The best dog-friendly restaurants in Brighton

Rockwater sits right on the Hove seafront, offering beach-house vibes, sunshine, and front-row sea views across its mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, from the year-round rooftop terrace to the stylish pub lounge and seasonal beach shacks. The menus vary by area but lean heavily into fresh South Coast seafood, alongside pub classics, international dishes, and drinks ranging from house cocktails to family-friendly options. Dogs are admitted to all areas, except the rooftop terrace after dark.

Bincho Yakitori channels the after-hours spirit of Tokyo's izakayas straight into Brighton, shaped by the head chef's time spent cooking by day and eating in tiny alleyway joints by night. The whole approach is stripped back and unfussy, zeroing in on good ingredients and fire, with a weekly menu revolving around skewers, small bites, and sharing dishes. Pooches on their best behaviour are welcome to join as well.

Gourmands with doggos will be happy to know that one of the best restaurants in Brighton is dog-friendly. The ambitious Wild Flor has been raising the bar for Brighton dining since 2019 and is celebrated for its refined French-style cooking, along with one of the best wine lists in the area. The seasonal menu changes regularly and serves locally sourced produce, fresh seafood, and in-house butchered cuts in a classical European style.

Permit Room is the laidback younger sibling of the renowned Dishoom restaurant group, and its relaxed approach extends to four-legged visitors. The restaurant runs from morning to late, pouring coffees and serving a mix of beloved Dishoom favourites alongside new dishes that stretch from breakfast to supper, while the cocktail list nods to Bombay's spirited drinking culture.

Al Duomo has been dishing up traditional Italian plates beside the Royal Pavilion for more than four decades, making it one of Brighton's longest-running Italian spots. The menu covers all the familiar comforts – stone-baked pizzas, creamy risottos, and hearty meat or fish dishes – served in a bright, contemporary space overlooking the lively parade and India Gate. The restaurant welcomes dogs both inside and out.

Chill and trendy, Lost in The Lanes is one of the best spots for a relaxed meal with your dog in Brighton. Putting Sussex's finest ingredients front and centre, the restaurant and café gives them a sunny Mediterranean lift. Serving food throughout the day, this easy-going hangout is great for everything  from grabbing a glass of wine with your best pal, taking a four-legged wingman along on a cosy date night, or recharging with a big breakfast after morning walkies along the coast.

Admittedly, with premium cuts sizzling over a central medieval-style fire cage, this dog-friendly Brighton restaurant might just overload your four-legged buddy's senses with tantalising smells. Remember that the menu play out in shareable plates, however, so a smoky morsel or two can always make their way under the table to keep everyone happy. Embers is one of the top grill restaurants in the city, with a lively, easy-going vibe and great drinks to boot.

Original Brighton pizzeria group Fatto a Mano has three branches in the city, and though all of them welcome dogs on their terrace, only the Hove restaurant invites them inside as well. The Neapolitan-style pizzas served here are some of the best around, made with dough proved for at least 24 hours, topped with a range of tasty options, and baked at no less than 450 degrees.

Brighton Open Market is a great choice for when you're with a group or just looking for a quick, budget-friendly bite – there are over 40 vendors on-site here, covering everything from street food to arts and crafts, meaning there's sure to be something for everyone. Order food to your liking, sit down at one of the outdoor tables, and enjoy. Dogs on leads are welcome at the market as well.

The Brighton outpost of the nationwide Mowgli chain serves bold Indian street food in the heart of The Lanes. Their tiffins come packed with fresh ingredients, exotic spices, hearty curries, and more, and are ideal for sharing. In addition to a tasting menu for special occasions, there are thoughtful touches for families and solo diners alike. Dogs are welcomed with water bowls, and the relaxed setting makes everyone feel at home.

Brighton's first Mexican-owned restaurant channelling its owner's love for proper street-food flavours. The vibrant London Road spot dishes up tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other crowd-pleasers, all made with traditional techniques, imported staples, and house-made tortillas and salsas. The impressive line-up of artisanal mezcal and margaritas rounds things off in style, and the restaurant is dog-friendly as well.

Brighton's vegetarian institution Food for Friends has been part of The Lanes since the early 1980s, serving a seasonal menu of locally sourced ingredients throughout the day. Known for converting even the strictest carnivores, this lively spot is unabashedly dog-friendly, so don't be surprised if your pooch leaves munching on a nice stalk of celery.

Meatliquor began life as a South London food truck back in the late 00s, eventually making its way to the South Coast as well. Drenched in trippy, neon-soaked decor, it straddles the line between classic diner and rowdy dive bar, dishing up smash burgers, buffalo wings, and other comfort grub alongside cocktails, beers, and other drinks. The dog-friendly Brighton restaurant makes sure pooches don't feel left out by always keeping treats on hand.

The Chilli Pickle has been spicing up Brighton's food scene since 2010. The small, snug space serves cooking that packs a punch, from crisp onion bhajis and slow-cooked oxtail madras to velvety butter chicken and pillowy naan breads. This crowd-pleasing restaurant has long held a reputation as one of the city's top Indian spots, and dogs are welcome to join you for a meal here as well.

Moshimo pulls in Brighton locals for all sorts of reasons, from its sprawling menu of Japanese dishes – everything from conveyor-belt sushi and omakase-style selections to even diner-inspired burgers – to its eco-friendly ethos reflected by plenty of plant-based choice, responsible sourcing, and various green initiatives. It welcomes dogs as well.

In Hove, The Ginger Pig is both a smart neighbourhood gastropub and a small boutique hotel – and both are dog-friendly. The kitchen turns out elevated takes on pub favourites using Sussex ingredients, covering everything from seasonal plates to tempting nibbles. The food is backed by a thoughtful wine list and cocktails, while calm, minimalist rooms impose a touch of soft luxury on overnight stays.

This French bistro is known for serving one of Brighton's standout brunches, plus a lunch menu that shifts with the seasons, offering an ever-changing mix of small and larger plates. Sustainability underpins the whole operation, from locally sourced produce to a wine list built around organic and low-intervention bottles. Dogs are welcome both inside and on the sunny outdoor terrace.

This dog-friendly restaurant in Hove takes its cue from Thessaloniki, the Greek city where its founders first crossed paths and came to the realisation that good food was something worth dedicating their lives to. Nostos's menu blends well-loved Greek staples with fresher, veg-led plates and hearty grilled dishes, all made with top-notch ingredients and an eye on sustainability. The setting is airy, unfussy, and welcoming, and the wine list leans heavily toward Greek bottles.

Proclaiming itself to be dog-friendly at all times, Jo & Co is a family-run spot bringing the café culture from Down Under to Brighton. Breakfast and brunch staples such as corn fritters and fry-ups are accompanied by classic choices like fish and chips and burgers. It's an easy-going, relaxed spot that's nonetheless buzzy enough for weekend plans.

The dog-friendly Il Bistro restaurant has been part of The Lanes for fifty years, operating out of a charming 18th-century fisherman's cottage that gives the place its distinctive character. The kitchen turns out polished Italian classics, with the steak dishes stealing much of the spotlight, while rotating tasting menus that cover different regions of Italy keep things feeling new.