A GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SUSSEX
Explore Sussex through stories, voices and independent spots across the region.
Brighton coffee roasters sourcing specialty-grade beans with a focus on sustainability and flavour.
A family-run Brighton café serving Mediterranean brunch, meze, Greek spirits, and specialty coffee.
Brighton Lanes restaurant serving woodfired small plates, seasonal cocktails, and bold flavours.
Minimalist Brighton coffee bar serving rotating espresso, local roasters, and artisanal bakes.
Organic vineyard near Rye producing award-winning wines with tours, tastings, and stays.
Neighbourhood café & restaurant serving specialty coffee, seasonal dishes, baked goods, and curated wines.
Italian-inspired restaurant in St Leonards, serving seasonal, sustainable seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Horsham’s liveliest taproom, pouring an ever-changing line-up of draught and canned craft beers.
Beachfront café serving specialty coffee, fresh plates, and evening drinks with sea views.
We spotlight the independent places shaping Sussex - from neighbourhood wine bars and destination pubs to off-grid stays, craft breweries, and seasonal spots worth the trip.
Our way of helping you find places worth knowing. Browse by neighbourhood, by vibe, or simply follow what catches your eye.
Latest Stories
A look inside Studio Grizzly - a Brighton-based design studio working with local businesses, building a creative community, and doing things differently.
We spoke to My Skin Feels founder Danielle about building a skincare brand in Brighton, doing things differently, and her go-to spots across the city.
Café Tostig is a café at Battle Station, opened by Bobby at just 18. We meet the young owner behind the Old Station Master’s House café and hear how it became part of daily life in Battle.
Discover some of the best pubs in Brighton, including neighbourhood locals, craft beer taprooms and long-standing Brighton institutions.
Bagel shop and café by day, Wermut Bar and pop-ups by night.