My Guide to Brighton
Kemptown bars
Need a stiff drink after your journey! Take your pick from any of the fantastic bars on your doorstep!
Local Bar, just around the corner and a great place to grab a drink or food.
43 locals recommend
The Thomas Kemp
8 St George's RdLocal Bar, just around the corner and a great place to grab a drink or food.
A small intimate bar, great beers and ales. An eclectic bunch of people, a true taste of Brighton. Often with live music and jazz nights.
49 locals recommend
Hand In Hand
33 Upper St James's StA small intimate bar, great beers and ales. An eclectic bunch of people, a true taste of Brighton. Often with live music and jazz nights.
Fallen Angel
24 Grafton StA hidden gem, often overlooked. Stop by for drinks or cocktails.
Great place for a pie and a pint. Board games galore to keep you entertained. Great winter pub
27 locals recommend
The Barley Mow
92 St George's RdGreat place for a pie and a pint. Board games galore to keep you entertained. Great winter pub
A must visit bar! A great stop off on the way in to town or on the way home
87 locals recommend
Black Dove
74 St James's StA must visit bar! A great stop off on the way in to town or on the way home
Great place in Kemptown to sit and chill! Good beer and food, great option for lunch or dinner. Panoramic views of the sea, perfect on both sunny or rainy days!
23 locals recommend
The Bristol Bar
Paston PlaceGreat place in Kemptown to sit and chill! Good beer and food, great option for lunch or dinner. Panoramic views of the sea, perfect on both sunny or rainy days!
If you want something a little different from a bar then this is the place to go. A great selection of board games and video games to keep you amused for hours!
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Madeira DriveIf you want something a little different from a bar then this is the place to go. A great selection of board games and video games to keep you amused for hours!
The Daddy Longlegs
1 Arundel RdSo not strictly 10 mins away, sumptuous bar with some of the best cocktails you’ve ever had. Booking at weekends advised.
107 locals recommend
The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine StSo not strictly 10 mins away, sumptuous bar with some of the best cocktails you’ve ever had. Booking at weekends advised.
Favourite brunch places
Some local ideas to grab some food.
A great place to grab brunch, right in the heart of Kemptown and only 2 minutes away. Be warned you might need to book in advance. They also do wine and food some evenings so worth looking out for what’s on!
17 locals recommend
Cafe Rust Kemptown
115 St George's RdA great place to grab brunch, right in the heart of Kemptown and only 2 minutes away. Be warned you might need to book in advance. They also do wine and food some evenings so worth looking out for what’s on!
Bit of a tourist trap so gets busy. Food is pretty decent and a fun experience
17 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
16-17 Market StBit of a tourist trap so gets busy. Food is pretty decent and a fun experience
Social Board Brighton
21 St James's StGreat food, quick and easy
Loads of different food places all under one roof. On the beach so great views!
58 locals recommend
Shelter Hall
Loads of different food places all under one roof. On the beach so great views!
Lovely changing menu, everything is super fresh and tasty! Literally 5 mins away too!
Nanima Asian Kitchen & Café
36 Saint George's RoadLovely changing menu, everything is super fresh and tasty! Literally 5 mins away too!
Great little place for tea or cake. Afternoon tea is also fab! Dog friendly (they used to do a doggy afternoon tea) worth checking out!
55 locals recommend
Metrodeco
38 Upper St James's StGreat little place for tea or cake. Afternoon tea is also fab! Dog friendly (they used to do a doggy afternoon tea) worth checking out!
Redroaster Cafe
1D St James's StCity Centre bars
One of the oldest pubs in town. Allegedly Jack the Rippers seaside haunt!
The Cricketers
15 Black Lion StAlways good for a beer or two. Live local bands and DJs at the weekends.
20 locals recommend
Black Lion
14 Black Lion StAlways good for a beer or two. Live local bands and DJs at the weekends.
Great place to grab a beer or two when shopping! Right in the heart of the North Lanes
13 locals recommend
William the Fourth
4 Church StGreat place to grab a beer or two when shopping! Right in the heart of the North Lanes
Great place to soak up the sun and watch the world go by. Stays open late and has arguably one of the best roasts in town on a Sunday
10 locals recommend
Mrs Fitzherbert's
25-26 New RdGreat place to soak up the sun and watch the world go by. Stays open late and has arguably one of the best roasts in town on a Sunday
Classic seafront bar, packed on hot sunny days. DJs, live music and open super late for dancing
21 locals recommend
Ohso Social Beach Bar + Restaurant
250a Kings RdClassic seafront bar, packed on hot sunny days. DJs, live music and open super late for dancing
Really popular outside bar on the seafront! Live music all day, every day. Expect an up for it crowd. Little huts and booths can be booked.
38 locals recommend
Brighton Music Hall
Really popular outside bar on the seafront! Live music all day, every day. Expect an up for it crowd. Little huts and booths can be booked.
My go to winter pub. Log fires, good drinks and food. Also a good hangout in the summer. Nestled in the heart of the historic Laines.
Bath Arms
3-4 Meeting House LnMy go to winter pub. Log fires, good drinks and food. Also a good hangout in the summer. Nestled in the heart of the historic Laines.
Favourite Restaurants
Looking for somewhere a little different or treating yourself, here are my haunts.
Great place for fine French food. As with all places, best to book in advance at weekends
21 locals recommend
Petit Pois Restaurant Ltd
70 Ship StGreat place for fine French food. As with all places, best to book in advance at weekends
New place, serving amazing Tapas. You’ll need to book well in advance
41 locals recommend
Burnt Orange
59 Middle StreetNew place, serving amazing Tapas. You’ll need to book well in advance
If you like fish/seafood then this place is a must Just opened second restaurant on the seafront
244 locals recommend
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnIf you like fish/seafood then this place is a must Just opened second restaurant on the seafront
Firm favourite for great food. Good atmosphere and a great place for dinner!
50 locals recommend
Busby and Wilds
9 Rock StFirm favourite for great food. Good atmosphere and a great place for dinner!
Small restaurant focused on seasonal food, exquisite wine and amazing service. You’ll need to book!
Kindling Restaurant
69 East StreetSmall restaurant focused on seasonal food, exquisite wine and amazing service. You’ll need to book!
Some of the best (yet cheapest) pizza in town. Small restaurant you’ll definitely need to book on weekends. On Deliveroo too if you can’t be bothered to leave the house.
71 locals recommend
VIP Pizza Brighton
19 Old SteineSome of the best (yet cheapest) pizza in town. Small restaurant you’ll definitely need to book on weekends. On Deliveroo too if you can’t be bothered to leave the house.
Worth a visit just to see the toilets! Good good, amazing cocktails. Feels quite luxurious but won’t break the bank. Booking essential
88 locals recommend
The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship StWorth a visit just to see the toilets! Good good, amazing cocktails. Feels quite luxurious but won’t break the bank. Booking essential
I love dim sum! This place does amazing dim sum (12-3) outside of this they also do all your favourite Chinese dishes, elevated to restaurant quality. Worth a visit for sure
16 locals recommend
Gars
19 Prince Albert StI love dim sum! This place does amazing dim sum (12-3) outside of this they also do all your favourite Chinese dishes, elevated to restaurant quality. Worth a visit for sure
Plateau
1 BartholomewsSmall plates with amazing wine. Definitely a must if you’re a foodie.
Newly opened small plates restaurant in the heart of the regenerated Laines. Popular place so make sure you book.
38 locals recommend
The Flint House
13 Hanningtons LnNewly opened small plates restaurant in the heart of the regenerated Laines. Popular place so make sure you book.
LGBTQ+ Place to visit
Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or not there is lots of fun to be had here. All very welcoming regardless of gender or sexuality
Queens Arms
Great place to catch a local drag queen, check out their nightly listings online.
Legends Hotel
31-34 Marine ParadeGood late night bar and club. Welcoming to all.
Affinity Bar
129 Saint James's StreetGood cocktails and lots of cabaret at the weekends
Fresh on the scene from June 2022 is Arcobaleno (which means ‘rainbow’ in Italian). As the name suggests, it’s a welcoming LGBTQ+ venue with an expansive garden and a beautifully designed bar, which serves some mean cocktails! Local drag acts strut their stuff, inviting you to laugh, wine taste, win quizzes and so much more. Arcobaleno also runs workshops for our communities on a range of topical issues. Just around the corner from the apartment.
Arcobaleno
120 Saint George's RoadFresh on the scene from June 2022 is Arcobaleno (which means ‘rainbow’ in Italian). As the name suggests, it’s a welcoming LGBTQ+ venue with an expansive garden and a beautifully designed bar, which serves some mean cocktails! Local drag acts strut their stuff, inviting you to laugh, wine taste, win quizzes and so much more. Arcobaleno also runs workshops for our communities on a range of topical issues. Just around the corner from the apartment.
Kemptown shopping
A list of shops to get your supply cupboard for the weekend sorted
Keep it local - finest meats and cheeses in Kemptown.
15 locals recommend
bramptons butchers ltd brighton
114 St George's RdKeep it local - finest meats and cheeses in Kemptown.
For all your veg needs this delightful little place has lots of tasty treats
9 locals recommend
Ricci's
Saint George's RoadFor all your veg needs this delightful little place has lots of tasty treats
Boots
59-61 George StPharmacy for all your needs
The best bread and pastries in Kemptown. Get there early on weekends and expect a queue.
66 locals recommend
Open Bakery Kemp Town
34 St George's RdThe best bread and pastries in Kemptown. Get there early on weekends and expect a queue.
Co-op Food - Kemp Town
22-23 St George's RdFor all your grocery needs - 5 minute walk away
Fancy a nice bottle of wine then this is the place to go. Huge selection.
6 locals recommend
The Butlers Wine Cellar - Kemp Town
88 St George's RdFancy a nice bottle of wine then this is the place to go. Huge selection.
Take Away
Cozy night in with Netflix or that special someone. Treat yourself to a delicious take away
Finding a good Chinese can be hard - I can recommend this place. Literally 5 minute walk away or they deliver if you're feeling lazy.
Happy Family
106 Edward StFinding a good Chinese can be hard - I can recommend this place. Literally 5 minute walk away or they deliver if you're feeling lazy.
Pizzaface
35 St George's RdGreat pizzas - another local Kemptown village gem.
Fried Chicken, wings and burgers. Available on Deliveroo, my go to hangover place.
6 locals recommend
The Bok Shop
3-4 East StFried Chicken, wings and burgers. Available on Deliveroo, my go to hangover place.