OctoberBest 2026

OctoberBest is returning for 2026 and will run from Saturday 10th until Sunday 25 October. The full line-up will be revealed at midday on Thursday 24 September, when booking will also open. That will also be the day we launch our brand new website with a restaurant guide and Serving Up magazine, with the sort of features that we hope you’ve already been enjoying in our newsletter, also called Serving Up.

Keep an eye on our Instagram from Friday 17 September when we will reveal our stunning new brand identity. In the days following, we will introduce and explain our brand new awards and rating system and announce all the award winners.

About Brighton’s Best Restaurants

Brighton’s Best Restaurants champions the most compelling independent restaurants, inspiring food lovers to experience the very best the city has to offer.

Brighton’s Best Restaurants is editorially independent and curated by founder Andy Lynes, who has been writing about restaurants, food and travel for the national and international press for more than two decades.

Brighton’s Best Restaurants’ annual festival, OctoberBest is the highlight of the city’s food and drink year, providing diners with unique experiences and offers. 

This site is currently under redevelopment. The content reflects the results of the 2025 Brighton’s Best Restaurant awards. A new site with completely revised content and brand new features will be coming soon. In the meantime, keep up with all the latest from Brighton’s Best Restaurants, click here to subscribe to our newsletter Serving Up.‍ ‍