Purezza Brighton

You head down St James's Street and find yourself in a buzzing neighbourhood spot that's packed for a reason. Purezza does the thing that actually matters: it makes vegan food that stands on its own merit rather than constantly reminding you what's missing. The pasta is proper, the pizzas are charred just right, and the cocktails mean you're not just having a salad with a glass of wine. It's the kind of place locals actually return to, not because it's vegan, but because the food is genuinely excellent and the atmosphere feels unpretentious and warm.