A GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SUSSEX

Explore Sussex through stories, voices and independent spots across the region.

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We map the independent places shaping Sussex - from neighbourhood wine bars and destination pubs to off-grid stays, craft breweries, and seasonal spots worth the trip.

Places
Cin Cin
Cin Cin

A modern Italian restaurant.

The Joker
The Joker

Neighbourhood cocktail pub.

The Geese
The Geese

Brighton’s award-winning bangers & mash pub.

Bistro Albo
Bistro Albo

Intimate modern European dining.

Fauna Brewery
Fauna Brewery

Taproom with wood-fired pizza.

Apiary
Apiary

Café-bar with honey-led plates.

Long Man Brewery
Long Man Brewery

Crafting sustainable beers in the South Downs.

The Basketmakers Arms
The Basketmakers Arms

A historic Brighton pub.

Bison Beach Bar
Bison Beach Bar

Beach bar at Brighton Marina.

The Jolly Sportsman
The Jolly Sportsman

A modern take on a classic British pub.

The Sloop Inn
The Sloop Inn

An 18th-century pub.

Firebird Brewery
Firebird Brewery

West Sussex brewery and taproom.

Beak Brewery
Beak Brewery

Independent Lewes brewery with hop-forward IPAs.

Brolly Brewing
Brolly Brewing

Horsham brewery and taproom.

Arundel Taphouse
Arundel Taphouse

Taproom and Brewery with lively events.

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