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Shopping Retail therapy-on-Sea Beyond Retro

Glam vintage frocks, fun
recycled magazines
and bath mitts with
Planted
This gorgeous florists
Christmas
retro jackets and more. jasmine and coconut also sells vases and shopping
Brighton’s shops are as diverse as the city, from edgy art
to contemporary design and day spas to shopping centres
42 Vine St, BN1 4AG
(01273 671937)
soap.
21 Queen’s Rd, BN1
vintage accessories.
1 Cavendish St, BN2
events
3XA (01273 723215) 1RN (01273 699911) Brighton is the
Last Emma Plus perfect place to
THE LANES find homemade
First Light
Beautiful footwear and Designer womenswear BRIGHTON OTHER decorations and gifts.
Choose from the work of
accessories.
3 Pool Valley, BN1 1NJ
for sizes 18 to 34+. Here
find everything from
MARINA LOCATIONS Christmas Artists
five photographers, with (01273 777141) jeans to glam evening Fiery Foods Open Houses (www.
Linda Boucher aoh.org.uk) runs for
subjects from celebrity gowns. Carrying the UK’s

TIM RICHARDSON
portraits to architecture, Pearls Of Brighton 16 Church St, BN1 1RB biggest range of chilli three weekends from
Havana to Brighton. Ultra-feminine jewellery (01273 327240) Artrepublic products, you can buy Nov 27, with many
3 Nile St, BN1 1HW including vintage-style She Said chilli beer, chilli participants laying on
(01273 327344) long ropes and delicate Jaba Yard The Treatment 34-35 Western Rd, BN3 chocolate, and the mulled wine and mince
silver necklaces, with boutique artfully straddles Colourful, quirky Rooms 1AF (01273 725500) world’s hottest sauce. pies. The major design
Gold Arts every sort of pearl class and cheek, from womenswear with a Stylish day spa providing Unit 30, Marina Square, and craft fair MADE10
Specialising in diamonds, available. silk knickers to 18-karat hippy soul, all from a pocket of city-centre Outcast Hats BN2 5WA (01273 (Nov 19-21, www.
made10.co.uk) is at

LINDA BOUCHER
but with a wide range of 2 Brighton Square, BN1 sex toys. independent suppliers. serenity. Book the usual Funky independent shop 705606)
designer brands at this 1HD (01273 770420) 11 Ship St Gardens, BN1 18 Bond St, BN1 1RD treatments, or one of with a real passion for all the Corn Exchange,
flagship jewellery store 1AJ (01273 777811) (01273 623244) their three-hour ‘rituals’. sorts of headgear, Lovethatstuff and every weekend in
and design workshop. Pecksniffs Bespoke 21 New Rd, BN1 1UF including extensive Fairtrade store with December and all
7 Brighton Place, BN1 Fragrances The Lanes Gallery Lavender/Room (01273 818444) ranges from top brands. Afghani slipper socks, FSDS Christmas week you
1HJ (01273 203178) Independent perfumier Affordable contemporary Gifts and garden, shoes 3a Queens Place, BN3 Peruvian finger Contemporary silver can stock up on
gingerbread, wooden
glimmering with subtle,
mood-themed scents
British paintings, prints,
sculpture and ceramics,
and kitchenware – all for
the chic homebody.
HOVE 2LT (01273 774413) puppets, Tibetan wrap
dresses, and
jewellery, with pieces
including an oxidized toys and chestnuts at
Jeremy Hoye
the German-style
and pampering products.
45-46 Meeting House
and even the odd piece
of handmade jewellery.
16 Bond St, BN1 1RD
(01273 220380)
La Cave à Fromage CITY CENTRE Vietnamese silk flower
corsages.
shark’s tooth necklace
and a silver and blue Marina Christmas
Lane, BN1 1HB (01273 32 Meeting House Lane, Churchill Square 9 Mermaid Walk, BN2 leather bracelet. Market (www.brighton
723292) BN1 1HB (01273 Mamissima Two-storey mall with 80- 9SQ (01273 675778) 52 High St, marina.co.uk).
734347) Mother and baby shop, plus shops including two Rottingdean, BN2 7HF
LEIGH SIMPSON

Sheridan Coopers with cashmere booties, big department stores, KEMP TOWN (01273 806680)
Wine Cellar NORTH LAINE silk maternity lingerie and stores like Habitat, Daniel Laurence
Small independent wine new twists on retro toys. Schuh, Zara, and a Hank & Hugo Linda Boucher Home & Garden
store where knowledge Artrepublic 82 North Rd, BN1 1YD farmer’s market every This home gifts store is This shoe-loving artist Working studio for the
Jeremy Hoye and friendliness combine. Art prints and limited- (01273 626676) Wednesday. a fragrant altar to the will paint your favourite Brighton-trained
Celebs from Katie Melua 21 Prince Albert St, BN1 edition pieces such as Russell Place, BN1 2RG traditional rituals of heels. Or you can pick designer, whose
to Gary Numan have 1HF (01273 730445) Jo Peel’s silkscreens of Revamp Fancy Dress La Cave à Fromage (01273 327428) bath and bedtime – one of her Hollywood- reclaimed driftwood
been spotted sampling Brighton landmarks, at Over 2,000 costumes The best French and from scented soap to inspired pink-toned and wire creations spill
the bold, dramatic She Said the gallery that sold and accessories to buy British cheeses, classy Fair stripy pyjamas. paintings. onto the promenade.
jewellery collections here. Tucked away down a Banksy’s first canvases. or hire at this party shop. charcuterie and items Fairtrade boutique with 115 St Georges Rd, 234 Kings Rd Arches, 226 Kings Rd Arches,
22a Ship St, BN1 1AD wonderfully secluded 13 Bond St, BN1 1RD 11 Sydney St, BN1 4EN such as pomegranate- funky banana-fibre BN2 1EA (01273 BN1 1NB (01273 BN1 1NB (01273
(01273 777207) cobbled alley, this erotic (01273 724829) (01273 623288) infused balsamic vinegar. frocks, jewellery from 684023) 779937) 739694)

Gift inspiration Shops are listed

above (except Nightlife Clubs, gigs and shows SOMETHING
DIFFERENT
Shopping ideas those listed with
their address). See it all, in Brighton’s venues large and small Lucky Voice
Unleash your inner
Goldfrapp (Nov 13), Noddy Holder over
Marina and the cocktails in a private
Diamonds (Nov 15) and karaoke booth, with
Ellie Goulding (Nov 22), disco ball and dressing-
plus you can sing along up box. The Christmas
with the Bootleg party package includes
Beatles on Dec 4. a two-hour session
Church St, BN1 1EE fuelled by mince pies
2 (01273 709709) and berry cocktails.
1 Lucky Voice
8 Black Lion St, BN1
Komedia 1ND (01273 715770)
3 Catch three top stand- named after US cities,
ups over dinner at the Revolution booth seating and a
4 Brighton Ballroom Krater Comedy Club Cocktail bar running big screen showing old
(every Thur-Sat), raise a mixology movies contribute to
TIZ

glass to the lugubrious masterclasses, the Stateside vibe (as

IT’S PARTY TIME Scissor Sisters (Dec 2 &
12), piano-based comedy
pop of The Divine
Comedy (Nov 14), and
promising a fun night
on both sides of the
do the huge burgers).
95 Western Rd, BN1
For men: Proud Brighton from the blue-eyed, party Vegas-style with a bar. Learn how to 2LB (01273 710014)
Brighton Rock cufflinks Ballroom intelligently kooky Tim tribute to The King shake, flame, mash

For kids:
£120, Jeremy Hoye; This The Grade II-listed Minchin (Dec 13), and called Suspiciously Elvis and blend classic THE SHOW Macbeth,
Authentic Russian dolls
Is England ’86 painting
£185, MODern World
Hanbury has just been
renamed by Proud, with
knees-up legends
Madness (Dec 15).
(Dec 19-22).
44 Gardner St, BN1 1UN
vodka cocktails – or a
strawberry woo woo.
MUST GO ON Brighton Dome
(1) £17.90, Mamissima; Gallery (283 Madeira regular nights including Kings Rd, BN1 2GR (0845 293 8480) 77 West St, BN1 2RA Brighton Dome
Knitted lion from Kenya Drive Arches, BN2 1DZ, ‘glambassador’ (01273 290131) (01273 806090) Winter treats include
(2) £17, Fair; Solar Jitter 01273 567168); Shave Boogaloo Stu’s Pop Latest Musicbar a ‘Macbeth’ filled with Theatre Royal
Bugs £8, Daniel Laurence Brush (Slinky) and stand Kraft, ripe French Brighton Dome Dig out your slickest polyphonic song from Brighton
Home & Garden £45, Pecksniffs. cheese of the musical The domed Concert Hall suit or featheriest frock extraordinary Polish ‘Shamone’ along with
kind at La Bistrotheque, and next-door Corn and join Frank, Marilyn company Teatr Piesn Michael Jackson’s
For the one you For fashionistas: and electro swing vs Exchange feature and Dean for ‘Alive & Kozla (Corn Exchange, greatest hits in ‘Thriller
love: Trippen Quick Lace up speakeasy jazz night Swinging’ (Dec 9, 16 & Nov 25-27), dazzling Live’ (Nov 8-13) or
JUSTIN DE SOUZA

Bespoke Fragrance Gift Boot £185.99, Last; White Mink. Goldfrapp, Brighton 23), a night of vintage flamenco from catch Alison Steadman
5 Dome Nov 13
Certificate £250, camisole made from 83 St George’s Rd, BN2 fun and show tunes. Or guitarist and dramatist in ‘Blithe Spirit’ (Nov
Pecksniffs; Little Gem Tasting Platter £35, La vintage parachute silk 1EF (01273 605879) fast-forward to the ’50s Rock & Roller Paco Peña (Concert 16-20). See Brighton
Love Hamper £25, Cave à Fromage; Band (prices vary), Hope & with queer-run, straight- Hall, Nov 5-6) and a Theatre Group’s take
She Said; The Romance Stand At Night £40, First Harlequin (31 Sydney St, Brighton Centre friendly rockabilly- Rock & Roller Mozart and Bruckner on ‘The Full Monty’
Ritual for two (3) £220, Light Gallery; Deer head BN1 4EP, 01273 Brighton’s biggest themed club night Sink a few balls with programme from the (Nov 23-27) or a star-
The Treatment Rooms salt & pepper in bronze 675222); metallic concert venue hosts one Frockabilly (Dec 3). the beer and cocktails London Philharmonic studded ‘Calendar
(4) £35, Papillon (1 leather Gracie clutch of A-Ha’s last ever dates 14-17 Manchester St, at this American- Orchestra (Nov 27). Girls’ (Nov 29-Dec 11).
For parents: Union St, BN1 1HA bag (5), £49 from (Nov 15), two doses of BN2 1TF (01273 themed restaurant and Church St, BN1 1EE New Rd, BN1 1SO
Cheese and Charcuterie 01273 720333) Lavender/Room. glitterball pop from 687171) pool bar. Five tables (01273 709709) (08448 717650)

Eating and drinking Food heaven Terre à Terre Food For Friends
Well placed for a post-
Foodilic
A fresh, healthy,
shopping feed, this rustically tasty take on
Enjoy a world of culinary treats in Brighton & Hove veggie fusion restaurant the all-you-can-eat
(try the warm halloumi formula. Pile your plate
The Chilli Pickle sophisticated Modern and mango salad) also with expertly dressed
British/European, all does afternoon tea and salads (plus hot meat
purple chairs and a three-course party stew) for £6.45.
polished wood, featuring menu for £19.95. Gorgeous puds too.
local, organic and free 17-18 Prince Albert St, 60 North St, BN1 1RH Foodilic
range produce. BN1 1HF (01273 (01273 774138)
JAMES PIKE

42 Western Rd, BN3 1JD 202310)

(01273 823707) The Manor chic café-restaurant. roast here could well
Metrodeco The recovery brunches, 87-88 Trafalgar St, BN1 be the pinnacle of your
L’Eglise the life of the Dials Tea and cakes with retro hand-pull coffee 4ER (01273 671371) weekend (vegetarians
Traditional fine French through tall windows or Parisienne cafe chic. machine and menu included). They have a
dining with a gorgeous from the heated terrace. 38 Upper St James St, spanning steak to Nick & Franco’s Christmas menu too.
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bistro feel. They also run Sam’s of BN2 1JN (07956 cheesy beans on toast Grab a goat’s cheese 28 Upper Hamilton Rd,
196 Church Rd, Hove, Brighton (1 Paston 978115) make this classy North and chilli jam panino or BN1 5DF (01273
BN3 2DJ (01273 Place). Laine café a solid bet, spicy chorizo pasta and 556708)
220868) 1 Buckingham Place, Pho whatever your state. eat in or out at this
BN1 3TD (01273 Vietnamese street food 52 Gardner St, BN1 popular Italian deli. Lola Lo
Moshi Moshi 885555) in a buzzy modern 1UN (01273 691700) 12 Brighton Square, Let the Tiki beats and
Donatello
SOMEWHERE 32-seat restaurant Excellent sushi in a
Terre à Terre
setting, where you can BN1 1HD (01273 a perfectly adorned
SPECIAL serving Modern British
dishes such as braised
buzzy setting.
Opticon, Bartholomew Fantastically inventive 115-116 Church St, BN1
add handfuls of fresh
herbs and vegetables to
723522) cocktail ease you into
a party mood in this
The Chilli Pickle Sussex pork belly. Square, BN1 1JS and full-flavoured 1UP (01273 687541) your bowl of rich, tasty DRINKING kitsch party shack. For
Colourful, punchy and 21a Norfolk Square, BN1 (01273 719195) vegetarian (including rice noodle soup. a special treat with
artfully served regional 2PD (01273 326688) vegan and gluten-free) Donatello 12 Black Lion St, Blind Busker mates, why not book a
Indian cuisine to suit all Riddle & Finns food in colourful Good-value swiftly-serving BN1 1ND (01273 Leather couches, booth and settle in for
heat tolerances and Graze The no-bookings policy surroundings. pizza and pasta joint at 202403) sports screens and the night?
appetites (including a Eat à la carte or from the makes this super-fresh 71 East St, BN1 1HQ the heart of The Lanes, guest ales (not to 75 East St, BN1 1NF
very generous Sussex trademark seven-course champagne and oyster (01273 729051) where they really go to REFUEL/ mention an excellent (01273 777904)
oxtail madras). seasonal and vegetarian bar a great spot for town on Christmas PIT STOP kitchen) make this split-
ANDY WOOD

42 Meeting House Lane, tasting menus at this relaxed, spontaneous FRIENDLY decorations (polar bear FARM level Hove pub a Northern Lights
BN1 1HB (01273 celebrations. GATHERINGS included). FARM popular retreat. Set in an old
323824) 12b Meeting House 1-3 Brighton Place, BN1 FARM brings a taste of 77 Church Rd, BN3 fisherman’s cottage in
Lane, BN1 1HB (01273 Côte Brasserie 1HJ (01273 775477) the country to the heart Nia 2BB (01273 749110) the funky Lanes, this
The Gingerman 323008) Try affordable classic of the North Laine. They Posh burgers, open Scandanavian bar
Fishy Fishy The Chimney House
RICHARD ROWLAND.CO.UK

The original Gingerman French cuisine (think also run the fab FARM ciabatta sandwiches, specialises in shots. It
(the owners’ latest Sevendials moules marinières and This light, airy seafood market every Saturday inventive salads (try This beautifuly restored also has a menu that
gastropub, the Ginger Restaurant crème brûlée) in the brasserie is a local just up the road from the honey-roasted apple, old boozer has a includes fried herring
Dog, has just opened in Contemporary fine dining, newly converted 1920s favourite. café. green bean and grape) reputation for excellent and sauteed reindeer.
Kemp Town) is an Riddle & Finns with a superior take on Old Music Library 36 East St, BN1 1HL 99 North Rd, BN1 1YE and classic dishes are lunch and dinner 6 Little East St, BN1
elegant and intimate Christmas turkey. Watch opposite Brighton Dome. (01273 723750) (01273 623143) served at this shabby- options. Sunday’s 1HT (01273 747096)