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The Eagle

3.5 (33 reviews)
ModeratePubs, British
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chris H.

Buried in the miasma of North Laine businesses, The Eagle is one of the pubs that most have been to once, but never found again, as it is so out of the way as well as not really worth searching for again. It's not that it's bad: it's a perfectly nice place for a drink, and a very chilled-out set-up, there are just a couple of small problems that take it from nice drinking spot to occasional watering hole. It's a shame, as a lot here is lovely! The food, for example, is really great: a collection of vegan and organic delicacies. I'm not really the biggest fan of this kind of food, but it's done well, and the quality's more than you'd expect for a pub. Equally, their drinks selection is excellent, but it and the food is really far too expensive. One of the more pricey places in Brighton for a drink and a pub lunch, and that's almost an understatement: for already expensive Brighton, this is a bit too much for my liking, and I'm not really sure the value for money is right here. The ambiance is also hit and miss: the wooden indoors, with lots of nice arty photos, is balanced by the awkward outdoor area, which looks tacked on, as well as sitting on the pavement in a quiet and slightly industrial part of town: there isn't anything to look at, apart from concrete. Also, this is one of the windier parts of town: sitting out here is pretty unpleasant. Such a nice set-up, but a couple of small issues really drag the Eagle down. It's close to being a favourite, if only the prices were more reasonable and there was a proper smoking garden. Shame!

Qype User (george…)

This venue has an identity problem. It feels like it should be a bog standard boozer but is visited by hip individuals. There is also a gay crowd mixed in with the student drinkers. So its hard to say what market it is aiming for. The Real Ale is kept well. The seating is a bit hit and miss. There are leather sofas in the window area. And after a while, and a few beers, one wonders whether it is possible to get up out of them! Thereis a small seating area outside as well.

eric b.

This is one of my favourite bars in Brighton. It's large and roomy. The food here is top notch, and generally much more varied than other pubs. It's not the cheapest around, but you get what you pay for. Plenty for veggies and some vegan dishes, as well as meat and fish. The service is ok - variable, as in some very glum staff seem to be employed as well as some enthusiastic smiley people who seem to care that you have a good time while you spend your cash. It's usually very busy and if you want Sunday lunch best to get there no later than 1230. Queer friendly.

Blue Moon beer..yum!

I started going to the Eagle recently, as friend lives nearby and had realised he'd never been! He rated it highly as they sell a beer he drank a lot in the states, Blue Moon. I had my first taste of Blue Moon at the eagle and now I am hooked! It's a bit on the pricey side at £4.95 for a pint, but it is delicious, so it's nice to have as a treat now and then. However I was gobsmacked to see that the price of BrewDog Punk IPA is a whopping £5.80!!! And a bottle is £4.80, which is extortionate and why I have knocked off a star for this review! The Eagle has a great vibe and is always packed on a Friday afternoon as people are about to finish work, It's in a great location too, in the North Laines.

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adam s.

To get a table here on a Sunday afternoon you have to be cunning and swift or create such a scene that you put people off their food and cause them to leave. I would discourage the latter unless you're still drunk from the previous night and have 'that' misplaced confidence. The popularity of the Eagle's Sunday roast can be somewhat annoying, especially if you want to partake in the hoopla...and it's worth it. Try not to get too thirsty as you inhale you roast though as the drinks a extremely expensive. There is a Scottish guy who runs it, get friendly with him and he may well just slide a few drinks your way. He did for me.

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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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The Mesmerist

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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.

The Eagle - pubs - Updated May 2026

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