Guidebook for Brighton
Sightseeing
The Lanes
Fabulous, independent shops and cafes
The Brighton Pavillion
Amazing opulent architecture and a bit of history
You're a visitor to Brighton! You must get some fish and chips and play on the penny machines ;)
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveYou're a visitor to Brighton! You must get some fish and chips and play on the penny machines ;)
If you want to see all of Brighton in 20 minutes, this is the only way to do it! Book tickets in advance.
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
If you want to see all of Brighton in 20 minutes, this is the only way to do it! Book tickets in advance.
You could go for a paddle...(I think you can hire paddleboards and kayaks in one of the shops under the arches)
6 locals recommend
Brighton Beachfront
You could go for a paddle...(I think you can hire paddleboards and kayaks in one of the shops under the arches)
Shopping
Taj the Grocer
98-99 Western RdGreat selection of world food and freshly baked breads
La Cave a Fromage, Hove
34-35 Western RdCheese lovers heaven! Also does wine tasting events
City Books is Brighton's biggest independent bookstore. It has regular signing events and is just down the road.
12 locals recommend
City Books
23 Western RdCity Books is Brighton's biggest independent bookstore. It has regular signing events and is just down the road.
Parks & Nature
It's easy to get an open top bus (77) to Devil's Dyke in summer and at weekends in winter
14 locals recommend
The South Downs
It's easy to get an open top bus (77) to Devil's Dyke in summer and at weekends in winter
The view is breathtaking and you can go in summer on the number 12 bus in about 45 minutes
160 locals recommend
Beachy Head
The view is breathtaking and you can go in summer on the number 12 bus in about 45 minutes
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheap (and great!) cocktails at Happy Hour. Try the banoffee martini
35 locals recommend
Twisted Lemon
41 Middle StCheap (and great!) cocktails at Happy Hour. Try the banoffee martini
The Bee's Mouth
10 Western RoadIt's very quirky, has a great atmosphere and range of drinks
Concorde 2
286A Madeira DrGreat venue for bands and DJs
Good because it's a People's Pub. Profits go to charity. Close to the flat and they do a pizza and wine deal
27 locals recommend
The Robin Hood
1 - 3 Norfolk PlGood because it's a People's Pub. Profits go to charity. Close to the flat and they do a pizza and wine deal
This is on my wish list. It's an underground, word-of-mouth, bring your own ingredients cocktail bar. You need to pay for a table when you book in advance.
16 locals recommend
BYOC
41 Meeting House LnThis is on my wish list. It's an underground, word-of-mouth, bring your own ingredients cocktail bar. You need to pay for a table when you book in advance.
It's the closest pub to the flat and one of the most popular in Brighton. Screens the big games. Has good grub and a roof terrace that's heated in winter. Gets very busy.
177 locals recommend
The Lion & Lobster
24 Sillwood StIt's the closest pub to the flat and one of the most popular in Brighton. Screens the big games. Has good grub and a roof terrace that's heated in winter. Gets very busy.
Food Scene
Marwood Bar & Coffeehouse
52 Ship StIt's very quirky and very Brighton.
Don't be put off by the look of this place. It serves the best Vietnamese I've had. The summer rolls are delicious. It's very close to the flat.
9 locals recommend
The Old Bakehouse Cafe
5-7 Lowther RdDon't be put off by the look of this place. It serves the best Vietnamese I've had. The summer rolls are delicious. It's very close to the flat.
Whenever you see guides of where to eat in Brighton, people will tell you to avoid Preston Street as it's renowned for cheap take aways. Its proximity to the flat is handy if you can't be bothered to cook and if you look hard enough there are some true gems. This Japanese street food place won second place in the first food awards of 2017. The skewers are to die for! Booking advised.
62 locals recommend
Bincho Yakitori
63 Preston StWhenever you see guides of where to eat in Brighton, people will tell you to avoid Preston Street as it's renowned for cheap take aways. Its proximity to the flat is handy if you can't be bothered to cook and if you look hard enough there are some true gems. This Japanese street food place won second place in the first food awards of 2017. The skewers are to die for! Booking advised.
Fine dining at its best. Not far from the flat, you're unlikely to be disappointed. Book in advance.
149 locals recommend
The Salt Room
106 Kings RdFine dining at its best. Not far from the flat, you're unlikely to be disappointed. Book in advance.
This is probably the closest fine dining place to the flat. It also happens to be an old favourite of mine. It's French and it's in the good food guide every year. Booking essential
72 locals recommend
The Gingerman
21A Norfolk SquareThis is probably the closest fine dining place to the flat. It also happens to be an old favourite of mine. It's French and it's in the good food guide every year. Booking essential
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country. Booking advised
197 locals recommend
Terre A Terre
71 East StOne of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country. Booking advised
The New Club
133-134 Kings RdVery nice breakfasts and not far from the flat
Sit in or take away, the best fish and chip place in Brighton is 5 minutes away
50 locals recommend
Bankers Restaurant
116A Western RdSit in or take away, the best fish and chip place in Brighton is 5 minutes away
This is the boyfriend's favourite. Very casual, low key all you can eat place- with gigantic platters of really tasty salads, vegetables and pastas. It's the tastiest vegetarian I know. Also has meat and potato options. It's a brilliant, healthy, tasty and cheap lunch stop. Recommend the sweet potato, fig and chilli salad
31 locals recommend
Foodilic - North Street
163 Western RdThis is the boyfriend's favourite. Very casual, low key all you can eat place- with gigantic platters of really tasty salads, vegetables and pastas. It's the tastiest vegetarian I know. Also has meat and potato options. It's a brilliant, healthy, tasty and cheap lunch stop. Recommend the sweet potato, fig and chilli salad
Entertainment & Activities
It's the oldest cinema in England and screens cool independent film
207 locals recommend
Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadIt's the oldest cinema in England and screens cool independent film
Also screens great independent film and is in the centre of town
71 locals recommend
Dukes at Komedia Picturehouse
44-47 Gardner StAlso screens great independent film and is in the centre of town
The best entertainment venue in Brighton - check out the programme for a wide range of events - music, comedy, dance, talks...it's a historic and beautiful building too http://brightondome.org
212 locals recommend
Brighton Dome
Church StreetThe best entertainment venue in Brighton - check out the programme for a wide range of events - music, comedy, dance, talks...it's a historic and beautiful building too http://brightondome.org
Top notch comedy club. You can eat here too. Also doubles as a live music venue so keep an eye out https://www.komedia.co.uk
280 locals recommend
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StTop notch comedy club. You can eat here too. Also doubles as a live music venue so keep an eye out https://www.komedia.co.uk
All sorts of events happen here from live jazz, comedy, dance, club nights to off-the-wall theatre and live immersive tech events. Check the programme at http://theoldmarket.com
60 locals recommend
The Old Market
11A Upper Market StAll sorts of events happen here from live jazz, comedy, dance, club nights to off-the-wall theatre and live immersive tech events. Check the programme at http://theoldmarket.com
Arts & Culture
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Fabrica
40 Duke StIt has some really good installations and is a nice building
Brighton Fishing Museum
Gives a feel of Brighton's history as a fishing town
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadIf you like theatre, catch a show...
If you come to Brighton in May, you're very lucky! It's our best and favourite time of year. We host the biggest arts festival in England. See http://brightonfestival.org and https://www.brightonfringe.org for tickets
Brighton Tap Festival
29 New RdIf you come to Brighton in May, you're very lucky! It's our best and favourite time of year. We host the biggest arts festival in England. See http://brightonfestival.org and https://www.brightonfringe.org for tickets