Dishoom Permit Room Brighton

Nestled into Brighton’s bustling lanes. Rise early with steaming chai, a Bacon Naan Roll or spiced fry-up. Linger over lunch. Salads, fragrant pulaos and the Aloo Tikki Chole (a roadside hottie).

Sun dips, sip on cocktails stronger than your Aunty’s punch (voted ‘Best Cocktails’ at the 2024 BRAVO Awards). Eyes flitter between the Feni Martini or Thums Up Sazerac. Cold beers wash down curries and zingy grills. Then a sweet thing. Stay late – resident DJs spin vinyl. We turn the volume up at Permit Room, taking cues from Slip-Disc jam sessions and Rang Bhavan in ’70s Bombay. Stick a song on the jukebox. Rootsy beats. Tap toes to Blondie, Grace Jones, Talking Heads, early hip-hop and Asha Puthli. Every Thursday, resident DJs spin vinyl. Come for a beer, bite, boogie.

Make mornings glorious with Tigermoth Coffee Roastery (bold, small-batch blends made by our friends in Lewes). Afternoon ice cream sandwiches are a sweet treat, made with Brighton’s frozen-favourite Boho Gelato (go for kooky Tutti Frutti). Sink into the night. The UnBarred x Permit Room Pineapple & Pepper Crumble is a special collab… best with evening snacks.

Walls covered in art. Local and South Asian talent hang proud. In Brighton, album covers, rich prints, Bombay landscapes. Striking characters by Olivia Waller. ‘80s Friends with Coca Cola’ by Manuja Waldia. All kinds of birds. Many conversations to be had.

Come for a good time and a long time. Open to all.