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- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.4Value
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 Ambiance
Brighton
Best Value
Brighton
Good for business meals
Brighton
Hot spot
Brighton
Great for fine wines
Brighton
Romantic
Brighton
Good for special occasions
Brighton
Most Booked
Brighton
Best Food
Brighton
Best Ambiance
Brighton
Best Value
Brighton
Good for business meals
Brighton
Hot spot
Brighton
Great for fine wines
Brighton
Romantic
Brighton
Good for special occasions
Brighton
Most Booked
Gabrielle
Brighton1 review
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Nicola
N. Ireland3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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Georgia
West Sussex2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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Adam
Brighton1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Molly
Brighton1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Nicole
Bedfordshire2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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Paul
Brighton1 review
Dined on April 19, 2025
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James
London2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2025
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Catherine
London9 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2025
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Charlotte
Northampton1 review
Dined on April 18, 2025
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Kindling Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 298 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