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Catch of the Day: Brighton Seafront's Finest Seafood RestaurantsFood & Drink

Catch of the Day: Brighton Seafront's Finest Seafood Restaurants

From traditional fish and chips on the pier to sophisticated seafood dining with sea views, Brighton's seafront offers some of the county's best ocean-to-plate experiences. Here's where to find the freshest catches and most memorable meals along our beloved coast.

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Editors' Picks

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CocktailsHidden Speakeasy

The Plotting Parlour

£££·The Lanes·Brighton Station

A Prohibition-era speakeasy hidden behind an unmarked door in The Lanes. Inventive cocktails, low lighting, and jazz on vinyl. Ring the doorbell and hope they let you in.

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Cocktails & Live MusicBest Rooftop

The Mesmerist

££·The Lanes·Brighton Station

Three floors of fun in the heart of The Lanes. The rooftop terrace has some of the best views in Brighton, and the cocktails are surprisingly good for a venue this size.

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Specialty CoffeeBest Coffee in Brighton

Trading Post Coffee

£·North Laine·Brighton Station

The best specialty coffee in Brighton. Single origin pour-overs, perfectly pulled espressos, and a rotating roster of guest roasters. The tiny Ship Street shop is the original and still the best.

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Historic LandmarkMust-See

Royal Pavilion

££·City Centre·Brighton Station

George IV's extraordinary Indo-Saracenic palace, right in the heart of Brighton. The interiors are genuinely jaw-dropping - all chinoiserie, gilded dragons, and chandelier excess. Nothing else in England looks remotely like it.

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SeafoodSeafront Dining

The Salt Room

£££·Kings Road·Brighton Station

Right on the seafront with views of the ruined West Pier. The Salt Room does modern British seafood that actually lives up to its setting - the whole grilled fish and the salt-aged steaks are both exceptional.

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Vinyl BarMusic Lovers

Dead Wax Social

££·North Laine·Brighton Station

Listen to records on a world-class sound system while drinking craft beer and natural wine. Bring your own vinyl to play, or browse their extensive collection.

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Shopping & ExploringIconic Brighton

The Lanes

£·The Lanes·Brighton Station

A maze of narrow alleyways packed with independent boutiques, antique shops, jewellers, and cafes. The Lanes are Brighton at its most characterful - get lost, browse, and discover something unexpected.

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ItalianHidden Gem

Cin Cin

£££·North Laine·Brighton Station

A tiny Italian restaurant on Vine Street that punches way above its weight. Just 20 covers, no reservations, seasonal pasta and small plates that change weekly. Worth the queue.

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Bakery & CoffeeLocal Favourite

The Flour Pot Bakery

£·Sydney Street·Brighton Station

Proper sourdough, exceptional pastries, and honest coffee. The Flour Pot has become a Brighton morning ritual. The cardamom bun alone is worth crossing town for.

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GrillBest Steak in Brighton

The Coal Shed

£££·Boyces Street·Brighton Station

The best steak in Brighton, no contest. Dry-aged cuts cooked over charcoal, plus excellent seafood from the Sussex coast. The sharing tomahawk is legendary.

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Catch of the Day: Brighton Seafront's Finest Seafood RestaurantsFood & Drink

Catch of the Day: Brighton Seafront's Finest Seafood Restaurants

From traditional fish and chips on the pier to sophisticated seafood dining with sea views, Brighton's seafront offers some of the county's best ocean-to-plate experiences. Here's where to find the freshest catches and most memorable meals along our beloved coast.

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