Where to Go This Bank Holiday in Brighton
There are 23 beer gardens and outdoor spots in Brighton that'll do nicely on a bank holiday. Las Iguanas pulls a proper crowd with its tropical vibe, while Donatello's got that Italian charm and a decent terrace. If you fancy seafood with a view, Regency Seafood Restaurant knows what it's doing. Most have decent shelter too, which matters round here.
££1Las Iguanas - Brighton
📍 7-8 Jubilee St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1GE, UK
£2Donatello
📍 1-3 Brighton Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HJ, UK
££3Regency Seafood Restaurant
📍 131 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2HH, UK
££Bill's Brighton Restaurant
📍 100 North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1YE, UK
££Pho Brighton
📍 12 Black Lion St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1ND, UK
££Bella Italia - Brighton Market Street
📍 24 Market St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HH, UK
££The Breakfast Club
📍 16-17 Market St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HH, UK
££Zizzi - Brighton
📍 7 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HE, UK
££Côte Brighton
📍 Stage Door, 115-116, Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UD, UK
££Crepeaffaire
📍 35 East St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HL, UK
££The Lion & Lobster
📍 24 Sillwood St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2PS, UK
££Ye Olde King & Queen Brighton
📍 13-17 Marlborough Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UB, UK
££Revolution Brighton
📍 77 West St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2RA, UK
££Black Lion
📍 14 Black Lion St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1ND, UK
££The Chilli Pickle
📍 6-8 Meeting House Ln, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HB, UK
£Pinocchio
📍 22 New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UF, UK
££OHSO Social
📍 250a Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB, UK
££The Cricketers
📍 15 Black Lion St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1ND, UK
££Nando's Brighton - Duke Street
📍 34 Duke St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AG, UK
££Riddle & Finns The Lanes
📍 12b Meeting House Ln, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HB, UK
££Al Duomo
📍 6-7, pavilion buildings, East Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EE, UK
£££terre à terre
📍 71 East St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HQ, UK
££Alcampo Lounge
📍 84-86 London Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4JF, UK
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Frequently asked
Are these spots actually open on the bank holiday?
Most pubs and bars in Brighton run normal hours over the bank holiday, but a handful trim Monday opening — worth a quick check on the venue page or the website before you head out, especially for Sunday-into-Monday plans.
What if it rains?
Every venue here has either a beer garden or proper outdoor seating, but most also have a solid indoor section to retreat to. The terraces and courtyards generally do better in light drizzle than open beer gardens.
Can I book ahead for a bank holiday weekend?
Absolutely worth it for the larger spots — beer gardens fill up by mid-afternoon on a sunny bank holiday. Most venues take bookings via their website (linked on each venue page).