Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove
Sightseeing
Brighton Pavilion
Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrKensington Gardens
Kensington GardensCool lane of boutiques, cafes and a couple of pubs, very 'Brighton'
Hove Beach Huts
KingswayA beautiful walk along the seafront into Hove
Entertainment & Activities
One of the oldest Aquariums still in use.
Stunning architecture, lovely way to spend a coupe of hours, especially if the weather isn't good!
161 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeOne of the oldest Aquariums still in use.
Stunning architecture, lovely way to spend a coupe of hours, especially if the weather isn't good!
Hove Lagoon
KingswayWakeboarding, sailing and kayaking - lessons available
British Airways i360
Cool volleyball courts you can hire, cafe with good coffee & snacks - open late.
Also good for kids, and next to the play park
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrCool volleyball courts you can hire, cafe with good coffee & snacks - open late.
Also good for kids, and next to the play park
Parks & Nature
Brighton Beach
off Kings RdDevils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadYou can walk or cycle to the lovely seaside town of Rottingdean, A few miles on the seafront along the under cliff path is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon and take in the sea air. There are a couple of small cafes enroute or there is a great little cafe at the top of the hill on your right.
Easy to get the bus back in to Brighton too!
50 locals recommend
Rottingdean
You can walk or cycle to the lovely seaside town of Rottingdean, A few miles on the seafront along the under cliff path is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon and take in the sea air. There are a couple of small cafes enroute or there is a great little cafe at the top of the hill on your right.
Easy to get the bus back in to Brighton too!
Arts & Culture
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
The Lanes
Prescription Art
83 London RdPlace to buy local and international artwork from street and urban artists
Art gallery and Store in central Brighton, has a great collection of Pop Art
8 locals recommend
Enter Gallery
13 Bond StArt gallery and Store in central Brighton, has a great collection of Pop Art
Shopping
Nola
42 Gardner StWomenswear - cool brands
Gresham Blake
20 Bond StBrighton based tailor - also sells of the peg and has lots of fun accessories
Tidy Street General Store
102 Gloucester Rdsells gorgeous things
Sirene
37 Trafalgar Stwomenswear independent retailer.. lovely selection of mid range clothing
The Lanes
Our Daily Edit
23 Ship StGreat brands, fashion forward buyers, stylish shop for men & women
Drinks & Nightlife
Tempest Inn
159 Kings RdGreat bar on the seafront, near all clubs and has private booth areas
All day bar on the seafront, near the palace pier and also has private booth areas and a dancefloor at DJs at the weekend
21 locals recommend
Ohso Social Beach Bar + Restaurant
250a Kings RdAll day bar on the seafront, near the palace pier and also has private booth areas and a dancefloor at DJs at the weekend
Large Groups welcome (hen & stag) book in advance to reserve booth and pre-order cocktails - we hear funny reviews!
The Copper Rooms
Large Groups welcome (hen & stag) book in advance to reserve booth and pre-order cocktails - we hear funny reviews!
The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine StCocktail bar with large terrace
Block
101 St James's StLocal cool hangout with large beer garden, good 'meaty' food
Huge busy pub with terraces and large groups are welcome.
Lovely booth seating in the newly revamped lounge which can be booked for groups & they offer dining options, we get exclusive discounts so contact me if you want more info.
24 locals recommend
The Walrus
10 Ship StHuge busy pub with terraces and large groups are welcome.
Lovely booth seating in the newly revamped lounge which can be booked for groups & they offer dining options, we get exclusive discounts so contact me if you want more info.
North Laine Bazaar
5A Upper Gardner StGreat pub, large groups welcome
Black Lion
14 Black Lion StGreat local historic pub with dance floor and DJ's at weekends
Artist Residence Brighton
33 Regency SquareHotel Cocktail bar that welcomes groups
Large pub over 3 floors, roof terrace, great food - can take large group bookings
177 locals recommend
The Lion & Lobster
24 Sillwood StLarge pub over 3 floors, roof terrace, great food - can take large group bookings
Food scene
Great place for large groups - food hall with large choice of food from different sellers & a bar - open all day
58 locals recommend
Shelter Hall
Great place for large groups - food hall with large choice of food from different sellers & a bar - open all day
Plateau
1 BartholomewsBuzzy central eaterie
Small bites
Great wine list
Fabulous atmosphere
Moshimo
Large modern sushi restaurant
Highly recommend the sushi boats : )
Award winning veggie restaurant - highly recommend the platter to try lots of dishes
197 locals recommend
Terre A Terre
71 East StAward winning veggie restaurant - highly recommend the platter to try lots of dishes
Gars
19 Prince Albert StClassy chinese restaurant with great service
The New Club
133-134 Kings RdGreat for breakfasts (and bloody marys!)
Fab view too
VIP Pizza Brighton
19 Old SteineAuthentic and reasonably priced pizzas
Superb restaurant with great reviews, perfect for special occasions
38 locals recommend
The Flint House
13 Hanningtons LnSuperb restaurant with great reviews, perfect for special occasions
64 Degrees
53 Meeting House LnAward winning dining experience - great for foodies