The Saint Georges Inn is a cozy, friendly bar set a stones throw from Brighton hospital…read more Staff are great, beer is great, food is great and the pub quiz on a Thursday is... a hoot and a half. Large sized beer garden with regular BBQ's and live music add to the reasons to pop in. Strong recommend.

This is my after-work local, so normally tends to serve as an oasis in the middle of the desert…read more Bad day at the office? - lets all pile down to the George for a pint or two of Arundel Gold and a packet of crisps! The bar has two main drinking areas, plus a fairly large beer garden with heaters if the Brighton sun isn't shining. The food is pretty generic pub grub but I generally don't come here to eat. Last time I popped in they had just undergone a change of management and were not serving food for the week, it will be interesting to try it again soon. The bar staff are quirky, as are the majority of clientele ranging from hosital staff to punks and hippies (sometimes a combination of all three!) Don't sit at the table next to the boys loo - it doesn't smell pretty. Most importantly, there is an NHS staff discount, just show your ID badge.

What a gem of a place. I don't actually know what to refer to it as: Is it a wine shop? A beer…read moreshop? A bar? A living room? Because technically it's all true. But above all, it's a cozy place to either meet up with friends or just hang out for a while and read a good book. The folks here are also so friendly. I brought my dog the other day and they were just all over her!

Oh Bison Beer! Why have I only just found you!? *sadface*…read more Apparently they have been open for just over a year now and I've walked down East Street soooo many times over that period but completely missed this place. This is my perfect idea of Saturday afternoon shopping! (Sorry Churchill Square). Not only do they stock ALL of my favourite beers/breweries from Beavertown to Cloudwater, Flying Dog to Wild Beer and lots more....they also brew their own which tastes pretty good too! We stocked up and purchased 10 bottles and was given a loyalty card. Every £15 you spend you get a stamp and you get something for free after every 3 stamps which is pretty good going. They also sell Growler's where you can fill it up with their own beer or they have a couple of others on draft too (Cloudwater last time I visited but they change it regularly apparently). The only thing that was a little bit off was the service, the lady was nice enough but she seemed to spend more time helping a guy who walked in asking 'Do you sell any proper beers? As in like Fosters or Carling or something?' Perhaps she realised that he needed a lot more help :) But it would have been nice to chat to her and get her opinion as an expert on perhaps beers that they stock that we've never tried before and/or learn a bit more about their own beer. But she did give me a taste of the latest Cloudwater on draft....and anyone that feeds me Cloudwater is all good in my books. A solid 5 stars for me for the selection of beers and their own brew only, hopefully the service will be 5 star worthy too next time we visit as I can see this place being somewhere that we will be visiting a lot! *happyface*

The Bison Beer shop had a very bright and inviting feel to it and on either side were rows and rows…read moreof bottled beers and obscure ales. They've got so many you could have a different one each day of the year. At the end of the shop closest to the front door they had a very welcoming bench, made, we were told with reclaimed timber from Brighton Pier. On the black board at the back were bright yellow messages and illustrations in their signature style. We glugged back the Bison's Beast Street ipa and to me it had an elderflower taste (that's a new one on them). Great little shop with a huge selection of craft beers and a massive crowdfunding campaign. They hope to raise funds to turn an abandoned listed building into an independent pub.

Situated a little way out of the Kemp Town area of Brighton, the Barley Mow is a cosy, traditional…read morepub, with a mixed gay/straight clientele. The interior is slightly ramshackle, but it also has a large outdoor seating area, most of which is under cover. As well as a good selection of real ales, they have an extensive menu of good value traditional pub food, with a good Sunday Roast (portions can be generous - be warned!). Slightly oddly, they also stock a wide range of confectionery - I'm not sure what would go with a pint of Wadworth's 6X.. It's a pub my partner and I are more than happy to cross town for.

Situated in Kemptown Village the Barley Mow is a really traditional old style Brit pub with an open…read morelog fire, dogs are welcome which add to the homely vibe. You cant miss it on St Georges road as its a pale purple colour. The bar offers local real ales like Harvey's and Arundal as well as a old school sweets like Dip Dabs and Wham bars! Food wise its great for Sunday Roasts but get there before teatime because its really popular and they have been known to run out completely. generally the pub is known for its good food but is priced at around £10 a main. It has a covered & heated outside space which is bearable to eat in even in the coldest winter months.

This pub recently reopened under new ownership. The remodel is great. The beer garden will be fun…read morethis summer. Really good beer selection served at the right temperature and tastes fresh. Jack the lead bartender is really friendly, PS - they don't serve food but I could not deselect that in the app.

From the owner: Located in Kemp Town proper, tucked away in a back street, behinds Lewes Crescent & Sussex Square…read more This Independent Freehouse offers a range of lagers, 3 real ales and a selection of very good wines and spirits. The pub also has a selection of low and non-alcoholic drinks. Throughout the pub, there is artwork on display by members of the Kemp Town Artists Association. The pub is open every day and currently does not serve food. It has a front patio and rear beer garden - dog are always welcome.

Great cask & keg selection at premium prices. Dropped in there as the final stop of my day visit to…read moreBrighton in October. Tired of having walked up and down the hill (and up and down again, and again) during the day, I was happy to unwind at this "micro"pub in the early evening. The emphasis is very firmly on modern style keg beers, and there's plenty to choose from. About half the beers are in steady rotation, the other half are "keepers". There's a printed list available, with the ABV and style of each item included. Some of the beers are very expensive, think of UK 7 for a high ABV half-pint, or even a third. A little too expensive methinks, but this Brighton is a tourist spot and prices along the Channel coast tend to be on the higher side of the spectrum anyway. It's a friendly place, with highly knowledgeable and welcoming staff, so I lingered for more than two hours and had a bite, too, one of their burgers (which was good and not too expensive). Beer wise, expect to spend at least UK6 and up on the regular ABV pints. I was in a bit of an agitated mood when I came there, due to problems with my vaping equipment, but the atmosphere made me calm down in due course. Good place altogether, and conveniently close to the station.

This is for sure going to be my new favourite beer spot…read more Great beer. Cool decor. Dog friendly.... I literally couldn't ask for more. Although, their bacon dusted chips don't exactly harm their rating either... I've been meaning to try this place for such a long time and I am so glad I got the chance to!! I met a fellow Yelper here (to recommend all the best choices) as well as some of her friends and I was just delighted at every step, really. Firstly, the design of this place is magic. Somehow they're cool but casual - edgy but familiar at the same time. Everything looks great and it's slick and modern, but there's a comfortable charm about the place as well which reeks of an old, local pub. It's a wonderful combination and it works effortlessly. Secondly, the beer. They have every kind of beer, at every percentage and (most helpfully) they have friendly and knowledgable staff to help you find your perfect match. They don't even correct you when you order a 'Number 1' instead of an 'N1', which shows their kindness! :P Being an utter craft beer newbie, this was a great experience and there is definitely going to be a beer here for you, regardless of your taste. Thirdly, the food!! I had bacon dusted chips. Yes, you heard me! Bacon dust. As in, 100% bacon. Made into dust. It was an odd concoction but a tasty one nonetheless and if you're in the mood for chips but don't fancy being boring this is a great option! The chips themselves were fab - crispy and perfect! Lastly, they allow dogs in here, which (for a dog lover/owner) is the cherry on top, really!! Overall, this place is a true gem. It feels like it's well run and has been well thought out. It's certainly going to be well loved by me and Bramble, that's for sue, as I guarantee I will be back to try more of their wonderful beers!!

Finally went to this place last night after tip off from one of Brightons top Yelpers!! Wish i'd…read morecome here before now. Really nice inside,quite a lot of seating,a cosy little room down stairs. Great selection of drink,whatever your taste is. And in my eyes they played some of the best music i've heard in a bar for ages. Last night it was afro-latin music,if i had my way every bar would play this type of music!! Other nights are on as well.....check local press!!

My local and definitely one of my favourite drinking establishments in Brighton…read more It's regularly listed in the 'Brighton's Best Bars' lists floating around on the world wide web. It also makes a few craft beer pub lists too as it has a very long list of world and craft beers, mainly in bottles, to chose from. It may surprise a few but it also serves amazing cocktails. A craft beer place AND a good cocktail place under one roof!? Surely not! But yes, it definitely works, they do a mean Amaretto sour and Espresso Martini and some of the more unusual cocktails too. It's not table service though which I actually really like as it remains down to earth and has a local hangout vibe. It gets really busy at the weekends on Friday and Saturday nights and there's often a band on or a cool DJ playing Northern Soul over the weekend too. In the daytime it's really chilled out and the bar staff are always happy to chat to you and talk you through the latest beer/cocktail menu (or about anything really!). There's also seating outside but with the view of the top of St. James Street it definitely is a better view inside with its quirky decor. I lucked out with this place being my closest pub!

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.

What a great pub. In fact, this is the kind of pub that all other pubs should be modeled after:…read moreinitiate seething, friendly folks behind the bar, a great selection of local beers and a good music selection. On my last visit I was with a friend and we were chatting for hours, sitting at one of the tables. As the evening drew on, the space filled up more and eventually folks sat "in the second row"...meaning they used extra chairs that weren't used up at the tables.

This is a very cute little pub, hidden away up in Kemptown, past the St James St main drag, so one…read moreof those you need to know about to go there. It is a tiny place - not much bigger than my living room, and with its small size and distincitve yellow exterior is brim full of character. There seems to be a lot of regulars here, generally older men who seem to be part of the fabric of the place. It manages to cater not only to them, but also to a younger crowd, drawn in by the uniqueness of the place. There are good views onto the street outside, making this a great place to people watch. It almost feels as if you've just popped to a mate's house for a catch up.

Very nice local pub with a 'hidden' beer garden at the rear…read more Situated on the steeply sloping Guildford Street, it's actually very close to Brighton railway station. The interior comprises an 'L'-shaped bar, and is traditional, with lots of wood, dark green painted walls and cigar-brown ceilings. As well as lots of naval pictures there are lots of posters for live bands all over Brighton. They serve up to 4 real ales, well kept and well served. One ale we ordered was from a new barrel, and still a little bit cloudy and very 'bright'. The very helpful barmaid offered to pull another pint if it wasn't up to scratch. This is so much better than your average run of the mill experience it gets 5 stars for that alone. They serve food at lunchtimes and evenings, and Saturday and Sunday lunchtime and early afternoon. I've not eaten there yet, but I will at some point. The clientele seem to come from a very wide mix of Brighton types, from students to middle-aged, straight, gay, etc.

The Battle of Trafalgar is one of those pubs that you love more and more as you spend lots of time…read morethere. The pub is tucked up above the station although it has a giant maritime sign so it is easy to find! I've been here a couple of times because I have a few friends who love it. I have to admit that I'm not sure why they love it so enthusiastically but I can see that it is a lovely pub and that it grows on you. The inside is actually pretty small and I think that enhances the feel that the more you go, the more you become part of a sort of club- the Battle fanclub! The beers and ales are excellent, as are the bar snacks. The whole place has the atmosphere of a serious pub for regulars and it seems to appeal to a professional (and largely male crowd) that like the straighforwardness of it- a familiar port in a storm.