AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SUSSEX

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

Stories

Date Spots in Sussex

Elevated Date Spots in Sussex | Restaurants, Wine Bars & Countryside Favourites

Behind The Scenes with Salvage and Sawdust

An interview with the team behind Salvage & Sawdust, the vintage store in Seven Dials.

Toads: The Sussex Pub Game You Need to Know About

A brass coin, a lead-topped table, and over a century of Sussex tradition - welcome to Toads.

Rye for the Day: Coffee, Coast & a Pint by the River

A day in Rye means coffee, coast, and cobbled streets - a small town with a big dose of character and plenty to linger over.

Places

The Joker

A lively neighbourhood cocktail pub at the top of London Road, known for great food, events, and an easy local feel.

The Geese

A much-loved Hanover boozer pouring local beers, serving comforting pub classics, and home to Brighton’s award-winning bangers & mash.

Middle Farm

A working family farm at the heart of Sussex, with animals to meet, seasonal events to enjoy, and one of the county’s best spots for local food and drink.

Pearly Cow

A vibrant restaurant that celebrates the best of Sussex’s land and sea.

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SUSSEX

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