You can find independent cafés and restaurants in The Lanes, Brunswick, Old Steine, Kemptown, Moulsecoomb, Fiveways, Patcham, Stanmer Park, Elms Grove, Hanover, Westdene, Rottingdean, Ovingdean, and Preston Park. Many venues host events like the Brighton Food Tour or weekend markets in The Lantern Theatre area. Bars near Hollingbury Castle Hillfort offer local beer pairings. These spots focus on quality ingredients and community-led ideas, many run pop-ups during festivals.
Restaurant
The Salt RoomThe Salt Room is a seafront seafood restaurant on King's Road in Brighton and Hove. Just behind the West Pier ruins, it offers uninterrupted views of the English Channel along with outdoor seating and a terrace perfect for sunset drinks. Locals and tourists come here for charcoal-grilled fish, which features in seasonal feasting menus.
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Fatto a ManoFatto a Mano is an Italian pizzeria on North Street in Brighton’s North Laines neighbourhood. It's known for its wood-fired Margherita pizza, praised for being perfectly cooked with rich flavour. Locals and visitors come here primarily for dinner or late drinks, especially in the evening when warm lighting adds to the lively crowd.
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The Flour Pot BakeryYou can find The Flour Pot Bakery on Kings Parade in Brighton and Hove. It's a pastry and cake specialist with seasonal treats like the Rhubarb & Cardammon Crumble Pastry, made using small-batch methods. People go there in the afternoon for tea and something freshly baked.
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