A GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SUSSEX

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.

Stories

Meet Bobby: 18 and running Café Tostig at Battle Station

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.

10 Brighton pubs & taprooms we rate for a proper pint

Discover some of the best pubs in Brighton, including neighbourhood locals, craft beer taprooms and long-standing Brighton institutions.

The North Star: A Pub with a Purpose in Brighton

The North Star in Brighton is a neighbourhood pub with a deeper purpose, created by Team Domenica to support candidates with learning disabilities and autism into meaningful employment.

Brighton Coffee Culture

Explore Brighton’s coffee culture and the growing specialty coffee scene across Sussex, from pioneering Brighton cafés to roasteries and community coffee hubs.

Places