With such a variety of places to eat and drink in Brighton, UK, it might seem like a daunting decision. To make things easier, here’s a selection of pubs you can’t go wrong with:
1. The Great Eastern, Trafalgar St.
This is the smallest pub in Brighton, yet doesn’t feel crammed. The walls are lined with book shelves and a lot of people come here to read papers in the afternoon, giving it a laid-back atmosphere. Music is also on the mellow side. The roasts and Bloody Marys (boasting 11 ingredients) are worth checking out on Sunday afternoons, as is the Frangelico (hazelnut and herb liqueur) on a cold evening.
2. The Setting Sun, Windmill St.
It took me a long time to discover this pub, as it is hidden in a residential part of the city. For this reason it is usually filled with locals. Although you can spot the occasional punter who deemed the steep walk up to the pub and its beer garden a worthwhile price to pay for a refreshing pint and the incredible view of the sunset over Brighton and the sea.
3. The Basketmakers Arms, Gloucester Rd.
This pub is also slightly tucked away, but this time in the busy North Laine area. The food is very good here, as is the selection of beers and ales and it can get very busy at lunch times. Early evening, after a hard day of shopping in the Laine, is the best time to come and explore the tobacco tins lining each and every wall. Many of them contain notes written by previous punters and there’s always a space to leave your own.
4. The Fortune of War, Kings Rd. Arches
The pub’s prime location on the beach between the two piers makes this a very handy place to get a drink. In the summer the beach acts as its beer garden, but the Fortune of War has much more of a laidback feel than other nearby beach bars. This place is obviously great in summer, but the pub is worth visiting when it’s cold too – especially if you arrive early evening to grab one of the seats in the upstairs window, looking out onto the beach and the fading sun.
5. The Freebutt, Phoenix Place
The Freebutt is loud and grungy and that’s before the live music is even played. It’s a must if you’re looking for live bands and a great atmosphere, but a place to avoid if you want a quiet drink. This legendary Brighton venue is also constantly being threatened with closure, so go while you can. The Penthouse bar upstairs is more like a lounge and free to get in. Again, it’s loud and grungy but the djs play music you won’t hear anywhere else in town.
6. The Shakespeare’s Head, Chatham Place
This pub has is all – beers, ales, outside seating, board games, and 11 different kinds of bangers and mash. I suggest getting a pint, a seat, picking your type of sausage (vegetarian options available), potatoes, vegetables and gravy, and playing Connect Four while you wait for it to arrive.
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Robyn Bartram is in her 20s and lives in London. She has spent time traveling in Europe, North Africa, Russia, South Asia and North America. Her favorite places are Kiev and London. She works in a bar to save up enough money to travel and her next stops hope to be South America and Cub
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