Brighton Local Guide: Things to Do, Food, Events and Day Trips
Practical Brighton advice for locals, visitors and anyone getting to know the city: written by someone who actually lives here.
World Cup 2026: where to watch in BrightonAbout Me
There’s more to Brighton than most people realise
I’m Dave King and I’ve lived in Brighton my whole life. Friends would come and visit and ask me the same things every time. Where to eat, what to do with the kids, how to get to Lewes from the station. I always had an answer, so eventually I thought I’d just write it all down properly.
I’d rather you found the good bits than the obvious ones, so that’s what’s on here. What’s worth your time, what isn’t, and roughly what it’ll cost you.
More about me
Everything about Brighton
Nine sections covering the whole city, whether you live here or you’re visiting.
Activities
Things to do in Brighton. Indoor and outdoor, free and paid, for locals and first-time visitors.
Dining
Restaurants, cafés, bars and local food spots. Honest picks with prices, from someone who’s eaten there.
Nightlife
Pubs, bars, clubs, live music and quiz nights. What’s on, where to go and what to expect.
Lifestyle
Shops, markets, gyms, spas and the everyday side of living in Brighton.
History & Culture
Brighton’s stories, landmarks and creative scene. The bits that give the city its character.
Education
Universities, language schools, adult courses and after school clubs. Practical guides for families and students.
Local Services & Professionals
Dentists, plumbers, vets, solicitors, bin collection and the rest of what you need when you live here.
Travel & Transport
Getting to Brighton and getting around. Trains, buses, parking, walking routes and day trips.
Community
Volunteering, charities, community centres and the groups that make Brighton work.
