Gastropubs, where the food is made with true care. While we're not saying that the rest of Brighton pubs don't take extreme care over their menu, it's that these boozers have gone a step further than the rest with their bespoke menus, crafty creations and lavish ingredients. From a sweet selection of hearty Sunday roasts to a vivacious plate of veggies, these gastro pubs boast some premium grub. Check out our recommendations for some of the best gastro pubs in Brighton and get your mitts on some of the best chow in town.
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Last updated on 7th January 2026
Tear through roast dinners, breakfast plates and British bites galore at the Grand Central. A top notch gastro pub in Brighton, this just-shy of the station boozer is primed for hearty evenings of drinking and eating just shy of the shoreline.
For a fun gastropub with good vibes through and through, Foundation Head is offering delicious food alongside refreshing pints of beer. Enjoy chomping on juicy burgers, pink salt fries and scrumptious chicken nuggets.
Whilst it may look like a mass of beer gardens, bespoke dining rooms and rooftop terrace, the grub at The Lion and Lobster stands out in our minds. From their catch of the day and Harvey's beer battered haddock to traditional coq au vin, the food here is hearty, filling and affordable. What more could you want from a gastro pub in Brighton.
A great neighbourhood gastropub in Brighton, Park View is a popular spot among the Preston locals. Head here and you'll find a chic spot dishing out all the classics alongside artisan spirits and craft brews. Plus, check outside and you'll find a four-tiered beer garden.
If you're looking to fill your boots with scrumptious gastro grub, then we know just the place. The Walrus, found on Ship Street, rustles up grub that's as warming as its traditional boozer interiors. Chow down on Sunday roasts, banging burgers and smoked salmon pasta.
If you've asked anyone about roast dinners in Brighton, you've likely heard the words 'Earth and Stars' flutter from their lips. While the entirety of their menu isn't necessarily bespoke, these Sunday roast dinners are as gastro and grand as any. One of the busiest Sunday spots in the city, Earth and Stars are pleasing punters with their plates of Sussex pork belly, South Downs lamb shank and veggie pastry parcels.
Another of Brighton's secret gems, many haven't heard of The Chimney House or even tasted their great dishes. Found in the suburbia of Seven Dials, this is a charming little boozer with a kitchen of gastro greatness. From their vintage decor and dated furniture down to their classic dishes, The Chimney House don't mark crazy modernism, but they do mark contemporary cooking. Tuck into partridge, venison and hand-cut chips.
If seafood is what you fancy when it comes to gastro pub fare, then you're going to want to head to The Urchin for their selection of fresh-out-the-sea dishes. Wash one of their hearty plates down with a choice from their huge selection of craft ales and beers.
Tucked away just off Western Road in Hove, The Farm Tavern is a charming pub with a friendly atmosphere. Expect a cosy, candlelit interior, complete with rustic wooden furniture, glowing lights and comfortable seating.
Head Chef Berenika is cooking up a storm in the kitchen, promising Eastern European comfort food and sumptuous Sunday roasts. One the drinks front, think locally sourced beer, wine and spirits. Plus, they host all sorts or fun events on a regular basis.
