The Priory Hall J. Atkinson & Co

As you may know I'm a big tea drinker, I drink pots of the stuff every day. C on the other hand, takes it upon himself to hunt down the best flat white out there. 

If you're unsure, a flat white is a version of the humble cappuccino, where the milk is steamed to a velvety consistency rather than a frothy aerated one.

Luckily J. Atkinson won the Best Flat White accolade and a Five Cup accreditation. To you and me that's five stars out of five. They're a bit like the Michelin stars of the hot beverage industry. 

The Hall is one of J. Atkinson's tea rooms/coffeehouses, effortlessly cool, old movies are projected and roll above as you sip your brew. I sipped on Atkinson's Lancaster Blend, deep & refreshing, it could easily rival its Yorkshire neighbours. That's Red Rose might. 

As you can see, The Hall is decorated with 1920's blueprints, vintage maps, and rustic benches. Plus, if you fancy a Lindy Hop knees up then you can try your hand at the piano adjacent to the   aromatic kitchen and the roasters next door. 

But more about next door tomorrow!

The Coffee Shop On The Corner

One of my favourite coffee, cake-y, tea places in Brighton. 

Tea + Cake + More Tea

Because that's what makes a good afternoon: plenty of cake, plenty of tea (preferable from slightly eccentric horse-y teapots). 

Carrot cake and pistachio & orange cake are one of our five-a-day, right!? 

If you fancy horse-ing around here (sorry, couldn't resist!) then make sure you check out the tea room's claim to fame, their signed London 2012 Olympics photo book, and remember to browse their quirky interiors, cards and wrapping papers on sale too.