Small Businesses in Brighton to Support During Coronavirus
Support small and local businesses in Brighton during the Coronavirus lockdown. We’ve put together a list of our favourite small and independent businesses in Brighton who are still running during the UK’s lockdown.
Whilst Coronavirus has put the world on hold, we’re based back home in Brighton. It’s a weird feeling being back and walking along the windy seafront and the empty Brighton Lanes lined with vacated shops. Usually we’d be at our favourite coffee shops, bakeries and book stores — but as we can’t be, we can do the next best thing by supporting them online.
This list covers our favourite small and local businesses in Brighton which are still partially open or delivering during the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK.
Food
Black Radish — Grocery boxes packed full of fruits, veggies, bread and cheese. You can order a box through Facebook message.
Harriet’s of Hove — This Hove-based foods shop specialises in plastic-free and plant-based products and produce. They’ve only just opened home deliveries, and you can make orders by email.
Infinity Foods — Brighton favourite, Infinity Foods are still open and operational during Coronavirus quarantine. Their store is open 9:30AM-4PM from Monday-Saturday, and 11:30AM-4PM on Sundays. Thursday mornings are dedicated to elderly and vulnerable customers only. They’re also providing weekly home delivery boxes.
The Flour Pot Bakery — The yummy Flour Pot Bakery are delivering bread, croissants, pastries, flour, preserves and other goods straight to your doorstep. You can order online at a minimum order of £10.
The Open Bakery — The bakery is still open for takeaway bread and pastries. Orders over £10 are available for home delivery for those living in BN2.
The Source — Newly opened, zero-waste, bulk foods shop, The Source, is still operational during Coronavirus. The store is located just down from Waitrose on Western Road. Perfect for those who want to go plastic-free.
Wild Cherry — Wild Cherry is a small health foods store by Queen’s Park in Brighton. The shop is still open, but the staff are serving customers out the front and not inviting anyone into the shop in order to ensure social distancing is observed.
Coffee & Alcohol
Horsham Coffee Roaster — Enjoy home-brewed, speciality coffee which is ethically sourced and roasted just down the road in Horsham. This is the coffee roaster behind the delicious brews at Bond Street Coffee and the next best thing to going out for an espresso.
Old Tree Brewery — Kombucha, cordials and fermented foods delivered in the Brighton area.
Seven Cellars — Wine and craft beer delivered to your door within 24 hours. Seven Cellars are based in Seven Dials and pride themselves on stocking wines from small wineries, breweries, craft distilleries and local businesses. You’ll find organic, bio-dynamic and vegan options on their website. I love their Ciu Ciu Italian red wine (but don’t buy it all, please!)
Books
City Books — What’s quarantine time without a few good books? This small bookshop on the border of Brighton and Hove are running home deliveries of books. You can even email them to ask for recommendations if you’re not sure what to read next!
Plants
Between Two Thorns — Our local plant shop that we absolutely adore. The shop are still delivering plants to your door for all BN1, BN2 and BN3 addresses on Fridays and Saturdays. They also deliver UK-wide. We’ve taken the opportunity to add some greenery to our room and ordered a beautiful fig leave plant.
Gunns Florist — Another option for ordering more house plants, or going all out on a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.
Lifestyle & Clothing
Ilk + Ernie — This awesome Brighton-based fashion brand produce two women’s clothing collections each year full of unique pieces. Their clothing is ethically and sustainably made from deadstock fabrics.
Moxi — Artwork, candles and cards from two Brighton artists. Their online shop is still currently open and you can follow them on Instagram to see their newest artworks.
The Fair Shop — Brighton sustainable clothing store, The Fair Shop, stock ethical brands including Unoa, Bibico and People Tree. They are currently accepting online orders.
Workshop — This beautiful, minimalist Brighton shop sells gorgeous ceramics, stylish home-wares and some well-selected accessories. Their online shop is currently open and taking online orders.
We all want to do our bit for our local businesses where we can, and that’s what inspired us to put this list together. If you can choose local and small business alternatives for what you plan to buy, then we really encourage you to do so. You can find an even more extensive list of businesses in Brighton and the surrounding areas available at Brighton Quarantine Delivery.
If you’re a local Brighton business or you know others that are still operational and would like to be listed here, please leave a message in the comments section below.
