Guidebook for Brighton and Hove
Food Scene
Great local takeaway for authentic Thai food cooked by real Thais...and so close they will hand deliver to the front door!
17 locals recommend
Kempthai
40 st'Georges RoadGreat local takeaway for authentic Thai food cooked by real Thais...and so close they will hand deliver to the front door!
Pizzaface
35 St George's RdTakeaway pizza - but the best
Ground Kemptown
81 St George's RdAmazing local coffee - cakes and sandwiches too
Open Bakery Kemp Town
34 St George's RdAs close to a French bakery as you can find in the UK.
Small Batch Coffee Roasters
17 Jubilee StreetGreat coffee in town
Moshimo
The best sushi on the South coast
Fish + Liquor
11 - 14 Madeira DrEat in or takeaway the best (and locally caught) fish and chips in Brighton
Local health food shop opposite the house - speak to Paul and he'll help you!
17 locals recommend
Seed N Sprout
82 St George's RdLocal health food shop opposite the house - speak to Paul and he'll help you!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hand In Hand
33 Upper St James's StThe best, most quirky, brew pub in Brighton is a short walk away
From front door to bar in 1 minute, this is the closest pub and the only one with sea views...Good food and jazz nights
23 locals recommend
The Bristol Bar
Paston PlaceFrom front door to bar in 1 minute, this is the closest pub and the only one with sea views...Good food and jazz nights
Fantastic food at very affordable prices, plus a great range of ales from Brighton and around the world. Family friendly, but also a great place for an evening
41 locals recommend
The Independent
95 Queens Park RdFantastic food at very affordable prices, plus a great range of ales from Brighton and around the world. Family friendly, but also a great place for an evening
The Barley Mow
92 St George's RdGood eating and drinking in Kemptown village
Sightseeing
Volks Electric Railway
Volks Electric RailwayThe world's oldest electric railway
Royal Pavilion
Smuggler's village - cycle along the bottom of the sea cliffs or take a bus.
50 locals recommend
Rottingdean
Smuggler's village - cycle along the bottom of the sea cliffs or take a bus.
Shopping
Independent shopping - a place for browsing and the unexpected
214 locals recommend
North Laine Bazaar
5A Upper Gardner StIndependent shopping - a place for browsing and the unexpected
Brighton Flea Market
31a Upper St James's StQuirky flea market in Kemptown
Snoopers Paradise
7/8 Kensington GardensBrighton's original flea market
Ancient lanes of fisherman houses make for great independent shopping, with jewellry and speciality
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
Ancient lanes of fisherman houses make for great independent shopping, with jewellry and speciality
Pardon My French
15 St George's RdFrench themed clothes, jewellry, toys and accessories
Outlet stores, Asda supermarket, cinema, bowling etc etc at the Brighton marina
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
Outlet stores, Asda supermarket, cinema, bowling etc etc at the Brighton marina
Entertainment & Activities
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveThe fun pier - rides and amusements
Kids playground with pirate ships, skatepark, cafe, lagoon for water sports by the beach in Hove
70 locals recommend
Lagoon Watersports
330 KingswayKids playground with pirate ships, skatepark, cafe, lagoon for water sports by the beach in Hove
A great cafe/restaurant as the backdrop to beach volleyball at Yellowave. Climbing for kids is available.
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrA great cafe/restaurant as the backdrop to beach volleyball at Yellowave. Climbing for kids is available.
Parks & Nature
The UK's oldest, longest green wall forms a stunning backdrop to the beach front at Kemptown
6 locals recommend
Madeira Drive
Madeira DriveThe UK's oldest, longest green wall forms a stunning backdrop to the beach front at Kemptown
East Brighton Park
Local park, the gateway to the South Downs National Park
Victorian park with children's playground, cafe, lake and extensive grounds
78 locals recommend
Queen's Park, Brighton
1 West DrVictorian park with children's playground, cafe, lake and extensive grounds
A great place to hang out on a sunny day - frisbee, skatepark and the best children's playground around
75 locals recommend
The Level
Union RoadA great place to hang out on a sunny day - frisbee, skatepark and the best children's playground around
Arts & Culture
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Fantastic library in town, in a stunning, sustainable building on Jubilee Square
22 locals recommend
Jubilee Library
Jubilee StreetFantastic library in town, in a stunning, sustainable building on Jubilee Square