Guidebook for Brighton
Food Scene
Excellent coffee and tea, friendly staff and great to sit in the front when its sunny
155 locals recommend
Small Batch Coffee
111 Western RdExcellent coffee and tea, friendly staff and great to sit in the front when its sunny
I Love Thai
14 Matlock RdLocal good Thai for takeaway and delivery
La Choza
36 Gloucester RdYummy Mexican street food- get there early
Most authentic small local Thai restaurant in the back of the shop- check the hours as only open for lunch in the week
44 locals recommend
Unithai Oriental Market Ltd
10 Church RdMost authentic small local Thai restaurant in the back of the shop- check the hours as only open for lunch in the week
Eastern Eye
58 London RdVery good and cheap Indian
Planet India Brighton
4 Richmond ParadeGreat vegetarian Indian- the special salad is great too
Murasaki restaurant
115 Dyke RdJapanese- gets very busy at the weekends so book then
Excellent middle eastern salads, wraps and roast dishes. Very good value and nice interior upstairs. Good if you are shopping in the open market.
33 locals recommend
Sunbird Deli
109 London RdExcellent middle eastern salads, wraps and roast dishes. Very good value and nice interior upstairs. Good if you are shopping in the open market.
Tookta's Thai Food
30 Spring StVery good value cosy Thai cafe
Foodilic - North Street
163 Western RdGreat all you can eat healthy buffet for £6.95
We Love Falafel
37 Sydney StFresh falafel and tasty salads for less than £4
Parisian romantic atmosphere for fresh seafood, fish and good wines, bit pricey
244 locals recommend
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnParisian romantic atmosphere for fresh seafood, fish and good wines, bit pricey
Iydea
17 Kensington GardensGood warm veggie food and salads, takeaway available
The Pond
49 Gloucester RdGood Sunday roast and excellent value Thai evenings Mon-Sat
Pelicano Coffee
28 Sydney StCosy cafe in the North Laine with friendly staff
Terre A Terre
71 East StAward winning vegetarian place
Bill's Brighton Restaurant
100 North RoadI like the atmosphere for pancake brunch!
Burger Brothers
97 North RdReally good and healthy burgers- go easy on the spicy sauce!
24 Upper Hamilton Rd
24 Upper Hamilton RoadGreat local ish cafe with excellent full English breakfasts
Really great canteen style place above the Oriental supermarket. Sit by the window and watch the world go by over a big bowl of noodle soup.
E-Kagen Sushi & Noodle Bar
22-23 Sydney StReally great canteen style place above the Oriental supermarket. Sit by the window and watch the world go by over a big bowl of noodle soup.
Really great restaurant and cafe with a small unusual menu of food from rescued produce. Great ethics behind the idea and delicious food and coffee. I like the industrial feel of the space.
67 locals recommend
Silo Brighton
39 Upper Gardner StReally great restaurant and cafe with a small unusual menu of food from rescued produce. Great ethics behind the idea and delicious food and coffee. I like the industrial feel of the space.
Blackbird Tea Rooms
30 Ship StIf you want a good traditional afternoon tea in the Lanes.
Everything Else
Great for low cost holistic therapies and massages. I recommend Rasa for Thai yoga massage and Tom Ings for Acupuncture
Anahata Health Clinic
120 Edward StGreat for low cost holistic therapies and massages. I recommend Rasa for Thai yoga massage and Tom Ings for Acupuncture
Nice big park with sports courts,playground flower gardens, a little cafe at the bottom
94 locals recommend
Preston Park
Preston RoadNice big park with sports courts,playground flower gardens, a little cafe at the bottom
Hove Park
Goldstone CrescentNice park with basketball court, play area, outside workout rails
Local Art House cinema in an art deco building- smallish cosy screens
207 locals recommend
Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadLocal Art House cinema in an art deco building- smallish cosy screens
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StCentrally located art house picturehouse cinema with cafe
Brighton Natural Health Centre
27 Regent StGood yoga classes everyday
Very cool second hand warehouse with initiatives such as collective gardening and a simple vintage decorated cafe
7 locals recommend
Emmaus Brighton & Hove
Drove RoadVery cool second hand warehouse with initiatives such as collective gardening and a simple vintage decorated cafe
Essentials
Can get good fish, cheap veg and other food here, also arty stalls at the weekend and some cafes
33 locals recommend
Open Market
Marshalls RowCan get good fish, cheap veg and other food here, also arty stalls at the weekend and some cafes
The one stop shop for Brighton's health food needs- excellent bakery and slices of pizza daily in the back.
55 locals recommend
Infinity Foods
25 North RdThe one stop shop for Brighton's health food needs- excellent bakery and slices of pizza daily in the back.
Shopping
Waitrose & Partners
130-134 Western RdThe closest best large supermarket?
Treasure trove of second hand and vintage stuff with furniture, clothing and collectibles from all eras
90 locals recommend
Snoopers Paradise
7/8 Kensington GardensTreasure trove of second hand and vintage stuff with furniture, clothing and collectibles from all eras
Drinks & Nightlife
1 Chatham Pl
1 Chatham PlaceReally good Sunday roasts
The Dyke Pub and Kitchen
Local pub with good food and a cafe during the day.
The Mesmerist
1-3 Prince Albert StCreative cocktails and live music with a jazzy slant
Arts & Culture
Art installations in a church building- often have events and screenings too. Free
30 locals recommend
Fabrica
40 Duke StArt installations in a church building- often have events and screenings too. Free