Mercure Hotel Review | Brighton*

A while ago, the lovely people at Mercure got in touch and asked if I fancied staying in their Brighton hotel with a plus one. Whilst I would have loved J to come with me, he wasn’t feeling up to it, so I knew that one of my best friends, Charlie, would be the perfect choice to come and check it out with me 😀

As she lives in London, we decided to make a day of it, shopping in Brighton first, before enjoying a complementary three course meal in the hotel’s restaurant, then relaxing in our room while doing some serious lazing around and TV watching!

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POLPO | Brighton*

POLPO is a small, unassuming restaurant, situated at 20 New Road (near the Theatre Royal).  It’s well-known for their share plates of incredible Venetian food, a beautifully relaxed vibe and extensive cocktail menu. 

I’ve passed by a lot, but never had the chance to stop and go in, until now.

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The Walrus | Brighton*

Down on Ship Street in Brighton there used be a place called The Smugglers; a sports pub with a nightclub above, aptly named The Loft, and 10 Below, a slightly smaller club below the main pub.

It closed down in 2015 and has now been reborn as The Walrus. I was invited to their VIP lunch to check out the new venue and sample some of the menu. Naturally, I took J with me 🙂

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