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It offers Brightonians and visitors a chance to find and use totally one-off specialist, local businesses, dedicated to quality goods and/or service and the site is really clear and easy to use.
The coolest boutique jewellery shop in Brighton. Loved the jewellery and loved the shop. Pure class and the staff made the visit even more wonderful.
www.johnharrington.co.uk/
114 Church Street
Brighton
BN1 1UD
My boyfriend and i recently discovered this contemporary jewellers opposite the dome in brighton. As a designer myself it is truely inspiring and the new cherub and heart pendants are at the top of my birthday list. Apparently they've very recently oppened the first floor and like the rest of the shop it is worth checking out for the interior alone!
114 Church street (opposite dome and corn exchange)
Brighton 01273 604010
www.johnharrington.co.uk
A gem of a shop. Gorgeous vintage pieces in a treasure trove of a shop with lovely staff. I cannot walk past without going in (and always leave with something truly special).
31 Sydney Street, Brighton;
tel: 01273 675 222
In a town with more clothes shops than I can cope with this place stands out for a couple of reasons. The selection of labels includes hard to find bits from Silas, PAM and more affordable brands. But what really makes this store stand apart for me is the inviting relaxed atmosphere, a rare thing amongst streetwear orientated stores.
27 Sydney St, Brighton BN1 4EP;
01273 571 145;
www.one40fivestore.com
Upmarket greengrocers and, more importantly, cafe/restaurant. Some simple and some not-so-simple fare, prepared with the freshest ingredients; and the puddings! They look like they've been designed by an architect and are a meal in themselves. Shared tables and friendly staff mean that this is a place to meet people, eat well and go away with a little treat for later (they do takeaways too).
The Depot, 100 North Road.
tel: 01273 692 894;
www.billsproducestore.co.uk
Loads of shoes not made from leather, a bit pricey but they look and feel great! Sandals, work shoes, DMs and more.
Gardner Street basically opposite Komedia, and near the pavilion.
www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk
Small wooden hut selling genuinely fresh fish at good (but not great) prices. Not just a salesman, his knifework was exemplary. The two fillets extracted from an enormous seabass were absolutely delicious later that evening.
Far better to give your custom here than at the Tesco megabore on Church Road. And there is no chance of getting fish that fresh from the supermarkets.
Literally on the beachside directly behind the Bowls club at Hove. About 100 yards west of the King Alfred Sports Centre. A small wooden sign points the way down the footpath from Kingsway, between 2 of the bowling greens
The Lanes are another fantastic free attraction with their curiosity and antique shops. The North Laine, spelled differently for some reason, is another quite extraordinary place - it's a kind of hippy Ground Zero for Britain. You could spend a day wondering around here and the prices are extremely low.
A funky collection of frames and sunglasses. Same day service and they will post. Lots to choose from and great service.
Eyes on St James's: 88 St James's St Kemptown;
Specs Opticians: 22 Kensington Gardens, North Laine
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