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Noise • Energetic
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Kindling Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
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
Melanie
Brighton1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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Lesley
Brighton1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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Ollie VIP
Yorkshire2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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Derek
London1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Danielle
London1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Leslie
Brighton2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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Louise
Calgary4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2025
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Rebecca
London1 review
Dined on May 1, 2025
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Kayleigh
Brighton2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2025
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Caroline
London7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2025
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Kindling Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
69 East St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1HQ