London - To Stay
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London - To Eat
London - To Do
London - To Do
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Brighton
(ABBATRAVEL's Entry)
11Oct2016
Getting there:
North Laine: There are loads of interesting stuff for sale from both local artist and quirky products. One really needs to take the time to explore all the nook and crannies, admiring their quirky names, wall arts and retail products.
Royal Pavilion:
Brighton - To eat
La Choza
Really beautiful exterior and interior.
Rated 4.3 on google (91)
Ordered On:
11 Oct2016
Calamari and Chipotle Mayo £6
*The calamari could use more better and a crispier fry, but still pretty good.*
Burrito with Home made Mexican Chorizo with Green Tomatillo £8.50
*Pretty good and quite filling.*
8pounds each served 2.
Grand CentralWe are eating here only because of the disruption that seems to be plaguing Londoners
over the past few.
Rated 4.1on google (29)
Ordered On:
11Oct2016
Cajun Swordfish panzella £11.50
*This was nicely done actually. A nice spring to the fish, which wasn't over cooked,
served over an array of heirloom tomatoes. The rustic croutons were a nice textural element and an overall light refreshing dish.*
BBQ Baby back ribs, corn on cob, spicy slaw cabbage and chips £11.50
*Okay only, nothing special.*
Craft Beer Battered onion rings £3.50
*Really nicely fried. Large, sweet onion rings in crispy batter goes fantastically with the
beer and dipping sauces.*
Beer and stout
£18 per pax. Fed2
A pleasant surprise, given that we were sorta fated to eat in Brighton with the train
disruptions. One of the better pub eats we've eaten and worth a drink and meal.
ABBA Contribution by Derrick Chong
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Brighton
(ABBATRAVEL's Entry)
11Oct2016
Take the tube to Victoria station, and from there, purchase the rail ticket from either the ticketing booth or self help that brings you all the way the Brighton. Depending on your day of purchase, prices ranges. We purchased our round trip tickets at £27.10. Monday at 9.20am. Southern Train ride from Victoria station is an hour. and trains are relatively frequent (10mins apart)
ABBATip:
- Try to reach Brighton at about 11am. Shops start opening around those times so arriving too early, one maybe greeted with a ghost town.
- Disruptions to the southern line from strikes and incidences have become more and more frequent in recent times. Those traveling to and fro the city are faced with increasing frustrations so take note that it maybe a little disruptive on the way back as it was in our case. (No trains back to London for about 2hours.) There are bus services which run back into town but train staff advised to just wait it out as when we were at the station, the wait for an hour in.
The coastal township of Brighton is pretty much an artsy, hippie town filled with tons of cafes and mostly indie shops. The place is perfect for a day's exploration and definitely more lively on the weekends.
It's really simple to navigate from Brighton station, and its pretty much a 15-20min walk to all the 'major attractions'. These range from indie shops around North Laine, the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier.
North Laine: There are loads of interesting stuff for sale from both local artist and quirky products. One really needs to take the time to explore all the nook and crannies, admiring their quirky names, wall arts and retail products.
All shops there are indie shops (i.e cannot be from a chain) and you can find loads of gift ideas. The star and most fun had on this Brighton trip. Like stuff like that but not travel out of the city, PMQ in Hong Kong and Yokohama's Red Brick House are similar to this.
It's essentially an art Museum and former Royal residence. If you're not paying £7+ (Art Museum) and £21+ (Tour of Royal Residence, no pictures allowed) for the attraction respectively, it's a beautiful piece of architecture and a re-purpose stables (now an art museum) surrounding a lovely garden.
Brighton Pier:
Brighton Pier:
The iconic Brighton pier is reminiscent of Venice Beach and Santamonica Pier in LA. A carnival like atmosphere with beach front art shops. The pier itself houses loads of carnival rides and old gaming machines from back in the 90s. Your typical ticket stub collection game.
Eats are quite simple, and rides go for about 3-4pounds each. Brighton Pier is primarily very picturesque and it's nice to walk along the beach of worn down pebbles. Lovely. There's also a Sea Life Aquarium at the start of Brighton pier (Which we didn't do) which goes for 14+ pounds or so an adult.
Whats interesting was the glass bottom boat tour for an additional 2pounds to take inside the aquarium of the tanks.
Brighton - To eat
La Choza
Rated 4.3 on google (91)
Ordered On:
11 Oct2016
Calamari and Chipotle Mayo £6
*The calamari could use more better and a crispier fry, but still pretty good.*
Burrito with Home made Mexican Chorizo with Green Tomatillo £8.50
*Pretty good and quite filling.*
They recommended the smoked pulled pork but man even at doors open they were sold
out! La Choza is not over the top wow, but it is a really nice dining experience, especially with their uniquely Mexican display and decor. Worth a pop in for a quick bite before exploring The rest of Brighton.
out! La Choza is not over the top wow, but it is a really nice dining experience, especially with their uniquely Mexican display and decor. Worth a pop in for a quick bite before exploring The rest of Brighton.
over the past few.
Rated 4.1on google (29)
Ordered On:
11Oct2016
Cajun Swordfish panzella £11.50
*This was nicely done actually. A nice spring to the fish, which wasn't over cooked,
served over an array of heirloom tomatoes. The rustic croutons were a nice textural element and an overall light refreshing dish.*
BBQ Baby back ribs, corn on cob, spicy slaw cabbage and chips £11.50
*Okay only, nothing special.*
Craft Beer Battered onion rings £3.50
*Really nicely fried. Large, sweet onion rings in crispy batter goes fantastically with the
beer and dipping sauces.*
Beer and stout
£18 per pax. Fed2
A pleasant surprise, given that we were sorta fated to eat in Brighton with the train
disruptions. One of the better pub eats we've eaten and worth a drink and meal.
ABBA Contribution by Derrick Chong
Run out of place to go in London? Go Brighton, please go Brighton.
Definitely one of the happiest, hip and feel good place to go.
It has got history, culture, quirky streets and a carnival like pier that reminded me of San Francisco fisherman wharf. Some tips:
1. Return trip there cost only $31 pounds for me from Victoria station (I bought a last minute peak hour ticket with same day return anytime and it is a weekend).
2. Journey time is one hour and there is one train going there approx. every 20mins
3. Major attractions are all walkable, no need to buy day transport pass which will cost u 5 pounds.
4. Totally doable in a day trip. But not staying a couple of nights here is not doing justice to this place.
It has got history, culture, quirky streets and a carnival like pier that reminded me of San Francisco fisherman wharf. Some tips:
1. Return trip there cost only $31 pounds for me from Victoria station (I bought a last minute peak hour ticket with same day return anytime and it is a weekend).
2. Journey time is one hour and there is one train going there approx. every 20mins
3. Major attractions are all walkable, no need to buy day transport pass which will cost u 5 pounds.
4. Totally doable in a day trip. But not staying a couple of nights here is not doing justice to this place.
Verdict: 5 star holiday destination, love this place and I will definitely come back here again.
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