Where to eat and stay in Brighton

Raymond Lin · 3 Jan 2011 at 23:23

It's been a few years since i been to Brighton so i am a little out of touch of what's hip in the area. I know it moves on fast from my time down there.

I'm going there this month for a couple of days with someone, currently looking to stay at Sea Spray, looks decent since it comes with breakfast for the same price at one of the chain hotels (was going to be Jury's Inn). But if someone got any suggestions I'd love to know

would love to stay at Hotel Una but that's Full and more than i can afford!

Also, where can i find out things to do? It will be a Wednesday/Thursday night say so midweek therefore I don't hope for something big in terms of event, plus it'll be cold so the pier will be a short hit and run affair.

Lastly, any recommendation for places to eat would be great.

P.s. Any nice bars too would be awesome! All I remember are the uni pubs and bars and it's not what I'm looking for right now

Ronty · 3 Jan 2011 at 23:52

Stayed at the Royal Albion for a gig with the girlfriend a few months ago, ~£80 for two nights in a double room, buffet breakfast included.

Room was clean and tidy, had a view of the pier too which was a bonus. ITs nothing too fancy but its good if your on a budget.

Location wise its right opposite the pier so its easy enough to get around.

As for restuarant recommendations, were on a tight budget so didn't venture too far from the hotel/Harvester next door!

Have a gander at Laterooms if you haven't already for some deals.

Efour · 4 Jan 2011 at 00:06

from a bin / in a bin. Its a win win.

tom_nieto · 4 Jan 2011 at 00:08

Any particular cuisine?

kiwi · 4 Jan 2011 at 00:11

There's an amazing fish place if you like that sort of thing Riddle & Finns, it's a tad pricey but not quite as pricey as the name suggests.

2StepSteve · 4 Jan 2011 at 00:18

Efour2 said:
from a bin / in a bin. Its a win win.

I like this phrase.. everyone say this in your mind, it is quite satisfying!

Raymond Lin · 4 Jan 2011 at 00:55

tom_nieto said:
Any particular cuisine?

I think...Italian ? Don't really have a preference but if possible, somewhere where you can sit outside, or has a big glass window.

Netguy · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:21

The local YMCA?

rotters · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:27

recently ate at a little place which is "modern" cuisine called Due South...i asked this very same question a month ago. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2006/jul/23/foodanddrink.features21

we Enjoyed it, quite funky for not a lot of money.

rotters

explicit4u · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:29

London.

Raymond Lin · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:31

rotters said:
recently ate at a little place which is "modern" cuisine called Due South...i asked this very same question a month ago. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2006/jul/23/foodanddrink.features21

we Enjoyed it, quite funky for not a lot of money.

rotters

Ooooo, looks very promising, will ring up and book a table me think!

Raikiri · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:40

rotters said:
recently ate at a little place which is "modern" cuisine called Due South...i asked this very same question a month ago. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2006/jul/23/foodanddrink.features21

we Enjoyed it, quite funky for not a lot of money.

rotters

Think I recommended there didn't I? Glad you enjoyed it, my friend is the floor manager

Raymond Lin · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:42

Raikiri said:
Think I recommended there didn't I? Glad you enjoyed it, my friend is the floor manager

Oooooh, get me a table by the window for next wednesday 12th (or Thursday)?

Raikiri · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:46

Your best bet is to use their online booking tool: http://app.restaurantdiary.com/ts/find.asp?id_prov=3544 But I can try to get hold of him.

Raymond Lin · 4 Jan 2011 at 01:56

Raikiri said:
Your best bet is to use their online booking tool: http://app.restaurantdiary.com/ts/find.asp?id_prov=3544 But I can try to get hold of him.

Cool, will definitely at least having lunch there I think!

But keep the ideas coming ! Still looking for another place for Thursday night lol

jayextreme · 4 Jan 2011 at 07:05

i always remember dining at a nice chinese buffet in brighton, although cant recall the name

MickeyFinns · 4 Jan 2011 at 08:20

There's a new French place called cote which is nice.

Also for nice bars try mesmerists in the south laines.

gettothechopper · 4 Jan 2011 at 08:53

+1 for Hotel Una

stayed there for 2nd time in Dec and was excellent (and not bad value really)

went to Jamies Italian, was pretty nice for a semi-chain kind of place

alexakasloth · 4 Jan 2011 at 09:08

Places to eat: Wai kika moo kau (kensington gardens) for lunch, Food for Friends or Jamies Italian for dinner (both in the laines towards the seafront). If you're staying at Sea Spray theres a nice bar tucked away just off the Old Steine/St James Street called 1+3.

Sp00n · 4 Jan 2011 at 09:50

$loth said:
Jamies Italian for dinner

I have been advised to avoid his place.

+1 for mesmerists, it's the old new orleans and it's been done up very nicely, just round the corner from my work