Viva-Vinyl Record Store & Cafe in Brighton and Hove

I’ve only been for coffee and croissant but I’ve been more than once and whether you like records or not it is one of those places where everyone will join in a conversation. The focus is music as they sell Vinyl but the chef is French and the cost for food and drink very reasonable. The cafe/restaurant is in a parade of shops in a residential area so you can park outside although it is on a bus route. Some Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch times it becomes a pop up restaurant where you can BYO. Not for the romantic meal for two as this is a small venue with tables quite close together but I’ve been told by a friend who went there for dinner that everyone talks to everyone else and it has a good vibe. I image booking is required in the evenings but for breakfast; lunch or just a coffee and a browse just pop in and see.

Fantastic food, really great service, what a great neighbourhood restaurant should be all about, a real convivial atmosphere plus crate digging in between courses if that’s your thing, I got some great soul and rockabilly.

I don't think that this place always opens on a Sunday, but if you see them advertising their Sunday roast you'd have to be mad (or not like roast dinners) to miss it. Really well executed, lovely tender beef, excellent portions and v.good value. Well done to the team there, and I look forward to next time!

I thought this would be interesting and have a few vinyl records on sale. I was wrong - they have thousands! All at very reasonable prices. Wonderful meals, snacks and drinks too. A real gem of a place. Loved it.

Our third visit to this fab place. Pizza and pasta evening...we had the bolognese and the risotto, both yummy. And served hot, so often an issue elsewhere. An Intimate,cosy and personable place.Just a lovely evening, thank you Julie and Jules. We thoroughly recommend Viva-Vinyl. Best wishes from Penny, Steve and Toby.

We had an amazing meal at this quirky restaurant on a beautiful summer evening. What a find. Great food, great service, friendly staff namely julie and chef jules. Risotto was flavoursome and hot, olives and salad bowl just right and lemon polenta cake hit the spot. Will definitely go again. Thank you.

Just come back from viva vynal had a fantastic evening and meal it was a Greek night friendly intermate and a wonderful ambience and food great cooked on order you need to book well worth a visit

Is this place still open? Was thinking of popping along tomorrow for lunch. 😁 such a unique concept would love to give it a go.

Just had a delicious Moroccan themed meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the food - very tasty. Thoroughly recommend Viva Vinyl. Superb food and service. Very friendly atmosphere. Thank you Julie and Jules.

Recently been to a pop up evening. Its so nice now, to simply walk down the hill to have a lovely evening with such well cooked and well presented food. Food and service, spot on.

We've had an excellent meal with the perfect hosts. Highly recommended. The evening meal was gorgeous. We'll go back very soon.

We had a really nice evening - thank / food lovely especially the cheese cake - very filling meal - very friendly and a great idea having themed nights and very accommodating with our special dietary requirements - thank you

Went for the first time with friends as this is local to us A glass of bubbly was offered on the house when we arrived a very nice touch The evening just got better - the food was excellent and the atmosphere was great The restaurant although small was full and everybody interacted with each other It was a fish evening and the chef George presented delicious food the bouillabaisse was particularly good We will be back

Visited before for coffee, music and a panini so thought we'd try the Saturday evening pop-up fish-themed evening. The food was absolutely delicious with a French twist and beautifully served by our hostess, Julie. At £20 per head for 3 courses including a complimentary glass of fizz it was great value too, and byo meant we could enjoy our meal with a fine glass of sauvignon blanc. You need to book and preselect your food choices. There are only about 20 covers but it's a great local find and well worth the forward planning.

This quirky concept really works so well. Popped in for a coffee and hot chocolate. Both were excellent, especially the (roasted) coffee from Henfield. Had a lovely light piece of toffee apple cake. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Just to finish off the visit I left with 6 CDs. Will certainly return for coffee, but will definitely try one of there pop up restaurant evenings. Go try it.

Had a lovely lunch here with a friend. Great atmosphere and decor and really friendly and welcoming staff. Lots of vegetarian options and some vegan and gluten-free too. Wonderful cake! Loved browsing the extensive record collection in the shop too. Highly recommend!

Lovely shop to browse through vinyls and have a cuppa! Worth a visit as there are some hidden treasures depending on your collection.

Been there twice since it opened, and will be going back. Good food, good coffee, good service. Just what the area needed. A place to be sociable.

A friend told me about this new record cafe. If you love old vinyl and fancy a lovely lunch, snack at the same time this is the place for you. I had a delicious salad and there is an amazing collection of records.

Popped in for a quick sandwich at Viva Vinyl today with my two children and my mother. Wanted to give it a go as it is a new local business. Could not be more delighted that I did. The food was delicious and the surrounds very pleasant. We were told by the owners that they have some exciting things planned from September when they will be utilising their wonderful French chef beyond the already delicious breakfast and lunchtime snacks. The most incredible surprise, however, was the incredible record store behind the cafe. I was aware that there was a record store attached but had no idea the extent of it. A visit here for anyone that buys vinyl is an absolute must. I feel very fortunate to have this within strolling distance. Good coffee, delicious food, child-friendly (a must in this area) and fabulous music. This is a nice area to live in but this little gem has made it even better.