Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove

Lynne & Steve
Lynne & Steve
Guidebook for The City of Brighton and Hove

Food Scene

Good food. Great cocktails.
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Cin Cin Hove
60 Western Rd
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Good food. Great cocktails.
Good quality all round. Excellent for lunching, brunching or evening cocktails.
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Hixon Green
124 Church Rd
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Good quality all round. Excellent for lunching, brunching or evening cocktails.
Located in The Arches on Brighton seafront overlooking the West Pier and sister restaurant to the award-winning 64 Degrees, it gives its name to the flocks of starlings seen on the sea front. Great Al Fresco sea view dining. Delicious food especially Sunday lunch.
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Murmur
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Located in The Arches on Brighton seafront overlooking the West Pier and sister restaurant to the award-winning 64 Degrees, it gives its name to the flocks of starlings seen on the sea front. Great Al Fresco sea view dining. Delicious food especially Sunday lunch.
There are several of these cafes in the area, the nearest one being First Avenue where you can find excellent coffee and savoury food and every Friday they make a variety of deliciously indulgent donuts.
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The Flour Pot Kitchen
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There are several of these cafes in the area, the nearest one being First Avenue where you can find excellent coffee and savoury food and every Friday they make a variety of deliciously indulgent donuts.
Great Ice Cream to take away to eat on the beach and fab burgers and Italian fare.
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Marrocco's
8 King's Esplanade
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Great Ice Cream to take away to eat on the beach and fab burgers and Italian fare.
On the beach at Hove. Delicious food and drink. Seating with uninterrupted sea views on the beach or in their new plush bar.
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Rockwater Hove
Western Esplanade
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On the beach at Hove. Delicious food and drink. Seating with uninterrupted sea views on the beach or in their new plush bar.
Tesco's and the Co-op are nearby, but if you are looking for speciality foods this is a great little shop. Literally, around the corner.
Organic Earth Market
100-104 Church Rd
Tesco's and the Co-op are nearby, but if you are looking for speciality foods this is a great little shop. Literally, around the corner.
Great pizzas, reasonable prices and south facing patio dining.
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Fatto a Mano Hove
65-67 Church Rd
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Great pizzas, reasonable prices and south facing patio dining.
Just over Church road from Osborne Villas. Fab fish n chips!
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Bankers Express
131 Church Rd
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Just over Church road from Osborne Villas. Fab fish n chips!
Freshly made bread & cakes daily. Highly recommended is the chewy brown or white loaves.
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Real Pâtisserie
147 Church Rd
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Freshly made bread & cakes daily. Highly recommended is the chewy brown or white loaves.
Freshly prepared bread, cakes and so much more for take-away treats or eat-in with speciality teas, coffees, etc.
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Raise Bakery
157 Church Rd
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Freshly prepared bread, cakes and so much more for take-away treats or eat-in with speciality teas, coffees, etc.
Variety of restaurants and bars in newly refurbed Shelter Hall on the beach.
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Shelter Hall
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Variety of restaurants and bars in newly refurbed Shelter Hall on the beach.
Fabulous fish. Gorgeous views. Perfect for that special celebration. Lunch or dinner.
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The Salt Room
106 Kings Rd
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Fabulous fish. Gorgeous views. Perfect for that special celebration. Lunch or dinner.
Sister "meaterie" restaurant to The Salt Room. Specialises in meat dishes. Favourable reports.
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The Coal Shed Restaurant Brighton
8 Boyce's Street
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Sister "meaterie" restaurant to The Salt Room. Specialises in meat dishes. Favourable reports.
High-end dining but fabulous reports on their special tasting menus with wine paring.
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etch. by Steven Edwards
216 Church Rd
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High-end dining but fabulous reports on their special tasting menus with wine paring.
Local favourite curry house. Excellent curry at reasonable prices to eat-in or take-away. Booking advised.
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Hove Tandoori
175 Church Rd
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Local favourite curry house. Excellent curry at reasonable prices to eat-in or take-away. Booking advised.
High end curry house. Excellent food for lunch or evening dining. Booking advised.
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Indian Summer
70 East St
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High end curry house. Excellent food for lunch or evening dining. Booking advised.
Newly opening favourite of locals. Run by Pete & Jo Morrison. Moderately priced good food and very friendly service.
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Jo & Co Restaurant
115 Church Rd
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Newly opening favourite of locals. Run by Pete & Jo Morrison. Moderately priced good food and very friendly service.

City/town information

Brighton It’s the nearest south coast to London Brighton is less than 1 hour by train from our capital city. That’s why, for the last 200 years, it’s been known as ‘London by the sea’ – the resort of choice for those wanting an easy escape from London, whether you are a day tripper, a mod or rocker, or seeking an alternative way of life. It has the UK’s most eccentric palace. There is no other building like the Brighton Royal Pavilion. A fantastical fusion of Indian styles on the outside and Chinese inside, it was designed for Britain’s most decadent King , King George IV as his party palace by the sea. A must-visit. Brighton was a city of Victorian innovation. The world’s oldest operating aquarium opened in 1872, now Brighton Sea Life. Just outside, you can ride the world’s oldest operating electric railway (1883), the Volks Railway. Brighton and Hove was also a pioneering hub of the early movie industry. Is it the beach pebbles, the bizarre fairytale palace, the eccentric characters, its fame as England’s lesbian and gay capital, the Green politics, the vibrant graffiti, the colourful Regency architecture or is it just the feeling that you’re somewhere a bit different ? North Laine has over 400 independent shops and cafes Four main shopping streets – Bond St, Gardner St, Kensington Gardens and Sydney St, and increasingly many of the side streets – make North Laine the heart and soul of Brighton. Colourful, funky, hipster, alternative, it’s well worth making the ten minute trip inland from the beach. The South Downs National Park is on the doorstep Brighton is the perfect base for day trips. Catch an open-top bus up to Devils’ Dyke for views across Sussex and Surrey, or see some of the most spectacular scenery in southern England – the white cliffs of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. The quaint towns of Lewes and Arundel, the cathedral city of Chichester and the genteel resort of Eastbourne, are all under an hour away. It’s the LGBTQ capital of Britain Brighton hosts the UK’s largest Pride event every August and Europe’s first Trans Pride was held here. It is the most popular city for same-sex weddings and you can see rainbow flags everywhere. All these give Brighton that special mix of diversity and acceptance. Many historical figures, including Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde had Brighton connections. Piers and Queers is a historical walking tour of LGBTQ Brighton.
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Brighton
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Brighton It’s the nearest south coast to London Brighton is less than 1 hour by train from our capital city. That’s why, for the last 200 years, it’s been known as ‘London by the sea’ – the resort of choice for those wanting an easy escape from London, whether you are a day tripper, a mod or rocker, or seeking an alternative way of life. It has the UK’s most eccentric palace. There is no other building like the Brighton Royal Pavilion. A fantastical fusion of Indian styles on the outside and Chinese inside, it was designed for Britain’s most decadent King , King George IV as his party palace by the sea. A must-visit. Brighton was a city of Victorian innovation. The world’s oldest operating aquarium opened in 1872, now Brighton Sea Life. Just outside, you can ride the world’s oldest operating electric railway (1883), the Volks Railway. Brighton and Hove was also a pioneering hub of the early movie industry. Is it the beach pebbles, the bizarre fairytale palace, the eccentric characters, its fame as England’s lesbian and gay capital, the Green politics, the vibrant graffiti, the colourful Regency architecture or is it just the feeling that you’re somewhere a bit different ? North Laine has over 400 independent shops and cafes Four main shopping streets – Bond St, Gardner St, Kensington Gardens and Sydney St, and increasingly many of the side streets – make North Laine the heart and soul of Brighton. Colourful, funky, hipster, alternative, it’s well worth making the ten minute trip inland from the beach. The South Downs National Park is on the doorstep Brighton is the perfect base for day trips. Catch an open-top bus up to Devils’ Dyke for views across Sussex and Surrey, or see some of the most spectacular scenery in southern England – the white cliffs of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. The quaint towns of Lewes and Arundel, the cathedral city of Chichester and the genteel resort of Eastbourne, are all under an hour away. It’s the LGBTQ capital of Britain Brighton hosts the UK’s largest Pride event every August and Europe’s first Trans Pride was held here. It is the most popular city for same-sex weddings and you can see rainbow flags everywhere. All these give Brighton that special mix of diversity and acceptance. Many historical figures, including Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde had Brighton connections. Piers and Queers is a historical walking tour of LGBTQ Brighton.

City/town information

The offbeat seaside town of Hove is facing up to its neighbourhood rival with cool new vintage boutiques, craft beer bars and upscaled chippies Ask a local if they live in Brighton and the reply is often a mock-horrified 'Hove, actually.' The tongue-in-cheek phrase - apparently coined by one-time Brighton resident Laurence Olivier - acknowledges the distinct differences between the two seaside spots, despite the towns uniting as a city 15 years ago. Like many new visitors to the area I discovered the bright lights of Brighton first and only later came to know the quieter, quirkier beat of Hove. This is Brighton's less lairy little sister, considerably more laid-back and low-key. Where Brighton has crowds thronging to shops in the Lanes, only the clued-in know where to source a mid-century sideboard in Hove or find the best fish supper. Where Brighton has hip-hop and indie nightclubs, Hove has pubs championing craft beer and a café on every corner. Brighton's seafront is dominated by the Palace Pier and the new 170-metre i360 observation tower, but reach Hove and the beach is backed by green spaces and folk playing pitch and putt. Both towns are at their best when the sun shines.
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Hove
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The offbeat seaside town of Hove is facing up to its neighbourhood rival with cool new vintage boutiques, craft beer bars and upscaled chippies Ask a local if they live in Brighton and the reply is often a mock-horrified 'Hove, actually.' The tongue-in-cheek phrase - apparently coined by one-time Brighton resident Laurence Olivier - acknowledges the distinct differences between the two seaside spots, despite the towns uniting as a city 15 years ago. Like many new visitors to the area I discovered the bright lights of Brighton first and only later came to know the quieter, quirkier beat of Hove. This is Brighton's less lairy little sister, considerably more laid-back and low-key. Where Brighton has crowds thronging to shops in the Lanes, only the clued-in know where to source a mid-century sideboard in Hove or find the best fish supper. Where Brighton has hip-hop and indie nightclubs, Hove has pubs championing craft beer and a café on every corner. Brighton's seafront is dominated by the Palace Pier and the new 170-metre i360 observation tower, but reach Hove and the beach is backed by green spaces and folk playing pitch and putt. Both towns are at their best when the sun shines.

Neighbourhoods

Unique boutique shopping and bars areas. Lovely little shops and cobbled streets.
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The Lanes
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Unique boutique shopping and bars areas. Lovely little shops and cobbled streets.

Sightseeing

Aerial view of Brighton & Hove
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British Airways i360
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Aerial view of Brighton & Hove
Paddleboards, water-ski's and more...
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Лагуна Хоув
Kingsway
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Paddleboards, water-ski's and more...
For all boat trips and restaurants overlooking the Marina.
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Brighton Marina
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For all boat trips and restaurants overlooking the Marina.
A timeless beauty spot on the sprawling South Downs. Just a few miles out of town, the largest ’dry valley’ in the UK makes the perfect location for a dog walk or simply an aimless ramble as the sun sets. The Dyke has been a major tourist draw since the 19th century, and it’s very easy to see why.
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Станция Девилс Дайк
Devil's Dyke Road
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A timeless beauty spot on the sprawling South Downs. Just a few miles out of town, the largest ’dry valley’ in the UK makes the perfect location for a dog walk or simply an aimless ramble as the sun sets. The Dyke has been a major tourist draw since the 19th century, and it’s very easy to see why.
People don't often walk this way in Brighton but I love it here! Go past the marina under the cliffs and you'll find quieter beaches and amazing rock pools at low tide. The chalky cliffs are really impressive, and if you're really lucky you might even see a seal out on the rocks. When you're done with the beach, you can head to the marina for food/drinks/entertainment.
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Undercliff Walk
Undercliff Walk
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People don't often walk this way in Brighton but I love it here! Go past the marina under the cliffs and you'll find quieter beaches and amazing rock pools at low tide. The chalky cliffs are really impressive, and if you're really lucky you might even see a seal out on the rocks. When you're done with the beach, you can head to the marina for food/drinks/entertainment.
These are the most local bike rentals, near Tesco’s. The best way to see the city.
BTN Bike share Tesco
Church Road
These are the most local bike rentals, near Tesco’s. The best way to see the city.

Entertainment

Classical Victorian Theatre showing current touring productions of plays and musicals.
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Театр Рояль Брайтон
New Road
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Classical Victorian Theatre showing current touring productions of plays and musicals.
Live arts & music entertainment.
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Брайтон Дом
Church Street
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Live arts & music entertainment.
Stand-up comedy. Cinema.
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Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner St
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Stand-up comedy. Cinema.

Cocktails

Cocktails, music and sometimes dancing.
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Bohemia Brighton
54-55 Meeting House Ln
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Cocktails, music and sometimes dancing.
On the kemptown side of town, atmospheric cocktail bar. Booking advised.
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The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine St
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On the kemptown side of town, atmospheric cocktail bar. Booking advised.