Brighton Shopping Restaurants Guide East Sussex UK

The Lanes Brighton Shopping

Brighton is a city for independent shopping lovers. Around North Laine, North Street and the historic Brighton Lanes you'll find over 350 independent shops (see listings via the Brighton Independent Shopping webguide right).

Brighton's narrow Lanes or twittens to use the southern term nestle between the cultural quarter and seafront and have an international reputation today for their choice of fine antiques shops, jewellery, designer boutiques and gift shops and selection of chic cafes and bars. Access to the Lanes carpark situated adjacent is off the Kings Road but this often fills up so look to car parking around the University of Brighton or around the Churchill Square shopping centre and walk down. (see Visit Brighton for good city centre maps with carparks highlighted).

The Lanes once formed the centre of old Brighthelmstone fishing town and particular lanes have historic significance such as Black Lion Lane thought to be an escape route for Charles II or further forward Quadrophenia Alley which featured in the cult 1979 film Quadrophenia set in 1960s Brighton.

Todays independent shop favourites on the lanes include the Jewellery shops on Brighton Place, the choice of fine restaurants and cafes around Market Street and outstanding quirky collectables shops like the Lanes Armoury and specialist fine food and drink bars like Riddle & Finns Champagne and Oyster Bar on Meeting House Lane. See full listings via Brighton's Independent Shopping webguide.

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North Laine Independent Shopping Guide Brighton

South of Brighton Station and to the north of the Cultural Quarter sits Brighton's North Laine district, a mecca for a bohemian mix of ethnic, vintage, club gear and quirky budget collectables shops Prices are reasonable in North Laine's mammoth choice of funky boutiques - if you're looking for something unique here's where to find it!

Extra bargains are around during weekend flea markets, and the North Laine area also boasts a superb choice of vegetarian cafes (& clothes), chic bakeries and deli and plenty of off the wall cafes.

See listings of boutiques, cafes and vintage shops via the Brighton Independent shopping webguide.

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Brighton Restaurants

Restaurant, cafe, bar and pub choice in Brighton is huge. The city is a main centre in the South of England for eating out, and Brighton restaurants consistently feature in the Observer Food Awards, notably for best vegetarian restaurant.

The Argus, Brighton and the Brighton area's main local newspaper, offers an excellent Brighton Food and Drink Guide which you can download and view online via their weblink right or contact them for a hard copy. You'll find the Argus Brighton Restaurant and Food Guide too at Brighton's visitor centre. See too Visit Brighton's restaurant, cafe and pub listings. The Argus Brighton Food and Drink guide serves as the definitive guide, and you can read restaurant reviews also via the Argus website.

From award winning vegetarian restaurants to quirky Spanish bar delis and renowned chefs in residence in many of Brighton's fine hotels, you're spoilt for restaurant choice in the South's food and drink capital. Brighton is a particularly good city for vegetarian, vegan, organic and local produce food especially around the North Laine area. Find an excellent choice of Brighton Seafront fish and seafood restaurants around the Kings Road and find more of Brighton's best restaurants in the heart of the gay village in Kemptown around St James's Street and Paston Place.

Oyster Bars and seafood feature heavily in Brighton's restaurant choice, fresh and caught locally. Think of a country and you'll find a co-inciding restaurant in Brighton including African, Spanish with also a fine choice of Tapas bars, French, Italian, Brazilian, best vegetarian at Terre a Terre, Thai, Fish Restaurants and plenty of fine budget choice too. Find Brighton Restaurant clusters around North Laine, the Lanes and Cultural Quarter around the Theatre Royal - perfect for pre-theatre dining. Look too around the Seven Dials area just north of the city centre and east at Brighton Marina which offers a superb choice of restaurants, bars and cafes and is particularly good for its choice of good value eateries including fish restaurants, brasseries, Beefeater, Chinese and more. See listings of Brighton Marina restaurants via the Marina's weblink right. Further fine restaurant, cafe and bar choice is in the Brighton peripheral area in restaurant hotspots such as Hove and Lewes.

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Gay Shops Brighton

Brighton is a gay town and gay friendly with a rich history, gay village and one of the best Gay Pride events in the UK. For specifically gay shops head to the heart of the Gay Village in Kemp Town just east of the Lanes shops.

Along St James Street Kemp Town you'll find popular Clone Zone, Cardome and Cafe 22 which as wells as delicious snacks and drinks also sells clothing and cards. For a comprehensive listing and guide to Gay Shops in the Brighton and Hove area checkout the Gay Brighton Shopping link right.

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Churchill Square Shopping Centre Brighton

For more traditional big name retail outlets including an excellent choice of Womens Fashion and Accessories head to Churchill Square's shopping centre in the heart of the city on Western Road.

Churchill Square also offers a good selection of cafes and restaurants, some specialist shopping and has ample parking adjacent. Brighton Shopmobility is in this area. Contact them on 01273 323239 Monday to Friday 9am til 4pm.

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Brighton Marina Shopping

Alongside a choice of chic brasseries and gourmet best fish and chips, Brighton Marina also boasts a good choice of shops with many offering budget bargains. Find a good choice of factory outlets here including The Factory Shop with discounted designer brands plus the Baggage Factory, Cinnamon Fashion for smart and casual wear for larger sized women and a Calvin Klein outlet selling Klein clothes from previous seasons at budget prices.

For a complete listing of Brighton Marina's shops as well as bars, restaurants and entertainment including Bowlplex and Cineworld Cinema see the Brighton Marina Shopping guide weblink.

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