This really is a case of not judging a book by it's cover…read more The restaruant itself looks drab from the front - but inside it's warm and bustling. The food is absolutely lovely. I've been on a couple of large group outings there and they have managed to get it spot on each time. Prices are reasonable and great value.

This place claims to use love when making their fresh food! It is one of a chain of award winning…read morerestaurants. Others are in Canterbury,Battle,Bexhill,Eastbourne and West Malling. The menu has 50 ways to eat mussels! And don't forget to try the Toblerone fondue! They encourage reservations. But the best thing about the cafe Belge experience is the 90 Belgian beers.

Bom Banes is a really unique venue, the interior has an almost Moroccan vibe with a rustic spiral…read morestaircase, dark red and purple walls and old guitars and lanterns. Its a modern European restaurant specialising in Belgian food, they also function as a coffee house and music venue. You may have seen the establishment in Kemp Town, it has fiberglass woman hanging from the outside with fruit on her head! Live music can be found there on a regular basis downstairs from the restaurant. They also have movie nights and Bom Bane the musical where customers are entertained by the singing staff! Its a really interesting place to grab a morning coffee or evening bite.

Such a unique place for a special experience. Jane and her staff are super, witty, original…read moremusicians and so friendly. Food is wonderful Belgian themed with beers to match. go for dinner or one of their brilliant themed quizzes or hat song nights that you'll never forget!

This Seafood restaurant Pub is tucked away on a side street in Hove, and ticks all the boxes for…read moreme. Small plates of food, excellently executed in a casual environment, with craft beer brewed on site. Walk-in was manageable in the bar and outside seating areas, service was prompt, friendly, and efficient. This will be one of my go to venues for future trips to the Brighton and Hove area. Looking forward to my next visit.

If you want a break from the tourist traps and pretend like you're one of the locals I highly…read morerecommend! The octopus and potatoes salad was on point and the Cajun fried mussels were fun kick to the standard seafood fare. Had very pretty outside seating area, diverse delicious reasonably priced shellfish/seafood offerings all in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. It might be a bit out of the way and random for the typical tourist but so worth the visit!

Ok this might be, ok I think it IS my fav pub in Brighton. Proper world craft beer, quirky, really…read morefriendly staff, a cosy pub and uber cool music. This would seriously be my local if I lived here. I'm Defo coming back. So thankful my friends showed me this on our pub crawl. It's on a great stretch for the crawl too near some other good 'uns.

I'm glad that I have waited a while to review The Bee's Mouth - the more I come here, the more I…read morelove it. I has now become one of my favourite drinking spots in this area of Hove. The pub is strangely laid out. Its long and thin, but has a variety of spaces including a stage area at the front which hosts regular live music at weekends, we have seen some great bluegrass musicians here recently. The bar serves a variety of beers including asahi and fruli on tap, good wines and all your regular spirits. There is further seating at the back, including a lounge-bed behind the curtains!! Downstairs there is a another room which hosts numerous events including a free cinema, life drawing events and other eclectic nights out. The bar staff have always been friendly when I have been in. On the whole, this is a quirky bar with loads of atmosphere and character. The revolving head and the bed seating make good talking points! It's a far cry from you gastropub or generic chain bar, but give me The Bee's Mouth any day of the week and I'll be a happy lass!

I love The Cow, apart from being one of my locals, I love all the craft beers they have on offer…read more It's a great opportunity to try different types of craft beers you might not normally try. They have quite a big food menu. A cross between burgers and tapas. I have eaten here quite a few times - usually tend to stick to the tapas style dishes as I like to share. To be honest, it's been pretty hit and miss with the food. Last time I had the squid (which wasn't great) but the polenta chips and white bean hummous were to die for! But as a said, can be very hit and miss. Saying that, that doesn't stop me from coming back here! The staff are all absolutely lovely. On the weekends they have a DJ playing, always gets very busy and has a great atmosphere. The interior is fab! Very Americana. The whole bar is lined with beer bottles, all of which they have sold in the past.

My friends and I met here for drinks and dinner and found the place to be busy and buzzing on a…read moreFriday night. Menu sounded intriguing and we ordered the burger with triple-cooked chips, flank steak and the pig cheeks. Overall the mains were good however I found my burger to resemble McDonald's Big Mac. This may be because they also use a gherkin sauce. We decided to also order dessert which unfortunately was a mistake. Portions and presentation left is disappointed as we ended up paying £10 for them. I can't even recall what my partner ordered. It looked like 3 dollops of Nutella spread with thyme in them. I had the doughnuts which I didn't think were cooked well. Drinks were also a bit pricey in here. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be coming back nor can recommend this place. I did note that the service was decent.

I'm a big fan of BBD! It's not huge, but it's a welcoming space, with a great selection of bottled…read moreand draft craft beers and ciders. They also have a mystery light and dark beer selection that changes regularly, which they reveal once the cask or keg is finished. There's almost always a selection of Kernel, Partizan and Beavertown beers, in addition to some fine Belgian brews, like Delirium Tremens. The only reason I haven't added a 5th star is that a few more kegs would not go amiss here. Oh, and most importantly, they have deep fried gherkins that are FLIPPING DELICIOUS. Their chips are great too, but deep fried gherkins. Fried pickles. yes yes yesssss. The bar staff and proprietor (proprietrix, really) are friendly and fun (I suggest going during Oktoberfest for lederhosen looks and some great German keg brews) and it's a welcome addition to the growing craft beer community here in Brighton.

Yes! A small little gem with a nice selection of various beers. They do keg and cask (which I am…read morenot to familiar with, but the bar keep explained the difference to us, but I think it got a bit lost to us) with different beers, both local and more not so local. We got to taste some of the beers before we decided as well and were explained what they tasted like as well, which I like. The place might get a bit crowded since its not the biggest one in the world, but it was a cozy little place and I would love to go here if ever in Brighton again. Did not have the time to stay for long, but I liked what I saw. They also to quiz and have a selection of board games if you are into that. Oh yes, they also do burgers and some sides, from the menu it felt tasty, but we didnt try any of their food, so I cannot tell. All in all, glad we walked in on this place. You do not have to be a beer geek to go here or add all your beers to untappd, but its a place where you can try a lot of different beers for sure.

I enjoyed the breakfast we had there very much. The service was great. Funny enough there was a…read morecompany executive visiting and the staff was on top of things. The ambiance was nice for a waffle place.

I really love me some savory waffles that have great portions for its price. Will come here again…read morewhen visiting Brighton!

A very good Craft and ale pub just a stones throw from Brighton railway station. Beer list is…read moreextensive, the pub very popular with local and visitors alike.

Situated close to Brighton railway station, this superb little pub is an institution amongst beer…read moredrinkers for its amazing range of award-winning, home-brewed real ales. The pub itself is very small, with two seating areas indoors and a small outdoor seating area. It's usually fairly quiet during the day, but in the evenings it can get packed - especially when they squeeze in a band for some live music. During the day they also do a limited range of bar food and snacks. My only criticism is that the gents' loo could do with some tlc But the thing to come for is the beer, from its own brewery. Orginally situated in the Evening Star's cellar, the 'Dark Star' brewery has now moved to larger premises outside Brighton. The pub offers a rotating selection of its beer range (up to 7 at any one time) which, as well as traditional beer types, encompasses those with an original twist - such as beer brewed with a hint of ginger, coriander and orange or espresso coffee beans. Coffee bean beer? I kid you not: the 4.2% Espresso coffee beer is a naturally dark ale, brewed using espresso coffee beans, blended especially for Dark Star. These are added towards the end of the brewing process with late hops. The result is stunning. It was voted 'best beer' at the Bath Beer Festival. Naturally, the Evening Star is a constant favourite with the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) crowd. Why not try it when waiting for a train next time you are in Brighton? ********************** Stop press at 06-05-2008 The Gents' loo has (at last) had a makeover, and a great improvement it is too.

Hanover is famous for its pubs and when you wander into the Greys you'll instantly see why. The…read moreinterior is small and traditional with lots of wood paneling and a small wooden bar complete with stools. With low ceilings and intimate little tables and booths, the Greys is the perfect place to snuggle up with friends or a special someone for a glass of red wine in the winter. In addition to the cosy indoor seating, they have a covered, heated patio at the side of the building and a few tables and chairs out front. As well as an impressive array of the usual ale, lager and cider, the Greys boast a fine selection of Belgian beers with very distinctive flavours...the raspberry and cherry are especially tasty. The pub is a hub of beer-drinking activity during the Hanover beer festival and is my favourite of the pubs involved. This pub is also great for live music...I once happened in on a beautiful folk singer. They quite often feature local and international musicians of all varieties, but they do seem to generally favour bluesy and folksy bands, which is fine by me! They also do a monthly music quiz, which will especially appeal to music buffs.

Nestled away in the trendy Hanover area, you can't miss the bright blue exterior of The Grays…read more Inside, the pub is really tastefully decked out and really does excel at making you feel warm and welcome. Outside the patio is heated so you can enjoy a cigarette without coming back in with frost bite. We had a Sunday lunch there which, at £9 I thought was a little over-priced. It was really nice but there's a lot of other pubs that do it better for a lot less in my opinion. I'm definitely going to head back there on one of the blues nights though as the staff and locals really are fantastic here.

BrewDog! I think I love you! So what am I so afraid of?…read more.... I'm afraid that I will come here every single day I'm in Brighton. In like a good version of Ground Hog day kinda way and that's not good for your liver right! This is my favourite BrewDog that I've visited so far and I've certainly been around the BrewDog block in my time! The layout is perfect, with a mixture of booths, a cozy area at the back with a chesterfield and bar stools throughout at the front of the bar. There's even a 'Press for Beer' button in the booths which gets the 5 year old inside of me all excited. LET ME PRESS IT PLEASE MUM! The staff are super friendly in this one and are willing to talk you through all the beers on offer and give suggestions even when they know you've tried most of the BrewDog menu anyway. They always pull one out of the bag that you've not heard of or tried. This location being a few minutes walk from my flat coupled with my love for BrewDog makes this a very dangerous option for me and my liver/bank account. I love you BrewDog. I.D.S.T

Being a non beer drinker, I was unsure that this was the place for me but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. I realty like the layout and style of the bar, it had a really nice feel to it. There are small booths around the bar that are perfect for intimate groups. At the bar, the staff were super helpful in advising which, of their huge selection of beers, to try. After tasting several samples I settled on the Framboise which was super light and fruity - perfect for a warm summer day!!!! I will definitely be back to try more.