Situated in the heart of Brighton, Veeno adds a bit of Italian charm in England's most famous…read moreseaside resort town. It's a simple menu serving family produced Scilian wine and Italian meats and cheese. What's not to love?! The warm and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff makes you want to come back again! Must try: Pomodori Secchi Bruchette, Espresso Martini

Came here for birthday cocktails after a day on the beach and it was just delightful. The staff was…read morewarm and friendly, and the wine cocktails were beautiful and delicious! Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to end the evening. Will absolutely be back the next time we are in Brighton and it is a must-do for anyone in the area. Thank you so much to the Veeno team for making my day even more special than it already was!

Came here with a friend a while back, the decor and atmosphere are wonderful. We went on a Tuesday…read moremeaning it was quiet and service was attentive and timely. It's essentially Italian tapas - small dishes such as a couple of meatballs in sauce, which is great if you're with friends or family as sharing is encouraged. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection; the only downside is the price! It was rather pricey for the small amount of tiny dishes my friend and I ordered, but you do get what you pay for. It isn't a place I would visit regularly as it is definitely a place to treat yourself with! Overall however when you do decide to make a visit, you won't be disappointed. Just don't be shocked at the prices!

We couldn't have asked for a better experience. If your in the sussex and surrey area drop in it…read morewas reviewed in the West Sussex Today, The Littlehampton Gazzette, Worthing Herald, Argos, Pulborough News, Midhurst and Petworth News, West Sussex County Times, Sussex News Broadwater News, Bramber News Horsham News, and received wonderful reviews again in the Worthing Herald and it was said that crime not to attend if in te area.

I stumbled upon Plateau in the Lanes in Brighton, and this is exactly the kind of place I love…read morefinding, making hours of walking past other restautants until I find that one that speaks to me all worth it. Small, cool, unassuming, and a little tucked away. Definitely one of those IYKYK restaurants. Sat at the bar and immediately knew I was in the right place. The natural wine selection is fantastic. The wine program is on point. We ordered a few things to share. The oysters were excellent, super fresh, and they had Porthilly Rocks, which is always a good sign if you know oysters. Everything that came out was just simple food done properly. Nothing overcomplicated, just really good ingredients and a kitchen that clearly knows how to cook. You can also tell this is a real culinary crowd kind of place. Not a tourist trap. The place felt abuzz with aficionados. Brighton has a number of good restaurants, but Plateau stands out. If I lived here, I'd be in this place all the time. Strong recommendation.

Taking advantage of the OctoberBest deal going on in Brighton at the moment, the top 20 Restaurants…read moreare all doing a £20 menu. It's a real catch! So many great restaurants having an affordable menu which you may not always get a chance to dine at. We dined from Plateau's autumn set menu. For starters, I opted for the cured salmon, apple, fennel and lemon. It was so delicate and fresh. The salmon, slightly salted REALLY really played with the flavours of the fennel and apple. A great light starter, my dining partners opted for the pigs head croquette, and though they said delicious, it was a lot going on. For mains, I had pumpkin risotto with walnuts and my favourite Barkham blue cheese. It was so creamy! I always feel a little miffed when the veg option is a risotto but this was very very tasty. Onto more cheese.. dessert! I went for the Spenwood and quince. Spenwood is a pressed sheep's cheese. We also ended up getting a cheeky little blackberry cheesecake as well. This was a cheesecake from heaven! Definitely recommend.

I rather like this place. Its got a kind atmosphere, and it uses its slender design to its benefit,…read moreso that the bar runs around half way down, encouraging a semi dystopia sci-fi kind of vibe thats not at all alienating. As is always the case, you're rewarded for drinking ale, which is a little cheaper than lager pints. But whatever you choose, you won't be buying to get trashed. Its not that kind of place... Its good to go for a social, slow drink or two, or for a relaxed chill out. The blend of contemporary styles, from the bar stools and cushioned bench along the wall, to the mirror balls and coloured lights blends very very pleasingly with older details, like wooden panelling, shelves of books and a traditional bar layout. Small things make it feel special too, such as bringing round candles as it starts to get dark... I know its only a minor detail, but it made sitting in Medusa Bar fell special and unique... I like it a lot here... especially seeing as they play albums through from start to finish, instead of chopping and changing the whole time.

The Medusa Bar is another of the Preston Street locales, and as such, is sandwiched between various…read morerestaurants and other bars. Medusa is a step up from most of the other bars in the area, being a bit less low-class than some of the other drinking places in the area, and generally cheaper and more pleasant to relax in. If you've just been for dinner and need a place to sit down afterwards, Medusa is a great alternative to heading too far back into town, especially if the weather's a bit naff. Medusa is hard to define, as it mixes much of the pub atmosphere with more of a wine-bar-chill-out seating arrangement and the like. It generally works very well: the prices are cheap, and the atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed. This is a great place to perch on a cushion and let the world spin by; not exactly a rarity in Brighton, but certainly in this area. If you're looking for a good chill-out place in the area, Medusa may be a great place for you to sit: it is just worth remembering that the crowd that like this area will likely make this place less relaxed later into the evening.

Truly Authentic Italian Cuisine…read more Cin Cin in Brighton is a lovely, authentic and cosy place, with wall-to-wall food and wine on display to whet your appetite. We are greeted by David, who is passionate about what Cin Cin is about. He has so much to say about the produce on sale - all shipped in from Italy and also sourced locally too, the wine - Italian of course, and the dishes on their thoughtful menu change often enough to keep things interesting. The food was lovingly presented and beautifully cooked - easily the best Italian cuisine we have experience in Brighton so far!

We were drawn into this place the other week by the announcement 'Live Jazz on Fridays'. I'm not…read moresure if there was in fact no jazz playing, or if we'd had a few too many to find the precise room in which this was (the latter being probably more likely), but we missed out on the jazz that evening. Regardless, it was worth a visit. The barman was very friendly, and impressed me hugely when he got us sniffing the various types of dark rum on offer! I stuck with the Sailor Jerry, but there was a good choice, as well as tequila shots for a pound if you're so inclined. I didn't get any of the Mediterranean food on offer in the restaurant but would definitely go back another time - really good service and atmosphere.

I was invited to this place by some college mates who used to go here every week and absolutely…read moreloved the place. Mainly due to the fact that they would consistently get over 20 people together for good times. This was also the first place I tried the shisha or hubbly bubbly to some people. It was quite novel and I haven't seen any other place do this before. Friday and Saturday nightsare definitely the best times to go but I would wonder if we hadn't been in such large numbers whether it would be as much fun. With a huge amount of different drinks on offer it would be a good place to stop in if you were on a pub crawl for sure. However, I couldn't see myself spending all night here.

A little bit of sophistication in the heart of hove! Table service, professional polite waiters…read morethat make great recommendations. Affordable and lovely prosecco. A must if you are looking for a quite respectable tipple in Hove.

What a great little bar! Perfect for drinks with friends, family or even for that special date!…read moreThe food definitely needs to be tried, the grilled chicken burger was perfect! Friendly staff and great service, don't forget to check out the outdoor part at the back too!!

I used to live in Brighton and Browns was the place to go. After a long time away, I went back to…read morebrekkie excited to experience Browns again. I ordered the veggie breakfast - the toast wasn't toasted & the portobello mushroom, beans and tomato were cold. The poached eggs, however, were lovely. Living in Sydney where brekkie is a cultural touchstone, I'm used to a much higher standard - I was the first and only customer at Browns this morning and it really was a complete and utter disappointment. The staff member dealing with me was really lovely though and tried to make up for it. Overall, a pretty dire standard for what's meant to be an upmarket bistro. Sadly, I won't be be going back.

There seems to be two parts to Browns on this street, we also went to one that was more a wine bar…read moreand they said they were closing at 20:45 on a Sunday! Anyway, back to the one serving breakfast.... Sunday morning and we wanted breakfast. Browns had been recommended. Tried to book, but to no avail, nor via the telephone system. Just couldn't get to speak to a human being. Walked there and took the chance. A few tables on the front were occupied, but all clear inside. My wife ordered a coffee, and I ordered a fruit juice. If the latter had been fresh then I could have understood the price (£3.50). I know my orange juices and this was made from concentrate. My wife wanted: scramble egg with smoked salmon on toast (note: I can't see listed on their site, but it was on the menu given to us), unfortunately, they didn't have any smoked salmon. Amazing! So, she then asked for the mashed avocado on toast (again not shown on the site menu). No avocados! This was beginning to get like the cheese shop sketch from Monty Python. In the end, scrambled eggs on toast! My wife commented to me that these items are easy to get by nipping down to the local supermarket. Now on this same menu I chose the traditional breakfast.... On the site it says: Traditional breakfast Smoked bacon, outdoor bred pork sausages, two eggs, baked beans, flat mushrooms, black pudding, grilled tomato, sourdough toast, Netherend Farm butter I declined the grilled vine tomatoes, not on the above. There was no black pudding up for offer. The mushrooms were not of the flat variety. So, here we go: Smoked bacon - overcooked and difficult to eat. Sausages - well overcooked and near burnt and brittle. Fried Eggs - overcooked and dry, with crispy edges. Very small mushrooms cooked to death, very black and greasy as hell. Toast- nearly burnt. Butter - very little, and must be on WW2 rationed supplies. If this is really the best they can do, given that I was the only one ordering breakfast at that time, then I'm not going back. In hindsight, I wished I'd taken a picture.

Fantastic gem just a short 15 min walk from the Brighton Pier. This space is fantastic with a funky…read morebar and unusual stools. The staff is personable, knowledgeable, and most importantly make fab cocktails. They were serving up some gorgeous looking cheese plates, too. They specialize in the classics and make them right. Loved everything we tried including the Lucien Gaudin and a nice champagne cocktail. They were running a negroni special when we visited that was a total steal. Three different versions- vintage (made with old bottles produced before recipes changed), classic, and barrel aged. Amazing!! Recommend and would definitely return.

Don't go here. I've given it one star, not based off the bar itself, I wouldn't know about it as we…read moredidn't even get in. Before I could even get to the window to read the menu on display, the owner (or front of house) comes out and asks "can I help you" with a face that looks shocked by us even coming close to the bar, this whole time not once asking us if we'd like to come in for a drink or a table. We tell him we are just looking at the menu and he proceeds to tell us "it's only a Christmas menu, but can I help you with anything else?" This whole time blocking the entrance, still looking at me with this perplexed face. I've never felt such a hostile welcoming from front of house. The fact I couldn't even get inside without him asking why I'm even at the door In the first place should go to show that this bar does not welcome all. After telling him I probably won't come here again (seeing as I clearly wasn't wanted) he then says "fuck you" to me as I'm walking away. Horrible service that didn't even include anything being served, apart from his "fuck you" remark. Don't go here, it's a danger zone.

Oh Bison Beer! Why have I only just found you!? *sadface*…read more Apparently they have been open for just over a year now and I've walked down East Street soooo many times over that period but completely missed this place. This is my perfect idea of Saturday afternoon shopping! (Sorry Churchill Square). Not only do they stock ALL of my favourite beers/breweries from Beavertown to Cloudwater, Flying Dog to Wild Beer and lots more....they also brew their own which tastes pretty good too! We stocked up and purchased 10 bottles and was given a loyalty card. Every £15 you spend you get a stamp and you get something for free after every 3 stamps which is pretty good going. They also sell Growler's where you can fill it up with their own beer or they have a couple of others on draft too (Cloudwater last time I visited but they change it regularly apparently). The only thing that was a little bit off was the service, the lady was nice enough but she seemed to spend more time helping a guy who walked in asking 'Do you sell any proper beers? As in like Fosters or Carling or something?' Perhaps she realised that he needed a lot more help :) But it would have been nice to chat to her and get her opinion as an expert on perhaps beers that they stock that we've never tried before and/or learn a bit more about their own beer. But she did give me a taste of the latest Cloudwater on draft....and anyone that feeds me Cloudwater is all good in my books. A solid 5 stars for me for the selection of beers and their own brew only, hopefully the service will be 5 star worthy too next time we visit as I can see this place being somewhere that we will be visiting a lot! *happyface*

The Bison Beer shop had a very bright and inviting feel to it and on either side were rows and rows…read moreof bottled beers and obscure ales. They've got so many you could have a different one each day of the year. At the end of the shop closest to the front door they had a very welcoming bench, made, we were told with reclaimed timber from Brighton Pier. On the black board at the back were bright yellow messages and illustrations in their signature style. We glugged back the Bison's Beast Street ipa and to me it had an elderflower taste (that's a new one on them). Great little shop with a huge selection of craft beers and a massive crowdfunding campaign. They hope to raise funds to turn an abandoned listed building into an independent pub.