Big Wins and Fresh Ideas - Welcome to April!
This month, there’s a lot to celebrate in Brighton, Hove and Sussex hospitality.
The BRAVO 2025 winners are in - and we’re diving into why the BRAVOS are great for business. We’ve also got pro tips from Restaurants Brighton food photographer Ellen Richardson on nailing your next shoot, and we catch up with Lyndsey Clay from Connected Brighton.
Grab a coffee and catch up on all the latest from our brilliant local hospitality scene! |
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Revealed - BRAVO Winners 2025! |
After 72,911 votes, six weeks of fierce competition, and 724 incredible venues, the BRAVO 2025 winners are here. Across 18 categories, Brighton and Sussex’s best have been crowned. A huge celebration of local talent, creativity, and passion - check out who took the top spots and where to visit next. |
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The BRAVOS Boost Business |
Winning a BRAVO lifts team morale and delivers a valuable marketing boost. It drives footfall, attracts new customers, and strengthens loyalty among regulars. For independents, it’s more than a trophy - it’s a public sign of trust and popularity that can directly impact reputation, bookings, and ultimately, the bottom line. |
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Get the Best from a Food Photoshoot |
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This month, we spoke to photographer Ellen Richardson about how to get the best from your food shoot. With experience across dozens of local venues, Ellen shares what makes a shoot successful and how restaurant owners and marketing teams can prepare to create standout content for their menus and platforms. |
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Sustainability and Commerce |
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Alliance South East explores how choosing sustainable materials can positively impact your business performance. They also highlight key eco-friendly products from their range that can support your sustainability goals, helping you reduce waste, improve efficiency, and meet growing customer expectations around environmentally responsible practices in the hospitality industry. |
The Main Course - April edition |
Read the 'Main Course' by Jack O'Neill at The Menu Partners - a monthly round-up of Brighton’s food scene, seasonal highlights, and local happenings. This month features The Geese pub in Hanover, perfect pub garden snacks, and a spotlight on The Sussex Showcase in collaboration with the Prept.Foundation. A monthly must-read for hospitality insiders. |
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Meet Lyndsey from Connected Brighton |
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Connected Brighton is a City Concierge service, providing a curated social and business networking community designed to bring people together in meaningful ways by supporting local businesses. They host exclusive events that showcase the best of Brighton’s hospitality and local businesses while helping individuals make genuine connections. |
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Exclusive Hospitality Discounts |
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Enjoy amazing hospitality discounts across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex, with special perks just for industry workers. Whether it’s 50% off dining or exclusive offers at top venues, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your time off while supporting the local hospitality scene.
- New this month. 20% discount off the whole bill at Chilli. Pictured Below. Either show a payslip, or DM on Instagram to book.
- 50% off at Furna
- 20% off at Nanima
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Restaurants Brighton Jobs is a completely free recruitment platform with no catches. Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role in hospitality, we've got you covered. This month’s job listings include:
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Got hospitality news to share or want to see your business featured in Tip Jar? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a message on hello@restaurantsbrighton.co.uk and let’s keep celebrating this amazing industry together. Stay in the loop by updating your mailing preferences - whether you're interested in industry news, consumer updates, sustainability, women in hospitality, or the BRAVOS, you can choose what you'd like to hear about here.
Enjoy the great weather, and here’s to another fantastic month in hospitality!
Nick, Ivanka, Emma, Nico, Jude & Hannah |
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