You can't knock a good pub. Serving hearty grub, pouring perfect pints and without doubt, the only space in which its socially acceptable (if not encouraged), to get boozy in the early afternoon, there is nothing quite like a charming watering hole in Brighton. After hours of careful consideration, we've managed to whittle down Brigton's pub offering to the Top 10. All sorts were considered: pub grub, craft beer, general atmosphere, layout and outdoor offering. So, we present to you: DesignMyNight's picks for the Top 10 Pubs in Brighton.
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One of the best pubs in Brighton thanks to their affordable food menu, range of drinks and live music on the weekends, The Fitz Regent is a great shout. This stylish boozer is also fronting bottomless brunches, as well as late night opening to keep you dancing 'til the early hours.
Excelling in kitsch fare, Sunday roasts and fish finger sandwiches, The White Rabbit is a delightful boozer in Brighton. Expect quirky furnishings, locally sourced decoration (we're talking Alice In Wonderland themed murals, bunting in its bounty and a log laden red telephone box) and an offbeat events calendar, there should be no doubt as to why The White Rabbit features on our list of the top 10 pubs in Brighton.
Despite being a former night club, the North Laine is a serene micro-brewery and gastro pubs that draws in guests from all over Brighton. With plenty of exposed brick walls, huge wooden barrels spread across the venue and walls covered in vibrant artwork, it's clear as soon as you step in that the pub prides itself on its eye for creation. Of course, the stunning menu of locally sourced ales and on-site brewed beers are the centrepiece at this great pub in Brighton.
If it's a Sunday Roast you're after, it's a Sunday Roast you'll get at The Black Lion. Offering two premium beer gardens, a cracking selection of local beers and ales, and serving up the 'largest selection of Bloody Mary's in the city' (punters can test their resilience as they crank the heat up from 'Fluffy Clouds' to 'Satan's Breath'), The Black Lion isn't just any Brighton boozer.
Nestled quietly in the bustling suburb of Hove, The Wick Inn is laden with historical trinkets, cracking pub food and an abundance of local ales. Plus, these guys boast 'the best pub quiz this side of France'. Give it a whirl, you boffins, you.
Something of a gastro secret, Good Companions offers period features, traditional pub dishes and eight handpumps at any one time. The interior are hella cosy and the liquid offering is extensive and delicious; all important factors when deciding upon our top ten pubs in Brighton.
Pairing their penchant for unusual furnishings and tattered vintage items with a killer kitchen, The Hobgoblin is a cracking choice for a delicious beverage and a bite to eat. The Troll's Pantry serves up a sweet array of meaty treats for all you hungry folk to chow down on, all ready to be washed down with something hoppy. Look forward to raucous evenings in the beer garden, mighty Mexican dishes and tasty tipples aplenty.
From the seasonal food menu through the gorgeous decor, The West Hill Tavern is topping our list of favourite Brighton pubs. Join the pub for great entertainment to, especially the popular open mic which showcases a range of Brighton talent.
Referring to themselves as a 'never ending beer festival', Craft Beer Co delivers an impressive selection of local brews, craft tipples and other such thirst quenchers. They've got over 200 pints of the good stuff to choose from: be it a bold stout or something a little more fruity, the numbers speak for themselves. No questions then, as to why The Craft Beer Co is high on our list of the top pubs in Brighton.
Something of an emporium of quirky collectibles and retro wonders, stepping inside The Black Dove feels like walking into a twentieth century time warp. Boasting a plethora of deep mahogany, rich colours and crackled chandeliers, this is a charming drinking den in Brighton. The tipples aren't half bad either: sup away on one of their international or locally brewed ales, or order a Sazerac. Delicious!
