I’ve lived in Brighton & Hove since 2018 and in my time here I’ve discovered so many wonderful hidden gems tucked away. I’m always discovering new places through the winding and crooked lanes of this city and wanted to share some of my favourite independent shops, small businesses, low-waste spots and plant-based hangouts. This place is buzzing with creatives, entrepreneurs and people passionate about positively impacting the planet and I’m so excited to live in a place that’s so diverse and encouraging of new and small business owners. The community here is unrivalled and I wanted to share my support by recommending some of my favourite discoveries. I’ll be updating this list as and when I find new spaces, as I inevitably will, and welcome any suggestions and recommendations to be added to the list so be sure to let me know your favourite places!

Brighton

The Captain Pig (plant-based + low-waste bulk shop)

Books for Amnesty (second-hand book shop)

The Feminist Bookshop (feminist bookshop + plant-based cafe)

Soul Soup Café (plant-based cafe using rescued produce)

Lucky Cat Fudge (plant-based, refined sugar-free, packaged in plan-based biodegradable packaging)

Glazed (plant-based doughnuts)

You’re Pawfect (dog shop and plant-based cafe)

EDEN Perfumes (vegan-friendly bulk perfumery)

Wastenot (low-waste bulk shop)

The Roundhill (plant-based pub + restaurant)

V360 Café (plant-based flake 99 / Mr. Whippy on the beach)

The Longhouse Café (plant-based café, largely whole foods)

Hove

Harriet’s of Hove (plant-based + low-waste bulk shop)

Down to Earth (health food shop)

WolFox Café (health cafe + coffee roasters)

The Plant Room (plant-based cafe)

FLUX Vegan (California-style plant-based kitchen pop-up)