Loft Appartment Guidebook
Sightseeing
Brighton Beach
off Kings RdChill out on the beach or enjoy a dip in the sea.
Free to walk around the lovely gardens or pay for a tour to see the opulence inside.
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Pavilionul Regal
Free to walk around the lovely gardens or pay for a tour to see the opulence inside.
Explore the wide range of shops and entertainment along the historic winding cobbled lanes.
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The Lanes
Explore the wide range of shops and entertainment along the historic winding cobbled lanes.
Lovely park just 5 mins walk away to amble, sunbathe or feed the birds.
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Queen's Park
1 West DrLovely park just 5 mins walk away to amble, sunbathe or feed the birds.
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveNon-stop entertainment on the bustling pier
Vibrant shopping area with lots of quirky, independent shops and cafes.
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North Laine
Vibrant shopping area with lots of quirky, independent shops and cafes.
The Level
Union RoadLively grassy area with skateboard park and cafe
Take a trip up Brighton's new 'vertical pier' to take in the extensive panoramic views
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British Airways i360
Take a trip up Brighton's new 'vertical pier' to take in the extensive panoramic views
Brighton’s iconic 137-yr old West Pier which tragically burned down in 2003 and whose skeletal remains you can still see on the seafront!
25-30 mins walk to the seafront and then west.
The exposed reclaimed timber beams in this apartment were salvaged from remnants of this pier so this apartment holds an important part of Brighton's history.
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Brighton West Pier
Kings RoadBrighton’s iconic 137-yr old West Pier which tragically burned down in 2003 and whose skeletal remains you can still see on the seafront!
25-30 mins walk to the seafront and then west.
The exposed reclaimed timber beams in this apartment were salvaged from remnants of this pier so this apartment holds an important part of Brighton's history.
Great beach walks and views. Globally important habitats and unique wildlife.
1hr drive or 1.5hrs on the bus east along the coast in the South Downs National Park.
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Stânca celor Șapte Surori
Great beach walks and views. Globally important habitats and unique wildlife.
1hr drive or 1.5hrs on the bus east along the coast in the South Downs National Park.
New community public garden with walled garden and plant shop.
Half an hour on the bus (23 or 25 from St Peter's Church) in Stanmer Park.
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One Garden Brighton
Lewes RoadNew community public garden with walled garden and plant shop.
Half an hour on the bus (23 or 25 from St Peter's Church) in Stanmer Park.
Pubs
Great local pub 2 mins walk away.
For food choose from options of sausage, mash and gravy.
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The Geese
16 Southover StGreat local pub 2 mins walk away.
For food choose from options of sausage, mash and gravy.
Friendly pub just round the corner from the apartment with great views from the garden, as the name suggests.
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Setting Sun
1 Windmill StreetFriendly pub just round the corner from the apartment with great views from the garden, as the name suggests.
Chilled bar with good food and live vinyl music.
5 mins walk from apartment.
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The Constant Service
96 Islingword RdChilled bar with good food and live vinyl music.
5 mins walk from apartment.
Brighton's oldest seafront bar dating back to 1882.
Outside terrace for drinks, music and djs.
Serving freshly cooked pizzas.
20-25 min walk to the seafront and thenhead west.
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Fortune Of War
156 Kings RdBrighton's oldest seafront bar dating back to 1882.
Outside terrace for drinks, music and djs.
Serving freshly cooked pizzas.
20-25 min walk to the seafront and thenhead west.
Vintage 30s bar with regular live swing and jazz music. Bands throughout the week and djs at the weekend. Much dancing can be had! Cocktails.
15-20 min walk towards the seafront in The Lanes.
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The Mesmerist
1-3 Prince Albert StVintage 30s bar with regular live swing and jazz music. Bands throughout the week and djs at the weekend. Much dancing can be had! Cocktails.
15-20 min walk towards the seafront in The Lanes.
LGBTQ+ venues
Brighton prides itself on being a very tolerant and inclusive city and as a result has a wide range of queer venues. There's something for everyone. For the best selection head to the area around St James' Street in Kemptown.
Bulldog
31 St James's Street MewsBrighton's oldest gay bar!
Charles Street Tap
8 Marine ParadePopular gay bar, especially with younger guys.
Gay hotel with a bar and a popular nightclub downstairs. Generally younger guys.
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Legends Hotel
31-34 Marine ParadeGay hotel with a bar and a popular nightclub downstairs. Generally younger guys.
Le Village
2-3 High StreetGay bar in Kemptown with outside seating to watch the world go by.
Club Revenge
32-34 Old SteineEver popular gay club for a fun night out.
Bar Revenge
5-7 Marine ParadeFun young gay croud
Queens Head
The HollowThe Amsterdam Hotel - Bar & Restaurant - Brighton UK
11-12 Marine ParadeFunkyFish Bar
19-23 Marine ParadeAlternative inclusive venue with bar below small theatre.
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The Marlborough Pub & Theatre
4 Prince's StAlternative inclusive venue with bar below small theatre.
Transport
Part of the enjoyment of living in Brighton is the ability to walk to most places pretty easily.
If you fancy a bus there are lots available around St Peters Church at the bottom of the hill.
Driving in town can be slow and parking expensive. Daily on-street visitor parking permits are available from Ross for £3.50/day.
St Peter's Church
4 Church LnEasy access to bus stops with frequent buses around town and nearby areas
Brighton main train station with trains to London and elsewhere.
Central location 15-20 mins walk from the apartment.
Gara Brighton - Southern Railway
Queens RoadBrighton main train station with trains to London and elsewhere.
Central location 15-20 mins walk from the apartment.
Food scene
Here's a selection of places that I have used and would recommend from my experiences. All of these places offer good vegan options and most will deliver.
There are also many other new places opening up in Brighton's evolving food scene. You'll find lots of cafes around North Laine and more restaurants around The Lanes.
Great authentic Mexican food.
Located centrally in North Laines, close to the train station.
15 mins walk from apartment.
Delivery available.
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La Choza
36 Gloucester RdGreat authentic Mexican food.
Located centrally in North Laines, close to the train station.
15 mins walk from apartment.
Delivery available.
Brighton's first vegan pizza restaurant.
Located in Kemptown 10 minutes walk south towards the sea.
Delivery available.
Also an outlet on Western Road, Hove.
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Purezza Brighton
12 St James's StBrighton's first vegan pizza restaurant.
Located in Kemptown 10 minutes walk south towards the sea.
Delivery available.
Also an outlet on Western Road, Hove.
Good value and tasty vegan pittas, kebabs, fries, drinks etc.
Located near the seafront. 15-20 min walk south towards the pier.
Delivery available.
What The Pitta Brighton
14 East StGood value and tasty vegan pittas, kebabs, fries, drinks etc.
Located near the seafront. 15-20 min walk south towards the pier.
Delivery available.
Pizza Me
8 Elm GroveGreat pizza delivery run by Italians.
Offers huge tasty pizzas.
Choose from a range of tasty vegetarian or vegan mains and sides.
Located 10-15 mins walk west in North Laines.
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Iydea
17 Kensington GardensChoose from a range of tasty vegetarian or vegan mains and sides.
Located 10-15 mins walk west in North Laines.
A well established quality vegetarian restaurant for a specisal occasion. Not cheap.
Located 15-20 mins walk away in The Lanes just before the seafront.
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Terre A Terre
71 East StA well established quality vegetarian restaurant for a specisal occasion. Not cheap.
Located 15-20 mins walk away in The Lanes just before the seafront.
Brighton's oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Good range of tasty options. Lovely for a treat or special occasion. Not cheap.
Located 15-20 mins walk in The Lanes just before the seafront heading south.
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Food for Friends
17-18 Prince Albert StBrighton's oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Good range of tasty options. Lovely for a treat or special occasion. Not cheap.
Located 15-20 mins walk in The Lanes just before the seafront heading south.
Delicious mexican food at reasonable prices. Yummy cocktails and a tequila menu. Friendly staff.
Located 10 mins walk heading down the hill and the other side of St Peter's church.
Delivery available.
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Carlito Burrito
12 York PlDelicious mexican food at reasonable prices. Yummy cocktails and a tequila menu. Friendly staff.
Located 10 mins walk heading down the hill and the other side of St Peter's church.
Delivery available.
Cosy quirky pub in central North Laines location with great vegetarian menu.
10 minutes walk from the apartment heading down hill. 5 mins from train station.
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The Prince George
5 Trafalgar StCosy quirky pub in central North Laines location with great vegetarian menu.
10 minutes walk from the apartment heading down hill. 5 mins from train station.
Good value middle eastern fast food cafe and takeaway.
10-15 min walk away heading tdownhill towards North Naine.
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We Love Falafel
37 Sydney StGood value middle eastern fast food cafe and takeaway.
10-15 min walk away heading tdownhill towards North Naine.
Organic health foor store and cafe just 2 minutes walk away - head right out of the apartment and up the road.
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Wild Cherry Brighton
91 Queens Park RdOrganic health foor store and cafe just 2 minutes walk away - head right out of the apartment and up the road.
Arts
Beautiful live arts venue with live bands, opera, ballet etc.
Central location by the Pavillion.
Dates from 1805. Formerly the stables for the Pringe Regent's horses when he lived in the Pavillion.
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Brighton Dome
Church StreetBeautiful live arts venue with live bands, opera, ballet etc.
Central location by the Pavillion.
Dates from 1805. Formerly the stables for the Pringe Regent's horses when he lived in the Pavillion.
Paradox Place Brighton House of Illusions
94 Gloucester RdHouse of illusions
Shopping
One of many vintage and retro clothes shops in North Laine, with stores on Sydney Street and Kensington Gardens. A Brighton fashion institution.
To Be Worn Again
12 Kensington GardensOne of many vintage and retro clothes shops in North Laine, with stores on Sydney Street and Kensington Gardens. A Brighton fashion institution.
Permanent nearby market with local produce.
10-15 min walk heading down the hill towards North Laine.
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Brighton Open Market
Marshalls RowPermanent nearby market with local produce.
10-15 min walk heading down the hill towards North Laine.
Snoopers Paradise
7/8 Kensington GardensBrighton institution for random second hand items