Brighton beachfront is packed with terraces for al fresco wine-drinking, and the atmosphere can be magical in summer. But it gets seriously crowded, so here are five secret summer terraces locals love to escape to.
1. Busby and Wilds, Kemptown
Tucked away at the end of a pretty side street in Kemptown close to all those delightful Regency seafront estates is this charming neighbourhood gastro pub open for lunch and dinner every day. The food is divine but it’s also home to an intimate al fresco paradise most people don’t know about.
Walk inside the main pub, stay to the right and head through a door, along a walkway, through another door until you emerge into a beautiful summer terrace filled with tables and benches under a cherry tree. It’s the perfect spot for sipping cool rose wine and enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner.
Find Busby and Wilds at 9 Rock Street, Brighton BN2 1NF.
2. The Coach House, The Lanes
This local favourite pub’s plant-filled terrace makes the perfect al fresco stop off while shopping and wandering around the Lanes. It’s also great for a lovely lunch, an early evening wine and some dinner – or even the place for a magical wedding reception! Insider tip: They have happy hour from Sunday to Friday 5pm to 7pm.
Find The Coach House at 59 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL.
3. The Grand Central, Central Brighton
Seconds from the traffic and tourist chaos around Brighton station is this breezy Mediterranean sun-trap terrace. I discovered it one day I missed my train and had time to kill until the next one. Order a glass of wine at the bar downstairs, head upstairs and you’ll discover the little garden and instantly feel the stress melt off.
Find the Grand Central at 29-30 Surrey Street, Brighton BN1 3PA.
4. Cafe Rust, PRESTON PARK
Slightly off the beaten path in Preston Park, this local favourite with its quirky-rustic Provence-style interior, is one of Brighton’s most Instagrammable cafes.
It serves amaaaazing food for breakfast, brunch and lunch, and turns into a beautiful candle-lit restaurant, called The Set, by night.
But, what most people tend to overlook is it’s pretty little sun-trap secret garden out the back, perfect for escaping the seafront summer sun worshippers.
Find Cafe Rust at 50 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 4QF.
5. The Setting Sun, Hanover
Perched on a hill between the neighbourhoods of Hanover known for its steep colourful streets and Kemptown with its party vibe is this ordinary neighbourhood pub known for its epic views across the city down to the sea from its little roof terrace.
I only found out about it a year ago, so wanted to share for others like me not in the know. Insider tip: As the name suggests, it’s obviously the perfect place for a sundowner, so get here early to nab a table.
Find the Setting Sun at 1 Windmill Street, Brighton, BN2 0GN.
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Some lovely little places for me to explore on my next day out in Brighton, thank you for sharing.
Perfect little chillouts. Thank you Ellie XX