Welcome to Brighton and Hove
Sightseeing
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Panoramic views of the beach, city and beyond
The Royal Pavilion, and surrounding gardens, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion, and surrounding gardens, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820.
Spend your 'two p's' and grab a punnet of chips. Just watch out for the seagulls!
It is always 2 degrees colder on the pier, so make sure you wrap up warm
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveSpend your 'two p's' and grab a punnet of chips. Just watch out for the seagulls!
It is always 2 degrees colder on the pier, so make sure you wrap up warm
All weather activity deep underground in Brighton near the pier. Book day before for discounts vs. on the door. Entrance is across the street next to the beach for those with pushchairs / wheelchairs
161 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeAll weather activity deep underground in Brighton near the pier. Book day before for discounts vs. on the door. Entrance is across the street next to the beach for those with pushchairs / wheelchairs
Beautiful local park with everything you need. Tennis courts, coffee shop, play park, dog park, fish pond. In the summer you'll find local fetes, outdoor theatres and plays, summer festivals and locals enjoying some fresh air.
135 locals recommend
Saint Ann's Well Gardens
Somerhill RoadBeautiful local park with everything you need. Tennis courts, coffee shop, play park, dog park, fish pond. In the summer you'll find local fetes, outdoor theatres and plays, summer festivals and locals enjoying some fresh air.
Near to the Pavilion you'll find tucked away the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Super for wet and windy days, lots of local history to enjoy, well worth a stroll, normally a children's activity going on inside!
224 locals recommend
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Near to the Pavilion you'll find tucked away the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Super for wet and windy days, lots of local history to enjoy, well worth a stroll, normally a children's activity going on inside!
A traditional jaunt along the seafront, can be very windy!
79 locals recommend
Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrA traditional jaunt along the seafront, can be very windy!
Neighbourhoods
North Laine has a happening, bohemian vibe with vegetarian cafes, vintage clothing stores, and jewellery stalls centred on busy Kensington Gardens pedestrian road.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
North Laine has a happening, bohemian vibe with vegetarian cafes, vintage clothing stores, and jewellery stalls centred on busy Kensington Gardens pedestrian road.
A short stroll from The Coach House you'll find Seven Dials, full of artisan coffee shops, sweet flower shops, wine cellars and a few sweet restaurants. Perfect to waste an hour or two.
12 locals recommend
Seven Dials
A short stroll from The Coach House you'll find Seven Dials, full of artisan coffee shops, sweet flower shops, wine cellars and a few sweet restaurants. Perfect to waste an hour or two.
Right by the sea you'll find Hove Lagoon. Perfect to go with the kids there is a big play area, skate park, coffee shop which also sells food, and watersports all centered around a large saltwater lake. It's close to the sea so remember your coats!
100 locals recommend
Hove Lagoon
KingswayRight by the sea you'll find Hove Lagoon. Perfect to go with the kids there is a big play area, skate park, coffee shop which also sells food, and watersports all centered around a large saltwater lake. It's close to the sea so remember your coats!
Food scene
The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship StSuperb for brunch or a special occasion
SIX - Brighton & Hove
102 Western RdDelicious lunches, fresh local produce, outside seating
Right on the promenade, fresh fish, cracking menu and outside seating.
134 locals recommend
Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeRight on the promenade, fresh fish, cracking menu and outside seating.
Upmarket gastro pub with a homely feel, short stumble to the beach to blow out the cobwebs after a hearty meal
194 locals recommend
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StUpmarket gastro pub with a homely feel, short stumble to the beach to blow out the cobwebs after a hearty meal
The best steak in town! Always full of local celebrities, fantastic cosy spot in central Brighton
145 locals recommend
The Coal Shed Restaurant Brighton
8 Boyce's StreetThe best steak in town! Always full of local celebrities, fantastic cosy spot in central Brighton
Resident restaurants which change every few months, you can order from many all in one meal. You have to book ahead.
58 locals recommend
Shelter Hall
Resident restaurants which change every few months, you can order from many all in one meal. You have to book ahead.
Local Hove Bar and restaurant, seating for large lunches, worth stopping in for a drink
9 locals recommend
Libation
10 Victoria GroveLocal Hove Bar and restaurant, seating for large lunches, worth stopping in for a drink
Drop into this home from home for a casual tasty lunch and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Also serves alcohol. Laid back neighbourhood feel
33 locals recommend
Modelo Lounge
145 Church RdDrop into this home from home for a casual tasty lunch and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Also serves alcohol. Laid back neighbourhood feel
Worth booking into this little hole in the wall. Cosy feel, superb small plates, sharing with friends over a glass of wine.
43 locals recommend
Market Restaurant Bar
42 Western RdWorth booking into this little hole in the wall. Cosy feel, superb small plates, sharing with friends over a glass of wine.
Vegan delights! Beautiful cafe, buzzy neighbourhood. Sit outside and people watch with a great cup of coffee
T@ Hove Ltd
14 Church RoadVegan delights! Beautiful cafe, buzzy neighbourhood. Sit outside and people watch with a great cup of coffee
Large dining room suitable for parties and events. Smack bang in the heart of Brighton's seafront, superb seafood
149 locals recommend
The Salt Room
106 Kings RdLarge dining room suitable for parties and events. Smack bang in the heart of Brighton's seafront, superb seafood
Local pub with so much more. Delicious if you are over in Kemp Town
50 locals recommend
Busby and Wilds
9 Rock StLocal pub with so much more. Delicious if you are over in Kemp Town
They are everywhere and its good, oh so good. No need to book, stop in if your in the heart of Brighton, now serving veggie food
24 locals recommend
MEATliquor Brighton
22-23 York PlThey are everywhere and its good, oh so good. No need to book, stop in if your in the heart of Brighton, now serving veggie food
Cocktails and drinks
The PLACE TO GO for cocktails. Reservations are a must! The road it's on looks questionable but the drinks are just divine
107 locals recommend
The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine StThe PLACE TO GO for cocktails. Reservations are a must! The road it's on looks questionable but the drinks are just divine
A beautiful tasty Wine and Cheese shop. Worth booking if you are after a tasting session as can get busy. Risk dropping in for a quick glass on your way out for supper
36 locals recommend
FOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdA beautiful tasty Wine and Cheese shop. Worth booking if you are after a tasting session as can get busy. Risk dropping in for a quick glass on your way out for supper
Dial in your order from the table to the bar using an old phone. Does what is says on the tin. Great spot, lively, with dancing rooms below (select nights)
88 locals recommend
The Gin Tub
16 Church RdDial in your order from the table to the bar using an old phone. Does what is says on the tin. Great spot, lively, with dancing rooms below (select nights)
Exceptional dining
Exceptional taster menu, book well over a month in advance. The best Hove has to offer
70 locals recommend
etch. by Steven Edwards
216 Church RdExceptional taster menu, book well over a month in advance. The best Hove has to offer
Innovative, eclectic small-plate dining in a sleek, industrial-style space with an open kitchen in Central Brighton. Just wow
131 locals recommend
64 Degrees
53 Meeting House LnInnovative, eclectic small-plate dining in a sleek, industrial-style space with an open kitchen in Central Brighton. Just wow
Brighton restaurant legend Ben McKellar still keeps a keen eye on his original eatery – an “utterly reliable local stalwart” that is now reaping the benefits of a major refurb. The once-dark and intimate bistro-style dining room has been opened up, allowing natural light to flood through the front windows. The simple yet stylish interior also incorporates smart wooden tables and leather banquettes. There’s a broadly French slant to the cuisine, tempered by an instinctive understanding of simple, unaffected partnerships. The kitchen makes the most of top-class ingredients, as seen in a starter of asparagus soup with a poached quail’s egg, toasted ciabatta, Old Sussex Cheddar and home-cured lardo. This could be followed by poached halibut with seaweed butter, smoked garlic and lemon purée, morels and wild mushroom velouté or honey-roast quail with truffle polenta chips, peas and pied bleu mushrooms, while dessert might be lemon parfait with buttermilk and Gingerman honey sorbet. Excellent service, reasonably priced wines and a stellar cocktail list help to make this a highly satisfying prospect for locals and weekenders alike
72 locals recommend
The Gingerman
21A Norfolk SquareBrighton restaurant legend Ben McKellar still keeps a keen eye on his original eatery – an “utterly reliable local stalwart” that is now reaping the benefits of a major refurb. The once-dark and intimate bistro-style dining room has been opened up, allowing natural light to flood through the front windows. The simple yet stylish interior also incorporates smart wooden tables and leather banquettes. There’s a broadly French slant to the cuisine, tempered by an instinctive understanding of simple, unaffected partnerships. The kitchen makes the most of top-class ingredients, as seen in a starter of asparagus soup with a poached quail’s egg, toasted ciabatta, Old Sussex Cheddar and home-cured lardo. This could be followed by poached halibut with seaweed butter, smoked garlic and lemon purée, morels and wild mushroom velouté or honey-roast quail with truffle polenta chips, peas and pied bleu mushrooms, while dessert might be lemon parfait with buttermilk and Gingerman honey sorbet. Excellent service, reasonably priced wines and a stellar cocktail list help to make this a highly satisfying prospect for locals and weekenders alike
Isaac At
2 Gloucester StA choice of tasting or set menu, with or without wine parings.
Local treasure shops
Three Angels
5 Hove StVintage thrifting shop - furniture
The Conservatory
The DriveWeird, whacky and so much more.
Oxfam Bookshop
47 Blatchington RoadSerious gems here