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Brighton Area Guide: Best Independent Bars, Cafes, Shops, Attractions & Things To Do
Explore Brighton’s independent culture through its restaurants, bars, live music venues, galleries, parks, alternative spaces, and top attractions. This guide brings together the best places to eat, drink, shop, stay, and experience across the city — from creative neighbourhoods to major landmarks and upcoming events.
In this guide: Venues | Events | Popular areas | Places to stay | FAQs | Experiences
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Tourist attractions in Brighton
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Volk's Electric Railway
The World’s Oldest Operating Electric Railway
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Brighton I360
Escape to the sky at the i360
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Brighton Zip
The Longest Zipwire on the south coast
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GLOBALLS Brighton
Play mini golf in Brighton
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Upside Down House - Brighton
A unique photo experience that defies gravity!
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Sea Lanes
50m, 6 lane accessible outdoor swimming pool
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Royal Pavilion & Garden
Experience a fantasy palace fit for a king.
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Brighton & Hove Seafront
Take a leisurely stroll along the bustling Brighton & Hove promenade
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Brighton Palace Pier
Visit today for timeless seaside fun!
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Brighton Boat Trips
Boat Trips Brighton
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Sea Life Brighton
The World’s Oldest Operating Aquarium
Live Music & Nightlife in Brighton
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The Hope and Ruin
Grassroots music venue and pub
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Brighton Dome
Situated in the Royal Pavilion Estate
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The Folklore Rooms
Brighton's premier intimate music venue
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Chalk
Brighton's leading music venue
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ALPHABET
Audio-led venue & hi-fi pub
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Green Door Store
Celebrating 15 years of live music at Green Door Store!
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Brighton Centre
Conference and entertainment venue
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Brighton Music Hall
Beating heart of Brighton’s beach scene
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Komedia Brighton
Brighton’s premier, independent entertainment venue in the heart of the North Laine.
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WaterBear Venue
A space to learn, perform and socialise
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The Old Market
We are an independent, grassroots powerhouse.
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The Brunswick
Brighton & Hove's Premier Venue for Independent Artists & Grassroots Music
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Dust
Brighton’s newest grassroots music venue and club,
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