Brighton and Hove Guide
Neighbourhoods
Hove, Brighton's grown-up sister, once a town of its own, next to neighbouring Brighton, both have since grown and merged into one vibrant, lively city.
Western Road, Palmeira Square and Church Road stretch east to west, perfect for a stroll to sample one of the many independent cafes or restaurants. Or head down to Hove sea front with a coffee to take in the sweeping views of regency townhouses and colourful beach huts.
57 locals recommend
Hove
Hove, Brighton's grown-up sister, once a town of its own, next to neighbouring Brighton, both have since grown and merged into one vibrant, lively city.
Western Road, Palmeira Square and Church Road stretch east to west, perfect for a stroll to sample one of the many independent cafes or restaurants. Or head down to Hove sea front with a coffee to take in the sweeping views of regency townhouses and colourful beach huts.
Food in Brighton
Food hall on the sea front, with indoor and outdoor seating. Recommend booking online.
58 locals recommend
Shelter Hall
Food hall on the sea front, with indoor and outdoor seating. Recommend booking online.
Trading Post Coffee Roasters
18 Cliffe High StGreat coffee, good for brunch or lunch
Lucky Beach Cafe
183 Kings RdSea front location, great for brunch or lunch
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StAmazing Indian street food, the real flavours of India.
Fantastic sushi, and other Japanese food. They also have great veggie and vegan versions of most of their dishes, including vegan sashimi.
59 locals recommend
Moshimo
Fantastic sushi, and other Japanese food. They also have great veggie and vegan versions of most of their dishes, including vegan sashimi.
Dirty filthy burgers, fries and other naughty delights! Good cocktails, shakes and veggie options too. They have a DJ on weekends, really good atmosphere.
24 locals recommend
MEATliquor Brighton
22-23 York PlDirty filthy burgers, fries and other naughty delights! Good cocktails, shakes and veggie options too. They have a DJ on weekends, really good atmosphere.
La Choza
36 Gloucester RdAuthentic Mexican food, good veggie and vegan options too
Cosy pub, serving incredible bao buns. The house fries with hoisin, spring onions and peanuts are a must try! They don't usually take bookings so you'll need to try your luck.
42 locals recommend
The Pond
49 Gloucester RdCosy pub, serving incredible bao buns. The house fries with hoisin, spring onions and peanuts are a must try! They don't usually take bookings so you'll need to try your luck.
Lively pub, serving great Thai food. All the classics, plus some interesting variations.
15 locals recommend
The Eagle
125 Gloucester RdLively pub, serving great Thai food. All the classics, plus some interesting variations.
Vegetarian restaurant in the heart of the lanes. Really vibrant menu, and something delicious for veggies and meat eaters alike.
125 locals recommend
Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StVegetarian restaurant in the heart of the lanes. Really vibrant menu, and something delicious for veggies and meat eaters alike.
Food in Hove
Jo & Co Restaurant
115 Church Rd8 min walk. Great for brunch or lunch
Cafe Rust Hove
81 George Street5 min walk.
Good coffee, and lovely brunch options
The Connaught Pub & Kitchen
48 Hove St5 min walk. Cosy pub, with really good pub food
3 mins walk. Pub with spectacular sea food. The Malaysian curried prawns are to die for. Must book ahead.
126 locals recommend
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast St3 mins walk. Pub with spectacular sea food. The Malaysian curried prawns are to die for. Must book ahead.
8 min walk .Pub with high end pub food. Brunches on weekends.
194 locals recommend
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove St8 min walk .Pub with high end pub food. Brunches on weekends.
Fatto a Mano Hove
65-67 Church Rd20 min walk. Cheap and delicious sourdough pizzas.
New seafront bar/restaurant. Upstairs has a rooftop terrace with panoramic sea views. Menu is a little on the fancy / pricy side, but a great setting for a special occasion. Must book ahead as it gets busy.
134 locals recommend
Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeNew seafront bar/restaurant. Upstairs has a rooftop terrace with panoramic sea views. Menu is a little on the fancy / pricy side, but a great setting for a special occasion. Must book ahead as it gets busy.
Our favourite Thai restaurant. Good for dinner (book ahead), or also a good recommendation for lunch where they offer Thai tapas sets.
187 locals recommend
Giggling Squid
129 Church RdOur favourite Thai restaurant. Good for dinner (book ahead), or also a good recommendation for lunch where they offer Thai tapas sets.
Deliveroo recommendations (take away)
Social Board Brighton
21 St James's StBreakfast baps, lunch sandwiches.
Japanese rice bowls (don buri), teriyaki, katsu curry. This place is cheap, and really tasty. You can get healthyish options too. The strawberry cheesecake mochi for dessert are so good.
sunoso Brighton
55 Queens RoadJapanese rice bowls (don buri), teriyaki, katsu curry. This place is cheap, and really tasty. You can get healthyish options too. The strawberry cheesecake mochi for dessert are so good.
Fried chicken, in all different flavours. With veggie versions of everything available. My favourite is the Jennifer Buffalopez burger!
6 locals recommend
The Bok Shop
3-4 East StFried chicken, in all different flavours. With veggie versions of everything available. My favourite is the Jennifer Buffalopez burger!
Morelli Zorelli
40 Western RdPizza! With great veggie and vegan options also.
Sightseeing
Brighton Pavilion, the most iconic building in Brighton. An old Royal palace, and once home to the Prince regent. You can do paid tours of the inside, or stroll around the gardens for free and get some photos.
289 locals recommend
Brighton Pavilion
Brighton Pavilion, the most iconic building in Brighton. An old Royal palace, and once home to the Prince regent. You can do paid tours of the inside, or stroll around the gardens for free and get some photos.
Fair rides, amusements, fish and chips. Ok, it's touristy, but if you're visiting Brighton it's a must see!
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveFair rides, amusements, fish and chips. Ok, it's touristy, but if you're visiting Brighton it's a must see!
There's a few adventure golfs in Brighton, but this one's the best. 2 courses, great activity for a sunny day.
24 locals recommend
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf - Brighton
286 Madeira DrThere's a few adventure golfs in Brighton, but this one's the best. 2 courses, great activity for a sunny day.
Viewing platform on Hove sea front. Great views on a clear day.
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
Viewing platform on Hove sea front. Great views on a clear day.
Cute little sauna on the beach, with an icy cold plunge pool. Fun for couples or small groups. Book ahead.
29 locals recommend
Beach Box Spa
285 Madeira DrCute little sauna on the beach, with an icy cold plunge pool. Fun for couples or small groups. Book ahead.
Dukes at Komedia Picturehouse
44-47 Gardner StPicturehouse cinema in the lanes.
Lucky Voice Karaoke Brighton
8 Black Lion StKaraoke rooms in central Brighton.
If you want to get out of the city, Devils Dyke is nestled in the South Downs, a few miles north of the city. 10 mins in the car, or you can jump on a bus from Brighton station. Rolling hills, and plenty of fresh air.
267 locals recommend
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadIf you want to get out of the city, Devils Dyke is nestled in the South Downs, a few miles north of the city. 10 mins in the car, or you can jump on a bus from Brighton station. Rolling hills, and plenty of fresh air.
Good escape room in Brighton.. good option for a rainy day!
Bewilder Box: Judgement D.A.V.E. Escape Room @ The Brunswick
1 Holland RoadGood escape room in Brighton.. good option for a rainy day!
Drinks
The Golden Pineapple of Ship Street
14 Ship StreetUnique cocktails, nice atmosphere
The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine StSpeakeasy type cocktail bar, very sophisticated
Twisted Lemon Sea House
1 Middle StCocktails
Shuffle Bar & Kitchen
27 York PlCocktails, younger crowd, sheltered garden.
Seafront bar, with outdoor seating and decent food
21 locals recommend
Ohso Social Beach Bar + Restaurant
250a Kings RdSeafront bar, with outdoor seating and decent food
Sea front bar (on the beach), with outdoor seating and live music
38 locals recommend
Brighton Music Hall
Sea front bar (on the beach), with outdoor seating and live music
The Cricketers
15 Black Lion StOldest pub in Brighton
THE HOP POLES
13 Middle StLively pub, good food, small garden with heaters
LGBT+ venues
Charles Street Tap
8 Marine ParadeLGBT friendly bar, 2-4-1 cocktails all day
Legends Hotel
31-34 Marine ParadeGay bar, with club downstairs (free entry). Mixed crowd.
Camelford Arms
30-31 Camelford StLGBT friendly pub