Delicious cocktails in a very cool little venue. The flavours were really interesting - among the…read moreones we tried were chai and ginger, and a carrot-cake inspired cocktail, with fun names like 'What's Up Doc?' and 'Pretty Chai For A Ginger Guy'. The decor is also a nice twist on a slightly dark and atmospheric study meets a pub, with armchairs and tables tucked in low-lit corners. The drinks were a tad on the pricy side, and the service wasn't always as quick as I would have hoped, but the cocktails were very good and everyone was very friendly. Save it as a treat, rather than a regular haunt. Oh, and remember the visit the bathroom - the decor is pretty cool!

The Plotting Parlour offers delicious cocktails and amazing service in Kemptown…read more I tried the Espresso Martini and their biscuit cocktail (I can't remember the name, but I know it comes with a cookie!) and they were both pretty decent. Prices are standard, a little more than what you can find in other parts of town. Service was prompt as well as friendly!

After a winning streak of good dining experiences in Brighton, thanks to places found on Yelp or…read moresuggested by other yelpers, on our last day we decided to start wandering around the town and try our luck with a place we'd never heard before. We stumbled upon this place totally by accident, and to be honest with you, from the outside it looks like a pretentious fancy pub, with fancy décor and not an awful lot of good food. Well, the place HAS fancy décor, It's kind of flashy and I would usually avoid such place. But what the hell. We were seated on the balcony upstairs, we had a view of the isle-bar serving smoking cocktails (literally smoking, by the way) and I thought I had better order something hard to mess up, just in case my prejudice is right and food there wasn't going to be all that much. So we ordered a baked Camembert, a cheese board (what do you mean that's too much cheese? Sorry, can't hear you over the sound of this Stilton feasting in my mouth), and the only burger in the menu. I'm going to say it now: that was THE best burger I've had in the UK, and second best only to one I've had abroad. The bun was perfect: soft with crunchy-from-grilling edges, the cheese was melted AS IT SHOULD BE, the patty thick and juicy, it didn't fall apart despite the amount of goodness in it so I could use my hands like I'm meant to. The burger alone wins half of the stars I'm giving this place, the other half being the amazingly friendly staff, and quick and prompt service. The MINUTE I am back in Brighton, there's another one of those burgers with my name on it. Seriously, go have that burger.

I love this place. I've been twice for late night dancing on a Saturday night, and once for a…read morecooked breakfast on a Sunday morning. The decor is pure class, funky and modern and so much to see. There are lots of different levels and seating areas, each with a different feel. The place attracts a good mix of people, but all pretty high standard. I think the evening has a smart dress code of no trainers or scruffy jeans. The music is brilliant. A complete mix of music jumping all over the decades. There is a big screen showing the videos too which can be quite entertaining. There is a massive bar in the middle of the bottom floor, so easy to get too. The only thing is it slightly dominates people at the bar and less dance space. Get there early if going on a Saturday night as it always gets packed and turns into a one in one out queue. The venue is only small, but makes a good atmosphere because of it. People will start to think I am obsessed with toilets in my reviews, but this has the best women's toilets I've seen in Brighton. Go have a look! I also ate a cooked breakfast here on a Sunday lunchtime and it was top notch. I expected it to be expensive but it wasn't. And to eat in such lush surroundings with very polite and smart staff made me feel like I was in a classy restaurant. Go and check it out if you get a chance is my advice.

Finally went to this place last night after tip off from one of Brightons top Yelpers!! Wish i'd…read morecome here before now. Really nice inside,quite a lot of seating,a cosy little room down stairs. Great selection of drink,whatever your taste is. And in my eyes they played some of the best music i've heard in a bar for ages. Last night it was afro-latin music,if i had my way every bar would play this type of music!! Other nights are on as well.....check local press!!

My local and definitely one of my favourite drinking establishments in Brighton…read more It's regularly listed in the 'Brighton's Best Bars' lists floating around on the world wide web. It also makes a few craft beer pub lists too as it has a very long list of world and craft beers, mainly in bottles, to chose from. It may surprise a few but it also serves amazing cocktails. A craft beer place AND a good cocktail place under one roof!? Surely not! But yes, it definitely works, they do a mean Amaretto sour and Espresso Martini and some of the more unusual cocktails too. It's not table service though which I actually really like as it remains down to earth and has a local hangout vibe. It gets really busy at the weekends on Friday and Saturday nights and there's often a band on or a cool DJ playing Northern Soul over the weekend too. In the daytime it's really chilled out and the bar staff are always happy to chat to you and talk you through the latest beer/cocktail menu (or about anything really!). There's also seating outside but with the view of the top of St. James Street it definitely is a better view inside with its quirky decor. I lucked out with this place being my closest pub!

Yet another glorious Be At One to add to my list of faves. The usual craic here, the delectable…read moredrinks, the decent happy hour deals, the fabulous bartenders and the tunes banging. The only complaint is the lack of seating, though we managed to get a place after a while, there's no comfortable place to stand around without feeling like you're hovering behind the people who've got their seats. That might be just me though, I seriously don't see the point in going to a bar where you can't sit down. I love you Be At One!

Such a fun night - I popped in for a quick cocktail after work during happy hour and stayed for…read moreseveral cocktails until it got so busy we couldn't hear ourselves think. This bar really knows how to make cocktails and just as importantly, the right glasses to serve them in! They are fancy & delicious, just the way I like them! They have happy hour from 4-9 where you can get 2 for 1 & I've just discovered their new app where you can also get great discounts & free cocktails.

If you want a deliciously crafted coktail the bar in the My Hotel is the place to go. The…read moreatmosphere is upscale, the drinks are a bit pricey but luckily they have happy hour when select cocktails are 2 for 12 pounds Very chic upscale vibe with aquariums above the couches, eclectic cocktail menu and unisex bathrooms with very punchy quotes on the doors. There is alot of effort that goes into the drinks and the wait is beyond worth it. My favorite is the Beekeepers Punch with gin, honey water, lemongrass, lime and peach bitters. If you are feeling a Sex in the City moment they offer a Bath tub of Champagne for a mere 6500 pounds which includes 120 bottles of champagne and a night stay in the Penthouse. Whatever your taste I highly recommend coming here for a brilliant cocktail. Cheers!!!

Merkaba is part of the Myhotel in on Jubilee Street in central Brighton. Although its part of a…read morehotel chain the bar is worth visit as the venue is really unique and in a different league to other bars in the North Lanes. Its attempting to attract the great and the good of Brighton, its uber swish decor looks straight out of Star Trek with metallic walls and orb fish bowls. Its a great spot for special events or occasions as it has the atmosphere if a central London celeb hot spot, which of course entails amazing cocktails! At the weekend they have DJs giving it a more club vibe. Its deffo worth popping in as its so refreshingly different from the pubs and bars in that area, but don't wear jeans and be prepared to pay for the privilege.

Went on new years eve, worst cocktail ever, ordered a white russian and it was 90 percent cream.read more

Shuffle is my new favourite bar- and one not many people know about…read more The cocktails are really well made (bar tenders are experts) and the cocktail menu can only be described as extensive; it is split between spirits letting you flick straight to your favourites. And its got to be said- I think these are the hardest working barmen in Brighton- always time to chat but never ever stop moving!! As such shuffle is starting to get rammed on a Friday/Sat night but they often hire out parts of the bar to parties and its a mix of younger and older crowd. I hear on the grapevine shuffle is very popular with students in the week but other than the odd studet offers advert at the bar you'd never know - thats good in my book!! So next, shuffle is built around the idea that you log into their website/app free of charge and lime a jukebox-request songs. The concept can be disasterous but ive never heard anything but great upbeat music that everyone knows! And i think the old concept with a modern twist works well- its good fun. Lastly- on a Friday night cocktails are £5. That is silly cheap. And another reason why shuffle is my new favourite hot spot.

This is one of those cheap and cheerful places that tries to cater for all, although it doesn't…read morereally succeed in that aim. I was quite surprised to find somewhere like this in a place like Lewes, where most residents are over the age of 50, and also pretty middle class. While Lincolns really isn't for me, they do tick a number of boxes; in the day you can get a free wi-fi connection and a lunchtime food menu comprised of standard fayre like Burgers and chips. In the evening you can get a post work cocktail for the very reasonable price of £3.95, you will also find a decent looking tapas menu as well.

This place seems rather soulless, one of those bars which seems to basically be a slightly nicer…read moreversion of Wetherspoons, all laminate flooring and faux leather seating. However when I went in for lunch the lack of personality in the décor was tempered by the very friendly bartender. They also have a good drinks selection, with a cocktail list alongside the expected wine and beer. I had a roasted vegetable panini which was perfectly pleasant, and an 'apple pie' mocktail, (basically apple juice and grenadine) which was rather sweet, but again, it was nice to have a soft drink option beyond just a coke or a J2O. They have a courtyard out the back, and a roof terrace which catches the sun - if I was a smoker I would like to sit up here to have my food and drink. They do a few drinks deals after work, and on evenings such as their quiz nights.

As far as Brighton bars go, The Mesmerist is maybe as most versatile as you're going to find…read more Came here with a party of 30 people. I let Cat, the booking manager, know the situation, and she was a wizard at making sure everyone had the food that they ordered. We had a room upstairs to ourselves, and everyone loved the food and service. We all got what we had pre-ordered with Cat, and the people who didn't preorder were proffered dinner in a timely fashion. The food was great! I got the tomato tart and the beef cheek. I had never had a tomato tart before but really enjoyed it, and I thought the beef cheek was very tender. Other people raved about the fries. There were lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Drinks were good! I had a cocktail called "The Bees Knees," which I really liked. There are plenty of beers on tap, and the waitstaff gets around to bar belly-uppers quickly. The space is amazing. There's a second story, rooftop courtyard, and a large downstairs area for dancing, live music, picture taking, and a brewery/beer store attached. As someone who loves lots of diversions and micro-vibes within a bar, I really enjoyed bopping between all of these areas. What better way to finish off the night than to catch a trio downstairs playing motown and rock? These guys were terrific: the bass player/singer was getting the crowd dancing, and the guitar player and drummer were seamlessly providing a groovy beat. This band is good enough for a high cover and the Mesmerist brought them in on a Thursday night, no cover. Thanks for everything, Mesmerist!

The Mesmerist is a bar in the very centre of Brighton. As far as bars go, this is definitely a…read moredecent one. As it is central, it is pretty much always busy - and particularly in the evenings - but it doesn't take long to get served as the staff are efficient. The decor is really rather lovely. It has a very vintage feel to it which goes well with the music that they play which I believe is soft jazz (I am not very good with those sorts of genres so please forgive me if I am wrong!). Upstairs, there are several tables and it feels homely but spacious at the same time. I have not had food here in a few years but from what I can remember it is very decent indeed.

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!