Brighton recommendations
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billybuds

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264 posts

248 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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Bit of advice needed, going to Brighton on Friday night with the new Mrs. Looking for Hotel, Restaurant and Bar recommendations, looking to impress. Sure the PH masses will have some good suggestions so over to you guys!

black1

979 posts

227 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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legends hotel on the sea front right by the pier the best in brighton !
p.s any pics of the new mrs lol

billybuds

Original Poster:

264 posts

248 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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Hahaha thanks for that mate, not exactly what I had in mind!

black1

979 posts

227 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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well you did say brighton !

dmitsi

3,583 posts

250 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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A recent discovery for me is Pascal brasserie in Hove. Excellent food at a reasonable price, and the service is excellent. We had a bottle of house champagne, oysters, two starters, two mains, a coffee gourmand followed by two Janneau. It came in at £100, really good value for the quality and service.

For drinks there is a lot of choice, what sort of bar are you looking for?

black1

979 posts

227 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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is that near the sea front ?

dmitsi

3,583 posts

250 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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It's on 2nd avenue, opposite the tin drum.

black1

979 posts

227 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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yep i have heard of it but never been, sounds quite reasonable

worsy

6,611 posts

205 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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And Wrexham are away to Brighton in the cup on Saturday. redface Enjoy!

black1

979 posts

227 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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thank fk that new ground is out of town

Grey Ghost

4,611 posts

250 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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This place has looked after me before:

http://www.hotelseattlebrighton.com/index.htm

It is in the Marina but did offer decent parking facilities for the toy in the multi storey and it is very easy to get to and from the town centre via bus and taxi. Bar and restaurant are OK as well biggrin

shirt

25,494 posts

231 months

sussexjob

2,386 posts

261 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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http://www.drakesofbrighton.com/ you won't beat it! but it all depends on as always the budget!

http://www.therestaurantatdrakes.co.uk/

Tumbler

1,432 posts

196 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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sussexjob said:
http://www.drakesofbrighton.com/ you won't beat it! but it all depends on as always the budget!

http://www.therestaurantatdrakes.co.uk/
Stayed here in September last year, was nice if a little over priced for what it is, parking needs to be pre booked and is also a liittle pricey, taster menu in the restaurant was outstanding and very good value.

paolow

3,262 posts

288 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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the Thistle in Brighton is well presented and deals are often online through laterooms etc if you want plain and straightforward but upmarket on the seafront. Many consider it to be better than the Grand but I haven't stayed there so can't comment personally but would imagine the Thistle lacks the history and 'impact' no matter how nice. (snazzy underground lido though)
You will pay a good 20 nicker a night to park anywhere that is halfway decent and near the seafront though so take this into account.
For food take your pick - there are so many great restaurants in walking distance of the seafront you will be spoilt even this time of year. What cuisine do you fancy? There have been threads about the food in the past which from memory all offer very good advice.
Be aware the local weather can be horrid this time of year - a brisk walk along the seafront can be a dousing in torrential rain without warning despite any apparent romance.
Lastly - if open go on the 'spinny roundy' ride at the end of the pier - scary as hell but well worth a go!

shirt

25,494 posts

231 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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depending on location, the underground ncp on the front [sorry, can't remember the name of the square] is £8 a night. i stayed at the queen's hotel last time which was ok but not impressive.

do check the link i posted above, excellent restaurant and very good VFM. i was alone (business) and everyone else in there were couples all loved up.

miniman

30,156 posts

292 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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Hotel du Vin is nice, either for a stay or a meal.

sussexjob

2,386 posts

261 months

Wednesday 4th January 2012
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miniman said:
Hotel du Vin is nice, either for a stay or a meal.
was there on Sunday night, tables especially the deuces were so close together thought we were in wagamama's, for good service and nice atmosphere try Cote in Church St

http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=chrome&amp...

dmitsi

3,583 posts

250 months

Wednesday 4th January 2012
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I ate in Cote and didn't rate it at all. In fact out of the large group of us, I was the only one who got a decent meal (swordfish). The rest was very ordinary and uninspiring. The wine was good though. Have only been once though so we could've been unlucky.

Really like Riddle and Finns, but I think it's slightly over-priced. To be honest the oysters at Pascal's were better (and cheaper), but you get a larger choice at Riddle and Finns, and if you like seafood they are the best place to go.

Due South on the seafront is good (but pricey), and last time I was at The Gingerman in Hove it was excellent.

Fatbloke

396 posts

310 months

Wednesday 4th January 2012
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We always enjoy "Due South"