Editorial

The 10 Best Bars in Brighton 2026

Brighton bars are South Coast specialty — the 10 below run from seafront to Lanes hidden basements.

The 10 best bars in Brighton

  1. 01

    The Mash Tun

  2. 02

    The Evening Star

  3. 03

    Plotting Parlour

  4. 04

    Twisted Lemon

  5. 05

    The Hand in Hand

  6. 06

    The Basketmakers Arms

  7. 07

    The Craft Beer Co Brighton

  8. 08

    L'Atelier du Vin

  9. 09

    The Druids Head

  10. 10

    The Cricketers

How Brighton drinks

The 10 above are where Brighton actually drinks — cocktail rooms, hidden speakeasies, and pubs that earn the word.

European Editor — based in London. Twelve years across Soho, Marais and Mitte. Strong opinions about ice.

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