Michelin restaurants in Sussex worth trying in 2026

The Michelin Guide is a prestigious series of guidebooks, published by the French tyre company Michelin, that rates restaurants and hotels globally, famous for its star system (one to three stars) for culinary excellence.

It is judged anonymously by inspectors on the quality of ingredients, flavour, technique, chef’s personality, and consistency.

While Michelin stars rate the quality of food, the Michelin Guide recommends more broadly, covering entire cities and countries to highlight local dining establishments.

As well as stars, there are Bib Gourmands, named after the Michelin Man (Bibendum), which recognise restaurants offering good food at moderate prices.

We have gathered the nine restaurants across Sussex that have either a Michelin Star or a Bib Gourmand award, to try in 2026.

Michelin restaurants in Sussex worth trying in 2026

East Sussex

While there are no Michelin-starred restaurants in East Sussex, there are six spots with Bib Gourmands.

They are:

• Burnt Orange – Brighton and Hove
• The Royal – St Leonards-on-Sea
• The Flint House – Brighton and Hove
• Palmito – Brighton and Hove
• Dill – Lewes
• Cin Cin – Brighton and Hove

In West Sussex, there are three restaurants with Michelin stars, which are:

• Restaurant Interlude – Lower Beeding
• Gravetye Manor – East Grinstead
• Ben Wilkinson at The Pass – Horsham

Full list of all Sussex restaurants in the Michelin Guide

There are 35 restaurants in total across Sussex named in the Michelin Guide.

Michelin Guide restaurants in East Sussex:

• Maré by Rafael Cagali – Brighton and Hove
• The Union Rye – Rye
• Harry’s at The Gallivant – Camber
• The Set – Brighton and Hove
• Burnt Orange – Brighton and Hove
• Tillingham – Peasmarsh
• Lucky Khao – Brighton and Hove
• Wild Flor – Brighton and Hove
• Amari – Brighton and Hove
• The Royal – St Leonards on Sea
• The Flint House – Brighton and Hove
• Rathfinny Tasting Room – Alfriston
• etch. by Steven Edwards – Brighton and Hove
• Little Fish Market – Brighton and Hove
• Palmito – Brighton and Hove
• Embers – Brighton and Hove
• Dill – Lewes
• Tutto – Brighton and Hove
• The Bell – Ticehurst
• Dilsk – Brighton and Hove
• Furna – Brighton and Hove
• The Ginger Pig – Brighton and Hove
• Gingerman – Brighton and Hove
• Cin Cin – Brighton and Hove

Michelin Guide restaurants in East Sussex:

• Knepp Wilding Kitchen – Horsham
• The Swan Inn – Fittleworth
• E.Street Bar and Grill – Petworth
• Restaurant Interlude – Lower Beeding
• Cat Inn – West Hoalthy
• Cassons – Tangmere
• Gravetye Manor – East Grinstead
• Chalk – Pullborough
• Ginger Fox – Henfield
• The Parsons Table – Arundel
• Ben Wilkinson at The Pass – Horsham

Maré by Rafael Cagali in Brighton and Hove is the newest Sussex addition to the Michelin Guide, added this month.

The guide says: “Maré is living up to expectations and is a welcome addition to the Brighton and Hove dining scene.

“Its highly original menu is perfect for sharing, with dishes ranging in size from ‘one bite (maybe two)’ to larger dishes like the superb ox tongue and lobster rice.

“The service team play their part too, with warm and genuine service that will have you leaving with a smile on your face.”