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We recommend the best places to eat and drink in Brighton and Hove
Your guide to what’s happening each month, covering the best events
Monthly listings for top nightlife events including live music and clubnights
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TO ISSUE ONE We are thrilled to welcome you to the first, brand-spanking-new edition of Discover Brighton, your guide to whats-on and where-togo in our beautiful city of Brighton and Hove. If you want to know where’s good and what’s good, then you’re in the right place. This month, we’re excited to share some real gems with you - the lowdown on very special shop Taboo, an insight into the exciting Airbnb market in Brighton and, as summer approaches (yes, it definitely is, and nobody can tell us otherwise) some great pieces on health and wellbeing for you. We’ve also got the best insights into events, nightlife, and eating out - it would be crazy to not include fish and chips in the first edition of our seaside magazine but no fear, we’ve got it covered. We’re also thrilled to have a guide to LGBTQ+ events, too. If you want to know what’s on this month, look no further than these pages! We are extra pleased to be working with fabulous Brighton charity Knight Support - a Brighton charity that works to support rough sleepers and the homeless. So what are you waiting for? Dive in and Discover Brighton! Nancy Duckels Editor
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7 / EVENTS
16 / RETAIL
19 / WELLBEING Pod Wellness
Sol Gilbert
23 / CLUBS
25 / LIVE MUSIC
We speak to Ahmed Khalil Taboo
Clubnights this month
What’s on this month
Best live music this March
11 / EATING OUT
15 / FAMILY
21 / WELLBEING
22 / PUBS
27 / LGBTQ+
29 / STREET ART
Events and entertainment
Kid-friendly days out
Our picks for pints & cockatils Celebrating International Women’s Day
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Thinking of Renting out your property to the Airbnb market? We offer full management and partnership services If you have a property and need help in making your home guest-ready then our design team is on hand Call Ahmed Khalil on
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ahmed khalil . NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN PROPERTY By Nancy Duckels
Ahmed Khalil, of the Khalil Property Group, is excited to bring his new Airbnb partnership venture to the Brighton and Hove property market. The new venture helps people to get their property into the Airbnb market. From interior design services that get the property looking great, management services that take care of guest maintenance, to investing into the property to really maximise potential - Ahmed’s new Airbnb business has it covered. Ahmed’s company, the Khalil Property Group, already performs a range of services within the property industry. Now Ahmed is excited to work in this exciting new Airbnb market: “I’m always thinking about what’s new and different…and this is a great opportunity for people.” Ahmed has worked in the Brighton and Hove property market since 2007. The Khalil Property Group began as an online agency, and has grown to include busy offices in both Brighton and Hove. Ahmed provides thriving letting agency services, a rental guarantee scheme and property maintenance services. Ahmed says: “The business has grown organically. It started from the ground up. It’s been a fantastic journey.” After qualifying in business law, Ahmed has always had a passion for the business of property. He says that it’s working with people in the property industry that drives him: “It’s a different relationship, it’s not just a customer and a client
relationship. People want to know that you will be there for them.” For Ahmed, customer service is crucial: “It’s all about people…I’ve always believed in customer focus, customer service - develop a good relationship with your clients, always deliver what you say you will deliver.” Now Ahmed is excited to launch the next arm of his business - the Airbnb services. Ahmed is keen to work with people who have a property that they want to get onto the short-term rental market. He says that there is a real demand for Airbnb places to stay in the city: “The need for Airbnb and temporary accommodation is growing - it’s not just attracting the holiday-maker but people from all different backgrounds, in different circumstances.” Husband and father of three Ahmed loves living and working in Brighton. He laughs as he says that he came straight here from Egypt in 2004 and never left: “Brighton is such a fantastic city. I’ve never lived anywhere else here - it just clicked. I didn’t need to try anywhere else!” Ahmed Khalil is excited to continue business in the Brighton and Hove property market, through lettings and his new Airbnb venture. He tells me that Brighton is a special place to live and work: “What I like about Brighton is that it’s cosmopolitan and it’s different. It’s a happy city. There’s life in Brighton.”
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THE MAKER'S FAIR
ORIGINAL ART PRINTS JEWELLERY CERAMICS HANDMADE WARES
SATURDAY 5TH MARCH
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What’s on in Brighton this month
The Brighton Dome Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE 01273 709709
International Women’s Day SAT 05.03.22 from 10.00 [FREE]
The Brighton Dome It’s International Women’s Day on the 5th March and Brighton is the perfect place to celebrate. The Brighton Dome is hosting a great event, joining forces with the Brighton Women’s Centre and Brighton Museum. Join them for a day of discussion, music, dance, arts, crafts, workshops, talks and more. In the evening, head down to the Komedia for an International Women’s Day special show, showcasing female comedy talent in honour of the day.
Guilty Feminist Live
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SAT 05.03.22 @20.00 [£27.00]
The Brighton Dome The smash hit, award-winning podcast is now coming to you live at the Brighton Dome. The Guilty Feminist podcast is a deep-dive into contemporary feminist conversation - talking about feminist ideals and the hypocrisies in our lives that can undermine them. The Guilty Feminist podcast has become a global phenomenon with over 95 million downloads in six years. Fresh, funny and fearless: The Guilty Feminist Live is a show that will leave you with food for thought and tickled pink.
St Patrick’s Day THURS 17.03.22
Various Locations It’s St Patrick’s Day on the 17th March and Guinness-lovers and emerald fans are spoilt for choice across Brighton and Hove. Head to the Fiddlers Elbow in The Lanes for traditional Irish dancing, music and one of the biggest St Patrick’s Day parties in the city. Or you could head to the Freemasons Tavern in Hove who are celebrating with giveaways and top-class DJs from 9PM until late. Fancy some karaoke to celebrate the emerald isle? Lucky Voice will be giving out complimentary baby Guinness shots when you pre-book a private karaoke booth on the 17th. ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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What’s on in Brighton this month
The Brighton Centre Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR 01273 290131 Concorde 2 286A Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN 01273 673311 Komedia 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN 01273 647100
Jack Whitehall SAT 19.03.22 [£39.40]
The Brighton Centre Jack Whitehall is joined by his parents Hilary and Michael at the Brighton Centre to share their hard-won advice on how to survive a family holiday. They say that blood is thicker than water but is it also more difficult and annoying? Jack, Hilary, Michael are on-stage to share their experiences of coming together as a family, for better or for worse, as featured in the family’s new book. Join this family to hear how you can better bear yours!
Ed Sheeran
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FRI & SAT 25/26.03.22 @19.00 [£40.00]
Concorde 2 The hugely talented Ed Sheeran is embarking on his latest UK tour and we’re thrilled that it includes a stop in Brighton! Ed Sheeran is at Concorde 2 for two nights, playing his quintessential blend of pop, folk and soft-rock. Coming off the heels of his latest music release with Taylor Swift, this highly anticipated tour is sure to thrill fans. ticketmaster.co.uk/ed-sheeran-tickets/artist/1560779
Komedia komedia.co.uk There is so much on at this landmark Brighton comedy venue - if it’s laughter you’re after, then look no further than the Komedia. Winner of the Chortle Award for Best Comedy Venue in the South a whopping 17 times, the Komedia has an amazing array of comedy and music on all week, every week. Catch the best up-and-coming stand-up comics at their Comedy Club nights, female comics in particular at Funny Women, or catch a show from your favourite established comedian. ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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Locally World Famous Pancakes & Berries THE BREAKFAST CLUB BRIGHTON 16-17 MARKET ST, BRIGHTON, BN1 1HH
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BREAKFAST IN BED ON JUST EAT & DELIVEROO
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Where to eat this month
Bok Shop 3-4 East Street Brighton BN1 1HP 01273 777 312 Ollie’s Jerk Shack & Cocktails 5 Brighton Square Brighton BN1 1HD 01273 714877
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Monarch Brighton 46/48 Kings Road Brighton BN1 1NA 01273 323 600
Bok Shop thebokshop.com The Bok Shop is a free range fried chicken and vegan fried ‘chikn’ joint. Founded by friends Jamie and Howard in Brighton in 2017, the menu is a balance of contemporary and nostalgic street style food cooked with fresh and homemade ingredients. The Bok Shop takes its inspirations from London-style fried chicken culture, as well as Asia and the Southern United States. There’s a range of goodies on the menu fantastic burgers, mouth-watering wraps, an array of delicious sides and their award-winning chicken wings and tenders. Monarch Brighton monarchbrighton.com Found on the glorious Brighton seafront between the two piers, Monarch is an all-day restaurant that transforms into a cocktail bar and lounge when the evening comes. Situated on the Kings Road, Monarch offers breakfast from 8am every day and their main menu from 10am. In the evening, Monarch is a relaxed and contemporary late-night venue for drinks. The food is seafood, steaks and classic dishes with international accents. There’s pizzas and delicious desserts available as well. Monarch has a classic cocktail menu, with options for alcohol-free too. Ollie’s Jerk Shack & Cocktails olliesjerkshack.co.uk Ollie’s Jerk Shack is your onestop shop for all your favourite Caribbean dishes. The menu offers classic curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtail, mac n’ cheese, calamari and more. Nestled in the historic Lanes of Brighton, Ollie’s is a cheerful and cosy establishment that will welcome you with a smile and a cocktail. Their cocktail menu is packed with classics as well as those with a Caribbean twist. Named after a dearly departed family member, Ollie’s Jerk Shack is a restaurant with a heart.
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Brightons best kept secret!
Fish & Chips filletsfishandchips.co.uk
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Shiraz 28 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FN 01273 737474 Sasso 18c Boundary Road, Brighton BN41 1GB 01273 380000 Fillets 45 Lewes Rd, Brighton BN2 3HQ 01273 620621
Shiraz Charcoal Grill
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Family friendly Persian restaurant located on Church Road in central Hove. Traditional dishes are freshly cooked with authentic, bold flavours. Offering a delicious selection of chicken and lamb from the charcoal grill with a wide variety of vegetarian options too. Available for private parties, group bookings or an intimate tete-a-tete, this gorgeous villa inspired eatery will guarantee you a warm welcome, five-star service and delicious food and beverages. Sasso
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Delivery and takeaway are available from this delightful independent family run restaurant based in Portslade. You are guaranteed to have an authentic Neapolitan experience, gorgeous pizza straight from a wood fired oven to your table. There are a variety of antipasti and starters, salads, pasta and desserts. Sasso has received five-star reviews online so why not pay them a visit or order up an Italian storm through Uber Eats or Just Eat? Fillets Fish & Chips
filletsfishandchips.co.uk
Located on Lewes Road in Brighton, Fillets is a shiny beacon of hope for those craving a large portion of the quintessential British classic, fish and chips. As you would expect from a seaside city, Brighton and Hove is literally crawling with similar establishments and trying to decipher which ones are worth a visit to satisfy your deep fried cravings can be a minefield. I’d heard great things about Fillets, so when I was invited to sample the delights on offer by owner Nicep, I couldn’t wait to get stuck into some battered loveliness. First impressions, the premises are so clean they sparkle, which is something most of us look out for when buying a takeaway. However, when ordering through a delivery app, it’s impossible to know the cleanliness level of where your takeaway originates. Rest assured, that isn’t an issue here. I ordered a large cod and chips which was cooked fresh. I liked the fact there wasn’t loads of food sitting in the display as quite often it goes soggy and can look a little unappetising. Onto the important part, what was the food like? I can honestly say I’ve never seen such a huge piece of battered cod, it was enormous, so big in fact I had to share it and it wouldn’t fit onto my dinner plate when I got home. The chips were golden and cooked to perfection and again the portion was ridiculously large. I’d definitely order again. You can get delivery through Uber Eats and aside from fish and chips you can also choose burgers, sausages, chicken, pies, drinks and a vast array of sides. ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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REFRESH, RECOVER, RELAX AT THE FLOAT SPA
If you're having a busy time in Brighton, why not take some time out to relax and rejuvenate? The Float Spa in Hove in the perfect place to take a break and have some time to yourself. Whether you would like to try a relaxing floatation experience, energising infrared sauna session or indulge in your favourite yoga class or massage, we have something to help you feel amazing during your stay. Find out more
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Kid-friendly events and attractions
Paradox Place 94 Gloucester Road Brighton BN1 4AP 01273 964 000 One Garden Brighton Stanmer Park Lewes Road Brighton BN1 9SE 01273 892 034
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The Old Market Upper Market Street Hove BN3 1AS 01273 201 801
Paradox Place paradoxplace.co.uk Paradox Place, Brighton House of Illusion and Wonder, is an attraction that aims to inspire, bamboozle and delight you. In the heart of the North Laine, Paradox Place is a collection of interactive exhibits that show us that sometimes, things are not all what they appear to be. Optical illusions, magic tricks and the weird and wonderful are all waiting for you in Paradox Place. Family-friendly and full of surprises, it’s not named as the Brighton House of Illusion and Wonder for nothing!
One Garden Brighton onegardenbrighton.com Welcome to Brighton’s best kept secret - a collection of beautiful gardens. One Garden Brighton is a space rooted in the past but inspired for the future. A walled garden that has been reinvented and opened to the public for the first time, the space includes a series of specialist gardens that celebrate both horticultural heritage and innovation. One Garden Brighton, found in beautiful Stanmer Park, has a restaurant offering seasonal dishes inspired by its garden setting, as well as being family friendly and flexible to appetites of all ages. STOMP Workshops The Old Market
theoldmarket.com Get into the rhythm, movement and vibe of the ground-breaking musical STOMP in these special workshops, held at the Old Market in Hove. Led by two STOMP performers, these workshops will lead you through basic body percussion and how to work together as a group to create tempo and rhythm. You’ll learn techniques and choreography from the award-winning show and the one-hour session will culminate in an informal group performance. There are workshops for both adults and children (ages 8 13.) Come join the home-grown Brighton hit show and STOMP! ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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The Sweetest taboo. By Samantha Harman
TABOO TABOO.CO.UK 2 SURREY ST BRIGHTON BN1 3PA 01273 263 565
LUST! LUST.CO.UK 43 GARDNER ST BRIGHTON BN1 1UN 01273 699 344
Discover chatted to Tim Richardson, proprietor of Taboo and reality star of accompanying Channel 4 series, A Very British Sex Shop. The documentary chronicled the lives of Tim and his family, while giving viewers a unique look into the sex lives of the UK population. How did being on the TV show affect your business and family life? As far as the business was concerned it was phenomenal. The show was repeated every year since its release and we were ready to start filming a second series but then went into lock-down the week we were supposed to begin recording. The show was also repeated again during the first week of lock-down, so this helped massively with online sales. Footfall into the shop also increased, due to travel restrictions people weren’t going abroad, so consequently loads more people visited Brighton. We fondly call our fans TV tourists, they’ve seen the show and come into the shop and expect us all to be there, which obviously we’re not. Overall the show in terms of business has been incredible for us.
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We were sceptical initially in terms of how we would be portrayed as we know things can happen in the editing room and we didn’t want to be shown in a bad light, so that was one of the stipulations for us doing the show. We saw the show the week before it went out, so we knew what to expect and we were very relieved and pleased with the final result. The only negative comments were directed at me because some people assumed I’d lured my family into this dark underbelly of the sex industry, which isn’t true. Are there still plans to do another show? I don’t think there will be now as it was three years ago. Also, we have decided to quit while we’re ahead and I don’t think we’d do another one. Even though it was very good for the business and we are really grateful for the first series, we’ve all moved on with our lives. My daughter has qualified as a solicitor, so I know she definitely wouldn’t take part. The nature of reality TV has changed so much over the years and producers seem to want as much drama and controversy as possible, and that’s just not for us.
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Tell me about the room you’ve just designed for Hotel Pelirocco? Another part of my business is called Brighton Dungeon.com, which is an Airbnb BDSM dungeon. We’ve been running that business for three years now. I wanted to expand while staying in the adult sector. It’s been really successful and we’ve recently opened our second one. Essentially they are kinky Airbnbs. On the basis of that, the owner of Hotel Pelirocco approached us and asked if we’d like to create a kinky themed room for them, they didn’t want the room to be too full on, so we created the room as an introduction to kink so we didn’t make guests feel uncomfortable. We are really pleased with the final result. Any advice for a flagging relationship? Come and visit our shops! Be open minded in your sex life, don’t be afraid to consensually experiment. Sometimes relationships can get boring, a bit like eating curry every night, sometimes you have to go out together and eat cheeseburgers.
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POD MASSAGE STUDIO IN BRIGHTON
“Wellness that fits around you” podmassage.co.uk Discover Brighton readers can enjoy 25% off of a standard 20 minute massage using code DISM22 when booking
Targeted, full body & stretch. Massage therapies from £15 Bookings: brighton@podmassage.co.uk Find us: 4 Hanningtons Lane, Brighton, BN1 1GS. 07895 254 261
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pod wellness . A NEW EXPERIENCE MASSAGE STUDIO By Nancy Duckels
What do you think of when you think of massage chairs? Depressing-looking things in motorway service stations, perhaps? Pod Wellness aims to change that. It’s a new concept in massage facilities - a massage studio equipped with the very latest in massage chair technology. The “pods” are state of the art massage chairs that incorporate multiple roller and air bag technology. They have a range of specialist programmes designed to ease tension, work stress areas or simply relax you - whatever it is that you’re after. I paid a visit to their beautiful massage studio, nestled in the historic Brighton Lanes. Pod Wellness have a website that you can book a slot through but they also encourage walk-ins. A Pod Wellness massage can be as quick as twenty minutes, for as little as £20.00. The same way that we pop into the high street for a cup of coffee, we can pop in for a massage. “Our whole goal of what we are trying to create is this concept of high-street well-being. So the idea that you can access a well-being offer that is both physically and mentally beneficial, but at the same time is super convenient and affordable,” says Alex Collinson, founder of Pod Wellness. For Alex, the customer’s experience is “a key component of what we do…despite being affordable, you can still make that experience stellar and outstanding. We do everything for the customer,
they don’t have to press any buttons. Once the headphones are on and the eye mask, they should just be able to completely relax.” And relax I do! After consulting with one of Alex’s friendly team, I chose two programmes - first, the ‘SCRUFF’ programme that targets the neck and shoulders and second, the ‘Elevate” programme that’s a full body deep tissue massage, designed to ease tension and uplift body and mind. The results were fantastic - combined with the sound-cancelling headphones playing meditative music and an LED eye mask, it was truly an immersive experience. I felt that I was not in a massage chair in Brighton, but in a massage cocoon in Pod Land. The SCRUFF programme really felt like it was working on my knots, tension and niggly bits. The Elevate programme was perfect to wind me down afterwards but simultaneously uplifting and invigorating. I left feeling rejuvenated, and remembering something that Alex had told me: “the feedback that we have - people feel physically and mentally transformed after the experience.” I couldn’t agree more. I know that I’ll definitely be back to feel transformed again. Discover Brighton readers can enjoy 25% a standard twenty minute massage by going to podmassage.co.uk and entering code DISM22 when booking.
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fighting fit . GET HEALTHY WITH SOL GILBERT By Nancy Duckels
Sol Gilbert, owner of Ultimate Training and allaround fitness and nutrition expert, says that now is the time to take charge of your fitness destiny: “when we can master our own body, rather than our bodies dictating how we’re gonna look and how we’re gonna feel…we’re in control about what we can do.” Sol, who has over twenty years experience in the fitness industry, has a range of services designed to help customers achieve their fitness goals. Whether it be in one of his Underground Gym locations or via the range of coaching services that he provides, Sol is excited to help people live better and be healthier. For Sol, it’s all about giving customers the information that they need to change their own lives through exercise and nutrition, tailored to every client’s individual needs. Sol knows that every client has a different story: “there might be something that’s got you to this point where you don’t feel particularly happy about yourself - or you do feel happy about yourself, you feel great, but you just want to get fit!” But it’s all about setting a series of realistic, achievable short-term goals, for Sol. Taking small steps to create big change - whether that’s losing fat, building muscle, whatever that individual health journey looks like: “health is the key metric that I really focus on. Making sure that you sleep better, feel better, your body performs better once we get those things together, everything else
just slots into place.” Sol is the architect of the 21-Day-Cleanse Programme, a nutrition and exercise programme that uses elimination protocols to both detox and sculpt the body. Participants join group fitness sessions (on Zoom or in person) and stay motivated and engaged through daily contact with Sol, his team and the fellow programme members. Participants can join whether they are Brighton-based or from their living rooms around the country. Former combat fighter Sol developed the 21 Day Cleanse out of years of professional experience and personal research. He spent years training as a MMA fighter, and is also a Level 4 nutritional coach. Despite the impressive business that he has built, it’s important for Sol to be with customers, where the action is: “I love coaching people. I like being amongst it - I want to be on the gym floor, personal training people, seeing transformations, helping transformations, empowering people through fitness and nutrition.” Sol is offering Discover Brighton readers an exclusive opportunity - 20% off the 21 day cleanse and a free t-shirt, if you use the exclusive Discover Brighton code. Take advantage of this fantastic offer today by contacting Sol through all the usual social media (handle ‘solgilbert’) and quoting discount code ‘DiscoverBrighton.’ solgilbert.com ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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Pints & Cockails
Oh So Social 250a Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB 01273 746 067 The Cricketers Black Lion St, Brighton BN1 1ND 01273 329 472 The Mash Tun 1 Church St, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 684 951
Oh So Social ohsobrighton.co.uk This iconic seafront bar boasts the biggest (disco) balls in Brighton and is a well loved hotspot for tourists and locals alike. With an unrivaled view of the famous Donut sculpture and both the Palace and West Piers, and ample outside seating, including igloos for colder days, make it the ideal space to while away the hours with delicious food, cocktails, beers, spirits and coffee. Regular live music and DJs play every weekend when the bar stays open until 1am. Look out for some exciting new developments over the forthcoming weeks.
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The Cricketers cricketersbrighton.co.uk Brighton’s oldest pub has links to Jack the Ripper and Graham Greene, is located not far from the seafront in the heart of the Lanes. The Victorian building has an elegant upstairs bar, The Green Room, named after the author, Greene, who drank here. Rumour has it, the pub is haunted. This delightful venue is definitely worth a visit, with a covered and heated outdoor space, quirky indoor courtyard and legendary Sunday roasts. Owned by The Golden Lion Group, an independent family run business. The Mash Tun mashtun.pub This vibrant hangout is located in between The Theatre Royal and The Brighton Dome and has outside seating making it the perfect spot to watch the world go by in one of the most picturesque areas in the city. Burger Kult serves some mouthwatering offerings and DJs regularly play the very best in urban and dance music where you can wiggle on the intimate dancefloor. Upstairs seating is also available if you fancy escaping the mayhem for a quieter space. Booking is advised as this pub gets very busy most evenings.
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DISCOVER CLUBS
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Club nights in March
Patterns Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1TL 01273 894777 Pryzm Kingswest, West Street, Brighton. BN1 2RE 01273 710 976 Tempest Inn 159-161 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB 01273 770 505
B*tch Please!
SAT 05.03.22 @20.00 [£15/£18]
Patterns - patternsbrighton.com This queer and LGBTQ+ ally event are hosting their 2022 debut at Patterns. Club line-up includes Saoirse, Girls of the Internet - Hybrid and live vocals, Ellie Stokes, Suze Rosser and Changing Currents. Meanwhile in the upstairs bar there’s Luke Fono, Affy Go Bang and Wildblood and Queenie. B*tch Please! and Patterns are committed to creating a safe space for all and operate a zero tolerance policy towards any behaviour that does not support this ethos. Stay safe and be one.
Pitbull vs Flo Rida
WEDS 23.03.22 @22.30 [£3/£6.50]
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Pryzm - pryzm.co.uk Epik Wednesdays are Brighton’s biggest student night, this time featuring anthems from Pitbull and Flo Rida back-to-back in the main room. There’s three rooms of student mayhem to choose from; Disco party, Hip Hop main stage, chart, dance, RnB and lots of giveaways. Student ID is required for entry along with a valid ID. Tickets available online from two to five pounds plus 50p booking fee, book early to avoid disappointment. Prizm is dedicated to your safety at all times if you feel unsafe please report to a member of staff or security who will assist you immediately. Monica
SAT 26.03.22 @20.00 [FREE]
Tempest Inn - tempest.pub Brighton based Duo Owen and Luke, aka Monica, are back at Tempest Inn for an extended night of music. Taking inspiration from such labels as Innervisions, Pampa, Kompakt, Riot Van and many more this night is guaranteed to please any music lover. Think grooving baselines, shimmering hats and pitched vocals…it’s time for lights down, system up. The night starts around 20:00 and is Free entry all night long.
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EVENTS | FESTIVALS | GIGS | NIGHTCLUBS | BARS & CLUBS | MANNED GUARDING
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DISCOVER LIVE MUSIC
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Live Music and Perfromances
Chalk 13 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1NJ 01273 232 720 Brighton Dome Pavilion Gardens, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 700 747 Brighton Centre Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GR 01273 290131
De La Soul
MON 21.03.22 @18.00 [£29.50]
chalkvenue.com Hip Hop OGs De La Soul perform at Chalk this month to celebrate 30 years in the business. The trio formed in 1988 in the Amityville area of Long Island, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics and peace and love vibe during a time when gangster rap was in vogue. Three Feet High and Rising, their debut album has been dubbed a Hip Hop master. piece, featuring hits; ‘The Magic Number’, ‘Eye No’, ‘Me, Myself and I’, and ‘Take It Off’, the group sky-rocketed to success, forever securing their place in the musical hall of fame.
live music.
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Daydreams and Fantasies SAT 12.03.22 @19.30 [£15]
brightondome.org One music critic declared captivating from start to finish when Martin Bartlett won BBC Young Musician of the year in 2014. He’s perfect, in other words for the fantasy, the humour and pure, hearton-sleeve romance of Rachmaninoff’s hugely popular Rhapsody. Conductor Holly Mathieson stays in Russia for Tchaikovsky’s fairytale First Symphony and rediscovers a forgotten British classic from the 1940s, the delightful Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes by Grace Williams. Stereophonics
SAT 26.03.22 @18.30 [from £144]
brightoncentre.co.uk Stereophonics return with ‘Hanging on your Hinges’, the first song to be unveiled from forthcoming album ‘Oochya’, released this month. The band return to the road for another anticipated sell out UK tour, celebrating 25 years as one of the most enduring and loved groups. Having now achieved seven number one albums, 10 top 10 albums, 23 platinum sales awards, 8.5 million albums sold in the UK alone and one Brit Award, Stereophonics stand as undeniable giants of British music. Age restrictions; 14+ in standing area, tickets limited to six per person. ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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DISCOVER LGBTQ+
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Centre Stage 11-12 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL 01273 685 596 Velvet Jacks 50-52 Norfolk Square, Brighton BN1 2PA 07720 661 290 Le Village 2-3 High Street Kemptown BN2 1RP 01273 676075 Sponsored by
Are You Down To Frock? TUESDAYS 19.00 [free]
Centre Stage - centrestagebrighton.com Tuesday nights just got a whole lot more frockin’ and fierce with this brand new regular weekly drag show extravaganza happening at Centre Stage, the venue everyone is talking about located on the Brighton seafront. You can expect interactive games, lipsyncs to die for, death drops galore and more fun than you can shake a stick at with delightful trio Phantasma Gloria, Mary O Kart and Peggy Eighteen, a fine line up of queens indeed. Get a free shot on arrival, and don’t forget to leave your inhibitions at the door. Seventies Disco
FRI 04.03.22 @19.00 [free]
Velvet Jacks 50 Norfolk Sq, Brighton, BN1 2PA/ A quirky independent bar on the border of Brighton and Hove, voted best women’s bar and in the top seven cocktail bars, also serving pizza, is hosting a seventies disco as part of their legendary decade parties theme. Expect soul, funk and disco classics, sprinkled with some bouncy Nu Disco reworks. 70s attire encouraged, dance the night away to Boney M, The Beegees, ABBA, Donna Summer and more! Le Village
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A Hidden Gem
facebook.com/Thevillagekemptown/ Le Village is a one of the many LGBTQ+ venues on bustling St James’s Street, it regularly hosts some of the UKs top drag performers and boasts possibly the most colourful, covered outdoor space in the area. Word has it, you can also find the most delicious and affordable Thai food there too, so I decided to check it out. The food is cooked fresh every evening from 5pm until 9.30pm (from midday on Fridays and Saturdays) by husband and wife chef team, Andy and Tai. Their family owns a very successful restaurant in Thailand, so I knew I was in for a treat. I ordered the mixed platter to start, which is a little bit of everything. Spring rolls, Thai fishcakes, chicken satay, vegetable tempura, prawn crackers, battered king prawns with sweet chilli and plum sauce. All cooked on point and absolutely delicious. The main event was pretty special.I ordered Pla Lad Pric, which in layman’s terms (pardon the pun) is a deep fried Seabass fillet with a sweet chilli and pineapple sauce. It arrived in a fish shaped dish with a love heart shaped mound of sticky rice. Overall, an explosion of colours, flavours and textures, a real assault on the senses in the best way. The dish is slightly spicy with crispy, flaky fish with the sweetness of the pineapple cutting through the chilli. This place is definitely worth a visit, I have sampled many Thai restaurants in the city and this is up there with the best. ISSUE ONE | MAR 2022
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www.holler.store
27 Sydney Street Brighton, BN1 4EP | 01273 608 293
For the style-conscious canine
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DISCOVER THE CITY
Street_Art.
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In celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8th we have sourced some fabulous street art that pays homage to the feminine form. Clockwise from top: Cartoon girl in a cartoon world / Abandoned but not unloved - found on the side of a disused building / This masterpiece was discovered down a sidestreet, completely hidden - magic! / Demure? This beautiful portrait near St Peter’s Church Brighton / This incredibly powerful image was spotted behind the Prince Regent swimming pool / This image is giving us electric vibes, spotted near Preston Park Photography by Samantha Harman
VEGAN EATS The best spots for vegan options in the city
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Petit Pois
petitpoisbrighton.co.uk
Kusaki
kusakibrighon.com
Green Kitchen Cafe
greenkitchenbrighton.com
Freeloada
freeloada.co.uk
Flower Burger
flowerburger.co.uk
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Property Maintenance Services for Landlords in Brighton & Hove Interior & External Maintenance, Gardening, Reports, Plumbing & Gas, Electrical
brightonmaintenanceservices.co.uk info@brightonmaintenanceservices.co.uk | 07391 222 308
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Brighton’s coolest, naughtiest and sexiest store! we offer cool homeware and gifts, tempting toys, an extensive range of erotic accessories, clothing and lots of other seductive treats.
43 GARDNER ST, BRIGHTON BN1 1UN LUST.CO.UK | 01273 699 344 At Lust! we pride ourselves on offering something for everyone in an open, inclusive and welcoming environment. Our all-female staff have an expansive expertise in what we do, and helping our customers to bring more sensual fun into their lives is what we do best. There is no question too big or too small!
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