Hospitality hotspots in not to miss this summer
- Nick Mosley
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Despite the doom and gloom in the economy at the moment, there’s no stopping Brighton and Hove’s hospitality scene, writes Nick Mosley. Here he takes a look at some notable recent openings and developments to tickle your tastebuds.
The Archives
For regular Brighton cocktail imbibers, owner Laurie MacDonald is a familiar face having worked in various venues in the city over the years. The Archives is his personal take on a chilled café-bar concept in North Laine. Kick back with a coffee and book, or flick through a magazine or paper over a cocktail. What I particularly like is the way he’s embraced conscious drinking by offering all the cocktails as regular drinks, low alcohol or a zero alcohol version. Happy hour runs all day from Monday to Friday.
Blossoms
Tucked away in the twisting Lanes, Brighton Square hasn’t ever been the easiest location but the stunning Blossoms Asian-fusion cocktail bar and restaurant has created a genuine go-to destination experience and possibly the most beautiful and impressive Instagramable locations in the city. Although its been open a couple of years now, early this summer they’ve taken over a neighbouring unit creating more bar and dining space thats also perfect for private hire events. With top-notch cocktails, a superbly snackable food menu and loads of really fun event evenings, Blossoms is a genuine Brighton hospitality success story. A bento box lunch including a house beer, wine or soft drink is £15.
Cecconi’s @ Brighton Beach House
The international Soho House members club landed in Madeira Terraces a couple of years ago and has become a go-to for media and creative movers and shakers of the city. Their Cecconi’s restaurant is now open to the wider public – enjoy classic Italian themed dishes with possibly the best view of the eastern seafront from the pier to the marina from their dog-friendly terrace. Main courses including pizza and pasta start at around £15.
Clementine & Co
Keeping the fruity theme, Clementine & Co on Duke Street is an impeccably stylish reinvention of Twisted Lanes; part of the family of the legendary Twisted Lemon and Twisted Lime cocktail-led venues. Master mixologist Matt is undoubtably one of the best makers ’n’ shakers in the city and prides himself on providing fantastic cocktails and a menu of tasty small plates and snacks packed with Sussex produce. Check out their amazing happy hour deals and also their weekly £5 cocktail deal.
The Golden Peacock
Brighton’s Indian food scene goes from strength to strength and I was throughly impressed by my recent supper at the new Golden Peacock restaurant in Ship Street. Although there are hearty curries available along with rice and naan, I loved the variety of starters and small plates – tandoori chicken tikka, samosas, paneer, broccoli slaw and utterly delicious lamb chops with garlic and rosemary. Small plates are priced between £3.50-£7.50.
Pearly Cow at No 124 by Guesthouse
Brighton can probably lay claim to starting the boutique hotel trend with the opening of Blanch House in Atlingworth Street in Kemp Town in 1996. Since then stylish destination hotels have become the go-to option for many travellers, offering a more intimate, luxurious and tailored experience. Currently ruling the roost in the city by the sea is No 124 by Guesthouse on Kings Road that despite being open for less than a year has already scooped nationwide media acclaim and impressive guest reviews. Alongside the effortlessly stylish bedrooms, there’s a fantastic cocktail bar and lounge, outdoor seafront terrace, very swanky spa area and a lower ground floor restaurant – Pearly Cow – that is currently offering a lunch menu with two courses for £24.
Reading Room
Slowly but surely the eastern seafront from Brighton Palace Pier to Brighton Marina is on the up and up, probably best exemplified by the recently restored and reopened Reading Room at Black Rock. This elegant late Regency structure was originally for the monied residents of Lewes Crescent to enjoy direct sea views, however now its open to all from 8.30am through to 10pm every day. The menu is defined by homemade dishes where the fresh vibrant ingredients do all the talking. Grazing boards are £15, sandwiches £12 and light plates of seasonal vegetables and seafood from £11.75.
Tern
Okay, Tern is in neighbouring Worthing but it would be remiss not to include in this round-up. Auteur chef Johnny Stanford is no stranger to Sussex’s food scene having led some of the finest kitchens in the county. He launched his Tern restaurant on Worthing Pier back in summer 2023 and has gone from strength to strength with his tasting menus showcasing 100% seasonal produce from our glorious British Isles and a wine, spirits and beer menu exclusively from UK craft producers. Johnny and the team are spreading their wings and will be relocating to a new restaurant and basement cocktail bar location in the heart of Worthing later this year. Undoubtably one to watch. Five course tasting menu from £65 per person.
The Winkle
A new addition to the seafront, this informal dining destination really embraces the spirit and bonhomie of Brighton. The menu is concise but perfectly formed with something there for everyone; I’d recommend pulling up a chair on the sunny promenade terrace with a glass of chilled wine and ordering a selection of small plates and snacks that are perfect for sharing, priced from £7.
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