Gwen’s guidebook
My favorite pubs and wine bars
Brighton is full of excellent pubs and bars, here are my favorites
Just two mins from the house is The Geese, a. trendy pub in the wonderful neighborhood of Hanover. They also specialize in bangers and mash, and serve award winning Sunday roast dinners.
37 locals recommend
The Geese
16 Southover StJust two mins from the house is The Geese, a. trendy pub in the wonderful neighborhood of Hanover. They also specialize in bangers and mash, and serve award winning Sunday roast dinners.
This cute community owned pub is just a couple of mins from the house. Kitch interiors and happy hour every evening.
17 locals recommend
Village
129 Islingword RdThis cute community owned pub is just a couple of mins from the house. Kitch interiors and happy hour every evening.
Vine Street Tap + Bottle
Hipster hangout with natural wines and beer
Plateau
1 BartholomewsAward winning wine bar and small plates restaurant
delicious beers and tasty bao buns are on offer in this cool pub, perfect for a pint on the way back to the train station
42 locals recommend
The Pond
49 Gloucester Rddelicious beers and tasty bao buns are on offer in this cool pub, perfect for a pint on the way back to the train station
this lovely little microbrewery and pub serves its own delicious beer in a tiny and funky little pub. Take a seat outside a little alley way and see the sea in the distance. They also host live jazz every Sunday.
49 locals recommend
Hand In Hand
33 Upper St James's Stthis lovely little microbrewery and pub serves its own delicious beer in a tiny and funky little pub. Take a seat outside a little alley way and see the sea in the distance. They also host live jazz every Sunday.
Great local pub in the Laines, very nice atmosphere with candles on the tables, and DJs playing chilled music during the afternoon and fun music at night
25 locals recommend
The Great Eastern
103 Trafalgar StGreat local pub in the Laines, very nice atmosphere with candles on the tables, and DJs playing chilled music during the afternoon and fun music at night
one for the vegans, it’s interiors are slightly manic but brilliant (think bucket loads of fairy lights strewn around, and niknaks everywhere) specialising in vegan epic loaded hotdogs and live music
15 locals recommend
The Hope & Ruin
11-12 Queens Rdone for the vegans, it’s interiors are slightly manic but brilliant (think bucket loads of fairy lights strewn around, and niknaks everywhere) specialising in vegan epic loaded hotdogs and live music
Secret speakeasy close to the Theatre Royal, ring the doorbell to gain entry
18 locals recommend
Bar Valentino
7A New RdSecret speakeasy close to the Theatre Royal, ring the doorbell to gain entry
The new Sea Lanes development on Madeira Drive is great, it has little shops an outside pool, and also this great beach bar
23 locals recommend
Bison Beer | Beach Bar @ Sea Lanes
300 Madeira DrThe new Sea Lanes development on Madeira Drive is great, it has little shops an outside pool, and also this great beach bar
Restaurants recommended by locals
Some of my favorite restaurants and those recommended by locals. If you are a foodie I would recommend looking up the Brighton BRAVO awards, which show which restaurants and bars are award winning.
Burnt Orange
59 Middle StreetAward winning restaurant
Shelter Hall
Street food hall on the seafront
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StDelicious Indian food in the centre of town
Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StA classic vegan restaurant
Kitgum The Restaurant
9 Preston RoadInnovative Ugandan Indian food
64 Degrees
53 Meeting House LnHigh end restaurant
Amazing burritos, nachos and the best margaritas, just minutes from the house
29 locals recommend
Carlito Burrito
12 York PlAmazing burritos, nachos and the best margaritas, just minutes from the house
Manju's
6 Trafalgar StA local favorite, incredible Indian food, booking required
Longrain Thai Indonesian
31-32 New RoadBeautifully presented Thai and Indonesian
The best vegan restaurant I have been too. Funky cocktails and Japanese fusion small plates. Just minutes from the house.
Bonsai Plant Kitchen
The best vegan restaurant I have been too. Funky cocktails and Japanese fusion small plates. Just minutes from the house.
Terre A Terre
71 East StA vegetarian and vegan Brighton institution
Not been yet but this award winning Greek restaurant is supposed to be great
9 locals recommend
Nostos Hove
63a Holland RdNot been yet but this award winning Greek restaurant is supposed to be great
Purezza Brighton
12 St James's Stbrilliant vegan pizza restaurant with sourdough base
med.
2-3 Little E StMeditation style modern food and wine
My favorite fish and chips places
The best fish and chips in Brighton in my opinion- also have vegetarian and vegan options
6 locals recommend
Little Jack Fullers
102 St James's StThe best fish and chips in Brighton in my opinion- also have vegetarian and vegan options
RYBKA (the fish likes to swim)
41 Meeting House LaneBrunch and cafes
There’s plenty of cafes in Brighton to choose from, here is a small selection
Moksha Caffe
4-5 York PlVery popular brunch destination
Cafe Rust Kemptown
115 St George's RdThere are loads of excellent coffee places in a Brighton, this local chain is one of my favorites
20 locals recommend
Pelicano Coffee
28 Sydney StThere are loads of excellent coffee places in a Brighton, this local chain is one of my favorites
The Roastery by Trading Post
Great coffee in the Laines close to the house
Family fun
Activities which are fun for the family
In the winter months make sure to go just before sunset, to watch the amazing starling murmurations
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveIn the winter months make sure to go just before sunset, to watch the amazing starling murmurations
The oldest working electric railway in the UK which runs along the seafront
79 locals recommend
Volk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrThe oldest working electric railway in the UK which runs along the seafront
Go left along the beach if you’re looking at the sea, you’ll find it gets quieter
167 locals recommend
Brighton Beach
off Kings RdGo left along the beach if you’re looking at the sea, you’ll find it gets quieter
Very close to the house you’ll find the Level, which has a skatepark, a water fountain play area, and a swings - there’s also a good cafe kiosk called Pelicanos
75 locals recommend
The Level
Union RoadVery close to the house you’ll find the Level, which has a skatepark, a water fountain play area, and a swings - there’s also a good cafe kiosk called Pelicanos
Sightseeing
Royal Pavilion
Take a tour!
Quirky/ hidden gems
Sauna on the beach?! Yes please
Beach Box Spa
285 Madeira Dr