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Fountain Head

3.3 (24 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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David B.

Good roast on Sunday , decent prices 10-11£ Friendly attentive staff Nice slightly quirky decor Beer is ok

Sophie W.

The Fountainhead is a great central pub, popular with the after-work crowd, meaning it can be busy, even during the week. From the outside the pub is striking, with a black and cream paint-job that makes it quite distinctive. There is a small outdoor seating area around the corner from the main entrance, which is a really nice place to sit and drink on a summer's day (particularly as it's not on the main road). The interior of the pub is equally pleasant. It's not often I like newly renovated pubs, as they so often feel stripped of their character. However, the Fountain Head has kept it interesting, with exposed brick work, fairy lights and a log pile. They also have interesting statues dotted around, including one or two Buddhas, which I believe are a nod to the building's past (before housing a pub, the space was used for spiritual teaching and practice). Although the pub does get busy, the bar is big, meaning you can usually get a spot and not wait too long to be served. The drinks are pretty standard price-wise and the staff are unfailingly friendly and efficient. They have a good selection of draught lagers and bottled ciders.

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Samantha C.

The Fountain Head is situated right in the middle of the North Laines meaning is always packed full of locals and visitors alike. Because of its location it tends to attract all sorts of boho beauties but it not pretentious in any way. Its exposed brickwork and leather sofas give it a cosy winter feel, but its outside seating means its ideal in any weather. The general decor has a Asian twist with a big Buddha head The menu offers all the usual yum-me-ups like chili, nachos and jackets etc. They have an extensive wine list as well as all the Brighton favourites like pear cider. If your looking for a relaxed atmosphere is the hubbub of the N.Laines then the Fountainhead is the place to go.

Felix T.

One of many popular pubs you can find in the North Lanes, the Fountainhead is a very likable. The interior is made up of tasteful exposed brickwork and varnished wooden floors (the done thing in Brighton). They have a few sofas as well as the wooden tables and chairs, adding a homely comfort. This is topped off with the open fire that is perfectly fitting for the glum winter days. They offer a full food menu, along with a selection of Roasts on Sunday. I'd recommend visiting on the weekends so you can see the Fountainhead when it's busy; the customers all tend to be very friendly and there is usually a good atmosphere about the place.

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Good classic Brighton pub. There's nothing negative to say about this place. Would recommend it to anyone.

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Queensbury Arms

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This tiny pub - also known as 'the Hole in the Wall' - is tucked away at the sea-front end of…read moreQueensbury Mews. Reputed to be Brighton's smallest pub, it has two small rooms either side of a central bar, serving a couple of real ales, and the usual range of lagers, wines and spirits. The decor is plush and cosy - rather like the inside of a theatre. This is appropriate, as the walls are covered with hundreds of old theatre posters and signed photos of theatre performers. (Or should that be 'artistes'?) It's reputed that Laurence Olivier (among others) once drank here. The staff are very friendly, and it attracts a loyal following of (mostly) gay men, although it's not exclusively gay. A perfect spot to escape from the winter gales on Brighton sea-front.

The Queensbury Arms, weather it intends to be or not, is something a bit different. This pokey…read morelittle pub behind the Hilton is rich with the kind of charm normally possessed by an old Gay thespian. The seats are of faded pinkish velvet and the air somehow stuffy as though thick with back stage stories from days that have long since come to pass. It's not going to be everybody's cup of tea, but if you've ever watched the fast show's Arthur Atkinson story and aside from the comedy been taken in by the romance of 1950's theatre this place is well worth a trip. The drinks selection's not bad either it has the usual standards and last trip a made there I enjoyed some Harveys Sussex best and marvelled with complete ignorance at the signed monochrome photos across the back wall.

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Hop Poles

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I hate leaving bad reviews but I am worried someone might DIE here…read more I ordered a whisky and after sitting down noticed it had fruit flies in it. I went back to the bartender and he apologized and then offered me another drink. I looked at multiple bottles and ALL of them had flies. I said they needed to throw them away and I would just take a beer. He gave me a beer free and then went outside to hang with my friend. I then watched him pour the bottles through a strainer and then back into the bottles. Not only did they never rinse the glass but didn't rinse the strainer that had the flies in it. So - Do NOT drink any whisky in this place. In fact don't drink any hard liquor in this place. Other bottles had flies but didn't see them "recycling" them. Bartender was very nice and amicable but this place should be shut down. Someone will get sick. No idea if they clean their beer lines or not but just stay away.

Five minutes walk from Brighton Centre, The Dome and Corn Exchange, the Hop Poles is a great pub to…read morego to after a gig. I went here after seeing Kings of Leon and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds earlier this year and noticed lots of other people from the shows wander in. The staff are friendly, the bar stock everything from Guiness and ale to quality spirits and the atmosphere is warm and bustling. There's clusters of wooden chairs and tables and a window seat where you can watch the world go by or strike up conversations with - equally intoxicated - locals.

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As far as Brighton bars go, The Mesmerist is maybe as most versatile as you're going to find…read more Came here with a party of 30 people. I let Cat, the booking manager, know the situation, and she was a wizard at making sure everyone had the food that they ordered. We had a room upstairs to ourselves, and everyone loved the food and service. We all got what we had pre-ordered with Cat, and the people who didn't preorder were proffered dinner in a timely fashion. The food was great! I got the tomato tart and the beef cheek. I had never had a tomato tart before but really enjoyed it, and I thought the beef cheek was very tender. Other people raved about the fries. There were lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Drinks were good! I had a cocktail called "The Bees Knees," which I really liked. There are plenty of beers on tap, and the waitstaff gets around to bar belly-uppers quickly. The space is amazing. There's a second story, rooftop courtyard, and a large downstairs area for dancing, live music, picture taking, and a brewery/beer store attached. As someone who loves lots of diversions and micro-vibes within a bar, I really enjoyed bopping between all of these areas. What better way to finish off the night than to catch a trio downstairs playing motown and rock? These guys were terrific: the bass player/singer was getting the crowd dancing, and the guitar player and drummer were seamlessly providing a groovy beat. This band is good enough for a high cover and the Mesmerist brought them in on a Thursday night, no cover. Thanks for everything, Mesmerist!

The Mesmerist is a bar in the very centre of Brighton. As far as bars go, this is definitely a…read moredecent one. As it is central, it is pretty much always busy - and particularly in the evenings - but it doesn't take long to get served as the staff are efficient. The decor is really rather lovely. It has a very vintage feel to it which goes well with the music that they play which I believe is soft jazz (I am not very good with those sorts of genres so please forgive me if I am wrong!). Upstairs, there are several tables and it feels homely but spacious at the same time. I have not had food here in a few years but from what I can remember it is very decent indeed.

Fountain Head - pubs - Updated May 2026

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