Brighton is a treasure trove for fun-filled things to do on any given day of the year, but New Year’s Eve in Brighton is special. With so many events, venues, restaurants, and bars to spend your evening in it can be tricky to organise your night out.
New Year’s Eve is one of the best nights of the year, if not the best. It’s the perfect opportunity to wish a fond farewell to the twelve months that’s been and usher in the new year amongst family and friends. So get your hotel booked and prepare for the big night with our essential guide which will help you celebrate your New Year’s Eve in Brighton in style.
Get Your New Year’s Outfit Ready
If there’s one sure-fire way to get excited for your New Year’s Eve Celebrations, it’s picking what you’re going to wear early in the day and saving yourself a lot of time and hassle in the process. Here are some trendy vintage shops where you can find amazing outfits to wow your friends and family when it’s time to celebrate in the evening.
Dirty Harry
Brighton’s North Laine is your best bet for finding a trendy vintage fit for New Year’s Eve. You’re spoilt for choice in the North Laine when it comes to vintage clothing, but Dirty Harry consistently stocks great apparel at prices that won’t break the bank.
Where: 6 Sydney Street, Brighton, BN1 4EN
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyHarryVintageClothing/
Beyond Retro
A Brighton mainstay on the vintage clothing scene for some time, Beyond Retro is always filled to the rafters with unique vintage finds that will suit a range of tastes and styles. The shop also has some bargains with some truly one-of-a-kind items for sale at a fraction of the price you’d be spending on the high street.
Where: 23 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AD
Website: https://www.beyondretro.com/pages/store-locator-brighton
Line Your Stomach And Dine Out Before The Big Night
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Whether you’ve bought a ticket to one of the many New Year’s Eve Parties or events that are taking place across the city, meeting up with friends or family, or even staying in to watch Jools Holland, food is definitely on the menu for anyone celebrating on December 31st. Thankfully, Brighton isn’t short of fantastic places to eat to dine in or takeaway.
Franco Manca
Who doesn’t like pizza? It’s certainly a crowd-pleaser of a dish and Franco Manca makes some of the best sourdough-base pizzas in Brighton. With gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available, pizza is also one of the more sociable foods, so it’s a perfect compromise when searching for something to eat on New Year’s Eve.
Where: 1 & 2 Regent St, Brighton, BN1 1UL
Website: https://www.francomanca.co.uk/restaurants/brighton/
Burger Brothers
Fast food and New Year’s Eve go hand-in-hand but that doesn’t mean the fast food you eat has to be low on quality. Brighton has some fantastic burger restaurants and if you ask anyone local to the town which burger place is top of their list, they’ll likely mention Burger Brothers. Don’t take our word for it, once you taste a burger from here you’ll likely never go anywhere else again.
Where: 97 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YE
Website: https://www.burgerbrothersbrighton.co.uk/
Pompoko
A bonafide favourite amongst hungry Brightonians, Pompoko is conveniently located in the heart of the town and is one of the most cost-effective and tasty options when choosing where you’re going to eat this New Year’s Eve. The restaurant serves delicious Japanese food and even operates a bring-your-own-booze policy. Be warned, though, and bring cash as the restaurant doesn’t accept card payments.
Where: 110 Church St, Brighton, BN1 1UD
Website: http://pompoko.co.uk/
Start Your Night With Some Pre-Drinks
Whether you’re going out-out or staying in, getting into the New Year’s Eve spirit with some pre-drinks can be just the ticket to serenade in the new year. Here are some of the best pubs and bars to enjoy a drink in Brighton.
The Foundry
This cosy, small, and traditional pub on Foundry Street in North Laine is a gem of a place and always welcomes its patrons with open arms and plenty of festive cheer. The Foundry has always prided itself on an inclusive and hospitable atmosphere and is truly one of the best pubs in the city for a quiet drink with friends before a big night out such as New Year’s Eve.
Where: 13-14 Foundry Street, Brighton, BN1 4AT
Website: https://www.facebook.com/foundrystreet/?locale=en_GB
The Lion And Lobster
Traditional pub atmospheres are a great place to start your New Year’s Eve night out. Pubs in Brighton don’t get more traditional than The Lion And Lobster which is conveniently situated close to Brighton town centre and the seafront. So, if you’re night is inevitably ending in one of those places, there’s no better place to pre-drink than at The Lion And Lobster.
Where: 24 Sillwood Street, Brighton, BN1 2PS
Website: https://thelionandlobster.co.uk/
Get The Party Started At These Bars And Clubs
If you’ve decided to stay in on New Year’s Eve with some prosecco and watch the television there’s nothing wrong with that, but many will be descending on the various bars and clubs in Brighton to usher in the New Year. Here are some of the liveliest bars and clubs in Brighton to spend New Year’s Eve in.
The Hope And Ruin
“This Must Be The Place” is The Hope And Ruin’s motto and it often is the only place to be on New Year’s Eve with hordes of trendsetters descending to the venue on December 31st to headbang their way into the new year. The Hope always hosts a fantastic New Year’s Eve party and this year will be no different.
Where: 11-12 Queen’s Rd, Brighton, BN1 3WA
Website: https://www.hope.pub/
Dead Wax Social
Open into the early hours, if you’re looking for a great alternative to the clubs on Brighton seafront, then Dead Wax Social is the place to be on New Year’s Eve. There’s always a vibrant atmosphere and great tunes playing in this bar so if you haven’t spent a New Year’s in Dead Wax, this year is the best time to remedy that error.
Where: 18A Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1RD
Website: https://www.deadwaxsocial.pub/
Don’t Forget To Watch The Fireworks
As always, Brighton hosts a great firework display on the seafront, so if you’re in the vicinity make sure to get down to watch the display and serenade in the new year in style.
