to Rendezvous Casino Brighton. Located on the seafront, this venue has a dining space and bar, alongside a full-venue hire space for those seeking something a little larger for Christmas lunch.

You can always rely on Browns Brasserie & Bar's Brighton Christmas menu during the season. Its serious festive spread sees you tuck into three courses for £38 per person to get your fill of classic roasts, vegan alternatives and indulgent desserts. Oh, yes.

It may be known for its raucous parties, but Patterns also knows how to feed you up good come the festive season. Book yourself in for a delicious group Christmas lunch of two or three courses, complete with canapés, wine and some very cool surrounds to enjoy it in. 

Shakespeare's Head is offering up punters a hearty lunch menu for those Christmas day shindigs. Located on Chatham Place, this best-loved boozer will be whipping up a wallet-friendly three-course Christmas lunch for £24.50. Think sticky toffee pudding and sausages wrapped in bacon.

A family-run gastropub in the heart of Hove, The Stoneham is the perfect setting for a cosy Christmas dinner. For the ultimate merrymaking experience? Enjoy Norfolk Bronze turkey, homemade mince pies and baked camembert in front of the roaring open fire.

A great option for those after the best Christmas day dinner in Brighton, this vivacious watering hole is perfect for everything from chilled-out dinners to big nights out. Its menu includes pan-roasted goose breast and vegan cranberry, walnut and maple loaf, both with all the trimmings.

Making quite a name for Sunday roasts, it's no surprise that Sidewinder also comes in strong on the Christmas lunch front. A Kemptown favourite, this venue has a laid-back space to delve into a feast, suitable for vegans and carnivores alike, with all the trimmings.

Brighton Music Hall will be transforming into a winter wonderland this festive season, complete with cosy heated beach huts and igloos perched right on the seafront. Kick off the yuletide celebrations with a classic three-course feast or tasty buffet for your Christmas lunch.

Although better known for its stunning beer garden and gorgeous interiors, Park View also has a crackin' menu up for grabs. This Christmas is no different, as there will be mouthwatering potted smoked salmon and puds to enjoy. Need to plan a festive party? There are private rooms for that.

Boasting some of the prettiest interiors around, Six is the perfect restaurant for a Christmas day dinner in Hove for 2023. Grab your nearest and dearest to get merrymaking at this flower-adorned Western Road eatery with its menu of vegan roasts and gourmet desserts.

Hove Place offers much more than your standard gastro fare come Christmas lunchtime. Serving up a stunning selection of dishes for you and your fellow feasters, you'll find butter-roasted cod loin and free-range turkey with golden tatties, glazed carrots and thick gravy.