Layla’s guidebook
Food scene
The Wick Inn
63 Western RdA local pub with Thai food
Gelato Gusto
2 Gardner StGreat ice-cream on the beach!
Fortune Of War
156 Kings RdBeach-side bar with lots of outdoor tables.
The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship StA beautiful building for a fancier lunch, brunch or dinner.
A great cosy and atmospheric pub in the North Laines with great food.
69 locals recommend
The Basketmakers
12 Gloucester RdA great cosy and atmospheric pub in the North Laines with great food.
New place in town, elevated cocktails and small plates- it comes recommended
41 locals recommend
Burnt Orange
59 Middle StreetNew place in town, elevated cocktails and small plates- it comes recommended
Bincho Yakitori
63 Preston StSmall Japanese small plates bar, if you can get a table then go!
A cute 70's cafe specialising in American pancakes (vegan friendly options too) with a garden out back for sunnier days
14 locals recommend
Nowhere Man
53 Upper N StA cute 70's cafe specialising in American pancakes (vegan friendly options too) with a garden out back for sunnier days
A great pub, specialising in sausage and mash, and also does a great Sunday roast
50 locals recommend
The Shakespeares Head
1 Chatham PlA great pub, specialising in sausage and mash, and also does a great Sunday roast
The Flour Pot Bakery
40 Sydney StFantastic bakery- try the cinnamon morning bun
Cin Cin Hove
60 Western RdDelicious restaurant with modern Italian food
Closest bakery- the chewy brown (bread) from here is great, as are the cakes and pastries
52 locals recommend
Real Patisserie Western Road
25 Western RdClosest bakery- the chewy brown (bread) from here is great, as are the cakes and pastries
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StWonderful seafood bistro-pub; highly recommend!
FIKA
1 Norton RdIncredible breakfast sandwiches (suitable for a hangover)
Another outlet of a great bakery/coffee shop on the beachfront
15 locals recommend
The Flour Pot Kitchen
Another outlet of a great bakery/coffee shop on the beachfront
FOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdWine shop and small plates restaurant
My favourite local pub- very friendly, cosy and a ton of board games
27 locals recommend
The Robin Hood
1 - 3 Norfolk PlMy favourite local pub- very friendly, cosy and a ton of board games
The Pond
49 Gloucester RdA nice pub with great food (bao buns) in the North Laines
A bar right on the beach front in Kemptown. Great atmosphere and views.
23 locals recommend
Bison Beer | Beach Bar @ Sea Lanes
300 Madeira DrA bar right on the beach front in Kemptown. Great atmosphere and views.
Sightseeing
Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke RdIf you're into weird museums. Free entry!
Royal Pavilion
Brighton Railway Station
Saint Ann's Well Gardens
Somerhill RoadLovely little park just beside the flat.
A good strip of beach that doesn't ever get too crowded, even in summer
16 locals recommend
Hove Beach Huts
KingswayA good strip of beach that doesn't ever get too crowded, even in summer
A historic town 15mins away on the train, great for a day trip and for good hikes in the South Downs
290 locals recommend
Lewes
A historic town 15mins away on the train, great for a day trip and for good hikes in the South Downs
A beautiful old cinema showing independent films
207 locals recommend
Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
Preston RoadA beautiful old cinema showing independent films
Highly recommend!! A set of wood-fired horse box saunas right on the beach. You can run straight into the sea after 10 mins in here :)
29 locals recommend
Beach Box Spa
285 Madeira DrHighly recommend!! A set of wood-fired horse box saunas right on the beach. You can run straight into the sea after 10 mins in here :)
Neighbourhoods
Full of unique and independent shops, cafes and pubs. A must visit area.
186 locals recommend
North Laine
Full of unique and independent shops, cafes and pubs. A must visit area.