Adrian’s guidebook to Brighton and Hove
City/town information
Hove is the central and western part of the City of Brighton and Hove (often referred to as Brighton and hence the jokey reply "Hove actually" when people ask whether one lives in Brighton.) The Hove Seafront consists of some of the best preserved Regency and Early Victorian architecture in the city and extends towards Brighton to the "Peace Statue" just before you get to the remains of the West Pier and the i360 - both iconic and at times controversial landmarks.
There is always something to do in the city - the Brighton Festival in May and June together with its fringe festival rival the more famous Edinburgh festival. The City is unrivalled on the south coast for the number of restaurants, clubs, bars and independent shops. There is excellent rail link to London and you can be in central London within the hour - hence Brighton and Hove's reputation for being "London by the Sea".
57 locals recommend
Hove
Hove is the central and western part of the City of Brighton and Hove (often referred to as Brighton and hence the jokey reply "Hove actually" when people ask whether one lives in Brighton.) The Hove Seafront consists of some of the best preserved Regency and Early Victorian architecture in the city and extends towards Brighton to the "Peace Statue" just before you get to the remains of the West Pier and the i360 - both iconic and at times controversial landmarks.
There is always something to do in the city - the Brighton Festival in May and June together with its fringe festival rival the more famous Edinburgh festival. The City is unrivalled on the south coast for the number of restaurants, clubs, bars and independent shops. There is excellent rail link to London and you can be in central London within the hour - hence Brighton and Hove's reputation for being "London by the Sea".
Food scene
Professional Masterchef winner's restaurant in Hove. In my humble opinion it is the best restaurant in Brighton and Hove - You will need to book well in advance and have deep pockets (but well worth it).
70 locals recommend
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216 Church RdProfessional Masterchef winner's restaurant in Hove. In my humble opinion it is the best restaurant in Brighton and Hove - You will need to book well in advance and have deep pockets (but well worth it).
A lovely restaurant 5 minute walk from the flat - fish only and no choices just their menu of the day, but it really works.
119 locals recommend
The Little Fish Market
10 Upper Market StreetA lovely restaurant 5 minute walk from the flat - fish only and no choices just their menu of the day, but it really works.
A five minute walk away and the most refined (and original) of the ginger group of restaurants. A small number of covers, excellent food and service.
72 locals recommend
The Gingerman
21A Norfolk SquareA five minute walk away and the most refined (and original) of the ginger group of restaurants. A small number of covers, excellent food and service.
The Salt Room
106 Kings RdFOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdSmall plates and wine - an up market tapas bar.
Wild Flor
42 Church RdVery authentic Italia small plates with some outside seating - 5 minute walk away from the flat.
38 locals recommend
Cin Cin Hove
60 Western RdVery authentic Italia small plates with some outside seating - 5 minute walk away from the flat.
Will go back to being a lovely Italian restaurant after lockdown (I hope)
23 locals recommend
Franco's Osteria Deli
4 Victoria TerraceWill go back to being a lovely Italian restaurant after lockdown (I hope)
Will be opening up in the newly restored Shelter Hall. One of the few really good restaurants with a sea view. Bias towards fish.
244 locals recommend
Riddle & Finns
12b Meeting House LnWill be opening up in the newly restored Shelter Hall. One of the few really good restaurants with a sea view. Bias towards fish.
Authentic Thai street food restuarant at the back of this little Thai grocer's store - bring your own alcohol and a good lunch for less than a tenner!!
44 locals recommend
Unithai Oriental Market Ltd
10 Church RdAuthentic Thai street food restuarant at the back of this little Thai grocer's store - bring your own alcohol and a good lunch for less than a tenner!!
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StPart of the Gingerman group - all good.
Probably the best butcher's in Sussex - also fantastic pies and cooked foods for lunch (usually a long queue at lunch time)
13 locals recommend
Canham & Sons Butchers
48 Church RdProbably the best butcher's in Sussex - also fantastic pies and cooked foods for lunch (usually a long queue at lunch time)
Wonderful cheese, charcuterie and wine - can sit down to a wine and cheese tasting. 5 minute walk away.
Curds and Whey
34-35 Western RdWonderful cheese, charcuterie and wine - can sit down to a wine and cheese tasting. 5 minute walk away.
The original Brighton and Hove Vegetarian restaurant (just opened a smaller version in Western Road 5 minutes from the flat)
125 locals recommend
Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StThe original Brighton and Hove Vegetarian restaurant (just opened a smaller version in Western Road 5 minutes from the flat)
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StGreat Indian food
Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeBrand New - fantastic location, can't wait for it to open
Terre A Terre
71 East StOne of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country
One of the best fishmongers in Sussex - a fantastic range of fish straight off the boats
11 locals recommend
Brighton and Newhaven Fish Sales
Basin Road SouthOne of the best fishmongers in Sussex - a fantastic range of fish straight off the boats
Shelter Hall
Opening 2nd April 2021 - one kitchen, one market one event - beautiful gardens
13 locals recommend
One Garden Brighton
Lewes RoadOpening 2nd April 2021 - one kitchen, one market one event - beautiful gardens
One of Brighton's oldest restaurants - lovely lobster and oysters and has outside seating - right in the centre of The lanes - 20 minute walk away or a 5 minute bus ride.
50 locals recommend
English's of Brighton
29-31 East StOne of Brighton's oldest restaurants - lovely lobster and oysters and has outside seating - right in the centre of The lanes - 20 minute walk away or a 5 minute bus ride.
The Lion & Lobster
24 Sillwood StNeighbourhoods
The Hove end of Western Road is made up of independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants - far less tacky than the Brighton end... "Western Road, Brighton?"... "Hove actually!!"
Some beautiful regency squares lead of it - in particular Brunswick Square and Palmeira Square
Western Road
Western RoadThe Hove end of Western Road is made up of independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants - far less tacky than the Brighton end... "Western Road, Brighton?"... "Hove actually!!"
Some beautiful regency squares lead of it - in particular Brunswick Square and Palmeira Square
Wonderful Regency architecture in Brunswick Square and Brunswick Terrace on the Sea Front
Brunswick Town
Wonderful Regency architecture in Brunswick Square and Brunswick Terrace on the Sea Front
Sightseeing
Brighton Pavilion
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
British Airways i360
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveVolk’s Electric Railway
285 Madeira DrBrighton Marina
The Lanes
North Laine
Hove Lagoon
KingswayJack and Jill Windmills
Mill LaneThis garden is literally 15m from the entrance to the flat
135 locals recommend
Saint Ann's Well Gardens
Somerhill RoadThis garden is literally 15m from the entrance to the flat
Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadDevils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadDyke Railway Trail Car Park
Unnamed RoadLovely walk into the countryside immediately north of Brighton
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeTheatres Cinema's and concert halls
Theatre Royal Brighton
New RoadBrighton Dome
Church StreetThe Brighton Centre
Kings RoadThe Old Market
11A Upper Market StODEON Brighton
West StreetDuke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadKomedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StCity advice
Getting around
Excellent bus service - use debit card to click on and off
Excellent bus service and also a community bike scheme is easy to use. Parking in Brighton is expensive and the flat is so central and with such good access to public transport there is no need to bring a car. However I can provide resident's guest street parking for the area immediately by the flat.