Guidebook for Brighton
Food Scene
Top quality food in an informal setting. A restaurant masquerading as a pub, although you can pop in for just a cocktail too
92 locals recommend
The Ginger Dog
12 College PlaceTop quality food in an informal setting. A restaurant masquerading as a pub, although you can pop in for just a cocktail too
Best coffee in Brighton and favoured by the Prince of darkness aka Nick Cave on occasion too
46 locals recommend
Ground Kemptown
81 St George's RdBest coffee in Brighton and favoured by the Prince of darkness aka Nick Cave on occasion too
Open Bakery Kemp Town
34 St George's RdAuthentic croissants and fantastic bread
Shopping
Kemptown
Gay capital of Europe. Nice liberal bohemian vibe
Kemptown Trading Post & Cup of Joe
28 St George's RdCoffee and vintage clothing
Entertainment & Activities
Queen's Park, Brighton
1 West DrFantastic playground, with coffee and cake
Only place right on the beach where you can sip a glass of wine, and your kids can play
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrOnly place right on the beach where you can sip a glass of wine, and your kids can play
Parks & Nature
Children love the water games and you can sit on the balcony, watch the sea and drink coffee
15 locals recommend
Peter Pan Playground
299 Madeira DrChildren love the water games and you can sit on the balcony, watch the sea and drink coffee
Essentials
Co-op Food - Kemp Town
22-23 St George's RdOpen late and good for all the basics
Getting Around
Bus stop on Eastern road, just up the road and turn right and take the No 7 bus to get to the station or get off at The Clock Tower for city centre shopping
College Place station
Bus stop on Eastern road, just up the road and turn right and take the No 7 bus to get to the station or get off at The Clock Tower for city centre shopping
Arts & Culture
The Brighton Pavillion
You must see it, it's iconic and beautiful