Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove
Drinks & Nightlife
Great evening menu with pop up restaurants during the week, voted best Roast in town 2018, always book to avoid disappointment.
10 locals recommend
The Southern Belle
3 Waterloo StGreat evening menu with pop up restaurants during the week, voted best Roast in town 2018, always book to avoid disappointment.
One of brighton's oldest pubs. Local ales, camp gayness on friday, saturday and sunday nights. Select cabaret, pop in and ask whats going on. Also serves sunday roast, 12 till sold out then stay on for the infamous, 'Piano Bingo'!!
6 locals recommend
The Bedford Tavern
30 Western StOne of brighton's oldest pubs. Local ales, camp gayness on friday, saturday and sunday nights. Select cabaret, pop in and ask whats going on. Also serves sunday roast, 12 till sold out then stay on for the infamous, 'Piano Bingo'!!
Cocktails and Pizza, live music first sunday of every month in the afternoon.
Voted best girl bar in brighton... community bar! The espresso martini is recommended!!
Velvet Jacks
50-52 Norfolk SquareCocktails and Pizza, live music first sunday of every month in the afternoon.
Voted best girl bar in brighton... community bar! The espresso martini is recommended!!
The Paris House
21 Western RdLive Jazz, local gin and beeers bar snacks and great deco!!
Quirky late night hangout, bohemian and definitely worth popping in if you are still up, my 'One for the road' bar!
108 locals recommend
The Bee's Mouth
10 Western RoadQuirky late night hangout, bohemian and definitely worth popping in if you are still up, my 'One for the road' bar!
Coopers Cask
3 Farm RdLocal boozer, great pub grub!! cosy!
THE FREEMASONS
39 Western RdBuzzing bar, DJ nights during the summer months.
The Wick Inn
63 Western RdGreat Thai menu, local beers!
Great atmosphere, pre night out dinks and day time drinking, just bask in the sunshine!!
13 locals recommend
Temple Bar
Western RoadGreat atmosphere, pre night out dinks and day time drinking, just bask in the sunshine!!
Genting Casino Brighton
6-8 Preston StShopping
Great bookstore offering a great traveling resources, local writers section and childrens area. Check the website for up and coming events... book signings and poetry recitals.
12 locals recommend
City Books
23 Western RdGreat bookstore offering a great traveling resources, local writers section and childrens area. Check the website for up and coming events... book signings and poetry recitals.
The Co-operative Food
76-82 Blatchington Rdessentials.
Local and their own seasonal fruit and veg, plus milk, cheese, cakes etc... If you are passing, well worth popping in. They do ice creams.... Student discount for those studying at The University of Sussex.
Park Farm Shop
Park StreetLocal and their own seasonal fruit and veg, plus milk, cheese, cakes etc... If you are passing, well worth popping in. They do ice creams.... Student discount for those studying at The University of Sussex.
Food Scene
Most authentic pizza in town! one of Hove's little secrets. The owner imports his own ingredients, fantastic menu and wines to compliment. cozy and basic eatin, or take away available. recommended!
12 locals recommend
Pronto In Tavola
43 Waterloo StMost authentic pizza in town! one of Hove's little secrets. The owner imports his own ingredients, fantastic menu and wines to compliment. cozy and basic eatin, or take away available. recommended!
Fine dinning, awards speak for itself. Tucked away in quiet residential area, why not eat and then catch a performance at The Old Market just across the street!
119 locals recommend
The Little Fish Market
10 Upper Market StreetFine dinning, awards speak for itself. Tucked away in quiet residential area, why not eat and then catch a performance at The Old Market just across the street!
Fine dinning, this restaurant is the original of what now is a chain of local businesses focusing on British cuisine at its best. best to book. or check out the other premises, they have 2 pubs in town too, less formal. Great treat if you are looking for a special night!
72 locals recommend
The Gingerman
21A Norfolk SquareFine dinning, this restaurant is the original of what now is a chain of local businesses focusing on British cuisine at its best. best to book. or check out the other premises, they have 2 pubs in town too, less formal. Great treat if you are looking for a special night!
Archipelagos
121 Western RdGreek eats, bustling most evenings. reasonably priced menu.
Casba Kebabs
Late night eating, not only a kebab shop. Sit down available.
Tropical Sushi
12 Western RdEatin or takeaway...... Great cocktails too
When in Brighton.....
Takeaway or eat in. Typical local fish and chip shop.... great if you are on a budget.... big grous catered for... take it down to the beach, mind the seagulls and remember to bin your rubbish!
50 locals recommend
Bankers Restaurant
116A Western RdWhen in Brighton.....
Takeaway or eat in. Typical local fish and chip shop.... great if you are on a budget.... big grous catered for... take it down to the beach, mind the seagulls and remember to bin your rubbish!
Taj the Grocer
98-99 Western RdWorld food store, fresh produce and Halal meat counter!
Jade
29 Western RdChinese / cantonese restaurant.
Real Italian foods and homemade ice cream Great for food or coffee... a must if you are on the beach....
131 locals recommend
Marrocco's
8 King's EsplanadeReal Italian foods and homemade ice cream Great for food or coffee... a must if you are on the beach....
Sightseeing
British Airways i360
Great view of the city.
Royal Pavilion
Gardens open to the public, the Pavilion tour is a must!
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveTacky but a nice walk!!
The Lanes
Great shops and cafes.
The north lanes, an extension of 'The Lanes' independent shops and great food shops!
186 locals recommend
North Laine
The north lanes, an extension of 'The Lanes' independent shops and great food shops!
Bandstand
Kings RoadMedieval trading town, great shops, antiques and pubs. Famous for bonfire night where bonfire societies flood the streets with burning effigies, bangers and fire!! Best to book up in advance to enjoy this night. (5th November)
290 locals recommend
Lewes
Medieval trading town, great shops, antiques and pubs. Famous for bonfire night where bonfire societies flood the streets with burning effigies, bangers and fire!! Best to book up in advance to enjoy this night. (5th November)
Brighton Fishing Museum
Parks & Nature
Saint Ann's Well Gardens
Somerhill Roadchildrens play area, cafe and peaceful space.
Stunning views of the sussex countryside. Number 77 bus, open top in the summer. Great hikes and pub at the top.
132 locals recommend
The Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadStunning views of the sussex countryside. Number 77 bus, open top in the summer. Great hikes and pub at the top.
Hove Lawns
KingswaySeven Sisters Country Park
East Dean Road Bus times vary, iconic white cliffs in sussex.
in the heart of the sussex countryside, right next to Sussex University. Stanmer house offers lunch and dinner.
71 locals recommend
Stanmer Park station
in the heart of the sussex countryside, right next to Sussex University. Stanmer house offers lunch and dinner.
Arts & Culture
The Old Market
11A Upper Market StAlso offers film nights, lovely bar, staff are very helpful.
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadEssentials
Brighton Police Station
John Street Police station. Hopefully you wont have to go anywhere near here...
Waitrose & Partners
130-134 Western RdGunns Pharmacy
108 Western RdPharmacy