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Food and restaurants near American Express Stadium

Amex South Stand away concourse: Away-concourse catering requires entry with the appropriate ticket. Vudu Food x Weirdough Pizza or Cafe Coho Brighton Station: These stops fit the Brighton-station part of your trip. Burger Brothers or La Choza: Central Brighton food choices still need an onward journey to Falmer.

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Research checked 2026-10-14 · Match arrangements can change.

Where to eat for the Amex: Brighton first or the away concourse

Start with where you want to eat, then check the full food, service and access notes below. A food recommendation does not guarantee pub admission, space or service for your fixture.

Choice	Where it fits	Useful for
Amex South Stand away concourse	Inside the Amex South Stand away section; accessible only after entering with a valid away-section ticket.	supporters heading straight to the ground
Vudu Food x Weirdough Pizza	Queens Road, a short distance from Brighton railway station; return to the station for the Falmer train.	train arrivals
Burger Brothers	North Road in central Brighton, within walking reach of Brighton station; eat before travelling on to Falmer.	made-to-order burgers

The established supporter food pick

Piglets Pantry steak pie; chicken-balti guest pie

Food inside the Amex away section

Away-concourse catering requires entry with the appropriate ticket. It is a different choice from eating in central Brighton before the Falmer train.

Inside the away section

Amex South Stand away concourse

0 min walk

Good for supporters heading straight to the ground · last-stop food

The South Stand away-end concourse is the most dependable food option once you reach Falmer. Cashless kiosks offer food and drinks before kick-off and at half-time, but some have a limited range.

If you are heading straight to the Amex, use the South Stand away concourse for food. Cashless kiosks serve before kick-off and at half-time, with pies, hot food, drinks and snacks; the selection depends on the kiosk.

Expect inside away end · convenient · busy at peak times

Before you go The 2026/27 map shows both full and limited kiosk selections in the South Stand. Brighton lists Higgidy pies, including a vegan choice; check your kiosk and matchday updates for availability.

Location and route: Inside the Amex South Stand away section; accessible only after entering with a valid away-section ticket.
Food & drink: 2026/27 concessions: pies, burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian choices and refreshments depending on kiosk; Higgidy range includes steak, chicken, vegan masala and sausage rolls.
How it works: cashless concourse kiosks

American Express Stadium, Village Way, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9BL

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Food near Brighton station before the Falmer train

These stops fit the Brighton-station part of your trip. Allow for ordering and eating before going back for the onward train.

pizza, smokehouse barbecue and loaded fries

Vudu Food x Weirdough Pizza

Good for train arrivals · quick pre-match food

One of the most practical food stops for rail travellers: an independent grab-and-go operation on Queens Road, a stone’s throw from Brighton station, built around pizza slices, loaded fries and smokehouse fillings.

Expect quick · independent · station side

Before you go Only around 12 indoor seats and 12 outdoor seats are advertised; takeaway is the better choice for groups catching the Falmer train. No away-shirt policy or fixture-specific opening hours are published.

Location and route: Queens Road, a short distance from Brighton railway station; return to the station for the Falmer train.
Food & drink: Large pizza slices, pulled-pork or brisket loaded fries, vegan jackfruit, sides and bacon rolls.
How it works: grab-and-go with limited seating

55 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XD

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brunch, sandwiches and cafe food

Cafe Coho Brighton Station

Good for early kick-offs · families

Just outside Brighton station, Coho offers counter food, coffee and a sit-down brunch in two rooms. Its official page advertises 7am opening daily, 40 seats and walk-ins, making it useful before early kick-offs.

A station-side Brighton cafe open from 7am, with coffee, counter treats and brunch seating for 40. Good for breakfast before catching the Falmer train; check cooked-food service times because its linked menu PDF is old.

Expect calmer · station side · early opening

Before you go Advertised open 7am–6pm daily. Its linked PDF menu is dated March 2023 and lists later cooked-breakfast start times, so check serving times rather than assuming every dish is ready at opening.

Location and route: 83 Queens Road, very near Brighton railway station; convenient before boarding a Falmer train.
Food & drink: Brunch dishes, coffee and counter treats. A linked 2023 menu lists breakfast rolls, eggs and pancakes, but is not reliable for current dish availability.
How it works: independent cafe, walk-in

83 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE

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A meal in central Brighton before travelling to the Amex

Central Brighton food choices still need an onward journey to Falmer. They are not restaurants immediately outside the stadium.

burgers

Burger Brothers

Good for made-to-order burgers · solo diners or small groups

A compact North Road burger shop, preparing beef, veggie and chicken burgers to order. Worth a visit if you have time, but local diners report queues and seating is limited, so allow longer than a simple grab-and-go stop.

Expect independent · North Laine · compact and often busy

Before you go Closed on Sundays and Mondays, making it unsuitable for Sunday fixtures. Food is cooked to order and queues are reported; allow time to reach Brighton station for the Falmer train.

Location and route: North Road in central Brighton, within walking reach of Brighton station; eat before travelling on to Falmer.
Food & drink: Cooked-to-order beef burgers, veggie patties and chicken burgers; check current toppings in store.
How it works: small independent burger takeaway with limited eat-in seating; cooked to order

97 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YE

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Mexican street food

La Choza

Good for a meal with time before the match · mixed dietary groups

A colourful Gloucester Road Mexican restaurant for a proper sit-down meal before the Falmer train. Burritos, tacos and quesadillas include meat and plant-based choices; takeaway is available, while larger groups can enquire about booking.

A Gloucester Road Mexican restaurant offering tacos, burritos and quesadillas, including vegetarian and vegan choices. Better when you have time for a sit-down meal; walk-ins can face a queue and groups of 7–15 should enquire about booking.

Expect North Laine · casual · busy

Before you go Walk-ins are welcome, but waits and a virtual queue are possible. For parties of 7–15, enquire about a table booking; leave time for Brighton station and the train to Falmer.

Location and route: Gloucester Road in North Laine; return to Brighton station for the train to Falmer rather than walking to the ground.
Food & drink: Tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos and an under-12s menu; 2026 menu has vegetarian and vegan fillings.
How it works: casual sit-down with takeaway and virtual queue

36 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AQ

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WHERE TO STAY

Where should you stay?

Choose a base for the football and the rest of your visit.

Where to stay

Stay near Brighton station or in North Laine if the football journey matters most. You can reach Falmer by a short train trip and have the city’s pubs and restaurants within walking distance of your hotel. It makes more sense than staying beside the Amex, where accommodation and evening choice are limited. Choose The Lanes or the central seafront if you are making a weekend of the visit and want more choice after the match. You will have a longer walk or local transfer back to Brighton station. Lewes is another sensible base if you are approaching from the east, with a one-stop train to Falmer. Leave time for the return queue whichever side you stay.

Brighton Station ↗

For the best football-trip balance, base yourself by Brighton Station or just downhill into North Laine. Falmer is about 10 minutes by train from Brighton, and for 2026/27 Premier League home matches the club includes bus and train travel within its travel zone for match-ticket holders during the stated pre/post-match window. A station hotel therefore removes much of the usual stadium-transfer friction without leaving you stranded on the edge of the city after the match.

For the evening

The Lanes, North Laine and the central seafront are the strongest all-round areas for post-match pubs, restaurants and bars. The Lanes sit between the seafront and North Laine; North Laine starts almost immediately below Brighton Station, so both work well for a football weekend.

For the train

Brighton Station is the key rail base for the Amex. Falmer station is next to the stadium and the journey from Brighton is about 10 minutes. Leonardo Hotel Brighton, Staybridge Suites Brighton and ibis Brighton City Centre - Station are all effectively station hotels.

Hotels to compare

Leonardo Hotel BrightonBrighton Station / New England QuarterAll-round choice
Beside Brighton railway station, with only a short walk between the hotel entrance and station concourse.
Bear in mind: The station-side New England Quarter is a practical base rather than a seafront stay; the beach and central Lanes are further away on foot.
Hotel details checked 2026-09-27
More about this choice
Direct trains from Brighton to Falmer generally take around 6–10 minutes; Falmer station is by the stadium.
For 2026/27 Premier League fixtures, eligible match-ticket holders can use free trains and buses within the club travel zone from 3.5 hours before kick-off until 3.5 hours after the final whistle, provided the journey starts in that window.
North Laine, with independent pubs, restaurants and cafés, starts downhill from the station via Trafalgar Street.
The hotel has a staffed 24-hour reception, bar and restaurant, making a rail-based overnight stay straightforward.
Guest reports include some tired bathrooms or fittings, inconsistent air conditioning, occasional noise and isolated cleanliness complaints; experiences vary by room.
Being near Brighton Station does not eliminate matchday crowding or the wait to board return trains at Falmer.
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The Downs HotelWoodingdeanFor the shortest ground journey
A working pub with guest rooms in Woodingdean, closer to the Falmer area than Brighton seafront accommodation.
Bear in mind: Not the nearest room to the stadium: Ruby Pub & Hotel advertises a shorter walk, although its indexed Booking.com score is lower.
Hotel details checked 2026-10-20
More about this choice
Booking.com’s October 2026 indexed listing displayed 8.6/10 from 1,177 reviews; it is a snapshot, not a guaranteed current rating.
On-site parking is confirmed by the hotel and Booking.com; guests should confirm arrangements if leaving a vehicle during the match.
The club confirms a wide, flat, step-free shared route between the Bexhill Road end of Woodingdean and the Falmer Farm Shop/stadium area; access from the hotel itself is separate.
An on-site pub and food, breakfast for staying guests, and route 22 into central Brighton add flexibility.
A central Brighton night out needs a journey back. Route 22 serves the Downs Hotel stop and Churchill Square, but does not run directly to the Amex.
Recent guest accounts disagree: positive reports of rooms and staff sit alongside complaints about road noise, food consistency and occasional maintenance.
The previously sampled Friday rates carried a marked premium. Those September 2026 price checks are historic and were not refreshed here.
Check availability ↗Booking.com · Choose your dates and check the final price.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton WaterfrontThe Lanes / seafrontFor the evening
Direct seafront position with The Lanes immediately behind the hotel.
Bear in mind: Roughly a 15-minute walk uphill to Brighton Station before the train to Falmer.
Hotel details checked 2026-09-27
More about this choice
Strong recent reputation: Booking.com 8.5/10 from more than 10,000 reviews in the sampled results and strong 2026 Tripadvisor feedback.
Brighton Station is roughly a 15-minute walk, so the Falmer train remains practical.
Pool, sauna, steam room and gym add genuine weekend-break value.
The normal sampled price, while higher than the station pick, remained well below top-end Brighton luxury pricing on several dates.
Costs more than the overall recommended station hotel.
Some recent reviews mention worn areas, noise and occasional maintenance/service inconsistencies.
Central/seafront position can mean a busier environment than a station-edge hotel.
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BEFORE YOU SET OFF

Put your trip together

01 · Arrive

Your route into American Express Stadium

From Falmer station, follow the signposted stadium route towards the Amex. The platforms are close to the North Stand, but visiting supporters need the South Stand at the opposite end. Allow longer than the short station-to-stadium estimate: the away section is around 600 yards from the station, and crowds slow the walk. Follow signs and stewards around the outside of the ground to the South Stand gates. The club’s visiting-supporter guide identifies gates 28, 29 and 31 around that end, but use the turnstile printed on your own ticket. Turnstiles normally open two hours before kick-off; the advertised 2027 away-end relocation will change this guidance.

02 · Before the match

Vudu Food x Weirdough Pizza

Large pizza slices, pulled-pork or brisket loaded fries, vegan jackfruit, sides and bacon rolls. Only around 12 indoor seats and 12 outdoor seats are advertised; takeaway is the better choice for groups catching the Falmer train. No away-shirt policy or fixture-specific opening hours are published.

03 · Stay or head home?

Choose your base before your hotel

Hotel to compare: Leonardo Hotel Brighton · Brighton Station / New England Quarter

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Sources, limitations and matchday changes

Reviewed transport publication. This permanent guide uses the existing approved research; admission, opening hours, services and parking controls may change for each match.

Station mappings identify arrival options. They do not guarantee a walking route, step-free access or a train timetable. Confirm current club guidance and your actual service.

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