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Browns Restaurant & Bar


Colonial chic
3/4 Duke St
The Lanes
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AH
United Kingdom
+44 1273 32 3501
http://www.browns-restaurant.com
Browns has been a favourite local restaurant for well over ten years - its eclectic well-presented food and relaxed atmosphere continues to pull in the crowds. The decor at Browns creates a fresh and exclusive feel. Light wooden floors and pale walls are separated by a generous interjection of palm trees that takes its diners back to the colonial era. One thing about Browns is that you can always rely on the menu to include some good staple pasta, salad and meat-dishes. Prices for main courses tend to hover around the £10 level, but servings are generous, often making a starter superfluous. Service is attentive and friendly, although some of the waiters can get a little stressed during the busy periods.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Coach House


Stop by for a snack
59 Middle Street
The Lanes
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL
United Kingdom
+44 1273 71 9000
http://www.angelfire.com/id/co...
The Coach House is a cafe, bar and restaurant so feel free to stop by for a full meal or just a quick drink. The restaurant is very attractive with sunny, bright decor and lots of greenery. The bar and lovely outdoor courtyard area are also popular with the twenties/thirties crowd. Food is delicious. Who could resist fresh mussels with newly baked bread, home-made smoked salmon and dill fishcakes, and delicious puds (£7.95-£12.95)?

Review © 2007, Wcities
Coach House photo by wcities
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Curve


Oh so chic
45 Gardner Street
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN
United Kingdom
+44 1273 60 3031
With strong connections to the renowned English's Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant and a position next to the premier performing arts centre Komedia, Curve has some impressive friends. Beautifully styled, Curve has a great location for a coffee in the afternoon or a full meal in the evening. Starters like the local organic mushrooms in puff pastry with a white wine and cream sauce are a treat. Main courses like roast crispy duck, venison sausages and mediterranean vegetable wellington are just a small selection of what is on offer. In summer the whole front opens up to let you watch all the people go by.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Curve photo by wcities
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First Floor Restaurant


Superb fish and seafood
25-26 New Road
North Laine
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG
United Kingdom
+44 1273 68 2401
In total contrast to the lively Fitz's bar downstairs, this restaurant is relaxed and sedate with top London chef, Leighton Jones, creating a predominantly fish menu using only the finest and freshest of locally caught ingredients. Main courses start at reasonable rates and the piece de resistance is the Seafood Platter for two includes a whole dressed lobster, crab claws and oysters amongst other fishy offerings. The restaurant is opposite the Theatre Royal and next door to The Dome, which makes it perfect for a pre or post theatre meal. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Havana


Out of Africa
32 Duke Street
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AG
United Kingdom
+44 1273 77 3388
Stunningly stylish, Havana attracts a well dressed crowd of diners. Incredibly clean, cream decor with dark wood and beautifully set tables, this restaurant is not for those who want fast food. The front serves as a cafe bar during the day and a cocktail lounge at night. Breakfasts have recently been added to the menu and there are several lovingly prepared lunches on offer. An enticing cafe style menu is a little less pricey. Dinner is a bit more expensive, but worth it for great, contemporary cuisine in stunning surroundings.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Havana photo by wcities
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Koba


Spirit of Brighton
135 Western Road
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2LA
United Kingdom
+44 1273 72 0059
http://www.kobauk.com
Although Koba is equipped with five spacious bars, you'll be lucky if you can find a vacant spot. The resident music club boasts of an endless loyal clientele and they are the culprits when it comes to full houses. And of course, the eclectic range of cocktails and a cozy dining area with a fireplace add to Koba's charm. In addition to its cool ambience, the crowd puller is the impressive repertoire of DJ's and jazz bands every evening. The club can also be reserved for corporate events and family gatherings.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Koba photo by Jane Dallaway
Photo: Jane Dallaway
 

 
Lucy's Restaurant


Dine with a view
26-28 Kings Road Arches
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2LN
United Kingdom
+44 1273 22 0222
This intimate little restaurant is located under one of the King's Road Arches right down on the seafront, next to the West Pier and brand new paddling pool and play area. They are open all day and evening serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is beautifully presented and dishes such as Thai Crab Cakes with spaghetti mouli or Marrakesh Griddled Chicken with saffron rice taste as good as they sound. There is a children's menu, highchairs and a selection of organic babyfood in jars for those fussier eaters.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Prompt Corner Restaurant


A round of applause
36 Montpelier Road
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3BA
United Kingdom
+44 1273 73 7624
http://www.promptcorner.com
Prompt Corner has been serving fine food for over 50 years. Well known for serving local and visiting thespians, including Joan Collins and Joanna Lumley, the restaurant is situated in a basement building and operates a kind of one way system for entry and exit. Masks hanging in a window will direct one to the right location. All food is home-made and available in a menu made up of five "Acts". Local grilled rainbow trout is well worth a try. To end a perfect dining experience, indulge yourself with a luscious dessert.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Quentin's


Egon Ronay recommended
42 Western Road
Hove
Brighton, East Sussex BN3 1TD
United Kingdom
+44 1273 82 2734
Quentin's has been highly recommended by the Good Food Guide, Egon Ronay and AA Best Restaurants. Burnt orange walls and wooden furniture contribute to a warm rustic interior for up to 35 people to dine out comfortably in relaxed surroundings. The menu changes monthly and one can be sure to find a host of fine cooking on offer. Try braised fennel with chestnut, mushrooms and roast peppers served on a bed of rice with chargrilled yellow courgettes. Desserts are equally tempting, who could resist banana rum and malibu crème brulee? Two courses may be purchased for £19.00 and if you're really hungry it's £21.00 for three.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Sanctuary Cafe


Films and food
51-55 Brunswick East
Hove
Brighton, East Sussex BN3 1AU
United Kingdom
+44 1273 77 0002
http://www.sanctuarycafe.co.uk/
This friendly and hip venue on three floors houses a renowned Brighton cafe which puts on a wide variety of events almost every night, from live music to poetry, for a small entrance fee. They also provide board games to play whilst drinking your coffee. Originally a completely vegetarian cafe, the menu has recently expanded to offer Burmese, European and African cuisine. Lunches range from home made soups, salads and baguettes. Evening meals include specials like Friday fish suppers - the Calimari in red wine and tomato sauce served with a mushroom risotto is divine. There are no GM foods and organic wines are available.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Terre a Terre


Fantastic meatless dishes
71 East Street
Brighton BN1 1HQ
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1273 72 9051
http://www.terreaterre.co.uk
This vegetarian restaurant has achieved national acclaim for its fine cuisine. Unlike many vegetarian restaurants, Terre a Terre presents dishes that are made with a light, sophisticated touch. The decor is chic and modern, but takes on an altogether more romantic tone with candles and dimmed lighting in the evening. The food is simply superb—it is beautifully presented, the Twice Baked Camembert Soufflé is divine. This is a deservedly popular restaurant. Be sure to book in advance.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Terre a Terre photo by Gail Durbin
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Terre a Terre photo by ecoescape
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Terre a Terre photo by Amelia Torode
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Terre a Terre photo by Kevin Bennett
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Tin Drum


Cool cafe bar at Seven Dials
95-97 Dyke Road
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3SU
United Kingdom
+44 1273 77 7575
http://www.tindrum.co.uk
The Tin Drum can be found at the Seven Dials, a 10 minute walk from Churchill Square. No-one would believe that in a previous incarnation this lively cafe bar was once a late night supermarket. The spacious interior now has large windows at the front, ambient lighting and brightly painted back walls. Wooden furniture, books on shelves and local art work add a homely touch. The Tin Drum is also child friendly and high chairs & crayons can be provided. The food menu has a Polish slant and is extremely inviting. Starters include delights such as goats cheese and red onion tartlets. Mains are equally good. Try potato rosti with sauerkraut and apple topped with poached egg and gruyere.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tin Drum photo by Ribot
Photo: Ribot
 

 
Wagamama


Crave-worthy Noodle Canteen
30 Kensington Street
(Argus Building)
Brighton BN1 4AJ
United Kingdom
+ 44 0 1273 688 892
http://www.wagamama.com
Wagamama serves up a pan-Asian cuisine that features a fusion of eclectic traditional favorites with modern flavors. The fare is made fresh and all items are featured on a dietary menu, allowing guests full access to the ingredients in their food. Orders are taken via electronic pads, meaning that preparation begins in the kitchen as soon as you have made a choice on what to order. Dishes come to the table in the order that they are prepared, which can be problematic for groups who want to eat together. Start off with a range of dumplings, or dive right into the kare noodle soups. The atmosphere is also a major draw with lots of open, light space and minimalist décor. The end result is a dining experience that has only grown in popularity as new locations have opened worldwide.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
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