Regency Seafood Restaurant

You'll spot the queue before you see the sign – that's always a good indicator on Kings Road. Perched right on the seafront with prime people-watching real estate, this place has been feeding Brighton's fish and chip cravings for decades without getting too precious about it. The haddock arrives in batter so crisp it practically shatters, while the chips are the sort of chunky, fluffy specimens that make you wonder why anyone bothers with the skinny French variety. Yes, you're paying seafront prices, but the portions are generous enough to fuel a proper seaside day out. The staff move with the efficiency of people who've served thousands of tourists and locals alike, and somehow still manage a smile when the weekend crowds descend.