3 Brighton Natural Wine Bars
Brighton’s neighbourhood wine bars are redefining the city’s drinking scene - from cosy living-room vibes to sunny Euro-style corners and tucked-away garage bars with natural pours.
If you’re in Brighton and fancy a glass of natural wine, there are a few neighbourhood spots worth knowing about. Maybe you want somewhere that feels like your mate’s living room - the kind of place you can sip something new while vinyl spins in the background. Or perhaps you’d rather be sat on a sunny corner with charcuterie, feeling like you’ve stumbled into Europe for the afternoon. And then there’s the converted garage, under the radar, hidden away - pouring cocktails, craft beer, and serving tinned fish snacks.
The Well
The Well is Brighton’s wine bar version of a living room you never want to leave. Both Kemptown and Hove have their own spots, and between them you’ll find natural wine tastings, food collabs, and vinyl nights that roll on late. It’s laid-back, cosy, and just as good for a quiet glass as it is for a proper night.
Known for | Natural wine tastings, food pop-ups, vinyl nights
Kemptown & Hovev
Curio Cafe
Curio is all about Euro summer energy. Park yourself on the corner with a board of charcuterie and a bottle, and you could almost forget you’re in Brighton. It’s light, breezy, and made for afternoons that turn into evenings.
Known for | Al fresco drinking, charcuterie, playful bottles
Preston Street
Vine Bar
Tucked away just off the Lanes, Vine Bar is the garage you actually want to drink in. The natural wine list is strong, the cocktails are even stronger, and it’s the only place in town serving tinned fish alongside your glass. Low-key, but once you know, you know.
Known for | Natural wine, craft beer, cocktails, tinned fish
Vine Street
Sussex Breweries Worth the Trip
Five breweries shaping Sussex beer.
From bold IPAs to farmhouse ales, Sussex is brewing some of the best beer in the UK. Here are five breweries worth the trip.
Gun Brewery
Set on a hillside farm, Gun Brewery embodies Sussex heritage with its trug emblem while brewing modern, forward-thinking beers. Its taproom has become a destination in its own right for those seeking bold, small-batch craft beer.
Known for | Sussex farm brewery with an iconic taproom | Gun Hill, Heathfield TN21 0JX
UnBarred Brewery
Creative to the core, Brighton’s UnBarred Brewery turns out hop-forward IPAs, pudding-inspired one-offs, and a stream of new releases - best enjoyed in their taproom (where you can also grab Fatto a Mano pizza from next door).
Known for | Bold, experimental beers in Brighton | 19–23 Elder Pl, Brighton BN1 4GF
Beak Brewery
Beak’s inventive IPAs and pale ales have made them a Sussex favourite, found on taps across the county. Brewed in Lewes, their beers balance bold flavour with drinkability, earning a loyal following in and beyond the taproom, where street-food pop-ups and seasonal events run on weekends.
Known for | Cult-status IPAs poured fresh in Lewes | Unit 14 Cliffe Industrial Est, Lewes BN8 6JL
Brolly Brewing
Horsham’s Brolly Brewing is a small-batch brewery and community hub, pouring both their own beers and guest taps. Expect a tucked-away industrial vibe, the odd toads game, and regular street food pop-ups with live music.
Known for | Industrial taproom vibe, toads game, food pop-ups | Redkiln Cl, Horsham RH13 5QL
Merekai Brewing
Worthing’s Merekaï Brewing is an under-the-radar gem, with a stripped-back taproom and strong community feel. Their small-batch beers are poured by the team themselves, often alongside collaborations that showcase their values-led and experimental approach.
Known for | Community ethos, experimental collabs | Unit 8, Stanford Square, Worthing BN11 3EZ