Hollywood Bowl Brighton

You're at the Marina on a Friday night and fancy something that actually feels fun rather than another beige chain restaurant. Hollywood Bowl delivers: ten lanes, bumpers for when you've had a few, and enough neon and noise to make you feel like you're somewhere worth being. The arcade games are decent, the bar stocks proper lagers alongside the usual suspects, and the food—burgers, loaded fries, that sort of thing—won't disappoint if you're not expecting Michelin stars. It's where locals bring mates for birthdays and spontaneous nights out, not somewhere you'd plan months ahead, but that's exactly why it works.