This list features all eight 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.
5. The Cherry Tree
"Public House" Photo: Tripadvisor
6. The Crown at Turners Hill
"Quintessential British village pub. Offering quality home cooked food, friendly service and a wide selection of ales, lagers and other drinks." Photo: Tripadvisor
7. The Cowdray Arms
"The Cowdray Arms – Where Flavour Meets Comfort – is a cosy steakhouse in Balcombe, West Sussex, serving quality cuts and seasonal dishes in a relaxed setting. Led by chef Sherif Gewily, the menu blends creativity and expertise to deliver food that simply makes people happy." Photo: Tripadvisor
8. Giraffe - Gatwick Airport South
South Terminal Landside, Gatwick Airport Gatwick Airport, Crawley RH6 0NN England Photo: Tripadvisor