Category: Pub

Looking at the web results for this, there was a heroic effort to save this pub from developers for the community (ed: see comment below). Power to them, but as a result I guess it feels like walking into someone else’s house. Could be funky and cool, instead you feel like you’re intruding. I feel bad for saying so but the staff can’t be bothered either; best go to a real pub.

Edit: See comment below, I’ve removed the website. Apologies to the community effort, sorry it didn’t work out!

Verdict: Don’t go

Location: 70-71 Rose Hill Terrace

Perfectly serviceable but unremarkable Taylor Walker/Greene King pub; not pots of atmosphere (despite the atmospheric-looking exterior), just a standard well-lit chain pub.

Verdict: Ok

Location: 9 Brighton Place

http://www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pub/druids-head-brighton/c1336

Small and cosy little pub with stained glass windows, lots of tables, and home-made vodka shots. Resident cat too although I didn’t see it!

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 75 North Road

https://www.facebook.com/theheartandhandbrighton

Random little place with school-like chairs, a bath, random stuff all over the place – but good selection in the booze department, and an awesome vegan kitchen. Loved loaded fries with chilli non carne, mac ‘n cheese and tofu hot dogs.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 11 Queens Road

http://www.hope.pub

To fit the name the outside is all Masonic symbols, but inside it’s an awesome pub. Lots of space, big tables with benches, couches, all great stuff. Major points there. Only had a drink in there but the menu, including roasts, looks extremely excellent.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 39 Western Road

http://www.freemasons.pub

Big, spacious pub with lots of nice seating areas and lots on tap, serving La Choza Mexican. Theoretically great, but the food took ages (that may just be bad timing of course) and the pints are pretty pricey, so dodges an Awesome verdict. Just.

Verdict: Ok

Location: 75 London Road

http://www.thehareandhounds.pub

Pretty nice pub of the old school – cozy and busy. Just fine, but stools mean you’re rather packed in – better pubs nearby for space.  Food menu looks good though!

Verdict: Ok

Location: 12 Gloucester Road

http://www.basket-makers-brighton.co.uk

Really rock solid pub; had an excellent steak here plus buffet style food at a function. All great – building nothing fancy, just an ace pub.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 28 Upper Hamilton Road

http://chimneyhousebrighton.co.uk

The frontage is deceptive – this is a cavernous pub but really warm and cosy, with overstuffed chairs and candles. Great place for a quiet one that makes you feel a million miles away.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 13-14 Foundry Street

https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrybrighton/

Cosy pub although most seating is stools; quiet and friendly atmosphere, cheap drinks, and it’s bigger than it looks. Nothing dramatic, but perfectly pleasant.

Verdict: Ok

Location: 59 North Road

http://www.three-jolly-butchers.co.uk/