This list features all 27 restaurants that have received the awards based on reviews from Tripadvisor users, reflecting their favourite restaurants in our town.
Tripadvisor said: “Every year, we award travellers' favourite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. So our Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best winners are decided by you: real travellers from all over, sharing real opinions and stories.
“The 2026 winners are a celebration of everything we did last year—all the places we discovered and all the times we just said ‘yes’ to new adventures.”
These eateries are listed below in no particular order. Are your favourites on the list?
More information on the Tripadvisor website.
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25. The Castle
"Welcome to the Castle (formerly the Golden Lion), Goring-by-sea's local pub with a buzz!" Located in The Strand. Photo: Tripadvisor

26. The North Star
"Ember Inns offer a modern take on the best of a traditional local pub." Photo: Tripadvisor

27. Tajdar
The Tajdar, in Horsham Road, Findon Photo: Tripadvisor


