Mark's reviews
Review of Brighton Centre
11 Nov 07, 17:35
The Brighton Centre 
The Brighton Centre is the largest multi-purpose venue in the whole of Brighton and its surrounding area. With scores of events taking place there all the time, from gigs to exhibitions and conferences (The Labour Party have their annual conference there each year), it is gigantic and obviously very spacious indeed. Although its exterior has been complained about due to its domineering place on the sea front's landscape (its jagged edges do it no favours) the inside can't be complained about at all.
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Review of Pressure Point
07 Nov 07, 14:16
Pressure Point
Pressure Point is both a pub, a gig venue and a club and thus encompasses almost all of what is great about going out in Brighton. The pub is downstairs, where drinks are fairly cheap and they do a special'Reggae and Roast' on Sunday that is very popular. If you go upstairs at the back you get to the club venue, which has always got great live acts and DJs during the week and at the weekend. Not pretentious in any way, you really feel comfortable at Pressure Point, which is why I like it so much.
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Review of Duke Of York Cinema
07 Nov 07, 14:10
Duke of York Cinema 
Brighton has its fair share of commercial cinemas, but The Duke of York is the only independent one in the area. Owned by Picturehouse, it shows all manner of films, commercial, independent and foreign. It is also the main hub for the Brighton Film Festival every year, where there are screenings, lectures and seminars. The building is also ancient, and the interior is beautiful, with greek-style pillars, a huge balcony and old-school curtains that open and close at the beginning and end of the film. Magical.
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Review of Waikikamookau
07 Nov 07, 14:04
Wai Kika Moo Kau
A kind of cafe/restaurant/bar, Wai Kika Moo Kau is right in the heart of the North Laines, and does some of the tastiest healthy veggie food around for very reasonable prices. Always spoken of highly, it is located beautifully, has an outside area spilling onto the Laines, and also has a lovely selection of smoothies on offer. Generally colourful and healthy food, there's no way you could be bored by its menu.
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Review of Terre A Terre
07 Nov 07, 13:59
Terre a Terre
Brighton is full of restaurants, and as a result, they cater for all different niches inclduing vegetarians. Terre a Terre, just off the South Lanes, has a wonderful selection of food on its menu, and a nice amount of organic beers, wines and ciders. The decor is very upmarket as well, and you can tell that it is a popular place. Definitely not cheap, but its for you to decide whether or not its worth eating out there; nice food, but more than anything else it highlights quite how posh vegetarian restaurants can be justified to be.
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Review of Gourmet Burger Kitchen
07 Nov 07, 12:37
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Not strictly a Brighton-only place this, but it's worth mentioning just because it is such quality grub. Situated right next to Komedia in the North Laines, it is perfectly located to always be bustling, and with such a long menu it isn't difficult to see why. What is difficult is choosing what to have with so many things on offer, but all the food is beautifully cooked and presented. Not especially healthy, but then again what burger is?!
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Review of Snoopers Paradise
07 Nov 07, 12:30
Snooper's Paradise
Snooper's Paradise really is one of a kind in Brighton. Although Brighton has its fair share of second-hand shops, Snooper's Paradise is so much more than that- it is any collector's heaven. But that is not to say it has a niche market however. With multitudes of strange and wonderful things, old and new, there is no way that you won't come out with something you never knew you could find. You could literally spend hours in there. Truly exciting stuff!
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Review of The Font & Firkin
07 Nov 07, 12:25
The Font
Located right in the heart of Brighton's picturesque South Lanes, The Font bar used to be a church and so the interior is amazing when you walk in. With ridiculously high ceilings and two floors, the second of which is like a balcony surrounding the perimeter of the building it really is a sight to see. With a large selection of drinks and cocktails plus a food menu, it has everything you need before a night out, or just to go to enjoy with mates.
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Review of Dance 2 Records
07 Nov 07, 12:22
Dance 2
Dance 2 is more than just a record shop although you might think otherwise from the exterior. It is more like an electronic equipment shop, and sells all manner of equipment from decks to sound systems and lighting, but also has a wide range of vinyl, CD's and tape-packs. You can also buy tickets for many different nights and events in the area, and thus it is a very useful shop to go into if you want to know anything about electronic music.
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Review of The Beach
07 Nov 07, 12:18
The Beach Club
Brighton's beach front is full clubs and bars enticing the club-goer, but The Beach Club definitely comes first when it comes to size and scope. With a gorgeous interior that has beatiful brick archways and ceilings that really remind me of Fabric nightclub in London and a huge bar taking up the whole back wall, it plays host to all kinds of music and entertainment. Aside from the long queues you sometimes get (where doesn't?) its feels nice and open unlike many crammed clubs you get in Brighton.
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