Guidebook for Brighton
Food Scene
This amazing vegetarian restaurant is just a stones throw from the flat, and has won ample awards in the decades that it has been pulling in Brightonians. It has a great atmosphere to boot.
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Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StThis amazing vegetarian restaurant is just a stones throw from the flat, and has won ample awards in the decades that it has been pulling in Brightonians. It has a great atmosphere to boot.
Another award-winning vegetarian restaurant with a committed local following. You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the menu - the food is incredible. And it is almost directly beneath the flat!
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Terre A Terre
71 East StAnother award-winning vegetarian restaurant with a committed local following. You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the menu - the food is incredible. And it is almost directly beneath the flat!
The perfect place to buy a fresh loaf of artisan bread, but also a great place for a coffee and snack.
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The Flour Pot Bakery
40 Sydney StThe perfect place to buy a fresh loaf of artisan bread, but also a great place for a coffee and snack.
One of my favourite cafe's in the city (you'll probably see a theme in all these destinations which chime with the decor of the flat :) Great cakes, always busy. Quieter laptop crowd on the 1st floor
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Pelicano Coffee
28 Sydney StOne of my favourite cafe's in the city (you'll probably see a theme in all these destinations which chime with the decor of the flat :) Great cakes, always busy. Quieter laptop crowd on the 1st floor
A random assortment of busted-up furniture, specialist teas and coffees, and mainly frequented by locals.
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Redwood Cafe
99 Trafalgar StA random assortment of busted-up furniture, specialist teas and coffees, and mainly frequented by locals.
One of my favourite cafes, and the recent winner of Brighton's best loved cafe. Though this fact is reflected in its popularity. Can be hard to get a table! There's seating out the front too though :)
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Cafe Coho
53 Ship StOne of my favourite cafes, and the recent winner of Brighton's best loved cafe. Though this fact is reflected in its popularity. Can be hard to get a table! There's seating out the front too though :)
Head for some high-end dining at this Brighton institution. Candle lit with highly attentive waiting staff. Or otherwise just swing by for a cocktail.
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Hotel du Vin Brighton
2 Ship StHead for some high-end dining at this Brighton institution. Candle lit with highly attentive waiting staff. Or otherwise just swing by for a cocktail.
Situated on the modern Jubilee Square, this place serves up contemporary Indian cuisine. It's a large restaurant but hugely popular so make sure you book ahead!
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The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StSituated on the modern Jubilee Square, this place serves up contemporary Indian cuisine. It's a large restaurant but hugely popular so make sure you book ahead!
A much loved and long established daytime restaurant-cafe, serving serving vegetarian and vegan staples such as burgers, wraps and chilli dishes.
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Wai Kika Moo Kau
11A Kensington GardensA much loved and long established daytime restaurant-cafe, serving serving vegetarian and vegan staples such as burgers, wraps and chilli dishes.
If it is possible for restaurants to have sex-appeal, then Plateau has it. Candle lit, fine wines, great staff. The perfect place for a romantic date, and no more than 30 seconds from the apartment.
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Plateau
1 BartholomewsIf it is possible for restaurants to have sex-appeal, then Plateau has it. Candle lit, fine wines, great staff. The perfect place for a romantic date, and no more than 30 seconds from the apartment.
Fantastic, colourful, teeny-tiny Mexican that (annoyingly!) doesn't take bookings. Turn up, put your name on the list, then head to a bar nearby until they call you. It's well worth the wait.
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La Choza
36 Gloucester RdFantastic, colourful, teeny-tiny Mexican that (annoyingly!) doesn't take bookings. Turn up, put your name on the list, then head to a bar nearby until they call you. It's well worth the wait.
Brighton is full of incredible, unique independents, so I don't often see the appeal in opting for a chain... but I'll gladly make an exception for The Ivy in the Lanes. Located in the Old Post Office, it is a cavernous space always brimming with guests and has unapologetically over the top opulence, with blinging crystal, gold, and floral designs. If you've got something special to celebrate, look no further.
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The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship StBrighton is full of incredible, unique independents, so I don't often see the appeal in opting for a chain... but I'll gladly make an exception for The Ivy in the Lanes. Located in the Old Post Office, it is a cavernous space always brimming with guests and has unapologetically over the top opulence, with blinging crystal, gold, and floral designs. If you've got something special to celebrate, look no further.
One of Brighton's newest (and best) restaurants, the Permit Room is the creation of the celebrated Indian restaurant brand, Dishoom. The decor is mid-century, with low-lit lighting and incredible food. Best of all, it's on my street 😁
Dishoom Permit Room Brighton
One of Brighton's newest (and best) restaurants, the Permit Room is the creation of the celebrated Indian restaurant brand, Dishoom. The decor is mid-century, with low-lit lighting and incredible food. Best of all, it's on my street 😁
There are actually two Riddle and Finn's in the city. The original is in the Lanes, and is an intimate candle-lit affair. The other (the one noted) is larger and has a prominent position overlooking the sea. These are the best seafood restaurants in town
Riddle and finn
There are actually two Riddle and Finn's in the city. The original is in the Lanes, and is an intimate candle-lit affair. The other (the one noted) is larger and has a prominent position overlooking the sea. These are the best seafood restaurants in town
Arts & Culture
This fantastic venue hidden away in the much loved, but to tourists lesser known, area of Kemptown village hosts burlesque nights, salsa classes, and cabaret evenings. I could tell you some stories...
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Proud Cabaret Brighton
83 St George's RdThis fantastic venue hidden away in the much loved, but to tourists lesser known, area of Kemptown village hosts burlesque nights, salsa classes, and cabaret evenings. I could tell you some stories...
Komedia is located in the heart of the fashionable North Laine area, surrounded by independent shops. Here you can see arthouse movies, live gigs, and Brighton's best comedy. Well worth checking out!
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Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StKomedia is located in the heart of the fashionable North Laine area, surrounded by independent shops. Here you can see arthouse movies, live gigs, and Brighton's best comedy. Well worth checking out!
The Dome is set in the Pavilion Gardens, and hosts some of the biggest names in music. It's also beautiful inside. Randomly built before the Pavilion to stable a prince's horses originally.
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Brighton Dome
Church StreetThe Dome is set in the Pavilion Gardens, and hosts some of the biggest names in music. It's also beautiful inside. Randomly built before the Pavilion to stable a prince's horses originally.
The theatre is over 200 years old and still maintains its original grandeur. But the shows are always bang up to date. From Spamalot to Rocky Horror. Well worth a night out if you are into theatrics.
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Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadThe theatre is over 200 years old and still maintains its original grandeur. But the shows are always bang up to date. From Spamalot to Rocky Horror. Well worth a night out if you are into theatrics.
The Duke of York's can boast being the oldest cinema still in operation anywhere in the world. Here you can watch all the latest and best art house and foreign movies. They serve booze for added fun!
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Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadThe Duke of York's can boast being the oldest cinema still in operation anywhere in the world. Here you can watch all the latest and best art house and foreign movies. They serve booze for added fun!
This former church hosts regular exhibitions, but with 2016 being the building's 200 year anniversary, Fabrica is closed for renovations until April, when they will reopen to celebrate in style
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Fabrica
40 Duke StThis former church hosts regular exhibitions, but with 2016 being the building's 200 year anniversary, Fabrica is closed for renovations until April, when they will reopen to celebrate in style
Sightseeing
Don't miss the iconic Pavilion. Undoubtedly the county's most unconventional royal residence. A pleasure palace in a mishmash of styles designed to showcase the empire's prestige. Only in Brighton...
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Royal Pavilion
Don't miss the iconic Pavilion. Undoubtedly the county's most unconventional royal residence. A pleasure palace in a mishmash of styles designed to showcase the empire's prestige. Only in Brighton...
If it's your first trip to Brighton, then you must visit the famous pier, with its arcade machines, fish & chips, and theme park rides. Great for kids, otherwise one trip is usually more than enough!
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Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveIf it's your first trip to Brighton, then you must visit the famous pier, with its arcade machines, fish & chips, and theme park rides. Great for kids, otherwise one trip is usually more than enough!
The Marina might not be for everyone, but with a cinema, bowling complex, restaurants and of course, plenty of boats, it is worth exploring if you're regular to Brighton and fancy a change of scene.
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Brighton Marina
The Marina might not be for everyone, but with a cinema, bowling complex, restaurants and of course, plenty of boats, it is worth exploring if you're regular to Brighton and fancy a change of scene.
The city's museum, set in the Pavilion Gardens, has some great permanent exhibitions including indigenous artefacts, interior design, & wartime pieces. Often has touring exhibitions too.
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Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
The city's museum, set in the Pavilion Gardens, has some great permanent exhibitions including indigenous artefacts, interior design, & wartime pieces. Often has touring exhibitions too.
As a vegan, I'm not a massive fan of the aquarium, but my niece and nephew love it. It's also the world's oldest operating aquarium and they've made the most of its ornate 19th century design.
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SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeAs a vegan, I'm not a massive fan of the aquarium, but my niece and nephew love it. It's also the world's oldest operating aquarium and they've made the most of its ornate 19th century design.
Drinks & Nightlife
This late night venue is a bar, live music venue and nightclub, located beneath the station in a gritty backstreet. Much loved by Brighton's student population. Great fun, but can get a bit messy :)
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Green Door Store
4 Trafalgar ArchesThis late night venue is a bar, live music venue and nightclub, located beneath the station in a gritty backstreet. Much loved by Brighton's student population. Great fun, but can get a bit messy :)
A Brighton classic & the perfect pub in the heart of town to watch the world go by, with seating out on the pedestrianised New Road almost opposite the theatre. Live jazz on Sunday nights.
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Mrs Fitzherbert's
25-26 New RdA Brighton classic & the perfect pub in the heart of town to watch the world go by, with seating out on the pedestrianised New Road almost opposite the theatre. Live jazz on Sunday nights.
This late night pub just three shops down from the flat, gets a very young crowd in on most nights, with DJs playing several nights a week. Good fun and usually always busy.
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East Street Tap
74 East StThis late night pub just three shops down from the flat, gets a very young crowd in on most nights, with DJs playing several nights a week. Good fun and usually always busy.
Most tourists don't venture beyond the city centre, but just a ten minute walk into neighbouring Hove is the Lion and Lobster. A much loved pub/restaurant set over four floors including roof terrace.
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The Lion & Lobster
24 Sillwood StMost tourists don't venture beyond the city centre, but just a ten minute walk into neighbouring Hove is the Lion and Lobster. A much loved pub/restaurant set over four floors including roof terrace.
One of Brighton's newest and most popular bars, decked out in an industrial style, the bar serves a wide variety of craft beers by the Scottish brewing company of the same name.
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BrewDog Brighton
52-54 Grand ParadeOne of Brighton's newest and most popular bars, decked out in an industrial style, the bar serves a wide variety of craft beers by the Scottish brewing company of the same name.
Designed like a ships galley inside, most people actually come here simply for the outside seating, which is effectively on the beach. Like the seafront in general - this place gets rammed in summer!
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Fortune Of War
156 Kings RdDesigned like a ships galley inside, most people actually come here simply for the outside seating, which is effectively on the beach. Like the seafront in general - this place gets rammed in summer!
This place attracts a real mix of old and young alike, and is heaving at the weekends, often with live electro-swing bands and the odd impromptu bit of burlesque thrown in for good measure.
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The Mesmerist
1-3 Prince Albert StThis place attracts a real mix of old and young alike, and is heaving at the weekends, often with live electro-swing bands and the odd impromptu bit of burlesque thrown in for good measure.
Another of my favourite pubs. It looks like nothing has changed since about 1875 except the music & the members of the public. A mix of middle-aged dog owners and young, heavily tattooed Brightonians.
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The Great Eastern
103 Trafalgar StAnother of my favourite pubs. It looks like nothing has changed since about 1875 except the music & the members of the public. A mix of middle-aged dog owners and young, heavily tattooed Brightonians.
This queer club is poppy, trashy, and very very young. It is also strangely popular with straight allies these days too. But then, that's what's great about the city. Not many places are fully straight or fully queer. We all mix it up together :)
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Club Revenge
32-34 Old SteineThis queer club is poppy, trashy, and very very young. It is also strangely popular with straight allies these days too. But then, that's what's great about the city. Not many places are fully straight or fully queer. We all mix it up together :)
If you want a gay bar without the torture of disco lights and Madonna medleys then the Camelford is your best bet. It's a decent pub with a mixed crowd in the heart of Brighton's gay area.
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Camelford Arms
30-31 Camelford StIf you want a gay bar without the torture of disco lights and Madonna medleys then the Camelford is your best bet. It's a decent pub with a mixed crowd in the heart of Brighton's gay area.
The Plotting Parlour has an unassuming facade and is tucked away down a slightly dilapidated side street, which all gives this cocktail bar a near-authentic speakeasy feel. It's small, dark and sexy inside. (Another) one of my faves.
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The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine StThe Plotting Parlour has an unassuming facade and is tucked away down a slightly dilapidated side street, which all gives this cocktail bar a near-authentic speakeasy feel. It's small, dark and sexy inside. (Another) one of my faves.
This was an old, cheap, Brighton boozer in the heart of the otherwise achingly trendy North Laine, and held out as the last genuinely rough and ready local in the area... until last year when it had a facelift to become what is now perhaps the most trendy bar in the whole neighbourhood. These days pints are pricey and the beer tap labels say which are vegan but it's still an old pub at the heart of the community.
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William the Fourth
4 Church StThis was an old, cheap, Brighton boozer in the heart of the otherwise achingly trendy North Laine, and held out as the last genuinely rough and ready local in the area... until last year when it had a facelift to become what is now perhaps the most trendy bar in the whole neighbourhood. These days pints are pricey and the beer tap labels say which are vegan but it's still an old pub at the heart of the community.
Until a year or so ago, this was one of the last ‘old-mans’ boozers left in the North Laine. But as with the rest of the neighbourhood, gentrification was inevitable. It is now one of the coolest pubs in the area. With a young, fun, crowd and plenty of independent brewery beers on tap.
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William the Fourth
4 Church StUntil a year or so ago, this was one of the last ‘old-mans’ boozers left in the North Laine. But as with the rest of the neighbourhood, gentrification was inevitable. It is now one of the coolest pubs in the area. With a young, fun, crowd and plenty of independent brewery beers on tap.
Shopping
Located just off of Brighton's shabby London Road, the Open Market has had a huge makeover in recent years as part of the area's regeneration project. Now vendors sell more craft ware than vegetables.
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Brighton Open Market
Marshalls RowLocated just off of Brighton's shabby London Road, the Open Market has had a huge makeover in recent years as part of the area's regeneration project. Now vendors sell more craft ware than vegetables.
Located on the roof of the marina carpark overlooking the sea, this beloved institution is where Brightonians go to pick up dilapidated gems at bargain prices while doubling up as a spot to socialise
Brighton Marina Giant Boot Fair
Located on the roof of the marina carpark overlooking the sea, this beloved institution is where Brightonians go to pick up dilapidated gems at bargain prices while doubling up as a spot to socialise
Buy up quirky second-hand ware in this large hanger-style vintage shop.
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Beyond Retro Brighton
23 Gloucester RdBuy up quirky second-hand ware in this large hanger-style vintage shop.
Brighton's much-loved central flea market. Everything from old books and records, vintage furniture and clothing, through to classic toys and taxidermy. You name it and you'll probably find it.
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Snoopers Paradise
7/8 Kensington GardensBrighton's much-loved central flea market. Everything from old books and records, vintage furniture and clothing, through to classic toys and taxidermy. You name it and you'll probably find it.
Everything Else
Volks is the oldest serving electric railway in the world. Aside from this humble accolade the other reason to venture on it is to visit and return from the marina.
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Volks Electric Railway
Volks Electric RailwayVolks is the oldest serving electric railway in the world. Aside from this humble accolade the other reason to venture on it is to visit and return from the marina.