Best places to eat in Brighton

With the smell of summer in the air, all we can think about is the tang of salt and vinegar on our lips, when we have fish and chips at Brighton Seaside. Located just a short drive from our budget hotel near Gatwick airport, it’s the perfect place to go for a day trip if you’re staying with us.  But fish and chips aren’t the only good things to eat in Brighton, oh no! In this blog, we pick out some of the top places to go, that will suit even the fussiest of eaters! Read on to find out more…

Head for afternoon tea

There’s nothing more British than a spot of afternoon tea, but it doesn’t all have to be cucumber sandwiches and sipping tea! Brighton offers a wide range of high teas, from the classic to the contemporary, with Champagne included – of course! However, our favourite has to be The Brighton Regency Routemaster! Hop onboard this beautifully restored bus and enjoy your afternoon tea, whilst taking in the sights of Brighton. Packages include both sweet and savoury options.  Prices start from £38 for this truly unique experience. Don’t delay, book now!

(Photo Credit: Brighton Regency Routemaster, Facebook)

Have lunch with a view

Head to the British Airway’s i360 pod on Brighton beach and you’ll stumble across West Beach Bar and Kitchen. Serving up locally sourced food, Head Chef Sean Dickens-Shone and his team prepare a mixture of dishes which are perfect for sharing! The menu is reasonably priced and has a wide range of meals from fish finger sandwiches on a doorstop bloomer to slow roasted pork belly and beef burgers. There’s also a great kids menu, perfect for filling up the little ones after an exciting day of playing on the beach! Don’t forget to leave room for pudding!

(Photo Credit: West Beach Bar and Kitchen, Facebook)

Cool down with an ice cream

When you’re at the seaside, it’d be rude not to get an ice cream really. We highly recommend Boho Gelato This traditional ice cream parlour has over 150 flavours and counting, so the hardest part will be deciding what to get! Flavours range from custard cream, carrot cake, cherry bakewell and peanut brittle to bubblegum cookie dough, strawberry basil and black pepper, and melon! We’re hungry just thinking about all the flavours and they can change throughout the day as they sell out. So get down early if you see a flavour you want on their Facebook page! 

(Photo credit: Boho Gelato, Facebook)

Chill out with a coffee

Sometimes the simple things in life are the most enjoyable, and what’s better than a cup of tea and a slice of cake? If this is what you need, then why not head over to Mojo Coffee? With 2 locations in Brighton, you’re sure to stumble across one of them! Serving up coffees with their own range of beans, as well as healthy smoothies, iced drinks, and even wine(!) you won’t be short of choice. We’d recommend having a crisp glass of wine, with one of their charcuterie boards. Perfect for relaxing in the summer sun with!

(Photo Credit: Mojo Coffee, Facebook)

Sample the catch of the day

Where better to eat fresh fish, than right on Brighton Pier, and if you head to The Salt Room, you can do just that! Serving up fresh fish, from oysters and prawns to octopus and sea bream, this restaurant really does give you the freshest catch around! But if this doesn’t tickle your fancy, choose from options like steak! Unfortunately, they don’t seem to do anything vegetarian or vegan, so bear this in mind if there is a mixture of dietary requirements in your party! Overall, we’d recommend this restaurant, it is slightly pricey, however, it’s the perfect place to go for a special meal!

(Photo Credit: The Salt Room, Facebook)

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