Amazing Brighton pub. Major league bar, numerous seating with inside upper deck looking down on…read moremain level. We walked up to discover a world-class soccer/football celebration. There Brits truly understand how to celebrate one of their favorite sports teams, Liverpool FC. Never experienced anything like the hugging, singing, dancing and DRINKING, then more hugging, singing, dancing and DRINKING. . The fans didn't know us and mattered not, they fully embraced us. Loved this time!!!

The 'Font' is an unusual place. Situated in the heart of the historic lanes, in an area full of…read moreexpensive jewelry shops and antique booksellers, this is bigger and brasher than most of its surrounding competitors. It is a converted church, hence the name, and its highlight is the upper galleried floor. The place is round in shape, so from the front of the upstairs, you can look over the railing down onto the madness below. Partly for this reason, it is a popular place to watch football - get here early if you're here to watch a game. There is no pretension or trendiness about this place- it is a bold, busy pub to get drunk in and eat some cheap food. However, there is nothing wrong with that, and it can be surprisingly relaxing in the quieter daytimes.

The King & Queen on Marlborough Place in Brighton is a traditional public house built on the…read morefoundations of a twelfth century farmhouse serving coffee, beers and cocktails with various specials, local, wider domestic and imported. They also have a menu of great looking pub fare, although I didn't sample their wares. It has been rebuilt a couple of times over the years and opened in its current form in the 1920s. The interior decor is where old meets new with traditional stained glass, coats of arms, leather couches, low and high top tables and a well stocked bar area. There's also a more modern Pit Stop area up a rounded stair overlooking the main pub floor. The area is spacious and comfortable with several televisions playing football matches and chill musical ambiance. The bartenders are attentive and always ready to answer your questions, make recommendations, and tell you the local history, whether about local brewery Harvey's in Lewes, or the evolution of the grounds and buildings. There are also several gaming machines, a pinball, and a pool table. If you're looking for a historic pub to relax and recharge, this is the place to be.

Nice spot to catch a pint and nosh. Score a table in the courtyard if you can...sports on all…read moretelevisions.

This has been a slightly troubled venue over the last few years, going through several…read moretransmogrifications to try and find its niche. This small pub/bar has a prominent corner location, just off Seven Dials. The Rat & Trumpet is the latest attempt. It has the feel of a stripped-back bar, with bare wooden floors and furniture, and plenty of standing room, all dominated by a large TV screen showing sports. A bonus is that they have started serving serving real ales, which seem reasonably well-kept. The staff are friendly and reasonably efficient, but it still seems to draw an odd mix of punters; at lunchtimes and some evenings it's quite peaceful, and not a bad place for a pint (though it's not really cosy or atmospheric), but other evenings it's packed with a noisy, slightly raucous crowd. (What's on TV is clearly a determinant, but not easy to predict). Although it's not really my kind of venue, I hope it succeeds as the new owners have clearly gone to a lot of effort, and it needs some stability.

I live pretty bloody near the Rat and Trumpet. Near enough that if I was a bouncy ball you could…read morethrow me out of one of the top windows of my house and with only once bounce (if all the windows were open) I would get to the bar and probably knock lots of drinks over. Well when I say lots that would be an exaggeration as to be honest this place doesn't usually get many people in. I think this could well be to do with the fact that its a bit of a dark old, no thrills watering hole which shows football and not what the yummy mummies and the upper market residents of the seven dials usually gravitate toward. But. I quite like it. Have a couple of pints here, maybe even indulge in a traditional game of billiards and then go on somewhere else because simply the lack of people sadly means that their isn't really much of an atmosphere to be honest. One notable thing though about this place is that all week around a local thai and middle eastern restaurant have a deal where their food can be eaten and ordered in the Pub. So if having Lamb Tagine and delicate vegetable Tabouleh with a pint of lager are your must have's when watching football. Here is THE place for you. If not though, truthfully their are better places to have a drink.

The Oak is a nice, friendly local pub, with a mixed clientele…read more. It's not the flashest place in the world, and St James St certainly has posher places to offer. However, if you want a pint and a chat with the friendly bar staff, this is the place to go. It's a long, thin place. The main seating area is at the front, and although traditional in feel is still light and airy. The primary attraction for me though is the sheltered, sunny garden at the back. The high walls keep out the sea breezes, and in summer there is often a barbeque. The annual 'Oakfest' also takes place here.

No longer "The Royal Oak", renamed. "Shortts" and on.this visit, quie the mixed bag…read more On the plus side, the staff are lovely, welcoming, warm and very Irish, which us no bad thing. The decor is simple, but with an interesting ceiling!! ' But, the roast I had was pretty dire. Tough beef, raw veg, and not a full plate. But the gravy was good and how wrong can you go with Aunt Bessies roast potatoes (!!!) So, not a bad pub, just a bad roast. Come for one, avoid the other.

I rather like this place. Its got a kind atmosphere, and it uses its slender design to its benefit,…read moreso that the bar runs around half way down, encouraging a semi dystopia sci-fi kind of vibe thats not at all alienating. As is always the case, you're rewarded for drinking ale, which is a little cheaper than lager pints. But whatever you choose, you won't be buying to get trashed. Its not that kind of place... Its good to go for a social, slow drink or two, or for a relaxed chill out. The blend of contemporary styles, from the bar stools and cushioned bench along the wall, to the mirror balls and coloured lights blends very very pleasingly with older details, like wooden panelling, shelves of books and a traditional bar layout. Small things make it feel special too, such as bringing round candles as it starts to get dark... I know its only a minor detail, but it made sitting in Medusa Bar fell special and unique... I like it a lot here... especially seeing as they play albums through from start to finish, instead of chopping and changing the whole time.

The Medusa Bar is another of the Preston Street locales, and as such, is sandwiched between various…read morerestaurants and other bars. Medusa is a step up from most of the other bars in the area, being a bit less low-class than some of the other drinking places in the area, and generally cheaper and more pleasant to relax in. If you've just been for dinner and need a place to sit down afterwards, Medusa is a great alternative to heading too far back into town, especially if the weather's a bit naff. Medusa is hard to define, as it mixes much of the pub atmosphere with more of a wine-bar-chill-out seating arrangement and the like. It generally works very well: the prices are cheap, and the atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed. This is a great place to perch on a cushion and let the world spin by; not exactly a rarity in Brighton, but certainly in this area. If you're looking for a good chill-out place in the area, Medusa may be a great place for you to sit: it is just worth remembering that the crowd that like this area will likely make this place less relaxed later into the evening.

Had the misfortune to have an encounter with the most obnoxious barmaid I have ever experienced…read morethis afternoon. Having ordered a pint of Harvey's Best and been served barely three quarters of a pint, I politely asked for it to be topped up. Said lady, who I assume from the way she conducted herself has a role in running the establishment, arrogantly held the glass under the tap and nudged the lever, sarcastically telling me that it should be served with a 5 percent head. When I asked where it said that, she told me that it was 'on their website'. I took a photograph of the pint and told her that I would send it to Harvey's for their opinion, whereupon she suggested that I had taken a sip out of it. The only saving grace was that when the wretched woman sauntered off into the back of the pub I leant over the bar and refilled my glass. Childish, I know, but I have never experienced such disgraceful service. Pubs are closing every week in this country and it is episodes like this that contribute.

Extremely rude, yelled at us for no reason. When we left, they followed us out, still yelling. Was…read morein there for a total of five minutes and left because they did not have what we wanted. Don't come here.

You could fit Gatwick Airport in this pub! Its huge but has quite a warm feel to it with a couple…read moreof little booth style seats. There was quite a few people in there at lunch time when I popped in for a pint which is always a good sign with a big pub. The bar staff were really friendly and I quite like the sign above the bar saying 'we will top up your pint'. The first thing I look for is which lagers and bitters a pub has hooked up and in pubs like this its usually just Stella, Kronenburg and if you're lucky, John Smiths but I was really pleased to see they had Harveys on tap. The menu was absolutely huge and really REALLY cheap. Everything from meatball subs to 10oz ribeye steaks were on there for more than half the price of most pubs which tells me its probably not organically sourced from local farms but sourced by a lorry in a cash and carry outlet. It did smell really good though and when you pay £3 for a sandwhich, you can't really go wrong!

When I am not at University this is my local pub and I have had some cracking nights in this place…read more The pub is big with a space for eating, a chilled bar in the middle and a sports bar. It also has a beer garden which is ok. For some people not having sky television in a pub is a big let down but it does stop people from just watching the television. This makes it quite a sociable pub to go to The prices are rock bottom for drinks which is always a bonus whilst the food is good value for money. The area around is good and with the dog stadium a 10 minute walk away you could easily start here then go there after. The feel is good and local residents are pretty good. Early afternoon the 'punters' are the guys that come in from work and just want a quiet drink so if you want it to be more lively then go early evening. However, when it's quiet it doesn't feel empty so in my personal opinion I do not mind being in there at that time. I have given it 3 stars because its not the best pub ever but would be worth 4 stars if it had the odd night with something different going on.

This is the Blue Lagoon but with a revamped menu and no parrot…read more Myself and my husband often grab a drink in here as it's our local, but the food was rubbish last year when we are there once. With the new menu we thought we'd give them another chance and glad we did! We had a roast yesterday and it was delicious - lots of vegetables, loads of meat and a nice option for my vegetarian husband. We shared a pudding (brownie and honeycombe ice cream) and it was one of the nicest things ever! I wanted another one immediately but controlled myself :) Lovely staff and good table service. Would 100% recommend!

From the owner: The Gather Inn (formerly the Blue Lagoon), is a great place to eat, drink and stay in Brighton and…read moreHove, with everything you need under one roof. Benefiting from free parking and Sea Views, its the ideal location for any trip, drink, meal, party....

I spent about a week in Brighton/London area visiting my daughter as she was going to school at the…read moreuniversity of Brighton. While, I have a lot of highlights of my trip in the UK, one of the best was going to The Basketmakers Pub for drinks and dinner. It is interesting how many people asked me when I got back to the states if I'd gone to a pub and they wanted me to share the experience with them. It was a joy to be able to tell them about my time at The Basketmakers.

I loved my visit to this pub. The bartender was very friendly in helping me choose a beer and an…read moreorder of food to eat. I ended up with the HSC beer and Sausage & Mash with the leek and chive mash on her recommendation. The food was very good and the beer selection was good as well! They have multiple food & drink specials in addition to the regular menu items. I will be back next Thursday for the surf & turf special. Can't wait!