Brunch & breakfastNile Street
Lost in the Lanes
Boozy brunch spot locals actually book ahead for
7.5/10
Local score
No. 62 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 17 locals across 20 threads.
100% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.
Regularly named one of Brighton's best brunch and breakfast spots, with praise for the full English, bottomless brunch, and a vegetarian tasting menu. It's popular for dates and stag/group weekends, but expect to book ahead, pay a bit more than average, and note it switches to a lunch menu after midday.
- Go for
- Boozy weekend brunch or a vegetarian tasting menu
- Heads up
- Pricey, and hard to get a table
What locals say
It's not a pub but lost in the lanes is totally independent and does happy hour 5-7 every Thursday Friday and Saturday 241 margs espresso martinis and lychee cocktails. Aperol spritzes anorl. I know cause I'm the bartender. Dandy is also good if you wanna support independent.
Depends what sort of food you are after but Ouef, Lost In The Lanes, Permit Rooms, Moksha, Cafe Rust, Baked Hove are all good brunch spots in my opinion.
…as you are. Make things simple. Show him Brighton. A nice walk through the north laines, enjoying the Christmas lights. You can find out what to talk about using streets and places that mean something to you. Then walk to the south laines, enjoy a coffee together (maybe Lost in the lanes could be a nice spot). Don't forget that sunset is early this period.. Suggest a walk on the seafront and enjoy the show. Hope that's helpful. Have a special…
…i360 on his own in terrible fancy dress). On to Castle Pool Club for an hour or two, book a few tables upstairs well in advance. Then eat again around the corner at Etci, big enough for groups and good kebabs. On to some god awful club. Sunday - Bottomless brunch at Lost in the Lanes, again, book well in advance.
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