Happy Good Friday, Brighton & Hove!

The results are officially in. Over 71,000 of you cast your votes for the 2026 BRAVO Awards, and we finally know who’s bagged an award from the best brunch, the ultimate Sunday roast, to the city’s best restaurant. You can see all the winners and top spots here.

Beyond the trophies, we’ve also got your Easter weekend guide that includes a street dance takeover at the Brighton Centre, a Depeche Mode celebration, and the best independent makers’ markets for your weekend stroll.

Here’s what’s squawking this week:

🏆 Brighton’s best restaurant is crowned
🕺 Diversity brings high-octane street dance to the seafront
🥐 Salted caramel cruffins win big in Hove
🕯️ Queen hits performed by candlelight at the Pavilion

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🥐 Bayon Bakery

The results are in, and Bayon Bakery has officially taken home the 2026 BRAVO for Best Sweets & Treats. If you’ve ever crossed the footbridge behind Hove station and been stopped in your tracks by the smell of warm butter and sourdough, you’ve already met the winner. It’s the latest venture from the team behind Oeuf Café, and they’ve brought that same high-end aesthetic to a space that feels like a proper neighbourhood heartbeat. Everything at Bayron is baked fresh every morning, with staff arriving while we’re all fast asleep so the displays are already stacked with some of the finest pastries, bread and croissants in the city by the time they open.

What keeps the weekend queues stretching down the street isn’t just the technical skill of the bakers, but the sheer creativity and originality of their seasonal specials. We’re talking cereal milk croissants and salted caramel cruffins topped with Malteser bunnies that are worth every minute of the wait. If you aren't a sweet tooth, head down for their loaded sandwiches. They use bread that was in the oven just hours prior, packed with the kind of top-tier deli meats and cheeses that also landed them a top-ten spot for the city’s best takeaway.

The shop also doubles as a high-end pantry, stocked with organic milk, eggs, and artisan loaves for your weekly shop. It’s the kind of place where people actually stop to chat over a flat white rather than just rushing for the train. Whether you’re grabbing a green custard doughnut for St Paddy's or pre-ordering a bouquet for a Sunday treat, Bayon is proof that when you nail the basics and treat the locals like family, you end up with a trophy on the shelf.

📍 11 Hove Park Villas
🕣 6:30am-4pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-3pm (Sat), 8:30am-1pm (Sun)
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🏆 terre à terre

Terre à terre has been kicking the doors off the vegetarian scene for over thirty years, and their 2026 BRAVO win for Restaurant of the Year proves they’re still the undisputed heavyweight champions. As it’s one of many vegetarian spots in the city it takes a lot to not just be no.1 in their niche but the best of any cuisine in the city. It isn’t a place for polite plant-based dining, it’s a full-throttle assault on the senses. The kitchen treats vegetables with a level of creativity that makes most menus look lazy. Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or a card-carrying carnivore, a seat here is a rite of passage for any true foodie in the city.

The menu reads like a globe-trotting fever dream, but the ‘Better Batter’ remains the ultimate in-the-know dish for the veterans. We’re talking buttermilk-soaked halloumi wrapped in a proper chip-shop batter, served with vodka-spiked tomatoes and a pea-mint hash that’ll make you wonder why anyone bothers with actual cod. Then there’s the ‘Bao Wow’, pillowy steamed buns stuffed with ginger-braised halloumi and paired with Lapsang Souchong pickled watermelon. It’s no-fuss fine dining at its best, the service is sharp, and the presentation is like artwork on a plate, but you’re encouraged to get stuck in and enjoy the flavours without worrying about etiquette.

While the main room is always buzzing, the real pro move is bagging a table on the secluded terrace at the back for a long, boozy lunch. They’ve curated probably the best organic wine list around which is so good you can actually pop in just to buy a bottle to take home, and their mixology behind the bar is just as experimental as the food. If you’ve got a group that can’t decide, the ‘Terre Tapas’ is the only way to go (like a tasting menu), it’s basically a greatest-hits tour of the menu that takes the guesswork out of ordering and guarantees you won't leave with food envy.

It’s very rare for a restaurant to stay at the top of its game for three decades, but terre à terre has managed it by always staying at the cutting edge of cuisine. In a city that’s now overflowing with trendy plant-based start-ups, this Brighton legend is a reminder that the original is still the best.

📍 71 East Street
🕣 12pm-9:30pm (Sun-Thu), 12pm-10pm (Fri-Sat)
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Fri

🤫 Confessions! | 7:30pm, Fri @ Komedia
Award-winning improvisers take anonymous tales from the audience to inspire a night of spontaneous sketches and stories. More Info

💥 Filthy Fridays With Nick Helm | 8pm, Fri @ The Brunswick
The human car crash of comedy himself brings his high-energy, chaotic brand of humour to Hove for a one-of-a-kind night. More Info

🔨 Forge Comedy Club | 8pm, Fri @ The Forge Comedy Club
Catch a pro-circuit lineup at Brighton's top-rated comedy venue—expect big names and even bigger laughs. More Info

✨ Komedia Comedy Club | 8pm, Fri @ Komedia
Three top-tier stand-up acts and an MC showcase the best of the UK's independent live comedy circuit. More Info

🔪 Murder! Live Game | 12:30pm, Fri @ The Actors
A live Traitors-style experience of deception and deduction. Trust is fragile and the goal is simple: survive. More Info

🎰 Reggae Bingo | 7pm, Fri @ Horizon
Get ready for a night of pure chaos, dance-offs, and cash prizes soundtracked by the biggest reggae and dancehall tunes. More Info

🕶️ Secret Comedy Club Fridays | 7pm, Fri @ Artista
Enjoy an intimate night of laughs at the winner of the Audience Choice Award for Best Fringe Venue. More Info

📖 Story Magic | 10am and 11am, Fri @ Komedia
Natasha and Jack ignite the magic of storytelling for toddlers through an engaging blend of music and movement. More Info

🤝 Tomora Artist Q&A | 6:30pm, Fri @ Resident Music
An exclusive album playback and creative partnership insight session featuring Tom Rowlands and AURORA. More Info

Sat

🧬 Diversity | 2:30pm and 7:45pm, Sat @ Brighton Centre
The world-famous street dance crew brings their high-octane popping, breakdance, and acrobatics show to the seafront. More Info

🛍️ Beau-Events Art & Makers Markets | 11am, Sat @ Brighton Unitarian Church
Browse the work of over 50 independent artists exhibiting everything from photography to handmade ceramics. More Info

🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen | 7pm, Sat @ Royal Pavilion
Experience the iconic hits of Queen performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of hundreds of candles. More Info

😂 Dane Baptiste Headlines | 8pm, Sat @ Artista
The trailblazing and incendiary voice of comedy, Dane Baptiste, takes the stage for a night of high-level stand-up. More Info

🪩 Daytime Disco w/ Fat Tony | 5pm, Sat @ Patterns
The legendary Fat Tony brings his signature energy to the booth for a daytime session of pure house music. More Info

🎹 Depeche Mode - A Celebration | 8pm, Sat @ Ironworks Studios
A special evening celebrating the music and legacy of Depeche Mode with live acoustic performances and a themed quiz. More Info

🐣 Easter Makers Fair | 10am, Sat @ The Shoreham Centre
Paper Daisy Events host over 80 curated small businesses for their annual fair—perfect for finding unique spring gifts. More Info

🧸 Stories with Skip | 10:15am and 11:30am, Sat @ Theatre Royal Brighton
The perfect introduction to the theatre for little ones, featuring spring-themed creative storytelling. More Info

Sun

🐰 Big Hard Easter Special | 7:45pm, Sun @ The Cowley Club
Expect Easter-inspired performance art and a motley crew of characters for this special Sunday session. More Info

🕳️ Down the Hatch | 7pm, Sun @ Komedia
Dive into the basement for Brighton's newest off-the-wall comedy club, featuring the best in alternative stand-up and drag. More Info

🕺 Brightonsundae | 2pm, Sun @ Patterns
Patrick Forge joins the Sunday afternoon party for a session of dancing that keeps the weekend vibe alive. More Info

Mon

🤪 Manic Mugday | 8pm, Mon @ The Walrus
An irreverent and high-energy Monday night comedy show that proves you don't need a weekend to have a laugh. More Info

🌑 Pitchblack Playback | 8:15pm, Mon @ The Old Market
An immersive album listening session held in total darkness, designed to help you focus entirely on the music. More Info

🐣 Spring Trail One Garden | 9:30am, Mon @ One Garden Brighton
Step into spring in the walled garden with this free, family-friendly trail perfect for exploring the outdoors. More Info

Live Music

Nick And June | 7pm, Fri @ Alphabet
Fairport Convention | 7pm, Fri @ The Old Market
The Bohemians | 8pm, Fri @ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Girls of the Internet | 8pm, Fri @ Hope & Ruin
Phoenix Lake | 7pm, Fri @ Dust
Punks 4 Palestine 2gether | 7:15pm, Fri @ Daltons
Takuya Nakamura | 6pm, Fri @ Concorde 2

Dan Owen | 7:30pm, Sat @ The Folklore Rooms
Club Magic + Innerstrings | 7pm, Sat @ Alphabet
Map 71 Album Launch | 2pm, Sat @ Prince Albert
Salter Cane | 8pm, Sat @ Hope & Ruin
Shake Some Acton #140 | 7pm, Sat @ Prince Albert
Woking Calling | 7:30pm, Sat @ The Brunswick

The Leisure Society | 3pm, Sun @ The Folklore Rooms
Lightyear + Slow Gherkin | 4pm, Sun @ Hope & Ruin