Brighton Palace Pier Reviews Summary

Attractions and Entertainment

Pros:

• "Some rollercoaster and other tracks."
• "The kids loved it. It's an amazing spot for photos."
• "Great views and enjoyed fair rides with sea view."
• "The pier is packed with great food outlets and very good coastal style shops for sunglasses and trinkets."
• "Brighton Palace Pier is a nice place to visit when you want to amuse yourself with different type of rides and arcade games."
• "The pier includes several fairground rides, such as two roller coasters, a haunted house ride, a traditional carousel, a helter skelter and a cup-and-saucer ride."
• "The pier also played host to an eclectic mix of entertainment options. From live music performances to thrilling arcade games, there was something to suit every taste."

Cons:

• "Very disappointed as the pier looks good from a distance with all its amenities. However when you enter the pier and walk on it it needs lots of renovation work."
• "They have an small amusement park also but I would say is bit outdated, seems like it needs more care."
• "It's alright but everything is overpriced and the arcade at the end has machines that don't work without signs."
• "The rides were expensive during half term."
• "Most of the food stalls are seasonal so were closed (1st week in November) which is a pity because the weather was fantastic and people were out."
• "The wooden floor was stable but some planks were rotten."
• "The man operating the ride was rude and had no idea how to deal with children."

Food and Dining

Pros:

• "There are lots of options to have snacks."
• "There are also excellent food outlets offering dishes with different flavors."
• "The staff are friendly and the food is good, though quite pricey."
• "So much to do around the Pier. Arcade, amusement rides and food snacks on the pier."
• "Great place. Foods, Rides, seagulls, fish and chips, sit back on easy chairs seeing sunset."
• "The culinary experience at Brighton Palace Pier is an absolute treat."
• "We ate traditional fish and chips with any one if the shops along the seaside recommended by the locals."

Cons:

• "Parking around the area is pretty pricey."
• "I would suggest to buy your food off the pier as they put their prices right up."
• "drinks are expensive, so take your own and bring a picnic to make the day cheaper."
• "I wouldn’t recommend the fish and chips on this pier definitely not 😬 definitely more hyped up then what they taste like."
• "if you want fresh donuts avoid this place at all costs they and not fresh."
• "Extortionate prices absolutely everywhere!"
• "It's a pretty cool place and worth a ramble and seeing, but definitely very kitsch and touristy."

Accessibility and Convenience

Pros:

• "Car park is free after 6pm."
• "The town centre is only a five-minute walk from the pier."
• "Easiest Mode Of Transport To Reach Here Is From National Railway's Train Which Exactly Ends At Brighton Railway Station & 10 Minutes Walk To Reach At Brighton Beach From Brighton Station."
• "Free admission and always worth strolling along."
• "Two lots of clean toilets on the pier."
• "Cheap parking space next to the beach ⛱️."
• "Lots of parking right next to the beach."

Cons:

• "Parking is a huge problem but the Lanes on Chapel Street came to our rescue."
• "Parking can be an issue on hot days, as there are limited options available unless you are willing to pay a higher price for the parking lots."
• "If you are going by car avoid All Lanes car park. It’s a rip off of £22 for 4+ hrs."
• "Parking awful, even for accessible users."
• "Expensive car park and difficult to find road side parking."
• "Parking can be challenging so get there before 11 am."
• "Part of the area and environs still undergoing (necessary) restoration, maintenance work; so, largely inaccessible."

Atmosphere and Experience

Pros:

• "Wonderful place to visit if you go to Brighton."
• "Beautiful place to come visit, especially if you've never been to the coast. It's a great vibe all around."
• "Give this place a go. You won’t regret it especially on a beautiful sunny day! That vitamin D is amazing."
• "Love this place - beautiful from the air, great for a walk and for people watching."
• "And as with any pier, the view looking back towards the city and the shore is always wonderful."
• "Lovely experience especially when it's getting dark."
• "Mind blowing is the least I can say.. Never seen anything like this before. A great place for any one visiting Brighton, a best tourist spot."

Cons:

• "So crowded! Definitely avoid."
• "Prepare to be in the way a LOT."
• "The building smells of old moldy carpet and cigarettes, there's unsupervised children running all over the place and the noise from all the machines is extremely loud."
• "Most of the things are food and gambling places."
• "Couldn't walk to the end as building work in progress."
• "Somewhat a dirty place nowadays as well. Grubby and run down in parts."
• "No toilets, as it has been closed."