Awesome Things I’ve Seen & Done in Brighton That You Should Do Too

Brighton

Updated July 2019

Honestly? When I went to Brighton for the first time a few years ago I thought it was a bit of a faded seaside town. During my last few visits it was a completely different experience, I came across one lively spot after another which really excited me.

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Brighton is sometimes called London-by-the-Sea (or even Shoreditch-on-Sea) so obviously thereโ€™s a beach and water to play in, but beware itโ€™s a stone/pebble beach, so no sand for you! Even if the weather isnโ€™t bikini proof you can still walk along the beach, dip your toes into the sea and take photos of the derelict pier. If youโ€™re feeling a little peckish why not try a barbecue on the beach, after 6 pm youโ€™re apparently allowed to, but I wouldnโ€™t recommend trying to catch and roast a seagull โ€“ they are everywhere but sadly I doubt they taste very nice.

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IMG_0035 My favourite thing to do was walking through the Lanes and exploring the cute (vintage) shops and small markets in the tiny alleys. Also make sure to pop by the Photo Booth in Snoopers Paradise which comes with a dress-up box โ€“ I was a cowboy, safari ranger and crocodile all in the space of 3 minutes (Iโ€™m not crazy I swear!). These areas are full of street art too, so get snapping, staring or being inspired.

On my last visit I spotted Eden Perfumes on the Lanes and got very excited to see the shop. Eden Perfumes create vegan, cruelty-free versions of your favourite perfumes and I got their their versions of Black Opium and Flowerbomb last Christmas. Though they don’t claim these are identical I honestly can’t smell the difference, they only fade a bit quicker than the original. But at ยฃ15 for a 30 ml bottle that is still super afforable.

There are so many coffee places in the Lanes and it’s a definitely gamble if the place you walk into is going to be any good. Thankfully Bond Street Coffee do damn good mocha and latte as well as tasty treats, like their banana bread that I’m still dreaming about.

While one of its piers has been long since abandoned, the major Brighton Palace Pier is still going strong, with its cheesy arcade, fairground rides and fast food stalls. Ignore the trashiness and itโ€™s perfect for an evening walk topped off with a portion of fish and chips, the walk was quite a while, the pier seemed to go on forever!

If arcades and rides aren’t your thing, then why not try a round or two of Mini/Crazy Golf? You’ll find three places to putt away on the promenade, two of them are themed – as we like it these days – but the one closest to the pier, which is simply called Crazy Golf, is a stripped down and no fuss old fashioned one where it’s all about simple joy of hitting the ball. And for ยฃ3, who can really complain?

When you’ve worked up an appetite crazy-golfing like a pro, head to Lucky Beach for a lunch.ย  They have selection of top-notch sandwiches and delicious burgers and use locally-sourced and sustainable produce where possible and have lots of vegan and vegetarian options. But really, the hardest part for me was choosing between passion fruit, watermelon, rhubard and elderflower fizz.

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Unsure on your evening food options? Well, 64 Degrees is the place to be. It has one of the best concepts ever: they serve 16 small and dishes (four meat, four fish and four vegetables) on the menu, the idea is that you share your food and that way try as much of the menu as you can. This is perfect for someone who canโ€™t choose (yours truly). And because they feel the kitchen is the heart of a restaurant, you sit at the bar overlooking them prepare, just order dish after dish and watch them do some culinary magic. The portions are not huge and the menu is kept light so you get to have dessert without feeling too guilty. And in case you’re wondering, their name is after the temperature they cook their eggs at.

If you decide to lay your head to rest in the city then make sure itโ€™s on a pillow at Arts Residence Brighton, a quirky hotel-meets-art boutique. I really loved the background story too: the hotel had been in the family for years and when times were harder they changed course and enlisted the help of local artists.The artists each took one of the 23 rooms and gave them their own theme. This really adds some extra character – and there is also the killer view.

Have you visited Brighton recently, and if so, have any good spots I should check out on my next visit?

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8 Comments

  1. Well this only makes me want to go to Brighton even more than I already did. Thanks.

    Wonderful post, Tea!
    Marianne ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Brighton is one of my favorite UK cities! I love the quirky pavilion (which is gorgeous inside) and walking along the beach! My favorite discovery there is Choccywoccydoodah and their chocolate art!!

  3. I LOVE the look of Brighton and I am dying to visit once I am back in the UK. Every time anyone shares pictures I am always like :O.

  4. I love this little post, I always dismiss going to Brighton as it just seems so so so far away from up in Yorkshire, but maybe it’s about time we headed down for some southern sunshine! It looks like you had an amazing time and that balcony, oh lord, its the thing of dreams!
    Bee xxx
    QueenBeady.com

  5. I loved your post. I love Brighton too and wandering through the lines and finding all the cute little shops.
    Even though he pier is a bit tacking, you can’t go to Brighton and not have a go in the arcades. I’m looking forward to going back :).
    Kirsty xx

  6. I really want to visit Brighton, it looks so cute! I love little independent shops so I’m sure I’d love exploring the Lanes ๐Ÿ™‚ Fab post! x

    Polly Cat Contemplates

  7. I have some sort of fascination with piers and fun things to do there. So jealous of the opportunity!