Guidebook for Brighton
Sightseeing
The famous Brighton Pier! Have a stroll down the tiddly-om-pom-pom, eat some fish and chips and take a ride on a rollercoaster!
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveThe famous Brighton Pier! Have a stroll down the tiddly-om-pom-pom, eat some fish and chips and take a ride on a rollercoaster!
Wind your way through this quaint shopping district full of character and buzzing with life and history
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
Wind your way through this quaint shopping district full of character and buzzing with life and history
Sharks, mantas and a whole host of swimmers at the south coast's largest aquarium.
161 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeSharks, mantas and a whole host of swimmers at the south coast's largest aquarium.
King George IV built this eclectic palace for his summer retreats to the sea, and now it's a must-see on the Brighton tourist trail. Where else do you see a golden dragon hanging above a banquet hall?
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
King George IV built this eclectic palace for his summer retreats to the sea, and now it's a must-see on the Brighton tourist trail. Where else do you see a golden dragon hanging above a banquet hall?
Arts & Culture
A host of mid-range restaurants, cinema, bowling alley and casino! Grab a bus from the seafront to head on down!
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
A host of mid-range restaurants, cinema, bowling alley and casino! Grab a bus from the seafront to head on down!
Often the first playhouse on many theatrical tours, Brighton gets the best of the West-end first! Check online for bookings.
152 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadOften the first playhouse on many theatrical tours, Brighton gets the best of the West-end first! Check online for bookings.
Brighton's premier theatre / music venue built inside the pavillion grounds. Check online for what's on!
212 locals recommend
Brighton Dome
Church StreetBrighton's premier theatre / music venue built inside the pavillion grounds. Check online for what's on!
Drinks & Nightlife
Drakes
44 Marine ParadeBrilliant classy hotel, bar and restaurant. Dress up and treat yourselves!
The Thomas Kemp
8 St George's RdClosest local pub to our house
Funky Kemp Town bar, serving tasty Mexican food. Always lively and full of hipsters.
41 locals recommend
The Sidewinder
65 Upper St James's StFunky Kemp Town bar, serving tasty Mexican food. Always lively and full of hipsters.
Uber-trendy cocktail bar with affordable prices. Open late. You have to try an Old Fashioned!
87 locals recommend
Black Dove
74 St James's StUber-trendy cocktail bar with affordable prices. Open late. You have to try an Old Fashioned!
Funky breakfasts in the morning, trendy bar at night - great food and vibes all day! Check out the multi-coloured garden out the back!
32 locals recommend
Block
101 St James's StFunky breakfasts in the morning, trendy bar at night - great food and vibes all day! Check out the multi-coloured garden out the back!
Hidden gem of a bar / pub with a great atmosphere. Perfect for starting the evening off before heading into town.
27 locals recommend
Brighton Rocks
6 Rock PlHidden gem of a bar / pub with a great atmosphere. Perfect for starting the evening off before heading into town.
Black Lion Street
Black Lion StreetGreat family pub, hearty food.
Food Scene
Superb dining right in the heart of Kemp Town. British fare with a brilliant wine selection.
24 St George's Rd
24 Saint George's RoadSuperb dining right in the heart of Kemp Town. British fare with a brilliant wine selection.
The Ginger Dog
12 College PlaceExcellent gastro-pub serving hearty British food
Simply the best fish 'n' chips in town - a must if it's your first time in Brighton!
26 locals recommend
Bankers Traditional Fish & Chip Restaurant
116A Western RoadSimply the best fish 'n' chips in town - a must if it's your first time in Brighton!
The most popular Sunday brunch restaurant - be sure to turn up early, the queues can get long, but they're worth it!
90 locals recommend
Bill's Brighton Restaurant
100 North RoadThe most popular Sunday brunch restaurant - be sure to turn up early, the queues can get long, but they're worth it!
Gorgeous French-run patisserie and coffee house - 2 minutes from the house.
66 locals recommend
Open Bakery Kemp Town
34 St George's RdGorgeous French-run patisserie and coffee house - 2 minutes from the house.
Muang Thai Restaurant
77 St James's StSuper tasty Thai food, served while you are sitting on cushions.
for temporary pop-up restaurants - you never know what you're going to get, but it's always good! Thai one week, Michelin starred chefs trialling new recipes the next.
75 locals recommend
The Level
Union Roadfor temporary pop-up restaurants - you never know what you're going to get, but it's always good! Thai one week, Michelin starred chefs trialling new recipes the next.
Gastro pub extraordinaire! Seriously hearty food, beer and wine. Great for long Sunday lunches, or fun Friday dinners.
50 locals recommend
Busby and Wilds
9 Rock StGastro pub extraordinaire! Seriously hearty food, beer and wine. Great for long Sunday lunches, or fun Friday dinners.
Moshimo
Delicious fresh sushi and oriental food, right in the heart of town.
No fuss pan-oriental food - dumplings to katsu, they have it all, in the heart of the Lanes.
Yum Yum Ninja
15 Meeting House LnNo fuss pan-oriental food - dumplings to katsu, they have it all, in the heart of the Lanes.
Great Italian food served Jamie Oliver-style - no bookings, just turn up.
24 locals recommend
Jamie's Italian Brighton
11 Black Lion StGreat Italian food served Jamie Oliver-style - no bookings, just turn up.
Ground Kemptown
81 St George's RdWant coffee? Say no more.
Everything Else
Don't fancy going out? Why not order authentic Italian pizza with crazy toppings, from £10 a pizza.
72 locals recommend
Pizzaface
35 St George's RdDon't fancy going out? Why not order authentic Italian pizza with crazy toppings, from £10 a pizza.
Fancy some sand? Yellowave has Olympic-grade beach volleyball courts from £20 a session. Follow up your session with a cold glass of white wine.
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrFancy some sand? Yellowave has Olympic-grade beach volleyball courts from £20 a session. Follow up your session with a cold glass of white wine.