Guidebook for Brighton
Food Scene
Iydea
17 Kensington GardensLovely vegetarian and vegan food
Great coffee and amazing cakes. Good for light lunches
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treacle & ginger
164 Church RdGreat coffee and amazing cakes. Good for light lunches
Ground Coffee House
18 Lansdown PlBest coffee in Hove
Ground Kemptown
81 St George's RdBest coffee in Brighton!!
Real Patisserie Trafalgar Street
43 Trafalgar StWonderful artisan breads
Franco Manca
Regent StreetGreat sourdough pizzas
Rootcandi
105 Western RdAmazing vegan tapas
Rotunda Cafe'
Preston RoadCafe situated on the edge of Preston Park - good outdoor space
Small Batch Coffee
111 Western RdDyke Tavern
218 Dyke RoadA pub serving good food
Pho Brighton
12 Black Lion StGreat Vietnamese food
Infinity Foods Kitchen
50 Gardner StLovely veggie food!
The Almond Tree
109C Dyke RdAnother good place for veggie food
Off the beaten track but great place to eat and lovely staff
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Marmalade
237 Eastern RdOff the beaten track but great place to eat and lovely staff
Redwood Cafe
99 Trafalgar StGreat coffee and relaxed atmosphere
Small bistro in the North Laines - really good Eggs Benedict. Much of the produce is locally sourced
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Mange Tout
81 Trafalgar StSmall bistro in the North Laines - really good Eggs Benedict. Much of the produce is locally sourced
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnSeafood restaurant
Comes recommended - Good food and good service. with Breakfast/Brunch menu as well as set price menu and a la carte
IL Bistro
6 Market StComes recommended - Good food and good service. with Breakfast/Brunch menu as well as set price menu and a la carte
Bardsley's Fish & Chips
23A Baker StAward winning fish & chips!!
Yet another excellent fish & chips place if you are looking to try one of Britain's favourite dishes!
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Wolfies Of Hove
90 Goldstone VillasYet another excellent fish & chips place if you are looking to try one of Britain's favourite dishes!
Serve freshly made breakfasts, brunches and lunches
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The Hidden Pantry Cafe
59 Blatchington RdServe freshly made breakfasts, brunches and lunches
2014 Foodie award finalists. Coffee, sandwiches and pastries
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Cafe Coho
53 Ship St2014 Foodie award finalists. Coffee, sandwiches and pastries
All you can eat buffet for around £6.50, something for everyone - meateaters, vegetarians and vegans. If I recall they only take cash, so no card payments.
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Foodilic - North Street
163 Western RdAll you can eat buffet for around £6.50, something for everyone - meateaters, vegetarians and vegans. If I recall they only take cash, so no card payments.
One of the best authentic Indian Restaurant in Brighton. A little off the beaten track but worth it. Very reasonably priced and vegetarian, but this doesn't seem to worry those meat eaters I know who have been as the food is very tasty. It's very popular so you may need to book.
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Planet India Brighton
4 Richmond ParadeOne of the best authentic Indian Restaurant in Brighton. A little off the beaten track but worth it. Very reasonably priced and vegetarian, but this doesn't seem to worry those meat eaters I know who have been as the food is very tasty. It's very popular so you may need to book.
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StChina Garden
88 Preston StSpecialising in dim sum
One of the Jamie Oliver's chain of Italian restaurants
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Jamie's Italian Brighton
11 Black Lion StOne of the Jamie Oliver's chain of Italian restaurants
Zizzi Brighton
7 Prince Albert StItalian restaurant and pizzeria. Reasonably priced
Gelato Gusto
2 Gardner StArtisan Ice Cream Parlour (also serve coffee)
Boho Gelato
6 Pool ValleyBest vegan ice cream!
A converted cottage that has been converted into a village pub. Serves good food. Close by in nearby Poynings there is Springs a local smoke house. The Shepherd and Dog serve the locally smoked salmon.
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The Shepherd & Dog
The StreetA converted cottage that has been converted into a village pub. Serves good food. Close by in nearby Poynings there is Springs a local smoke house. The Shepherd and Dog serve the locally smoked salmon.
Part of the Wagamama chain serving oriental food, including hot broth and ramen noodles. Open plan so can get a bit noisy when very busy. Reasonably priced
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Wagamama Brighton
Kensington StreetPart of the Wagamama chain serving oriental food, including hot broth and ramen noodles. Open plan so can get a bit noisy when very busy. Reasonably priced
Traditional fish smokers on the sea front. Hot mackerel sandwiches, fresh crab sandwiches, homemade fish soup.
The Smokehouse
Traditional fish smokers on the sea front. Hot mackerel sandwiches, fresh crab sandwiches, homemade fish soup.
Pompoko
110 Church StJapanese cafe/restaurant. Fast, good value Japanese food
Coggings & Co
87-93 Dyke RdAward winning burgers - meat sourced locally
If you really want to push the boat out you can treat yourself to a Sussex Cream Tea at the Grand Hotel along the seafront.
Brighton's equivalent to tea at the Ritz! Expensive so it is for when you want to spoil yourself.
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The Grand Brighton
97-99 Kings RdIf you really want to push the boat out you can treat yourself to a Sussex Cream Tea at the Grand Hotel along the seafront.
Brighton's equivalent to tea at the Ritz! Expensive so it is for when you want to spoil yourself.
Award winning vegetarian restaurant. Not cheap but if you want a treat and to experience imaginative and beautifully crafted veggie food it is a worth a visit.
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Terre A Terre
71 East StAward winning vegetarian restaurant. Not cheap but if you want a treat and to experience imaginative and beautifully crafted veggie food it is a worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveIconic!
To find out what's on:
http://www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/
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Brighton Open Air Theatre
Dyke RoadTo find out what's on:
http://www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/
An art house cinema which lays claim to being the oldest cinema in continuous use in Britain
https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Duke_Of_Yorks/Whats_On
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Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadAn art house cinema which lays claim to being the oldest cinema in continuous use in Britain
https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Duke_Of_Yorks/Whats_On
Dukes at Komedia Picturehouse
44-47 Gardner StA cinema with bar and restaurant
Arts & Culture
Former royal residence and seaside retreat of the Prince Regent
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Royal Pavilion
Former royal residence and seaside retreat of the Prince Regent
Interesting collection of seaside memorabilia and 20th century fashion. Permanent and temporary exibitions
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Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Interesting collection of seaside memorabilia and 20th century fashion. Permanent and temporary exibitions
Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke RdA small but interesting museum
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadA historic house on the edge of Preston PArk furnished in Edwardian style.
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Preston Manor
Preston DroveA historic house on the edge of Preston PArk furnished in Edwardian style.
Interesting little museum in the heart of Hove
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Hove Museum & Art Gallery
19 New Church RdInteresting little museum in the heart of Hove
Tucked under Brighton station this museum is full to the rafters with old toys and teddy bears.
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Brighton Toy and Model Museum
52-55 Trafalgar StTucked under Brighton station this museum is full to the rafters with old toys and teddy bears.
A museum tucked under the arches on the sea front. The museum shows the history and heritage of fishing in Brighton, through artefacts, photos and restored clinker fishing boats.
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Brighton Fishing Museum
A museum tucked under the arches on the sea front. The museum shows the history and heritage of fishing in Brighton, through artefacts, photos and restored clinker fishing boats.
Parks & Nature
Hove Park
Goldstone CrescentPreston Park station
Saint Ann's Well Gardens
Somerhill RoadNice cafe in the park
Stunning views. You can take an open-top no: 77 bus up to Devil's Dyke. If you are into walking then there is a circular walk you can take from Devil's Dyke down through the village of Fulking and then back up to the Dyke. Be warned it is quite a steep climb back up!
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The Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadStunning views. You can take an open-top no: 77 bus up to Devil's Dyke. If you are into walking then there is a circular walk you can take from Devil's Dyke down through the village of Fulking and then back up to the Dyke. Be warned it is quite a steep climb back up!
Dyke Road Park
197 Dyke RdPark with tennis courts and cafe
Sheffield Park is in Sussex and owned by the National Trust. Beautiful park and gardens
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Sheffield Park
Sheffield ParkSheffield Park is in Sussex and owned by the National Trust. Beautiful park and gardens
Much further afield but if you enjoy gardens then this is worth a visit. Vita Sackville-West's famous gardens, now National Trust, in intricately designed themed areas. Down side is tht it can get very busy.
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdMuch further afield but if you enjoy gardens then this is worth a visit. Vita Sackville-West's famous gardens, now National Trust, in intricately designed themed areas. Down side is tht it can get very busy.
Some way outside of Brighton is Cuckmere Haven you will find the Seven Sisters Country Park. Iconic white cliffs, stunning views and the meandering Cuckmere river flowing into the sea.
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Seven Sisters Country Park
East Dean RoadSome way outside of Brighton is Cuckmere Haven you will find the Seven Sisters Country Park. Iconic white cliffs, stunning views and the meandering Cuckmere river flowing into the sea.
Drinks & Nightlife
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StGreat venue
https://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/
The Cow
95-97 Dyke RdCraft beers & pub grub in a trendy bar
Concorde 2
286A Madeira DrSightseeing
Former royal residence and seaside retreat
http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/
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Brighton Pavilion
Former royal residence and seaside retreat
http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/
Brighton Marina
North Laine Bazaar
5A Upper Gardner StAn area full of small interesting shops
A heritage railway opened in 1883 that runs along the seafront
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Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrA heritage railway opened in 1883 that runs along the seafront
Have to confess not my most favourite but if you want to see up to 26 miles of views over the sea and surrounding countryside, the recently opened tower may be the place for you. If you book in advance online you can save a little on ticket prices.
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British Airways i360
Have to confess not my most favourite but if you want to see up to 26 miles of views over the sea and surrounding countryside, the recently opened tower may be the place for you. If you book in advance online you can save a little on ticket prices.
Everything Else
Former country home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant - Bloomsbury Group
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Charleston Trust
Former country home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant - Bloomsbury Group
Six miles outside of Brighton Lewes is a small market town. Home of Harvey's Brewery and many small, art and crafty shops. You can visit Anne of Cleves House Museum (Fourth wife of Henry 8th) and see how the Tudors lived.
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Lewes
Six miles outside of Brighton Lewes is a small market town. Home of Harvey's Brewery and many small, art and crafty shops. You can visit Anne of Cleves House Museum (Fourth wife of Henry 8th) and see how the Tudors lived.