Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove
Food Scene
Masterchef winner, lovely upmarket place, perfect for a special occasion.
70 locals recommend
etch. by Steven Edwards
216 Church RdMasterchef winner, lovely upmarket place, perfect for a special occasion.
Great for families - very welcoming Italian restaurant, excellent food.
Small outdoor seating area at the back.
11 locals recommend
Otello Restaurant Hove
122 Church RdGreat for families - very welcoming Italian restaurant, excellent food.
Small outdoor seating area at the back.
Gastropub - great for a special meal, all locally sourced.
194 locals recommend
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StGastropub - great for a special meal, all locally sourced.
Great venue, used to be the old music library, central and never fails to deliver on food and atmosphere.
51 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Brighton
115-116 Church StGreat venue, used to be the old music library, central and never fails to deliver on food and atmosphere.
Something special, also have another restaurant which has just recently opened on the prom for champagne and oysters..
244 locals recommend
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnSomething special, also have another restaurant which has just recently opened on the prom for champagne and oysters..
So many restaurants, cafes , bars and a great place to relax have a drink in many of the outside terraces and seating areas.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
So many restaurants, cafes , bars and a great place to relax have a drink in many of the outside terraces and seating areas.
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StFabulous Indian food in the heart of the (north) Lanes..
Great Vietnamese food, very central, close to the front.
Definitely worth a visit.
43 locals recommend
Pho Brighton
12 Black Lion StGreat Vietnamese food, very central, close to the front.
Definitely worth a visit.
Terre A Terre
71 East StFabulous vegetarian food, world class, delivers on every level.
Great, quirky, little place for lunch, tucked away in the lanes and close to the beach.
67 locals recommend
Curry Leaf Cafe – Brighton Lanes
60 Ship StGreat, quirky, little place for lunch, tucked away in the lanes and close to the beach.
Good for cooked breakfast or a tasty brunch. Very close, nice place to sit with a great atmosphere. Fully licensed.
33 locals recommend
Modelo Lounge
145 Church RdGood for cooked breakfast or a tasty brunch. Very close, nice place to sit with a great atmosphere. Fully licensed.
Small venue, nice atmosphere, offers a wide variety of gins and cocktails.
Expensive but a nice way to start or end an evening.
88 locals recommend
The Gin Tub
16 Church RdSmall venue, nice atmosphere, offers a wide variety of gins and cocktails.
Expensive but a nice way to start or end an evening.
I’ve not eaten here, had cocktails at the bar which we’re great..
Lovely vibrant atmosphere, central Brighton, popular.
88 locals recommend
The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship StI’ve not eaten here, had cocktails at the bar which we’re great..
Lovely vibrant atmosphere, central Brighton, popular.
Excellent fish and chips , 5 mins walking distance, we use all the time for take away..
I would recommend the Regency Fish restaurant on Brighton sea front if you choose to eat in (features next on list.)
12 locals recommend
Bankers Express
131 Church RdExcellent fish and chips , 5 mins walking distance, we use all the time for take away..
I would recommend the Regency Fish restaurant on Brighton sea front if you choose to eat in (features next on list.)
Been here forever, Two fish restaurants situated together, on the sea front , excellent reputation and where I would go to eat fish and chips in or on the terrace, weather permitting.
79 locals recommend
Regency Restaurant
131 Kings RdBeen here forever, Two fish restaurants situated together, on the sea front , excellent reputation and where I would go to eat fish and chips in or on the terrace, weather permitting.
A modern restaurant and bar by Gingerman Restaurant Group’s Ben and Pamela McKellar.
Located in the heart of the famous Brighton Lanes, The Flint House offers counter-level dining, small plates with beautiful wines by the glass, a glamorous first-floor cocktail bar and rooftop terrace.
‘this new place in Brighton is spot on…it’s about solid dishes that don’t sacrifice substance for looks.’
38 locals recommend
The Flint House
13 Hanningtons LnA modern restaurant and bar by Gingerman Restaurant Group’s Ben and Pamela McKellar.
Located in the heart of the famous Brighton Lanes, The Flint House offers counter-level dining, small plates with beautiful wines by the glass, a glamorous first-floor cocktail bar and rooftop terrace.
‘this new place in Brighton is spot on…it’s about solid dishes that don’t sacrifice substance for looks.’
Restaurant I Wine I Aperitivo
Exceptional small plates, Tasting Menu and stellar wines
Brighton and Hove’s destination venue for informal
36 locals recommend
FOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdRestaurant I Wine I Aperitivo
Exceptional small plates, Tasting Menu and stellar wines
Brighton and Hove’s destination venue for informal
Uninterrupted views of the Brighton seafront and iconic West Pier ruins, The Salt Room is a modern British seafood restaurant that celebrates cooking over coal.
On offer are a seasonal a la carte menu and an innovative drinks list can also be enjoyed in our cocktail bar and with your meal.
149 locals recommend
The Salt Room
106 Kings RdUninterrupted views of the Brighton seafront and iconic West Pier ruins, The Salt Room is a modern British seafood restaurant that celebrates cooking over coal.
On offer are a seasonal a la carte menu and an innovative drinks list can also be enjoyed in our cocktail bar and with your meal.
Head chef and owner, Mark Wadsworth captures nature in all its glory. Using an ancient style of cooking over wood, Mark’s passion for honouring wild food, the seasons and ethical farming whilst exposing all ingredients to fire is what has brought Due South back to life. With the same ethos from 10 years ago, Due South is still dedicated to supporting local businesses as well as bringing you the most ethically sourced produce. Focusing on using every aspect of ingredients, from nose to tail and root to stalk, it is an essential part of our identity.
The food is excellent, small portions, definitely for a special occasion very expensive.
Due South
Head chef and owner, Mark Wadsworth captures nature in all its glory. Using an ancient style of cooking over wood, Mark’s passion for honouring wild food, the seasons and ethical farming whilst exposing all ingredients to fire is what has brought Due South back to life. With the same ethos from 10 years ago, Due South is still dedicated to supporting local businesses as well as bringing you the most ethically sourced produce. Focusing on using every aspect of ingredients, from nose to tail and root to stalk, it is an essential part of our identity.
The food is excellent, small portions, definitely for a special occasion very expensive.
Latinoamerica
36 Church RdExcellent for meat eaters exceptional steak..
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy local pub, lovely little outside seating area, Excellent seafood, a 5 min walk away.
126 locals recommend
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StCosy local pub, lovely little outside seating area, Excellent seafood, a 5 min walk away.
Good local pub with a beer garden, a stone's throw away. Affordable pub menu.
6 locals recommend
The Connaught
48 Hove StreetGood local pub with a beer garden, a stone's throw away. Affordable pub menu.
Great micro pub serving all kinds of interesting craft beers and wine.
25 locals recommend
The Watchmaker's Arms
84 Goldstone VillasGreat micro pub serving all kinds of interesting craft beers and wine.
“ great for drinks, snacks on the beach as well as a rooftop bar /restaurant with great views.. definitely worth a visit and so close “
134 locals recommend
Rockwater Hove
Western Esplanade“ great for drinks, snacks on the beach as well as a rooftop bar /restaurant with great views.. definitely worth a visit and so close “
This has recently been taken over, now called Sterling Arms. Very close , beer garden serves food, yet to try.
52 locals recommend
The Foragers
3 Stirling PlThis has recently been taken over, now called Sterling Arms. Very close , beer garden serves food, yet to try.
Great location , central lanes, fab courtyard, I’m told great food and reasonably priced by my friends but I have yet to try…
41 locals recommend
Burnt Orange
59 Middle StreetGreat location , central lanes, fab courtyard, I’m told great food and reasonably priced by my friends but I have yet to try…
Parks & Nature
The Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadBeautiful views across the Downs, great for walking.
Cuckmere Haven
White cliffs, lovely walks great sea views.
Arts & Culture
One of my favourites…….
Virginia Woolfe and the Bloomsbury set's old house set in small but stunning gardens.
Amazing sculpture, paintings, on walls, doors , furniture etc…. I love this place… definitely a must.
93 locals recommend
Charleston Trust
One of my favourites…….
Virginia Woolfe and the Bloomsbury set's old house set in small but stunning gardens.
Amazing sculpture, paintings, on walls, doors , furniture etc…. I love this place… definitely a must.
Royal Pavilion
A Brighton classic!
Garden Center and more set in Stanmer park and woodland .. lovely for a wander..
13 locals recommend
One Garden Brighton
Lewes RoadGarden Center and more set in Stanmer park and woodland .. lovely for a wander..
Roughly 5 miles of promenade to wander or cycle along ( bikes available at the end of our road)
Lots of bars, cafes and restaurants to explore.
28 locals recommend
Brighton seafront
Roughly 5 miles of promenade to wander or cycle along ( bikes available at the end of our road)
Lots of bars, cafes and restaurants to explore.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Church RoadGiant supermarket
Sainsbury's Local
123-125 Portland RdOpen until 11pm
Bubbles Launderette
Johnsons The Cleaners
96 Blatchington RdEntertainment & Activities
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StExcellent comedy venue and cinema. Fully Licensed.
Roughly 1 mile walk from the flat along the front. Offers windsurfing, wakeboarding , paddle boarding, sup yoga etc… tuition and kit available to higher.
70 locals recommend
Lagoon Watersports
330 KingswayRoughly 1 mile walk from the flat along the front. Offers windsurfing, wakeboarding , paddle boarding, sup yoga etc… tuition and kit available to higher.
Fabulous place to explore both day and night. Great for shopping in bespoke boutiques and stopping for dinks, cocktails or food anytime day and night . Lots to explore at the heart of Brighton.
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
Fabulous place to explore both day and night. Great for shopping in bespoke boutiques and stopping for dinks, cocktails or food anytime day and night . Lots to explore at the heart of Brighton.
A favourite with the kids … rock , candy floss, amusements and rides.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveA favourite with the kids … rock , candy floss, amusements and rides.
You will find……
Hotel, Bowling Ally, Cinema, lots of large restaurants, Asda, as well as a few eclectic shops here to wander round.
Small marina to wander along and look at the yachts etc…., you can also hire a boat or join one of the fishing trips on offer.
Boot market held every Sunday on the top level of the multi storey car park.
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
You will find……
Hotel, Bowling Ally, Cinema, lots of large restaurants, Asda, as well as a few eclectic shops here to wander round.
Small marina to wander along and look at the yachts etc…., you can also hire a boat or join one of the fishing trips on offer.
Boot market held every Sunday on the top level of the multi storey car park.
I often cycle along the prom to the marina then pick up the under cliff down here to Rottingdean and stop for coffee a Mollys on the beach.
Lovely cycle along the coast approximately 10-12 miles one way.
But as you can see by the name often walked by many.
(Rottingdean a lovely, small, quirky, old little sea side village.)
82 locals recommend
Undercliff Walk
Undercliff WalkI often cycle along the prom to the marina then pick up the under cliff down here to Rottingdean and stop for coffee a Mollys on the beach.
Lovely cycle along the coast approximately 10-12 miles one way.
But as you can see by the name often walked by many.
(Rottingdean a lovely, small, quirky, old little sea side village.)
Definitely one for the kids…..
This old 1930’s lido has recently been refurbished, I took my kids regularly when they were younger (to the old version) about a 10-15 min drive depending on traffic.
48 locals recommend
Saltdean Lido
Saltdean Park RoadDefinitely one for the kids…..
This old 1930’s lido has recently been refurbished, I took my kids regularly when they were younger (to the old version) about a 10-15 min drive depending on traffic.
Shopping
This is Hove's local high street - lots of cafes, artisan breads, as well as shops, Waterstones bookstore, Boots the chemist, Burts, hairdressers and lots lots more.
33 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetThis is Hove's local high street - lots of cafes, artisan breads, as well as shops, Waterstones bookstore, Boots the chemist, Burts, hairdressers and lots lots more.
A lovely place to take children of all ages, water sports of all the family, the big beach cafe, outdoor gym, large children’s play area with paddling pool, skate parks & peddalos.
Definitely one used by local residents and their children all the time.
Situated on the sea front , a 10 min walk from the flat.
Easy day with park, lots of activities and beach in one.
Top tip… the cafe in the Water-sport Center, small, fully licensed, reasonably priced and sells food snacks, good coffee etc.
Staff, lovely, friendly and welcoming.
16 locals recommend
Hove Lagoon Skatepark
273 KingswayA lovely place to take children of all ages, water sports of all the family, the big beach cafe, outdoor gym, large children’s play area with paddling pool, skate parks & peddalos.
Definitely one used by local residents and their children all the time.
Situated on the sea front , a 10 min walk from the flat.
Easy day with park, lots of activities and beach in one.
Top tip… the cafe in the Water-sport Center, small, fully licensed, reasonably priced and sells food snacks, good coffee etc.
Staff, lovely, friendly and welcoming.