Bistro du Vin Brighton

4.1 (155)

£26 to £40

French

2 - 6 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD

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Bistro du Vin Brighton

4.1

£26 to £40

French

Brighton

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Our Brighton restaurant is inspired by French home-style cooking with earthy dishes, and slow-cooked foods, some served up hearty style and some designed on the plate so beautifully, this Bistro du Vin's menu is full of flavour.

At our bistro restaurant in Brighton we serve up fresh and seasonal produce that complement each other well. Our à la carte dining is in an unpretentious, warm and inviting setting. Our service is knowledgeable and helpful, we're happy to explain the dishes, the ingredients, and how our talented Chefs put them together. Our Sommelier is also ready to recommend the perfect wine and discuss the benefits of choosing a particular wine with a particular dish. The decor has natural daylight, restored fireplaces, beautiful art on the walls, soft lighting and comfortable chairs. Bistro du Vin offers you a treat for all the senses.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01273 855221
Website
https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/brighton/bistro/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We have various space and catering options for special occasions, please contact us at eventsdesk@hotelduvin.com

Location
2 - 6 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD
Area
Brighton
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.1

(155)

4.1Food
4.0Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

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155 Reviews

K
Katy
London16 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 December 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had the fixed price 3 course menu. Chicken liver pate to start, the turkey terrine and the cheese board / crème brûlée for dessert. It was average, not excellent. The main course was underwhelming with us having to order sides but not having the list infront of us, just the waiter who offered parsnips/carrots and roast potatoes. We got 5 roast potatoes to share between 2 people! So I had 2 which is really minimal. There were loads of parsnips and not enough carrots. No green vegetables were offered!
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Jayne
West Sussex2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 December 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not the best meal we’ve ever had (unusually) as we’ve been to several Hotel du vins previously. The main course arrived midway through our appetizers, the staff just looked confused and when we explained we were still eating our starters they took the food away. No explanation was given and certainly no apology. When our main courses were served for a second time it was clear they had been kept warm. The meat was chewy and everything lukewarm. My husband sent his back but the three of us decided to try to eat it as the evening was already a bit spoilt and we had theatre tickets.
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Richard
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 November 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was a little quiet, so the atmosphere was not as good as expected. The rest was very good, including the bar afterwards
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Margaret
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 October 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mo as front of house/Maitre De was incredible! He really made an already enjoyable meal even better!
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Brian Gold
Brighton34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 August 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
In 10 years of living in Brighton, I have never died at the hotel Duvan bistro before . It was a fantastic experience and the food and the service were both excellent.
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Arnaud Gold
Brighton6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in what is a quintessentially French bistro decor and ambience. Fantastic.
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Kenny
Brighton2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was lovely … we were celebrating my daughter’s degree qualification as a family. It was great- no one else there, nice food and expected prices- no surprise there. The waiter was really cool but was a ‘constant’ talking and engaging with us repeatedly. Could do with knowing when to talk and when to stay distant. Lovely man though - I just felt he wanted to join in all the time?
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall Everything was superb. Would recommend to tip before the meal. The food provides a minor twist from Traditional French Cuisine, which was pleasant. The wine selections were interesting and were of good value, but not to everyone's taste. I had a good time, Seagulls watching.
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Mickey
London32 reviews
2.0
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was fine, but the waiters thought it was more important to set up the tables than serve the customers.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 5 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The staff although pleasant and tried hard were untrained and not supervised. A glass of wine was spilt by waiting staff over one of our coats with no acknowledgement. Main courses delivered with starters, starters delivered just before main course. Overcooked chewy prawns, poor cut of steak poorly cooked. It felt like a scene from Fawlty Towers.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01273 855221
Website
https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/brighton/bistro/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We have various space and catering options for special occasions, please contact us at eventsdesk@hotelduvin.com

Location
2 - 6 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD
Area
Brighton
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests say the early-evening Prix Fixe (noted by a reviewer as available between 5:00 & 7:00) serves generous portions.

Bistro du Vin Brighton offers a warm, unpretentious French-bistro ambience, natural daylight, restored fireplaces, art on the walls, soft lighting and comfortable chairs, and guests praise its stylish, relaxed charm and attentive service.

Yes, families and children dine here regularly, with guests mentioning family celebrations, Easter and Father’s Day lunches and a daughter’s degree celebration enjoyed as a family.

Sunday is a standout, guests specifically praise the Sunday lunch and Market Table mini-buffet as a wonderful, reasonably priced weekend treat.

Bistro du Vin Brighton really shines at Sunday lunch, guests praise the Sunday lunch and Market Table mini-buffet, and for a good-value pre-theatre evening try the early dinner prix-fixe (around 5pm, noted as available 5–7pm).

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests who visit for anniversaries and special occasions often dress up a little.

Bistro du Vin Brighton can feel very busy at times, several guests say it’s “always full with regulars”, while other visits are noticeably quiet and relaxed, with reviewers specifically describing a calm atmosphere.

Bistro du Vin Brighton offers an inviting main dining room and a bar area, with a Market Table mini-buffet station and the ability to separate larger parties with a tasteful partition.

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4.1

£26 to £40

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Brighton

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

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