BEST SMALL PLATES
1. Fourth and Church
Run by Paul Morgan (front of house) and Sam Pryor (chef), this recently refurbished, stylish wine bar, restaurant and wine shop has garnered a clutch of national reviews for its regularly changing menu of globally-inspired inventive small plates and excellent wine list and drinks offering. Little wonder it has also bagged this year’s Best Drinks List.
84 Church Rd, Hove, BN3 2EB
01273 724709
2. The Flint House
Inventive small plates, over 50 wines by the glass and fantastic cocktails at this stylish, polished spot in the heart of the Lanes. Grab a seat at the pass before the open kitchen, at the upstairs bar or on the open-air terrace for the legendary blue cheese honey crumpets.
13 Hanningtons Lane, Brighton, BN1 1GS
01273 916333
3. Burnt Orange
From the team that brought you The Salt Room, Tutto and The Coal Shed comes this chic bar and restaurant in the Lanes that’s been an instant hit with Brighton’s drinkers and diners. The menu of wood-fired Med-inspired small plates might include the must-order Crispy smoked lamb shoulder cigars. It’s a great late-night spot.
59 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL
01273 929923
4. Med.
Small plates with a creative twist are the draw at this cool, buzzing spot in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes. Expect modern European dishes such as venison merguez, nduja and haricot, or their legendary beef tartare a la Big Mac, all backed up by a globe-trotting wine list and funky cocktails.
2-3 Little East St, Brighton, BN1 1HT
01273 076548
5. Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Set up by former Food for Friends chefs Dom Sherriff and Arlo Bennett in 2022, this chic 100% vegan restaurant specialises in South East Asian small plates. Think wheat and pea protein ‘chicken’ yakitori or scorched sushi rice. Japanese murals, neon artwork and a banging track list add to the vibe.
44-45 Baker St, Brighton, BN1 4JN
01273 708089