Chris & Nat’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Explore the independent shops and cafes in the North and South Laines, best accessed on foot.
186 locals recommend
North Laine
Explore the independent shops and cafes in the North and South Laines, best accessed on foot.
Entertainment
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StGreat comedy, independent cinema, and music venue
Brighton Dome
Church StreetBook up a show at Brighton Dome
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadCheck out the performances at Theatre Royal
Rent a Kayak / paddle-board / Learn to wind surf or kite surf at Hove Lagoon (10 minute walk)
100 locals recommend
Hove Lagoon
KingswayRent a Kayak / paddle-board / Learn to wind surf or kite surf at Hove Lagoon (10 minute walk)
Sightseeing
Great views across Brighton & Hove, across the sea and the south downs. Best booked in advance.
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
Great views across Brighton & Hove, across the sea and the south downs. Best booked in advance.
The museum is located next to the iconic Pavillion. It has both permanent and temporary exhibitions and well worth a visit
224 locals recommend
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
The museum is located next to the iconic Pavillion. It has both permanent and temporary exhibitions and well worth a visit
Sitting in Pavilion gardens to admire this unique architecture is highly recommended. You may also wish to buy tickets to explore the extravagant interior.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
Sitting in Pavilion gardens to admire this unique architecture is highly recommended. You may also wish to buy tickets to explore the extravagant interior.
Devils Dyke offers tranquility and great views outside of Brighton & Hove. Accessible via bus, car (10-15 min drive), or an ambitious cycle ride
267 locals recommend
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadDevils Dyke offers tranquility and great views outside of Brighton & Hove. Accessible via bus, car (10-15 min drive), or an ambitious cycle ride
Take a walk or just enjoy the scenery around Seven Sisters. About 30 min drive from Brighton, and it's also accessible via bus.
170 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Cliffs
Take a walk or just enjoy the scenery around Seven Sisters. About 30 min drive from Brighton, and it's also accessible via bus.
A typically British sea side experience. There are rides also for children and young people.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveA typically British sea side experience. There are rides also for children and young people.
Good for kids
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeThe sea life centre is great for young children
Middle Farm
Great little family visit
The King Alfred has an indoor pool and outdoor trampolines which is great for kids
41 locals recommend
King Alfred Leisure Centre
KingswayThe King Alfred has an indoor pool and outdoor trampolines which is great for kids
Zoo and rides - great for kids. About a 40 min drive from Brighton
154 locals recommend
Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadZoo and rides - great for kids. About a 40 min drive from Brighton
Monkey Bizness Lewes
Indoor soft play for kids
Our favourite eats in Hove
Wonderful tapas dishes and good wines for either lunch or dinner
36 locals recommend
FOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdWonderful tapas dishes and good wines for either lunch or dinner
Giggling Squid
129 Church RdGreat authentic Thai food
etch. by Steven Edwards
216 Church RdUp market restaurant with tasting menus
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StGood food and good roast
Marrocco's
8 King's EsplanadeBest ice-cream in town!
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StVery popular for its seafood
Wolfies Of Hove
90 Goldstone VillasBest fish and chips
Moonstone Sri Lankan Restaurant in Hove
208 Church RdWonderful Sri Lankan food
Latinoamerica
36 Church RdIf you like a good steak - this is the place for you!
Favourite pubs in Hove
This is our favourite pub in Hove - very friendly staff, popular amongst the locals and their pups. The food is also very good. Make sure to book if you're after a Sunday Roast
67 locals recommend
The Better Half Pub
1 Hove PlThis is our favourite pub in Hove - very friendly staff, popular amongst the locals and their pups. The food is also very good. Make sure to book if you're after a Sunday Roast
Old Albion
110 Church RdGood local pub, specialising in Gins
Lovely pub, accessible via Tesco car park. Also serves up amazing sea food
126 locals recommend
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StLovely pub, accessible via Tesco car park. Also serves up amazing sea food
City advice
Getting around
Brighton & Hove has a bike share scheme
The nearest bike park is on George St, 1 minute walk away.
www.btnbikeshare.com
Getting around
Streamline taxis can be contacted on 01273 204060
Except in very busy periods, Streamline taxis typically arrive very quickly (usually within 5 minutes). Please bear this in mind when booking your taxi.
Getting around
The nearest bus stop is at the top of our road
Buses leave every few minutes (the 1, 1a, 6 & 49 will all take you to the centre of town).
For full details on Brighton & Hove Buses, see: http://www.buses.co.uk/index.aspx
Getting around
Hove station is about a 10 minute walk away
Train from Hove head north to London (via Gatwick), east to Brighton Centre, Eastbourne, Hastings and west to Worthing, Chichester, Portsmouth and Southampton.
If you are catching a train from Hove Station, pop into Small Batch Coffee Shop (on the left 50 metres before the station), it does fantastic takeaway coffee!
Book before you go
Book up the i360 viewing tower in advance
You can buy tickets here: https://britishairwaysi360.com
Book before you go
Book up a show at Brighton Dome or Theatre Royal
https://brightondome.org
https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton/