Quirky Restaurants in Brighton

Brighton's menagerie of burlesque, cabaret and comedy nights is seemingly unparalleled in the UK, but where to get a dose of dinner on all that? Brimming with grandeur and vintage charm, head on down for a unique night out in Brighton thanks to Proud Cabaret.

The Lion and Lobster just so happens to be one of Brighton's oldest pubs and with that accolade comes a whole lot of charm and quirk. The vintage pub is filled to the brim with unusual interiors, from vintage photos to cosy corners. On top of all that, it serves up a delicious menu of hearty British fare.

Cabaret, gin and a jam-packed entertainment schedule, do we need to say anything else?! The Mesmerist is not only a brilliant late night venue but also a quirky Brighton restaurant serving delicious food throughout the day.

Whether it's sushi or steaks that is tickling your fancy, 3rd Avenue has got you covered for both and then some. Fronting three distinctive venues in one stylish package, this Church Road restaurant, bar and club will take you from midday brunch to late night cocktails.

Primed with a lush vinyl-only playlist and walls doused in quirky trinkets, Dead Wax Social is a haven for those looking for somewhere different to have dinner in Brighton. Proud of their pizza, and churning out craft beer to boot, give this Laines gem a try. 

Ever had dinner in a cave? The answer to that question is likely to be a no, so why not change that with this quirky Brighton restaurant. A watering hole and foodie favourite set alongside the beach, head on down for lush plates in a unique cave-like system. 

Located at the Artist Residence Hotel, this quirky little restaurant is a one-stop shop for carefully curated menus, tasty tapas and some very slick interiors perfect for dinner with a difference. 

One of the prettiest restaurants in town, this gorgeous brasserie and restaurant from the iconic Ivy restaurant group offers stunning brunches, cool cocktails and delicious dishes from breakfast through dinner.

Some may consider the fact that going out for dinner means that someone else makes your food, but how about throwing all that by the wayside and having a go for yourself? A renowned Japanese restaurant in the heart of the city, Moshimo aren't the only ones getting hands on in the kitchen, you are too. Boasting sushi workshops for couples and groups alike, you'll know how to roll 'em and stuff them in your chops in no time.

Grab yourself some great comfort eats with a side of gaming at this unique Brighton cafe, bar and restaurant. Located right on the beach you can find everything from cute cakes and cocktails to big, spicy banh mi to keep you playing all day.

Ok, so not technically a restaurant but The Yellow Book does allow guests to order their own takeaway, eat in the bar and will even do the washing up. The quirky Brighton boozer is the UK's first ever steampunk-themed bar and has some mad entertainment, we're talking snakes and lizard holding...

You might not consider burgers a wholly unique dish, but you'll never look at them in the same way again once you've visited this eccentric little plot. One of the most unique burger bars in Brighton, MEATliquor is not only laced in American flavours and cracking cocktails, it's doused in neons, boasts its own DJ booth and caters to some of the most cool and garish of urban whims. 

While street food in Brighton has really kicked off these last few years, there's one vibrant little joint that took their tasty South American wares back inside. Boasting more colours than the rainbow itself, or at least we'd say so, this intimate little Mexican restaurant is a vibrant blast of Day of the Dead wares and Lady Guadalupe attitude; all with the delicious home-spun Mexican fare to boot. 

While it isn't rare to come across a restaurant on the beachfront, it's rare to come across one that doesn't serve fish and chips alone. Hauled up in one of Brighton's unique beachfront archways, Lucky Beach is a premium spot for American style fare. Brooklyn in its interiors and New York in its taste, this intimate little restaurant can't fit a whole lot of people, but it can fit a whole lot of flavour.