Going out in BrightonEast Sussex

Discover the best pubs & restaurants in Brighton

Town/City Name
Brighton

County
East Sussex

Population
229,700

Going Out in Brighton

About BrightonAbout Brighton

Brighton is well known for its ethnic diversity, beautiful beaches, and independent shopping areas and being the Uks largest LGBT population, it is recognised as the unofficial gay capital of the UK and most hippy city.

Brighton has many nicknames, ‘The Queen of watering places’, ‘Old Oceans Bauble’, ‘one of the best of physicians’ and of course, ‘London by the sea’

Being the closest seaside town to London makes Brighton the perfect day trip destination from England’s capital city. The city is home to the most eccentric palace the Royal Pavilion.

Abba won the Eurovision song contest in the city in 1974, and then 2 years later the first Body shop was opened in Brighton in 1976

Not only is Brighton rife with popular culture it also has some of the Uks most beautiful natural attractions, Devils Dyke, white cliffs of the seven sisters and beachy head, this city has it all!

Brighton does not have a twinned town

Places to eat in BrightonPlaces to eat in Brighton, Restaurants in Brighton

Purezza Brighton Italian Brighton
Purezza Brighton
Italian Brighton
Planet India Indian Brighton
Planet India
Indian Brighton
etch French Brighton
etch
French Brighton
Amarillo French Brighton
Amarillo
French Brighton
FilFil Cafe Lebanese Brighton
FilFil Cafe
Lebanese Brighton
Cyan British Brighton
Cyan
British Brighton

Places to drink in Brighton Places to drink in Brighton, Pubs and Bars in Brighton

The Bath Arms Pub/Bar Brighton
The Bath Arms
Pub/Bar Brighton
The Walrus British Brighton
The Walrus
British Brighton
The Farm Tavern Pub/Bar Brighton
The Farm Tavern
Pub/Bar Brighton
Tempest Inn Pub/Bar Brighton
Tempest Inn
Pub/Bar Brighton
Three Jolly Butchers Pub/Bar Brighton
Three Jolly Butchers
Pub/Bar Brighton
Wolfox Pub/Bar Brighton
Wolfox
Pub/Bar Brighton

A brief history of BrightonA brief history of Brighton

The town was first recorded around 3500BC, in the Bronze Age and was referred to as Brighthelmstone in the doomsday book of 1086. The Romans built in Brighton and the Celts farmed there. Anglo Saxons invaded in 5 AD making Brighton a part of the Kingdom of Sussex.

Throughout early modern history the town has known much hardship from, storms, foreign invaders, declining popularity, poor fishing and even poorer economy. It wasn’t until the 1730’s that improved transport links with London that the towns appeal shone, many European travellers arrived at Brighton by boat, Brighton became known for its sea bathing and health resorts. The town gained so much momentum the town’s population almost doubled every 10 years between 1811 and 1841. 

It was the Georgian era however that saw Brighton become fashionable, it was King George who spent most of his time in town, building the famous Royal Pavilion. When railways were introduced Brighton became a daytrip destination for many wealthy Londoners escaping the city.

Popular things to do in BrightonPopular things to do in Brighton

Free things to BrightonFree things to do in Brighton

Great for kids in BrightonGreat for kids in Brighton

Dog friendly bars in BrightonDog friendly bars

Dog friendly restaurants in BrightonDog friendly restaurants

Did you know?Did you know?

The band stand at Brighton seafront is the oldest in the country and the sea life centre in Brighton is also the oldest in the country

Hidden gems of BrightonThe hidden gems of Brighton

Snoopers Paradise is a must visit independants department store, take your wallet and make sure you’ve got plenty of time

Unique to BrightonUnique to Brighton

The very first body shop open in Brighton