14 of the best · Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom
Vintage and records in the North Laine, jewellers in the Lanes, a bold Brighton tailor, a skate shop, the Open Market, and Hove’s independent high streets.
Our 14 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Brighton.
Vintage and independents
A conservation area of small streets between the station and the Royal Pavilion, famous for vintage, records and independents.
Jewellers and boutiques
The old town’s twittens, with jewellers, boutiques and cafés around Meeting House Lane and Brighton Square.
Two floors of vintage
The North Laine’s vintage emporium, with stalls of clothing, bric-a-brac and homeware under one roof.
7–8 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4ALExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Two shopping quarters side by side: the old town’s twittens of jewellers and boutiques, and the North Laine’s streets of vintage, records and independents.
Where to wander.
Hove’s high streets
Hove’s main shopping streets, with independent shops, delis, interiors and restaurants.
Independent Kemptown
Kemptown’s main street, with independent shops, cafés and bars.
Jewellers and boutiques
The old town’s twittens, with jewellers, boutiques and cafés around Meeting House Lane and Brighton Square.
Vintage and independents
A conservation area of small streets between the station and the Royal Pavilion, famous for vintage, records and independents.
Only in Brighton.
Circus skills
A juggling and circus-skills shop, from a business founded in Camden in 1984.
Independent records
The North Laine’s independent record shop, with vinyl, CDs and in-store events.
27–28 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4ALExplore View on map
Two floors of vintage
The North Laine’s vintage emporium, with stalls of clothing, bric-a-brac and homeware under one roof.
7–8 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4ALExplore View on map
Dressed in Brighton.
Bold British tailoring since 1999
Brighton’s bold British tailor, with bespoke and ready-to-wear suits, born in Brighton in 1999.
20 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RDExplore View on map
Skateboards and streetwear.
Skateboards and streetwear
A skate shop on Bond Street, with skateboards, shoes and streetwear.
3 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RDExplore View on map
Food and makers.
Food and makers
The covered market off London Road, with food stalls, fresh produce, makers and studios.
Under one roof.
Shops and restaurants
Shops, restaurants and leisure around the harbour at Brighton Marina.
High-street brands
The city’s main shopping centre, on Western Road, with the high-street names.
Western Road, Brighton BN1 2TEExplore View on map
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