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!

Amazing food and service. Charming grounds and location. Staff and management are warm and…read moreaccommodating.

1/2 Moon is a foody pub - you can sit at the bar but any more than 3 people and you're blocking the…read moreroute from front to back. Food is OK but expensive compared to other similar venues locally - the food is the same as the other pubs in this small, local chain. Not sure this is a good thing as, surely, most people choose a venue on it's food and this takes away that choice... They do offer a Dining Club discount on food (must include a main course) of 10% - this is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 'a steak for a tenner' deal on Thursdays. The whole pub is undergoing refurbishment in early 2024 inside and out which is great news as it was looking a bit tired when we last visited. Better weather sees the use of the large field for parking and al-fresco dining which proves very popular, especially at weekends as the pub is located in the South Downs National Park and is just a (steep) walk from the South Downs Way.

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!

It's a short bus ride or drive out to Rottingdean, where you'll find the Black Horse on the High…read moreStreet. Rottingdean is picture postcard pretty and the Black Horse is a traditional boozer with real ale and pub grub all done in the old fashioned way. In out family a trip out to Rottingdean on a sunday is something of a tradition.

I had the beef pie. Excellent. Came with chips, a few carrots and Brussel sprouts. I finished off…read morewith sticky toffee pudding. Excellent!! My brother in law had the chicken pie and the apple crumble for desert. Both excellent. Had a gin drink as well from the excellent bartender Simon. Everyone that visited the table to take order, bring dishes, or clean table was super nice. Wow. Not used to such good service. Place was quite cozy. Holiday decorations were festive. Can't wait to visit again!!

I often walk a dog for a disabled friend, who lives in Telscombe and if waiting for the bus, the…read moresun is shining, or I just can't kid myself with a reason, I'll pop in here. Telscombe and the surrounding areas are probably not renowned for their pubs, but the Tavern is really a very charming place. With a large bar area, a dedicated dinning area and a quite side room, it offers a little something for everyone. Food is served daily and the range is good, and the food itself punches above a lot of similar pub grub places. It's unlikely you would want to make the effort to come out of town for a visit, but if you have a dog, try the cliff top walk and end it with a refreshing drink here, you may be as pleasantly surprised as I was.

We've been here several times over the last three months and we can't fault it. The food is really…read morenice. The Sunday roasts are huge with a choice of meats. The meat is freshly cooked and you get absolutely loads of it with multiple vegetables, stuffing and Yorkshire pud. The waitress's are very pleasant and attentive without being obtrusive, and the cost is very good as well. Last night my partner and I had a burger and chips each, three large glasses of wine and a sweet to share. All of this for £23. This is because they do a 2 for 1 offer on burgers on a Tuesday evening. I'd certainly recommend it although beware Saturday nights if you want a quiet meal as they have live music after about 9pm.

Great pub for a drink in the garden. Some of the friendliest staff and fantastic outside space…read more Only had a round of drinks but the menu was good and the food that was going out to other tables looked and smelled amazing.

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.

This pub is quite nice, with over half the area devoted to the restaurant part. We sat in the…read moreconservatory area, which was quite bright and airy. It's probably worth making a reservation (as we did) as this place tends to be quite busy. The food was very nice. The meal I had (sausage and mash) wasn't particularly good value at a shade over ten pounds. My friends had chosen a better value meal in the form of garlic chicken which was served on giant oval plates for around ten pounds. Service was very good, the food was served good and hot and there is the full range of pub drinks (including a good range of draught ciders) to take advantage of.

We had their poached salmon and sea bass with fresh veggies, rice, potatoes. Best meal we've eaten…read morein awhile. Good service. Will return, that's for sure.

Lovely wood-panelled eatery/pub, situated next to the duck pond and just down from Rudyard…read moreKipling's old house in Rottingdean. Good quality food, friendly service, although less sophisticated than the prices (£18 burger) would suggest.

Despite it's name, Rottingdean is a really pretty little village on the outskirts of Brighton…read more Although small, it's not short on pubs, tea rooms and other eateries. My favourite though is The Plough. It's set back at the rear of the village, next to the picturesque pond. The clientele include a good mix of locals, visitors and walkers. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and the service is efficient. We had Sunday lunch here last weekend and it was a pretty good effort. My partner and I both went for the roast beef. It was tasty, good quality and well cooked. The Yorkshires were homemade, and the veggies were good but there could have been more of them. The only disappointment were the roast potatoes which tasted like they had been finished off in the deep fat friar! The portions were not ginormous but it was filling and it's good sometimes not to have the opportunity to over eat! We did have to move tables during our meal as we realised we were sat under the tele which was a bit annoying when the rugby started, and a group of men started cheering over our dinner! Unfortunately, the pub only has a small courtyard garden, this place is crying out for more outdoor space. It's not a bad option for a Sunday roast though.

Wonderful country pub located in the rustic village of Danehill. The place dates back to 1847 and…read morethey have tried their best to retain as much of its old charm as possible. There's a huge maple tree in the 'adult only' sun terrace (its nice not having screaming kids interrupting your lunch) and from the front garden you get a lovely view of the South Downs. The food here is out of this world, I tried the pork loin the last time I was there and it was excellent (again, the views only added to the enjoyment). This establishment is in the AA pub guide so can get busy at weekends so if you're in a large group, it may be worth booking in advance.

Gastro pub with a Michelin star standards food! We called on a Saturday evening, very last minute…read moreand they managed to accommodate us for a meal! Menu is daily, for starter's we tried Lamb cheek and tongue with rocket and also king prawns with chilli glaze. For main we opted all to have the salmon and the food was cooked to perfection, display on the plate deserved an art award and taste was simply to ones requirements! They have a nice wine list and also have daily specials board! Deserts menu alters as per daily menu and be aware there is no mobile phone reception, which makes it more of a unique place! You forget your phone existed and dig into some tasty food!