Fine diningHanningtons Lane

The Flint House

Lanes small plates for a proper date night

8.5/10

Local score

No. 30 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 72 locals across 68 threads.

95% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

An upmarket small-plates restaurant in the Lanes, a go-to for anniversaries and dates, with diners praising the variety of dishes, generous vegan/veggie/gluten-free options and a swanky but not-too-loud atmosphere. It's pricey but well regarded, though one coeliac diner reported a reaction despite the staff's usual reputation for being careful with allergens.

Go for
A swanky date night with dietary options covered
Heads up
One coeliac diner had a reaction despite usual carefulness

What locals say

Really depends what he likes. See list below: Italian: Tutto/CinCin Tapas: Tinto Taperia/Casa Don Carlos Fine dining/small plates: Flint House/Embers/64 Degrees Indian: Dishoom/Chilli Pickle Seafood: Riddle and Fins/Copper Clam/English's Sunday Roast: Embers/Busby and wilds Thai: Giggling Squid/Red Snapper/Lemongrass/Suriyas Relaxed vibe: Shelter Hall Honestly, Brighton has an absolutely excellent food scene and to think otherwise shows that…
u/Liambill, 202416 upvotes“My father is visiting me in Brighton for the first time and claimed 'you can't get decent food in Brighton'.”
The Flint House, hands down if you don't mind spending a bit of cash but nothing too insane. My partner and I went there one Thursday night, sat at the bar, watched the cooks make the food, made small talk with the host, drank two delicious cocktails each and had one of the most fantastic dinners of our lives. The food…
u/L_Gobetti, 202216 upvotes“Restaurant recommendations?”
Yes - Plotting Parlour then definitely go for a walk on the pier - for someone who has never been to Brighton it’s a must. You might need a reservation at Plotting Parlour? Flint House also quite nice and central, nibbled available.
u/Great-Wrongdoer-2315, 202213 upvotes“First date, she’s never been to Brighton. What bar would you go to this evening?”
No Halisco? Better small plates than Flint House and Burnt Orange, while also being a 1/2 of the price. Get yourself down there.
u/anxiousmorbo, 20234 upvotes“Brighton restaurants ranked with star system and arranged into categories”

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