Travel Tips - Brighton, England

Run by an elderly couple in the arches of Kings Road, directly on the seafront, Jack and Linda’s is remarkably quaint and in the summer months its not uncommon to see queues of people out the door, all waiting to get their hands on a hot mackerel sandwich or some fresh homemade fish soup.

Combine a visit to Jack and Linda’s with a stroll around the Brighton Fishing Museum, which is free and offers a chance to learn about the history of Brighton’s fishing community, or perhaps just stock up before having lunch on the beach.

Located a short drive or bus ride east from the city centre, Brighton’s Marina is a superb haven away from the crowds, perfect for a short day trip.

You can enjoy people watching at one of the many waterside cafes and restaurants - which include a number of chains including Strada, Café Rouge and Pizza Express - , shopping at the city’s outlet shopping centre or perhaps go bowling at the large Bowlplex centre.

One of my personal highlights however is walking through the quayside and admiring the huge range of yachts and powerboats. There is nothing quite like seeing how the other half live. Water tours and deep sea fishing trips are also available from the marina. You can even walk up each ‘arm’ of the Marina, which offers wonderful views back to the Marina village, or, if you’re feeling energetic, following the undercliff walk all the way to Saltdean, a distance of 4.5km.

It’s hard not to be reminded of the trendy cafes and restaurants of London’s Soho when you see this place, but step inside and you’ll discover that Coffee @ 33 not only oozes style, but its also got substance with its superb coffee and mouth watering cakes.

A seemingly young and fashionable crowd can be caught lounging in the window, on seating made from recycled coffee sacks, or otherwise enjoying the tiny decked terrace at the back of the coffee shop.

I’ll definitely be adding this place to my list of favourite coffee shops in Brighton, and being so close to the railway station, it’s well worth a visit on your way to the North Laine.

Frequented but what feels exclusively like locals, the red roaster cafe is a real hidden gem and I suspect many with to keep it that way.

While the location doesn't make it the obvious of choices for a break when visiting Brighton, it's no surprise to hear it was voted one of the best coffee shops In brighton, and the red roaster has another string to its bow in the fact that they roast their own coffee beans.

Order a coffee au lait (which comes in a breakfast bowl) or one of the devilishly rich hot chocolates and enjoy people watching. The place is pretty serious about their coffee and the staff are really friendly.