Craft Beer In Brighton

Craft beer boasts the best of independent brewers and unique flavours, so where to get the finest craft beer in this seaside city? From gleaming pubs and restaurants to party haunts and hipster joints, check out our recommendations for the best craft beer bars in Brighton and knock back that golden glug in unadulterated style.

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Last updated on 12th March 2025



The Actors

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To sip on craft beer in a friendly, inclusive environment, look no further than settling down for a pint at LGBTQ+ pub, The Actors. As well as these pours, you can expect a roster of live DJs, theatre performances and quiz nights to keep you entertained.

Guided Brighton Beer Tour & Tasting

@ The Brick, The Rook, The Evening Star & Unbarred Taproom on Sat, 26th Apr 2025 @ 13:00 - 16:30

That's The Beer Talking are hosting brilliant beer tours of Brighton that are perfect for lovers of craft brews. They'll be taking you on a trip around the town, stopping off at a number of bars and breweries to sample some of the freshest sips around.

Their tour guide Dan is an Advanced Cicerone and an International Beer Judge, promising an unbeatable knowledge of what you're tasting. Expect to visit spots like The Brick, The Rook and Unbarred Brewery Taproom, or check out their tour of Lewes instead.

No 32

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While they may look like a cocktail-laced party bar, and their homage to affordable British grub is unparalleled, did you know that No 32 is also churning out a great selection of craft beers in Brighton? Head on down for some of your favourite bottles from some of the town's finest independent companies.

North Laine Brewhouse

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A buzzing microbrewery and haven of craft beer, North Laine Brewhouse has transformed an old Brighton nightclub into one of the best bars around. They offer a wide variety of locally and on-site brewed ales, as well as cocktails and tasty gastro fare from Marlowe's Burgers.

There's plenty of entertainment on the cards too, from shuffleboard and interactive darts to beer pong and corn hole - plus live DJ sets on the weekends. As for the venue itself, expect stacked barrels of beer, exposed brickwork and local artwork.

Tempest

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One of the most unusual places to find craft beer in Brighton, Tempest are doing local brewers proud thanks to their fantastic selection of bottles and pumps. Cave-themed and brimming with quirky nooks, it beckons punters for a beer and invites them to stay for the interiors and cool vibes.