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    Marwood Bar & Coffeehouse

    4.1 (86 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Cute little notes on the tables to set the right environment for everyone! And my oat milk latte in the background.
    Crystal S.

    The latte that I got at Marwood was honestly perfect. It's saying a lot when a sweet tooth like me drinks my coffee without sugar. I didn't expect such a good cup of coffee when I walked into this shop but maybe I didn't give it enough credit. Either way, it was deliciously perfect and I am still thinking about that perfect cup to this day. The coffee combined with the unique atmosphere was the perfect addition to my casual morning in Brighton. They have separate areas to enjoy your drinks (from what I gathered, there are regular events held in the afternoons/nights which means alcohol served as well! So perfect spot any time of day) whether it be on the main floor, upstairs in the computer room, or in the garden. Every spot was cute and cozy. I loved it and would definitely come again.

    Devil's Toast at Marwoods- heaven on a plate!
    Kerry G.

    Like brownies? Like brunch? Then Marwood Coffee Shop is the place for you! Serving a range of delicious, affordable meals and drinks, this is a great cafe for working, socialising and relaxing. The decor is beyond quirky, with bizarre pictures slung upon the walls and odd furniture pieced together, but it somehow gives the place a strangely welcoming and homely feel. The food is surprisingly gourmet for such a casual little cafe, my favourite meal being the 'Devil's Toast' - a thick piece of bread, topped with chorizo and goats cheese, sprinkled lightly with balsamic vinegar and garnished with rocket. It's to die for and is, I've found, a delightful cure to a Saturday hangover. And let's not forget the Brownies... Let me first start by saying that, sadly, the brownie quality here does seem to vary slightly between visits. Some days they're good, others not so much. I haven't figured out the pattern yet (they're not good every Tuesday, or bad every full moon) but when I do I'll be sure to fill you in. That being said, when they're good, they're good. I'd go so far as to say they're the best brownies I've ever had, and that's a bold statement coming from a brownie lover! They're packed full of big chunks of all kinds of chocolate, surrounded by dense but gooey sponge that just melts in your mouth...Word of warning though - unless you're a sugar junkie don't pair one with a hot chocolate, cream and marshmallows. I did this once and the sugar rush that followed was quite astonishing! Not recommend - share with a friend. All in all, Marwood Coffee Shop ticks all the boxes! The staff are friendly and the coffee is good. If it weren't for the mystery of the changing brownies, I'd be giving this place a glowing five stars!

    Marwooding.
    Scott C.

    I just don't get the appeal. It's all too scatty. I saw a "Windows 95 for Dummies" book resting on the windowsill. That done it for me. There's no coming back from that. All the stickers,chalkboards and objects sewn into the wallpaper makes me feel uncomfortable. How can you possibly know whether anything is clean or not? When I leave, I want to shower. It makes me feel itchy. It doesn't smell good. It doesn't smell bad, either. It smells like a basement flat, left empty for a month but that's had coffee beans scattered across the floor. The staff are always very polite but they do seem on another planet. Perhaps that's a good thing? Perhaps they have reached a state of heightened relaxation that I just can't understand. Maybe they are aliens. I asked for an orange juice which I was already reluctant to purchase because I saw that it would cost me £1.75 (or something like that). When you're paying this much for juice, at very least you want it to be freshly pressed or, I don't know, squeezed from some kind of rare orange. In a hipster state of slow motion, the barista carefully balanced a carton of Morrison's orange juice on an offcut of wood right in front of my face. Ever had that happen? It ruins your day. Immediate downer. In my head, I was just saying "No no no no no no no. I don't want it now". Of course, I couldn't say that because she had already started pouring. The coffee here isn't much better. By the time it reaches your table, it's cold. Pop in a sugar lump and it just looks up at you with a kind of "You're really gonna let me go like this?" face. My orange juice was warm. I tried some lemon cake decorated with green seeds. It was okay, a bit dry. There are just so many great coffee shops in Brighton that there's really nothing that attracts me to The Marwood. That said, I know it's popular. They must be doing something right. Maybe The Marwood is secretly a haunt for extraterrestrials learning about Windows 95. That's all I can deduce.

    Very unique and funky table
    Emma B.

    What an amazing find thanks to some 'Yelpers' for leading me here. The decor is amazing. So funky and original and so much to look at. I love the half mannequin table. I was sat on a computer base with a cushion attached. Great atmosphere with happy staff dancing behind the bar. Oh yes the food and drink....I had a medium hot chocolate (great flavour), could of been a tiny bit bigger. And the carrot cake. Oh yumm. Not just your average carrot cake. Mightily impressive, decent portion and reasonable cost. I will be back to try out more food and watch with anticipation at the forever changing decor.

    Cappuccino
    Yinnie C.

    I'm not sure if the cake was life changing, but the coffee sure was good. AND it had pretty coffee art. AND I got the prettiest coffee art cappuccino out of Sinja, Alex's and Mine. WINNER. (Note to self: Life is not always a competition, life is not always a competition) We actually left half the cake and I had a total of two bites. It was rich, but I just didn't feel it was life changing. The cappuccino was quite simply one of the best cappuccino's IN MY LIFE. Can we change the sign to life changing cappuccinos? (Although, I rarely have cappuccino's so it's the best in my life so far.) They do table service, which is probably for the best because those are some steep arse stairs to be going up with hot drinks, and a dark vader door art staring you down going 'LUKE, DO NOT SPILL MY COFFEE, OR I WILL STORMTROOPER YOUR ARSE' At least, that's what I took from the piece of art. (if you need a art critic, I'd be more than experienced, I simplify things into something...er..unrecognisable) I was quite sad that the decoration in the rooms were all fake. As in, there was a buckaroo box and I was genuinely getting excited at the thought of playing buckaroo, but I opened this magical box and it was hollow, it was just a box. I was SO disappointed.

    Stuart D.

    A feast for the senses. A treat for the eyes as well as the taste buns. Mighty fine coffee came in a flat white variety pour moi. A large doorstep of cake was also on offer. Lots of object d'art to keep you visually stimulated. Tucked away in the Lanes a must visit on the Brighton Coffee Trail.

    Brownie. Pretty damn good.
    Martha R.

    Good coffee? Check. Really, really good brownie? Double check. Cute atmosphere? Check. I like this place - if I were in Brighton, I'd go there way too often. Probably would have to do extra working out just to eat that brownie all the time. The sandwiches also look amazing. The staff is friendly enough. Overall great place to get some coffee and sweets. Thanks to Kerry G. for the suggestion! Definitely worth the trip over from Worthing!

    Jack M.

    This new hotspot for coffee and art lovers has just opened up on Ship Street, offering delicious coffees that are exquisitely decorated with hearts and feathers, with a large range of teas, cakes and chocolate brownies. Quality of the coffee aside, the venue is a small and intimate indoor and outdoor space which is plastered with interesting paintings, prints and furniture that will amuse, inspire and perhaps even offend. The warm and friendly diverse staff also provide a sense of awareness, which means that you will always have a coffee in front of you. There is a computer, wifi, and lots of creative energy, which perhaps explains why so many people are becoming more and more attracted to this place, not just as a quick pit-stop café, but as a work space to hang out in. when I was there I saw many people on their own writing, drawing, typing and reading, which provided a comfortable place to relax in. Overall The Marwood has something going for it which seems to be lacking in Brighton café's nowadays, and this is the informal chilled-out aspect of any good coffee shop providing a great space, with doors for tables, of just great coffee, cakes and chats.

    100% agree
    Tally Y.

    The best coffee shop I've ever been to? YES! I almost don't want to write that because there are tons of shops in London that I absolutely love. But I've never seen anything like the Marwood before and their coffee + cake was heavenly. It was better than perfect, especially the cake which I wish I had the recipe for. I found this place through a coffee blog and then used the reviews of it here on Yelp to make it a definite place to visit. I was not disappointed. I honestly feel like my life is better now that I've been here. Of course the sign does say "Kick arse coffee & Life changing cake". I couldn't agree more!

    Sums up this place really.
    Jordan E.

    J'adore J'adore J'adore. I had a mocha. It was perfectly blended between chocolate and coffee. Delicious! Lovely vibe, lovely Attitude. Very quirky. Do your best to find a seat but most people have their coffee and leave which is nice for a constant stream of customers. Just enjoy and breathe in the free spirit and yummy coffee.

    Table decor
    Robert C.

    Tucked away on Ship Lane this is a very unique establishment with a mixture of Star Wars memorabilia and torso-less mannequins sprayed randomly around. That said, it's a great place with very nice sandwiches and coffee and a lively Brighton bohemian vibe. Cutlery and plates could have been cleaner.

    Chris H.

    The Marwood Studios (and Cafe) have become one of Brighton's cool-kid hot spots, and it's clear to see why: everything here just howls cool-and-we-know-it, from the devil may care decor and service to the eclectic music and random, 'life-changing' cakes. Nothing here is particularly swish or well-done, but the vibe is pretty cool... A good place to meet and sit, but I'd go elsewhere for any consumables. Marwood is quite hard to find unless you know where you're going: if you look around the old post office, currently a building site and soon to be a new Fat Face, Marwood is a little way down a small side alley. Once you get inside, you'll be assaulted by a myraid collection of music, artwork and furniture: hodge-podge barely covers the look in here. A great example: the outdoor smoking area just looks like a small dump, with an artwork tree: totally strange. As is to be expected, everything here is pretty standard. The 'Kick-Ass' coffee is not quite so kick-ass, nor are the 'Life-Changing' cakes more than just a little peculiar. This is a great place to meet people, to show how cool you are, but go elsewhere if you're looking for anything more than atmosphere.

    cafe menu's on the chalkboard!
    H L.

    Cafe vibes downstairs, quiet study space upstairs! Wifi is super accessible, pretty good coffee and sandwiches, lots of seating space, and quirky/neat interior decorations. Also, charging ports upstairs!!! The outlets even have usb ports, a lifesaver. Would recommend for a sit-down and chat with friends, and for studying/working too. Good vibes all around, I really like it! Highly recommended, and I'll probably drop by again!

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    Hidden away in a corner of Ship Street (near the old post office) this quirky little café was a recent discovery for me.

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    Small Batch Coffee Roasters - Interior

    Small Batch Coffee Roasters

    4.5(4 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    £

    Brighton boasts a diverse café culture that caters to the needs of locals and visitors alike from…read morethe waffles to the Wi-Fi. Your Brighton and Hove coffee experience isn't complete until you've visited one (or all!) of the six conveniently placed Small Batch Coffee Company sites dotted around the city. Pop-up pitches greet the commuters at Brighton and at Hove railway station and both areas boast two café's a-piece on busy central thoroughfares. So do take the time to sample some beans from these enterprising Brighton baristas. My local SBCC sits on the corner of Norfolk Square and is a welcome addition to one of the less grand regency squares currently undergoing a transformation. All the sites have a distinctly hip interior that you'd expect from a seriously cool coffee house. Personality can be found in the nod to local attractions, such as the pavilion domes in the shop signage and the beach hut mural on the Norfolk interior. If you're after a speedy verdict, THE COFFEE IS AMAZING. You can now move on. I had a cappuccino that came in a generously sized cup and finished off with a heart motif. The heart did look a bit like an onion, but that's ok. I love onions. The taste was rich and warm and a cut above your regular coffee on the go. The reasonably priced drinks come in at around £2-£3 and the tea is just as lovingly brewed as its flavoursome coffee brother. If you fancy a nibble there is an array of cookies, cakes and hot snacks for between £1.50-£3 that are fresh and tasty. I opted for a slither of brownie. I've been tricked by brownies in the past. It's hard to talk about, but they've been deceptively brown yet distinctly lacking in choccy goodness. I'm happy to report that this sweet treat was moist and rich. Phew. So whether you're a connoisseur or after a quick quench, be sure to stop here and have a cup of the hot stuff.

    Small Batch Coffee Company serves great coffee in a beautiful and stylish setting. There are…read moreseveral Small Batches scattered around Brighton and Hove, but this one has to be one of my favourites! It's spacious and comfortable and is a great place to start the day, with a nice cup of tasty coffee in your hand. Coffee places can sometimes be quite cramped, noisy or busy places, but Small Batch doesn't feel like this at all. The big windows and spread out tables make for a really open feel to the place - leaving you with enough room to relax and not feel as if you're sharing a table with the people sitting next to you. Now, I'm very much a basic coffee kinda girl! It's usually no milk, no froth, no fancy beans! I'm not ashamed to say that I can't especially tell much difference between my coffees and will happily drink even the cheapest instant coffee and enjoy it nonetheless. That being said, the coffee in here really does taste different. It tastes real, if you will... It's strong and flavourful and, honestly, I'd worry that if I stopped off here for long enough I'd soon after never be able to drink my beloved instant coffee ever again. The one pitfall of this place is their lack of wifi. I had just settled myself down with a hot cup of coffee and a opened up my laptop to begin work, when I realised. Ultimately, it's not the end of the world. There are plenty of cafes nearby with wifi available and, in a way (as long as you're expecting it) there's something rather charming about a coffee place where you can't connect. Use this as you time-to-relax coffee spot, rather than your work-away-from-work area.

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    Small Batch Coffee Roasters - Branded cups...

    Branded cups...

    Small Batch Coffee Roasters - Interior from one of the small round tables in the back

    Interior from one of the small round tables in the back

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    Toast outside

    Coffee @ 33 - Perfect coffee with the perfect pastry to go with it! I cannot remember the name of the pastry but it contained coconut, dates and apples.

    Coffee @ 33

    4.5(30 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    £

    Now this is real coffee! I'm by no means a coffee connoisseur, but this coffee tastes incredible. I…read morealways say I'm happy with an instant coffee and, to be honest, can never really taste the difference, but after my trip to Coffee @ 33 I feel like that's all about to change... The coffee I had was strong and flavoured like none I had ever had before - sharp, but not too bitter. Sweet, but not sickly. Perfection in a cute little white mug (with a tiny little handle). This place is cool, but still comfortable, with only a few seats dotted around the tiny interior. It's simple, but effective and very much has a modern and sophisticated feel about the place. The staff we lovely and friendly - just as I like em - and were happy for my friend and I to sit leisurely with our coffees and chat, which is nice considering their lack of seating (they could be in a hurry for a quick turnover, but they were not pushy at all!). The food looked to die for, but sadly I did not get a chance to sample any of it this time around. I'll be back to try it, and to grab myself another one of their fantastic coffees. Check it out everyone! It's worth it.

    The antithesis of Costa, Starbucks and all the big chains, Coffee @ 33 is a unique, stylish coffee…read moreshop that utilises recycled coffee sacks as seating. There's only room to seat about 10-15 people at the same time but it's worth making a special trip for the great service, friendly atmosphere and excellent coffee. The beans are ground fresh on site and both the normal and decaf coffee are from the London independent - Monmouth Coffee Co. Coffee. So far, I've tried the espresso, the cappucino, latte and americano and they were all sublime. For those feeling peckish, there's also a small but mouth-watering selection of home-made brownies, muffins, shortcakes, carrot cake and toasties. If only more coffee shops were like this, I'd hop, skip and jump down the street....

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    Mint tea

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    Peanut butter and white chocolate blondie

    Lala's - Spanish fritata with 3 salads and fresh lemonade on the roof terrace

    Lala's

    4.5(4 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    £

    BETTER THAN A STANDARD CAFE…read more I've been here a few times with friends to study (and get lunch/drinks). It's quite nice. You can sit inside, outside on the street or upstairs on the rooftop terrace. Staff are usually very friendly. This place has a gluten-free cake on offer and a good menu with choice for vegetarians for a change. The iced coffee is amazing as is the home-made veggie burger. They also have good breakfasts that are served until 12. Yum.

    At first glance, Lala's may look like just another cafe serving up your average sandwich and jacket…read morepotato themed fare. But step inside and feast your eyes at the daily specials scrawled on a black board wall behind the counter, and you'll soon realise that Lala's Cafe is really something special. Minute steak with Cafe de Paris butter, sardines and fried squid all made an appearance this weekend... Reasonably priced and serving food throughout the day, Lala's is a great choice for those looking for a quick coffee, leisurely meal with friends or even a full blown party (although I haven't seen it for myself I hear there is a roof terrace upstairs, plus ample seating on the street for sunnier days). Having made three visits in three weekends, I can highly recommend the sandwiches, salad plates and pancakes. All freshly prepared, the servings are exceedingly generous - I've never left hungry!

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    Lala's - La La's lunch date

    La La's lunch date

    Lala's - Tuna Mayo Melt with homemade vegetable crisps

    Tuna Mayo Melt with homemade vegetable crisps

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    That Little Tea Shop In The Lanes - Earl Grey

    That Little Tea Shop In The Lanes

    4.3(9 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    On this trip, in mid June 2025, we'd promised our American daughter a proper British "Cream Tea"…read more.. Somehow, we didn't expect to find it in Brighton, but this was the perfect place for it! After a long walk from Brighton Marina to the Pier, and a lot of shopping in The Lanes, we were ready for an Afternoon Tea! This Tea Shop is in the heart of "The Lanes", a picturesque location amidst brightly coloured shops, cafes and restaurants, in narrow, winding alleyways that make for a unique shopping area. It was lucky we went in at 4.30pm... They close at 5pm, but we were welcomed in as one of the last guests before they announced they were closed. It also meant we not only got a table, but the place started clearing out before we'd finished, so we ended up being the last customers, which was nice. It's a cute, cozy little tea shop, pretty on the outside and inside, with pictures of Brighton on the walls and an eclectic mixture of teapots, milk jugs and cups. It had been many years since I'd last had a "cream tea" and this didn't disappoint. We ordered some fruit scones and some plain scones (both were yummy but I recommend the fruit ones - the raisins & sultanas are really plump and juicy!). We also tried our scones both ways - cream then jam (the Devon way), and jam then cream (the Cornish way)... I'd been brought up the Devon way, but discovered the Cornish way is actually more to my liking! Both were yummy! We didn't buy any cakes, but the cakes (as well as the scones) are made fresh daily and looked delicious. And I must say, the tea itself was fresh and superior quality - loose leaf English breakfast, rather than bagged, really makes a difference. Our server was very sweet and friendly, and then, at the end, since we were the last customers, the shop owner came out to talk to us, and was super friendly and welcoming... She asked where we were from (always fun, as I'm British, but my husband and daughter are American). Despite it being the end of her day, she didn't rush us out at all, and enjoyed chatting with us. The whole thing was a delightful experience.

    Absolutely adorable little tea house! Love the tea cups and tea pots used as decor. Staff were…read moresuper friendly and helpful. The place was packed on a super hot day in Brighton and the staff kept the place hopping. Enjoyed cucumber sandwiches and the most delicious scones and clotted cream. A true English tea house!

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    That Little Tea Shop In The Lanes - Cute and cozy. We were the last customers in there at the end...

    Cute and cozy. We were the last customers in there at the end...

    That Little Tea Shop In The Lanes
    That Little Tea Shop In The Lanes

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