Guarana Company is pretty famous among Brighton students, and it's pretty obvious why: advertising…read moreitself as a place where legal highs are available, for low prices. As well as the legal high trade, Guarana also offers smoothies and the like, often laced with their pop-medicinal (borrowed from Mike's review - great phrase) products. I've never really been the druggy type, but really enjoyed myself here: there's so much on offer, and so many different things to try.
I'm not sure if Guarana gets much trade as a smoothie bar, I certainly wasn't aware it was one until popping my nose in. However, the drinks there are certainly worth trying, although they are a bit on the pricey side: everything tastes very natural and flavoursome, and the little kick you get from them is very pleasant and not too powerful. I don't think it'll ever replace the street-level stuff, but is genuinely pleasant for a little while.
I resisted the temptation to purchase any of Guarana's more select products, as they were also a little pricey, as well as being a bit of a luxury. Also, I've always contended that I'm happier living my life by my own mind, not by adding to it, but I think I may be the exception among Brighton's younger inhabitants! If you're looking for something a little different, this may be for you: try the herbal alternative!
I think Guarana might suffer a little under the herbal-highs banner: it seemed to be being avoided by plenty of people as I left. I think Brighton does labour a little under its 'druggy' stigma, and there's more than a few people who'd be happier if places like Guarana weren't around. I'm not one to judge here: I generally say live and let live, so if this doesn't appeal to you, don't worry, and if it does, why not try it out? If you're already taking drugs, you'd think something purely natural would be better? Or have I missed the point of them entirely?