With the new list of Michelin stars set to be released later, The Argus is looking back at the restaurants which were recognised last year.

The guide originated in 1900 when French car tyre manufacturers Édouard and André Michelin published a guide for French motorists, providing maps alongside a listing of hotels, restaurants and car mechanics.

Despite the plethora of food guides released each year, the Michelin Guide remains the ultimate bible of the best restaurants.

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The highest acclaim available is three Michelin stars, and last year only five UK restaurants attained the accolade, led by the likes of household name chefs Gordon Ramsey, Alain Ducasse and Heston Blumenthal.

Sussex achieved a bumper year in the 2020 guide, with three restaurants attaining one Michelin star including a new entry from a recently opened venue, Interlude, at Leonardslee Gardens in Lower Beeding.

How they ranked:

One Michelin star

Defined by Michelin as “a very good restaurant in its category” there are three starred restaurants across Sussex.

They are: Gravetye Manor, Gravetye; Interlude, Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding; Restaurant Tristan, Horsham.

Bib Gourmand

These are restaurants offering “exceptionally good food at moderate prices” based on local economic standards. That means a restaurant offering a three course menu for £28 or less. There were four across Sussex - including three in Brighton.

They are: 64 Degrees, The Chilli Pickle, and The Set, in Brighton and The Cat Inn, West Hoathly.

Plate

These are restaurants rated by the inspectors as quality food and a high level of comfort.

They are: Chequers Inn, Horsham; Cin Cin, Brighton; Crab Tree, Lower Beeding; Earl of March, Chichester; Etch, Hove; The George, Burpham; The Gingerman, Brighton; The Ginger Fox, Albourne; The Ginger Pig, Hove; Isaac At, Brighton; Jeremy’s Restaurant, Borde Hill; Lickfold Inn, Lickfold; The Little Fish Market, Hove; Murmur, Brighton; Noah’s Ark Inn, Lurgashall; Parsons Table, Arundel; Queen’s Room, Amberley; Tasting Room, Alfriston; Terre à Terre, Brighton; Tom Kemble at The Pass, Lower Beeding; Town House, Arundel; Wild Flor, Hove.