Can you guess what makes Brighton truly unique? No, we're not thinking about the fact that it's home to Europe's largest marina or that the world's oldest known 'blue' movie was filmed here. Instead, we're talking about the downright weird bars, beautiful, seaside scenery and creative approach that seems to drive everything the city does. Every twisting road and cobbled pavement seem to lead somewhere amazing, be it a dazzling cocktail bar with an unbeatable or a cosy pub that's older than time itself. Yep, this city's no ordinary girl and here are 5 completely unique things you can only do in Brighton.
Dinner in a cave - The Tempest Inn
The thought of visiting a cave in Britain might make you think of gross smells and damp school trips to Wales (oh, just me), but the team behind The Tempest Inn definitely have something different in mind. Their entire venue is decorated as a deep, water-washed cave. Seating areas and booths are cut into the stone and dimly lit cave lanterns provide a warm glow that fills the entire space. The bar offers most of the usual suspects, but it's the kitchen that steals the show. In keeping with the seafront theme, the food menu is full of seafood dishes, such as fresh mussels with chips and langoustines with sriracha butter. Take shelter from the storm and dive head first into the magic of this weird yet brilliant spot.
Follow the lights at The Tempest Inn and find yourself a cosy little nook to spend the night in.
Visit Britain's quirkiest chocolatier - Choccywoccydoodah
From the name Choccywoocydoodah, it's pretty clear that this Brighton institute is going to offer something beyond your run-of-the-mill experience. Creating amazing chocolate-based sculptures and cakes, the famous chocolatiers behind this venue perfectly epitomise the inventive, downright bizarre thinking that flows through most of Brighton's venues. Guests can head down to the Meeting House Lane and totally engulf themselves in the milk and sugar-based world created by the experts in the kitchen. Be warned, after more than a few slices of cake, your blood sugar level might not bounce back.
The wonderful imagination of these chocolatiers means that we can't be entirely sure what's chocolate and what's not in this photo.
Drinks overlooking Brighton Pier - Patterns
The sun shining on your face, the warm sea breeze flowing through your hair and the sky full of seagulls and ice cream wrappers; yep, there are few better places in Britain on a sunny day than Brighton's seafront. To really appreciate it, head to Patterns and pull up a chair on their colourful terrace. Sun-kissed and looking out onto the famous Brighton Pier, the brightly coloured chairs and light tones makes it feel like a serene streetside spot in Hollywood. Grab a hold of a delectable cocktail - all created by Patterns' own expert mixologists - and regain some golden colour at this seaside bar.
Bright chairs, clear skies and views of Brighton's iconic pier makes Patterns' terrace one of our favourite spots in Brighton.
Stay in a Dolly Parton-themed room - Hotel Pelirocco
From Dollywood to her very own -ism (I kid you not), it's fair to say that country music legend Dolly Parton has been the inspiration behind some of the world's weirdest sites. Thankfully, we love denim shirts, cow-tipping and country music, so a night in Dolly-Would easily makes it onto our list. With American flags covering nearly everything, this Parton-themed room is styled as a country cabin and is full of subtle references to all of her most famous songs. If anyone tells you that this plaid-heavy, gingham-full room is tacky, they clearly have no clue what they're talking about. We'll be yours forever, Dolly.
Anyone that hates star-spangled banners should look away now, Dolly-Would is in your face and brilliant.
Check out some of the spookiest pubs in Britain - Ghost Walk Of The Lanes
Don't be fooled, Brighton isn't all sunshine and cocktails. Beneath the historic face of the Lanes, there's a much dark side hiding. The Ghost Walk of the Lanes takes guests to some of Brighton's most eerie spots, telling tales of the city's scariest characters and searching for ghostly figures in the mist. Best of all, the tour will take you to the footsteps of some of Brighton's oldest pubs, including The Cricketers, The Black Lion and the Druids Head. Expect to be sleeping with the lights on after this terrifying tour.
The Ghost Walk will take guests all over the Lanes, visiting some of Britain's oldest and scariest pubs.
