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Kindling restaurant and steakhouse in Brighton - Kindling Restaurant, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Kindling Restaurant

4.6
4.6
312 Reviews
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
At Kindling we believe that great steak should be for everyone. Located in the heart of Brighton, our restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience with great value, quality beef cooked over charcoal and live fire.
Our open kitchen lets you see all the action up close. Witness the skill and passion of our team as they cook your steak to perfection.

We focus on quality and value, creating a casual environment that makes everyone feel at home. Kindling is perfect for casual business lunches, family get-togethers and catch-ups with friends.

Our menu is simple but spot-on. It features grass-fed British beef and delicious cocktails, wines, and beers that perfectly complement your meal. On Sundays we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ewan Cullen
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private hire maximum 50 pax, subject to availability and advance booking. Contact bookings@kindlingrestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Cross street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 312 people are saying

Kindling Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kindling Restaurant dazzles with "amazing food" and "friendly staff," creating a memorable atmosphere ideal for celebrations. Known for its "best steaks" and innovative side dishes, it offers dishes like the sharing platter and sticky toffee pudding that are "outstanding." While some experienced slower service, most rave about the "fantastic" experience.
312 Reviews
  1. Melanie

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best roast we’ve had in a long time. Everything was so flavoursome and left us with taste buds tingling and full tummy’s.

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  2. Lesley

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the evening and my steak was excellent! Pudding was a bit dry could have done with a bit more coulis to compensate!

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  3. Ollie VIP

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Kindling is a lovely little restaurant in terms of vibe and the wait staff were lovely (although very slow). Unfortunately, I don’t think it lives up to the hype. Compared to the other strictly steak restaurants in brighton and have I thought it was average, with the side dishes especially falling flat (very bland mac and cheese)

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  4. Derek

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Kindling was recommended by a chef . The food and service lived up to his recommendation. Excellent

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  5. Danielle

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you for making our 20 year wedding anniversary special, delicious and perfect throughout

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  6. Leslie

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burgers, fries, and side salad were all excellent. The service was great. We will definitely visit again on our next trip to Brighton

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  7. Louise

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my elderly mother here, she’s recently widowed. In poor health and is struggling. She’s sad! She also lives a good four hours away from me so we don’t get to see each other as often as we would like. I wanted to take mum to a safe space and kindling is mine and my wife’s safe place and we wanted to share that. We knew that the boys wouldn’t let us down . Mum absolutely loved her roast, in fact it’s the most she’s eaten in weeks. She thoroughly enjoyed it and we can’t thank kindling enough.

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  8. Rebecca

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little gem of a place. Food is amazing. Staff attentive in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  9. Kayleigh

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, great service and gorgeous decor. I honestly thought my partner was going to cry at one point because he was so happy with the food!

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  10. Caroline

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. We will be back!

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69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Street Brighton
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ewan Cullen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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