

Meanwhile, at the harbour you have Sandy’s, which was voted the best fish and chip shop in Kent by our readers last month.

You’ll get massive portions for a fair price from The Seafarer in Cheriton. If you aren't tempted by the vegan-only chippie No Catch on the seafront, Bardsley's in Baker Street remains the one to beat. If you’re intent on sticking close to the seafront on a windy day then The Harbour Inn is a good spot for a cosy pint. It has a good selection of draught beers on offer and a pub garden too. It’s worth taking on the steep climb up the Old High Street from the harbour to visit The Pullman. How to choose one from 900? How about the Hole in the Wall – tucked away and impossible to stumble across by chance, but mere moments from the seafront. You could go to a different pub every day in Brighton for nearly three years – many have tried – and you still wouldn't have made it to the end of the list. We couldn’t get in - even having arrived 20 minutes before it opened. Its breakfasts are incredible and such is its popularity that the queue on Mother’s Day snaked all the way down the Old High Street. Picture: GoogleĮveryone’s heard of Rocksalt at the harbour but Marley’s is a must-try. Burnt Orange in the Lanes takes its inspiration from the Mediterranean and is a hugely popular draw.

Hundreds of new homes are planned along Folkestone seafront – will most be snapped up by Londoners?īrighton is a city made for eating and drinking the day away. It costs less to rent, too, at an average of £1,284. It’s a lot cheaper in Folkestone with prices at £336,334 on average. Average property prices in Brighton are about £200,000 more than in Folkestone. Meanwhile, the average rent paid is £2,028 per month, says .uk. The latter suggests that with lower house prices, a faster train journey to London, and being located right next to Eurotunnel, Folkestone could become a bigger draw for house-hunters than Brighton.īut how do the two locations compare? KentOnline’s Ian Carter and Phil Hayes look at the main attractions that Brighton and Folkestone have to offer…Īccording to Rightmove you’ll be forking out £534,285 on average for a property in Brighton.
