Brighton
Brighton is unquestionably England’s most
spectacular seaside resort town. Made popular in the 18th
century, when the Prince Regent (later King George IV)
chose it as the site for his holiday palace, the bizarre
and fantastic onion-shaped Brighton Pavilion, it is still
famous for its frivolous entertainment venues and enviable
nightlife. An eclectic combination of Regency and Victorian
architecture gives Brighton a unique air, with winding
village lanes crammed with antique and jewellery shops
and its flamboyant East Pier stretching out over the sea
sparkling with thousands of lights from its funfair and
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The Avenue
A favourite with the inhabitants of St James,
the Avenue produces good Modern British and Mediteranean
food but wisely does not attempt to compete with its illustrious
neighbours, Pétrus and L’Oranger. As a result
this minimalist restaurant is good value and always packed,
despite a sometimes patchy service. The best tables are
towards the back, on the mezzanine level. Set menus are
usually excellent, and competitively priced, and quality
wines are available by the glass.
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