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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.

Historic PalaceMust See

Royal Pavilion

££·The Lanes·Brighton Station

George IV's outrageously opulent Indo-Saracenic pleasure palace remains Brighton's most jaw-dropping landmark - no visit is complete without it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live MusicLegendary Venue

Concorde 2

££·Kemptown·Brighton Station

The legendary seafront venue that has hosted everyone from Fatboy Slim to Arctic Monkeys - sweaty, loud, and absolutely essential.

Hiking & NatureNational Trail

South Downs Way

£·South Downs·Brighton Station

One hundred miles of rolling chalk downland starting right on Brighton's doorstep - even an hour's walk delivers staggering views.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ElectronicUnderground

The Arch

££·Seafront·Brighton Station

A dark, thumping railway arch venue hosting underground electronic nights that run until the small hours and never disappoint.

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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