Welcome to Brighton! Recommendations Curated By The Brighton Zoo Crew

We love welcoming new staff members into the studio and with lots of our team being Brighton locals themselves, we’ve put together a top notch Brighton guide to help you navigate the city:

FOOD

Best lunch spots

• The Open Market - head to Smorls for a vegan falafel feast or Sunbirds for a tasty mediterranean wrap. At the entrance to the market is also Pitta Nitta where you can get Turkish Pizza with feta and spinach for £4.00.
• Bangers - the secret pie shop tucked away behind London Road, renowned for its hearty and delicious pies at a great price.
• Kantenya - a Japanese supermarket with traditional handmade Japanese food & groceries, perfect for a ready made lunch on the go.
• Mexican - check out Casa Azul on London Road or Carlito Burrito for “life changing” fish tacos

DRINK

Best coffee

• Pelicano - head to their cosy rustic spot in Sydney street for the best selection of pastries in town
• Presuming Ed’s - coffee shop by day, bar by night, Presuming Ed’s sums up Brighton in a nutshell with its quirky interiors and delicious coffee. It’s also has a thrilling escape room upstairs!
• Down to Earth Coffee - found in the heart of North Laine, Down to Earth Coffee is known for it’s speciality coffee, nice people and delicious vegan donuts
• Black Mocha - another cosy spot in the centre of North Laine, Black Mocha does a variety of chocolate based drinks and tasty cakes.
• Bond Street Coffee - for incredibly tasty coffee - what do they put in those beans?!

Best pubs

• The Joker - right next door to the studio, the Joker is a firm favourite for Pub of the month trips, plus we have an exclusive 10% discount code on drinks!
• The World End - also minutes walk away from the studio, the World’s End is perfect for a post work pub trip as it also has a selection of retro arcade games, including a 10 seat remote control race track.
• The Great Eastern - a traditional pub on the edge of North Laine, The Great eastern is perfect for music lovers with vinyl DJs on fridays and saturday nights.

THINGS TO DO

• Take a trip to Brighton Beachfront - Walk, bus or cycle down to the seafront after work. Check out the funfair attractions on the pier or i360 viewpoint tower.
• Bimble through the Lanes - if you’re looking for a quirky birthday present or some new vintage jewellery, get lost in the streets of North Laine and work your way through the range of independent shops
• Visit the Royal Pavilion & gardens - Constructed as the seaside pleasure palace for George IV, the royal pavilion a must-see attraction surrounded by stunning gardens. Be sure to check out the ice skating rink at Christmas time.
• Check out Brighton Museum and Art Gallery - browse through a selection of historic works, from ancient egyptian canopic jars to Brighton and Hove’s variety of fine art pieces and vintage photographs
• Wander around Brighton’s parks - Brighton has a range of green spaces across the city; grab a coffee nearby at Preston or venture into the Sussex downs to take in the stunning views of Stanmer.
• Go to the Sea Lanes - take a dip in the National Open Water Swimming centre and head to the Bison Beer Bar afterwards for a pint on the stunning sea-view terrace.