www.trevorsorbie.com www.trevorsorbie.com | 1 Trevor Sorbie © 2016. All rights reserved. Under no circumstances should this document be sold, copied, or reproduced in any way except when you have received written permission. The information contained with the document is given in good faith and is believed to be accurate, appropriate and reliable at the time it is given, but is provided without any warranty of accuracy, appropriateness or reliability. The author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any loss suffered from the reader’s use of the advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service, to the extent available by law. 2 | www.trevorsorbie.com THE ULTIMATE STYLE GUIDE TO BRIGHTON Awash with electric energy day or night, it’s no ABOUT BRIGHTON wonder Brighton has become one of the top Population: 248,000 destinations in the UK. Best known for: Cultural diversity and the Nicknamed ‘London by the sea’, Brighton famous Brighton Pier has a lot to offer that rivals the cosmopolitan capital and if you’re looking for an exciting and HISTORY OF BRIGHTON invigorating weekend away, you may just have With the Saxons arriving in Sussex in the 5th found the place that’s going to tick all the boxes. century, Brighton started out as a small Saxon village. Once called ‘Beorthelm’s tun’, it then If you’re not sure where to start or just want to grew to the vibrant and enigmatic place that it ensure you get the most out of Brighton, from is today, and was declared a city only in 2000. getting yourself glammed up for a big night out to spending your days meandering through Home to two universities, the University this characterful town, this style guide has got of Brighton and the University of Sussex, everything you need. Brighton now attracts thousands of students every year, along with its steady pulse of WHAT’S INSIDE? tourists looking to explore this city that brims Don’t worry about what to do when; whether with character. you need to squeeze a lot into a short stay or you’ve got a long, leisurely break, we’ve got the Find out even more about the city’s interesting who, what, where, when and why for how to history, culture and tourist sites by visiting make the most of your trip to London’s seafront. www.visitbrighton.com. www.trevorsorbie.com | 3 THINGS TO DO There’s an endless list of things to do in Brighton: need a place to stay, here are our top 10 places whether you’re going for an adventurous to make Brighton a home from home. weekend of exploring or a cool, calm Sunday stroll, Brighton can oblige. » Hotel du Vin/// A myriad of slick style and retro vibes give you a trip that keeps you coming back for more – along with its 400,000 other recurring 2 Ship Street, BN1 1AD tourists every year.* -------------------------------- WHERE TO STAY With an abundance of hotels, serviced “A MYRIAD OF SLICK STYLE apartments, B&Bs and boutiques to choose AND RETRO VIBES GIVE YOU from, you won’t struggle for a place to lay your A TRIP THAT KEEPS YOU head. So if you’re taken in by the charm and COMING BACK FOR MORE.” 4 | www.trevorsorbie.com *Stat: http://www.world-guides.com/europe/england/east-sussex/brighton/ » Blanch House/// » Hotel Una/// 17 Atlingworth Street, BN2 1PL 54-55 Regency Square, BN1 2FF -------------------------------- -------------------------------- » Drakes/// » Motel Schmotel/// 43-44 Marine Parade, BN2 1PE 37 Russell Square, BN1 2EF -------------------------------- -------------------------------- » Artist Residence/// » Snooze/// 33 Regency Square, BN1 2GG 25 St. George’s Terrace, BN2 1JJ www.trevorsorbie.com | 5 *Stat: http://www.world-guides.com/europe/england/east-sussex/brighton/ » Sea Spray Brighton/// WHERE TO EAT If you’d prefer to get out and explore the culinary delights that Brighton has to offer, you won’t be disappointed or go hungry. Brighton 26 New Steine, BN2 1PD has a plethora of dining options to keep your -------------------------------- taste buds tantalised. We’ve explored a wide variety of cuisines to » Hotel Pelirocco/// bring you the top 10, keeping you full from breakfast to midnight snack. » La Choza/// 10 Regency Square, BN1 2FG -------------------------------- 36 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AQ » See Saw Sea/// -------------------------------- » Las Iguanas/// 27a Devonshire Place, BN2 1QB -------------------------------- 7-8 Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP THE -------------------------------- MORNING PAPERS WHEN YOU RISE Your local papers will be: » The Breakfast Club/// » Brighton and Hove Independent/// » The Argus/// 16 Market Street, BN1 1HH » Brighton and Hove News/// -------------------------------- 6 | www.trevorsorbie.com » Metrodeco/// 28-29 Tidy St, BN1 4EL » The Salt Room/// -------------------------------- » The Coal Shed/// 106 King’s Road, BN1 2FA -------------------------------- 8 Boyce’s Street, BN1 1AN » The Tea Cosy/// -------------------------------- » 64 Degrees/// 3 George St, BN2 1RH -------------------------------- 27a Devonshire Place, BN2 1QB » Pitcher & Piano/// -------------------------------- “WE’VE EXPLORED A WIDE VARIETY OF CUISINES TO 1-5 King’s Road, BN1 1NB BRING YOU THE TOP 10” www.trevorsorbie.com | 7 For the ultimate sweet tooth, Brighton is » Food for Friends (Vegetarian)/// home to the famous Choccywockydooda! This jaw-dropping artistry chocolaterie is one of Brighton’s much-loved gems. 17-18 Prince Albert Street, BN1 1HF -------------------------------- 3 Meeting House Lane, BN1 1HB » Lydea (Vegetarian)/// -------------------------------- Brighton is also a culinary leader, boasting 17 Kensington Gardens, BN1 4AL a wide choice of vegetarian- and vegan-only -------------------------------- restaurants. Here are our favourites. » Terre à Terre (Vegetarian)/// » VBites (Vegan)/// 71 East Street, BN1 1HQ 14 East Street, BN1 1HP -------------------------------- » RootCandi (Vegan)/// 105 Western Road, BN1 2AA -------------------------------- 8 | www.trevorsorbie.com SHOPPING SHOPS TO VISIT It’s a good idea to clear your diary for a day of shopping as Brighton’s offering varies from stunning vintage stores to high-end » Snooper’s Paradise/// fashion, with everything in between – and we Have you ever wanted to snoop inside mean everything. someone else’s home, a home that’s filled – and we mean jam-packed – with retro and In fact, fashion has always been in Brighton’s vintage items, from clothing to appliances, blood, with designer Ben Sherman born here in instruments and old-school games? If so, 1925 and pivotal to the mod movement, which Snooper’s Paradise is for you. is thought to have originated in Brighton. Attracting thousands of visitors every day Churchill Square is the shopping centre in with its weird and wacky array of items to Brighton, host to well-known high street brands browse, Snooper’s Paradise is one to visit. from Debenhams and Next to Topshop, Office, Urban Outfitters and many more. 7-8 Kensington Gardens, BN1 4AL » The Lanes/// One of the most popular areas of Brighton is The Lanes and North Lanes; bristling with atmosphere and energy, these winding streets are bursting with interesting independent stores, » Nanadobbie/// vintage shops, markets and boutiques filled with wonderful bric-a-brac. It would be considered tat anywhere else, but in Brighton, it’s as though it’s come straight from Aladdin’s cave. 16 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AD -------------------------------- Even if you’re not a big fan of shopping, t h e L a n e s a r e a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t o f y o u r v i s i t to Brighton. » ArtRepublic/// Where to Find the Lanes 5 Market Street, BN1 1HH 13 Bond Street, BN1 1RD -------------------------------- www.trevorsorbie.com | 9 » Appendage/// » Pen to Paper/// 36 Kensington Gardens, BN1 4AL 4 Sydney Street, BN1 4EN -------------------------------- -------------------------------- » MIY Workshop/// » Jaba Yard/// 33 North Road, BN1 1YB 18 Bond Street, BN1 1RD -------------------------------- -------------------------------- » Beyond Retro/// » Ju Ju/// 42 Vine Street, BN1 4AG 24 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AQ -------------------------------- -------------------------------- » Leo Frames/// » Mo Brog/// 70 North Road, BN1 1YD 6 Bond Street, BN1 1RD -------------------------------- -------------------------------- “FASHION HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN BRIGHTON’S BLOOD, WITH DESIGNER BEN SHERMAN BORN HERE IN 1925 AND PIVOTAL TO THE MOD MOVEMENT, WHICH IS THOUGHT TO HAVE ORIGINATED IN BRIGHTON.” 10 | www.trevorsorbie.com -------------------------------- » The Bee’s Mouth Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBeesMouth | No website • 10 Western Road, BN3 1AE » » Merkaba/// 17 Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE NIGHTLIFE -------------------------------- With more pubs than there are days in the year, Brighton really does have something for everyone all year round. So whether you’re tucked up by » 76 Bar & Club/// candlelight in a cosy Victorian pub in winter or Voted top 10 by pouring out onto the streets, soaking up the Trip Advisor. summer’s heat, Brighton has a venue for you. 14 East Street, BN1 1HP » Riki Tik/// -------------------------------- » The Gin Tub/// 1A Bond Street, BN1 1RD -------------------------------- 16 Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL » The Black Dove/// -------------------------------- 74 St James’s Street, BN2 1PA www.trevorsorbie.com | 11 SIGHTSEEING » The Royal Pavilion/// Brighton is steeped in history and isn’t short of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is striking a cultural landmark or two. So if you’d prefer to in design and exotic in nature. soak up some sightseeing, there are some key Standing proud in the centre places to tick off your bucket list. of the city and surrounded by beautiful, lush gardens, the eye-catching Royal » Brighton Pier/// Pavilion is a former royal residence, exuding Formerly known as the Palace Pier, grandeur which visitors will be privy to as they this well-visited attraction features tour one of Brighton’s most iconic and unique arcades, a funfair, stalls, restaurants historic buildings. and an unapologetic sea view. The popular attraction is the fourth most visited Where is the Royal Pavilion? leisure attraction in the UK (and argued to be the 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, BN1 1EE best pier in the world) and it’s easy to see why.