Vagabond chooses Brighton for second regional location

London-centric wine bar group Vagabond has acquired the former Browns Brasserie site in Brighton’s The Lanes area for its second regional location. The 2,980 sq ft Duke Street site will relaunch later this year following an extensive refurbishment. It will join 13 sites in London and an additional location in Birmingham. Vagabond, which was acquired by wine retailer Majestic in 2024, says it plans to expand its portfolio to 25 sites over the next five years.