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Pink MoonThe Lanes, Brighton

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Ship St0.0 mi from The Lanes centrelast reviewed April 2026

A café-bar deep in the Lanes, serving bao and pulling flat whites better than the venue needs to. Come for the atmosphere; the coffee holds.

The flat white is better than the bao-and-bar billing lets on.

4.8★★★★½(89)
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What we love

  • Flat white draws specific praise from regulars, not just background 'great coffee' noise
  • Barista recommended the oat milk matcha pairing without being asked
  • Bao and dumplings are the main draw for most of the room
  • Bar setting with live music

Location

52 Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AF, UK

0.0 mi from The Lanes centre

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