Excellent atmosphere with lovely drinks and food. The staff are so kind, professional and friendly…read moreespecially Mia. Thank you Mia and the rest of the team I'll definitely return.

I did get to visit a couple of pubs in Brighton, and this one lay just outside the Laineways. I…read moreactually quite liked it, if only for the outdoor area down the side. Like a lot of pubs in the area this one is quite old, and has a decent amount of heritage behind it (though don't ask be any specific historical details because all I can say is that it is old, and it certainly looks old). The problem with England is that there are so many pubs, picking a good one can be a challenge at time, however I will have to admit that I did find that this one was a good one, if only for the outdoor area (since that is something that seems to be lacking in a lot of English Pubs). Certainly one I would visit again if I happen to be back in the area (which is unlikely).

I hate leaving bad reviews but I am worried someone might DIE here…read more I ordered a whisky and after sitting down noticed it had fruit flies in it. I went back to the bartender and he apologized and then offered me another drink. I looked at multiple bottles and ALL of them had flies. I said they needed to throw them away and I would just take a beer. He gave me a beer free and then went outside to hang with my friend. I then watched him pour the bottles through a strainer and then back into the bottles. Not only did they never rinse the glass but didn't rinse the strainer that had the flies in it. So - Do NOT drink any whisky in this place. In fact don't drink any hard liquor in this place. Other bottles had flies but didn't see them "recycling" them. Bartender was very nice and amicable but this place should be shut down. Someone will get sick. No idea if they clean their beer lines or not but just stay away.

Five minutes walk from Brighton Centre, The Dome and Corn Exchange, the Hop Poles is a great pub to…read morego to after a gig. I went here after seeing Kings of Leon and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds earlier this year and noticed lots of other people from the shows wander in. The staff are friendly, the bar stock everything from Guiness and ale to quality spirits and the atmosphere is warm and bustling. There's clusters of wooden chairs and tables and a window seat where you can watch the world go by or strike up conversations with - equally intoxicated - locals.

Small, backstreet local which has been recently refurbished to a very high standard, with neutral…read moredecor. It also has a side garden and smoking area. The clientele are a mainly local crowd, but it's close to the railway station so also gets communters on their way from work. It serves Harvey's Sussex Bitter (nice) and a guest ale. Staff are friendly and topped up my pints without asking. They do a general knowledge quiz every other Sunday.

The primary reason I really like the Duke of Wellington (incidentally everyone affectionately calls…read moreit the Duke of Boots), is that it never seems to shut. Often, when walking back from North Laine with friends, we'll pass the Boots and just have one more for the road. What a boon! It looks largely unremarkable from the outside and inside it's hardly exuberant but this is a pub of many facets. They play a lot of sport on the telly there and Saturday afternoons are packed with football fans and the like. The sheltered garden is pleasant. The pool table often seems to be the venue for a lively contest. They have a popular poker night too. The staff are among the most bubbly of any pub in Brighton and whoever stocked the bar computer with music has impeccable taste. There's always something interesting being piped out and they take requests. But what's with the bar? It must be the lowest in the country? Ideal for wheelchair users, but a little on low side for a strapping six footer. I'm hardly a giant and it barely reaches belt level. Wags theorise that the pub was designed by dwarves but that seems unlikely. Everything else is normal size. It's a good time pub, basically. It does what a pub should do. And it does it well. Who wants more than that?

This is for sure going to be my new favourite beer spot…read more Great beer. Cool decor. Dog friendly.... I literally couldn't ask for more. Although, their bacon dusted chips don't exactly harm their rating either... I've been meaning to try this place for such a long time and I am so glad I got the chance to!! I met a fellow Yelper here (to recommend all the best choices) as well as some of her friends and I was just delighted at every step, really. Firstly, the design of this place is magic. Somehow they're cool but casual - edgy but familiar at the same time. Everything looks great and it's slick and modern, but there's a comfortable charm about the place as well which reeks of an old, local pub. It's a wonderful combination and it works effortlessly. Secondly, the beer. They have every kind of beer, at every percentage and (most helpfully) they have friendly and knowledgable staff to help you find your perfect match. They don't even correct you when you order a 'Number 1' instead of an 'N1', which shows their kindness! :P Being an utter craft beer newbie, this was a great experience and there is definitely going to be a beer here for you, regardless of your taste. Thirdly, the food!! I had bacon dusted chips. Yes, you heard me! Bacon dust. As in, 100% bacon. Made into dust. It was an odd concoction but a tasty one nonetheless and if you're in the mood for chips but don't fancy being boring this is a great option! The chips themselves were fab - crispy and perfect! Lastly, they allow dogs in here, which (for a dog lover/owner) is the cherry on top, really!! Overall, this place is a true gem. It feels like it's well run and has been well thought out. It's certainly going to be well loved by me and Bramble, that's for sue, as I guarantee I will be back to try more of their wonderful beers!!

Great cask & keg selection at premium prices. Dropped in there as the final stop of my day visit to…read moreBrighton in October. Tired of having walked up and down the hill (and up and down again, and again) during the day, I was happy to unwind at this "micro"pub in the early evening. The emphasis is very firmly on modern style keg beers, and there's plenty to choose from. About half the beers are in steady rotation, the other half are "keepers". There's a printed list available, with the ABV and style of each item included. Some of the beers are very expensive, think of UK 7 for a high ABV half-pint, or even a third. A little too expensive methinks, but this Brighton is a tourist spot and prices along the Channel coast tend to be on the higher side of the spectrum anyway. It's a friendly place, with highly knowledgeable and welcoming staff, so I lingered for more than two hours and had a bite, too, one of their burgers (which was good and not too expensive). Beer wise, expect to spend at least UK6 and up on the regular ABV pints. I was in a bit of an agitated mood when I came there, due to problems with my vaping equipment, but the atmosphere made me calm down in due course. Good place altogether, and conveniently close to the station.

I've had a bad experience first. I've waited more than 40 minutes for my dish, so it was refunded…read moreAND served, which I was so happy to have, not just because it's free food, but it shows that the manager accepts the mistake and pay for it, and just for that I've came back as much as I can. I've had a quizz which was so cool with good drinks and good mood, I've had little meetings for working with friends and we are always well served for a fair price. The food is really good, I think the charcuterie plate is a bit expansive for just meat and piece or bread, but this one is my favorite. I can't say anything wrong about The Walrus, such a lovely and warmly place, even the roofless part is insane, with plants and things, you've done great! Can't wait to go back to enjoy drinks and food with friends, plus, my partner lost his bag, and when we came back, the manager had it safe and sound, such a relieve!

Employees forced to work while sick- if someone has Covid symptoms they don't care. Look out if…read moreeating/drinking here

Ok this might be, ok I think it IS my fav pub in Brighton. Proper world craft beer, quirky, really…read morefriendly staff, a cosy pub and uber cool music. This would seriously be my local if I lived here. I'm Defo coming back. So thankful my friends showed me this on our pub crawl. It's on a great stretch for the crawl too near some other good 'uns.

I'm glad that I have waited a while to review The Bee's Mouth - the more I come here, the more I…read morelove it. I has now become one of my favourite drinking spots in this area of Hove. The pub is strangely laid out. Its long and thin, but has a variety of spaces including a stage area at the front which hosts regular live music at weekends, we have seen some great bluegrass musicians here recently. The bar serves a variety of beers including asahi and fruli on tap, good wines and all your regular spirits. There is further seating at the back, including a lounge-bed behind the curtains!! Downstairs there is a another room which hosts numerous events including a free cinema, life drawing events and other eclectic nights out. The bar staff have always been friendly when I have been in. On the whole, this is a quirky bar with loads of atmosphere and character. The revolving head and the bed seating make good talking points! It's a far cry from you gastropub or generic chain bar, but give me The Bee's Mouth any day of the week and I'll be a happy lass!

This was my first English pub I experienced in Brighton. I went here on a Saturday night for an…read moreEnglish girl's birthday party after a long and eventful day in London. When my friend and I got in, the whole party in this pub was just getting started at around 11:00. Although I did not eat the food there, I did enjoy the atmosphere, the drinks, and chatting with various people. They had a disc jockey playing various music that night, so it was definitely loud. I was introduced to supposedly one of the most popular English ciders, which is Strongbow. Liked the refreshing taste and the slight sweetness. I think I drank more than two pints here. I think it's a better alternative to just drinking beer all the time. We sat down on a hardwood table, but there is a place outside filled with sofas if you need a comfortable place to sit outside while fulfilling a smoking craving. Another great advantage this pub has is that it has free wi-fi, which is great if you need internet. Overall, this is a pretty good pub, one of the loudest I have been to during a Saturday night, and I had a great time hanging out with my friend and meeting a lot of really cool people. Just don't use the toilets here, it's pretty dirty, like most of pubs I've been to in England.

For a large pub, the Sidewinder is pretty great. Whereas many bigger pubs tend to lack atmosphere…read moreand character, this place has it in spades! The pub naturally divides into separate areas, despite being essentially open plan. There is the front section with tables are chairs, the bar area, and a back section with comfy sofas and a pool table. They often have a DJ on weekend nights and the place can get really lively- nearly every time I've been on a Friday or Saturday night it's been packed and people inevitably end up dancing drunkenly about the place! Because it gets so busy, you can be waiting at the bar a while, but its a small payoff for such a great atmosphere. If it gets too hectic inside, they have a massive split-level garden, with plenty of seating and heaters. It's a great place to go if you're in a big group, because you'll usually find a seat. With great tunes, good drinks and fun people, the Sidewinder is the perfect place to go if you don't quite fancy a club, but you want to dance in to the wee hours!

Bit of a dive. Worn decor, dusty in places, dirty windows…read more Terrible - TERRIBLE - pint of Guinness. Bubbles in the head, served in a greasy glass, and the lines needed to be cleaned. You can't screw up a pint of IPA, but a full-to-the-top pint glass would have been nice. Bathrooms... well, the wet on the floor smelled like disinfectant at least, and there was toilet paper.

Come for the pub quiz rather than the food. I once raved…read moreabout the BBQ chicken burger that I would invariably eat before a Tuesday night pub quiz, but alas those days are over. Apparently the pub was beset with misfortune when the chef decided to leave one dark and stormy night and take all the crockery with him, he even took the salt and pepper shakers! Vicious rumours aside, I can definitely say that since the change in kitchen management, the menu here has been sadly lacking... although 2-4-1 burgers on Tuesdays almost makes up for it. You might be asking yourself why I'd give such a high review for somewhere with such low food expectations, and simply put, it's the ambiance. There's such a friendly atmosphere here, the pub quiz is a hoot (especially on Ro's watch!) and only a quid to enter, so you won't care that the menu isn't as varied as you would like.

Cool concept and a must visit when in London area. Food is creative and delicious. Great chefs and…read morestaff.

Brighton is all chic, vegan, hipster, quirky. After recommendation from the awesome kiwi at…read moreCrosstown Doughnuts, he said check out Silo. Silo are the first UK Zero waste cafe. They choose local food sources that avoid processing and create everything on site, with the extent of having their own flour mill. We were served their homemade complimentary sour dough bread with home made butter. This bread was so incredibly soft and moist. They are served on these rubber looking plates which the chef informs us is made from recycled plastic bags. The menu is simple for lunch. One - fish, plant, meat, dairy, and wild. We were given one menu to share between two of us, but if ya can't share the menu is projected on to the wall in two places for everyone - I guess their way of saving paper. The fish was cod and you can't get any better. The fish had been caught that morning! It was so soft and velvety and served on a delicious seaweed and poached leek mash. The menu is so light and innovative and nothing is soaked in oil or butter. The produce is well cared for and served accordingly. If your on the run, they have a selection of baked goods and takeaway sandwiches. I think the concept for Silo is exceptional. No waste and recycling is a great example to set for other restaurants. The wait for the food was a bit long but the standard of food is so high its well worth the wait. The staff are very informative and the chefs explain the dishes whilst serving and are very proud for the concept they produce. Rating Food: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Very Good 39 Upper Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 4AN Opening Hours: Mon-Weds 9am-5pm Thurs-Sat 9am-830pm Sun 11am-5pm

the burgers here are excellent! highly recommend for a pint and a sea view. We got the Brighton…read morebeach burger and smokey and they were unbelievable

A Brighton institution, The Fortune of War is the only genuine pub left on Brighton seafront…read more Over a hundred years old, it's a homely, old fashioned place with wooden flooring and nautical decorations. There's three floors with lots of nooks and crannies to sit but but in the spring and summer, it's the outside seats that are the most popular. A five minute hop, skip and jump from the Lanes and other shopping areas, Fortune of War is a great place to people watch and watch the world go by. There's food served 12.00-8.00pm everyday but I've never tried it. As this is a pub with a great selection of drinks, my sole intention whenever I go is to catch up with friends and chill out with a guiness or rum and coke! There's acoustic acts and open mic nights in the week but these are usually free. The rest of the time, there's speakers outside that blare funk, soul, reggae and rock. When the music is good and you're in the mood this is an added bonus. Other times, it can be a bit annoying and makes me wish there was a jukebox so I could change the music!