Vic’s guidebook
Getting out in Nature
This car park is just a 5 minute walk from the house. Walk through the car park and follow the path and soon enough you will be up on the south downs with views across Brighton, Worthing and of course the sea. Its absolutely stunning. You can walk from here all the way up to the Devils Dyke where there is a lovely pub and views north across Sussex and up to Surrey.
Dyke Railway Trail Car Park
Unnamed RoadThis car park is just a 5 minute walk from the house. Walk through the car park and follow the path and soon enough you will be up on the south downs with views across Brighton, Worthing and of course the sea. Its absolutely stunning. You can walk from here all the way up to the Devils Dyke where there is a lovely pub and views north across Sussex and up to Surrey.
Stanmer is a lovely little village in the north of Brighton. There is a cute little tea rooms and a grand old house - Stanmer house, which used to be owned by the person who owned Brighton. Stunning walks, old woods and fabulous views over Brighton.
22 locals recommend
Stanmer House
Stanmer Park RoadStanmer is a lovely little village in the north of Brighton. There is a cute little tea rooms and a grand old house - Stanmer house, which used to be owned by the person who owned Brighton. Stunning walks, old woods and fabulous views over Brighton.
Seven Sisters Cliffs
Bit of a drive but an incredible walk along the coast!
Friston Forest
If you like getting lost in the woods this is a great place to go!
Beach Scene
If you are heading down to the beach this is the best place to get a beer or a cocktail on the seafront. Good vibes.
29 locals recommend
Fortune Of War
156 Kings RdIf you are heading down to the beach this is the best place to get a beer or a cocktail on the seafront. Good vibes.
If you want to chill out on the beach and it is a hot sunny day, this is a great spot to head to between here and hove lawns is much quieter and tends to be locals.
100 locals recommend
Hove Lagoon
KingswayIf you want to chill out on the beach and it is a hot sunny day, this is a great spot to head to between here and hove lawns is much quieter and tends to be locals.
If you want to chill out on the beach and it is a hot sunny day, this is a great spot to head to between here and hove lagoon is much quieter and tends to be locals. You might actually get a spot to sit on the beach here! lol
74 locals recommend
Hove Lawns
KingswayIf you want to chill out on the beach and it is a hot sunny day, this is a great spot to head to between here and hove lagoon is much quieter and tends to be locals. You might actually get a spot to sit on the beach here! lol
Out & About
A music bar this is in my opinion one of the best pubs in Brighton. A very alternative vibe, live music and open late. I have never had a bad time in the Albert
18 locals recommend
The Prince Albert
48 Trafalgar StA music bar this is in my opinion one of the best pubs in Brighton. A very alternative vibe, live music and open late. I have never had a bad time in the Albert
If you like a cocktail def hunt this place out. Really only known by locals it is hidden away down a tiny lane between two buildings.
35 locals recommend
Twisted Lemon
41 Middle StIf you like a cocktail def hunt this place out. Really only known by locals it is hidden away down a tiny lane between two buildings.
The Roundhill
100 Ditchling RdA great little pub with a 100% vegan food menu
veggie pub. good food and pretty buzzy in the evening. lovely beer garden out the back.
23 locals recommend
The Prince George
5 Trafalgar Stveggie pub. good food and pretty buzzy in the evening. lovely beer garden out the back.
The Earth & Stars
46 Windsor Stfab pub!
Fortune Of War
156 Kings Rda great place to enjoy a beer on the seafront.
Green Door Store
4 Trafalgar ArchesLive music venue that hosts club nights. Great little venue.
Ohso Social Beach Bar + Restaurant
250a Kings RdFun beach bar with huge outside drinking area.
Food scene
An independent Japanese restaurant with a large conveyor belt. Lots of incredible vegan options.
59 locals recommend
Moshimo
An independent Japanese restaurant with a large conveyor belt. Lots of incredible vegan options.
Possibly the best Thai in Brighton with great veggie & vegan options.
10 locals recommend
Sabai Thai Gastrobar
165-169 Princes PlPossibly the best Thai in Brighton with great veggie & vegan options.
This veggie and vegan restaurant regularly features in lists of the top restaurants in the UK. The food is outstanding but pretty pricey!
197 locals recommend
Terre A Terre
71 East StThis veggie and vegan restaurant regularly features in lists of the top restaurants in the UK. The food is outstanding but pretty pricey!
Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StFab vegie restaurant
Great veggie and vegan breakfasts! Only ever order the small though, even that is huge!
12 locals recommend
Wai Kika Moo Kau
11A Kensington GardensGreat veggie and vegan breakfasts! Only ever order the small though, even that is huge!
Vegan chicken shop. Super tasty but the spicy burger is really spicy! you've been warned!
Really Happy Chicken
46 West StreetVegan chicken shop. Super tasty but the spicy burger is really spicy! you've been warned!
Purezza Hove
86-87 Western RdVoted the best pizza restaurant in the UK and its 100% vegan...
Purezza Brighton
12 St James's StVoted the best pizza restaurant in the UK and its 100% vegan...
What The Pitta Brighton
14 East StVoted the best kebab in the UK and its 100% vegan...
Erpingham house
14 Duke StreetGreat vegan restaurant
Boho Gelato
6 Pool ValleyGreat gelato and lots of vegan options!
Sightseeing
This place is an insane and decadent palace. Inspired by Asia with oriental designs inside on the wallpaper and stair case, even the light fixtures. If you are interested in regency and history def check this place out.
289 locals recommend
Brighton Pavilion
This place is an insane and decadent palace. Inspired by Asia with oriental designs inside on the wallpaper and stair case, even the light fixtures. If you are interested in regency and history def check this place out.
A wide range of restaurants at the Marina. A big cinema, bowling alley and casino. There are also boat trips that you can book on here to go to places like out to the windfarm and along the coast. We have lots of seals, dolphins and harbour porpoises locally, hopefully you will see them!
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
A wide range of restaurants at the Marina. A big cinema, bowling alley and casino. There are also boat trips that you can book on here to go to places like out to the windfarm and along the coast. We have lots of seals, dolphins and harbour porpoises locally, hopefully you will see them!
After the commercial shopping mall the shops in Brighton are split into the north laine and the lanes. North laine are where all the artsy alternative shop. Lots of cafes with tables and chairs on the street. Lots of music. Fun laid back vibes!
186 locals recommend
North Laine
After the commercial shopping mall the shops in Brighton are split into the north laine and the lanes. North laine are where all the artsy alternative shop. Lots of cafes with tables and chairs on the street. Lots of music. Fun laid back vibes!
The lanes are narrow old shopping lanes full of antique shops, well worth a little wander round.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
The lanes are narrow old shopping lanes full of antique shops, well worth a little wander round.
Upside Down House – Brighton
Its literally just that!
Vegan Shopping
The Captain Pig
10 Church StA fab little vegan supermarket.
Eden Perfumes Ltd
26 Gardner StEden make vegan, cruelty free & natural copies similar to high street perfumes
If you need shoes without the cow this is the place!
Vegetarian Shoes Ltd (Vegan Footwear since 1990)
12 Gardner StIf you need shoes without the cow this is the place!
Eden Perfumes Ltd
26 Gardner StEden make vegan, cruelty free & natural copies similar to high street perfumes
Infinity Foods
25 North RdA fab little veggie and vegan co-op supermarket.