By the time I got to this place I had pretty much worn my brother out who had become progressively sick of going to all the pubs and sitting there watching me drink beer. However, unlike the previous one I went to this one was okay, but once again not as wonderfully fantastic as some that I have been to. In one sense I feel that this was similar to a pub I visited in Amsterdam that I didn't really like, though in another sense it is different. It was okay, but also it really didn't stand out all that much. read more

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From the outside, Waggon & Horses looks like a cool little gastropub where you could get cracking drinks and food. They have great seating outside and it's a stone's throw from Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange and the Pavillion. Unfortunately, each time I've visited it's resembled an old working man's club with lots of solitary, old blokes sat in silence with a pint infront of them. Once I saw two sat together and they didn't speak a word to each other the whole hour I was there. The lack of music - or cheesy radio music when it's on - makes it feel even more like a sponsored silence competition. The spirits tasted fine but they once served me a hot mulled wine that was neither hot nor tasty. I'd only venture back here if I'm going to a gig at the Dome and couldn't get a table or standing space at Fitzherberts. read more

Waggon & Horses - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

This is best seen a somehwere to grab a cold pint and sit at one of the outdoor tables, watching the world go by on a sunny afternoon. Together with the Mash Tun and Fitzherberts, this is an excellent people watching spot. Inside, the pub itself is nothing special, although not uninviting either. Lots of wooden tables, old pictures on the walls and a slightly rough and ready feel. Personally, I think it's quite nice that a pub in such a trendy area of Brighton hasn't been overtaken by pretentiousness. It can get very busy just before a show at the Dome, which is just down the road. read more

Waggon & Horses - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

The Waggon and Horses is my favourite Brighton old-man pub, and for good reason: it clearly hasn't changed significantly in the last 20-odd years! It's got that old pub smell, old tables... it's just a grotty old wooden pub, and I love that it's retained its identity so strongly. Sure, the grottiness does mean it's not the most pleasant place to sit in, but it does have a huge outdoor area in a very nice part of town, the prices are nice and cheap, and it's an amazing alternative to the crushed Mash Tun. I really wouldn't recommend sitting inside here: it's all just a bit ugly and smelly. It does smell like 20 years of beer and spirits has seeped into all of the wood here, and it's not always pleasant. However, I do admire the Waggon and Horses for it: in a town that's often too cool for school, they've stuck by their guns and remained one of the best places in Brighton for a drink. Yes, it's grotty, but it's also homely and nice not to have to blink through neon lights and glitterballs to get to the bar. Despite all that, sit outside anyway. It's far nicer most months, and there's loads of space to spread out. Also, you're on the main concourse at the beginning of New Road, so there's always plenty of people about and a nice vibe going on. No heaters, but it shouldn't matter: it'll probably be heaving with Mash Tun and Fitzherberts run-off, who'll all be generating plenty of heat on their own. Don't let that disturb you: there are plenty of tables, and the atmosphere is great. read more

Waggon & Horses - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

This is certainly a proper pub. Decorated in the style of pubs from old and decked out with chunky tables and mis matched chairs. There is a good number of benches outside and this is probably the best area to get comfortable for an evening if the weather permits. The staff are very nice, but will be somewhat curt on the busy evenings. It can be a bit of a squeeze inside when trying to get a round in. In a lot of ways everything about this place is average at best. They do have one trump card however. Whisky. The whisky menu is as good as you will get in the city whether single malts or bourbons are your thing. I'm not a massive fan of the golden nectar, but some of the offerings here will get me ordering off the menu. If whisky isn't your thing, then you will also find a good number of ales and spirits also. This is a great spot to start off a night, or stop off for a round on route to a club etc. Thumbs up for me. read more

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This is an average type of pub situated in one of the main thoroughfares of Brighton. Its fairly small inside and is decorated in your usual bare wood fashion that seems to have taken over in Brighton these days. The have a good selection of ales including Hophead, Dark Star and Harveys. The wine is expensive - its mostly sold in miniature bottles so works out quite expensive if you want anything other than a house wine. It does have a great outside seating area which is perfect for watching the world go by on a warm summer evening. Its probably the better option compared to the Mash Tun next door. I was going to give the W&H three stars until I remembered that I came in here on a Sunday once and they were giving away free bar snacks. And I'm not just talking a stale bowl of peanuts covered in pee, I'm talking proper warm bar snacks such as spring rolls, mini kebabs and fish cakes. Yep, that's enough to win me over! read more

This pub has a prime location right in the centre of the Laines and with a huge outdoor space to boot. That doesn't completely explain however why the outdoor tables are packed most of the time- don't these people need to work?! I guess I'm stood there looking at them so they might be wondering the same thing about me.. On a bright day I do like sitting out on the street with a drink and watching the world go by- and if you want some privacy, the Waggon and Horses has a 'secret' beer garden at the back. I wouldn't want to sit inside the pub though- it seems a bit shabby and dirty somehow. It' s popular though and always bustling- a good place to start an evening out. read more

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Take a deep breath and hold your nose as you walk in, because the Waggon and Horses smells like old beer-soaked carpet. If you're looking for a fancy drink in a sleek wine bar or gastropub, then this ain't the place for you! The Waggon and Horses is a traditional old boy's pub- in fact, chances are the bar will be lined with regulars, who seem cemented in place and aren't too eager to have you muscling in on their territory! There's no malice in their grumpiness though and I actually think there's a certain charm to the place, even if it is a bit fousty smelling. It's a proper pub with friendly staff and it even has fruit machines at the back. They have plenty of draught lagers and ales, and they have Stowford pres cider on tap, which is always a hit with me. I usually sit outside at the Waggon and Horses, mainly because I smoke, but also because I can- there's not many places where you can wander up at 9pm and still find a seat- you only have to look across the way to the Mash Tun to have that confirmed! I just don't get it- surely a pub's a pub when you're sitting outside? Why stand up at the Mash Tun when you can sit down 20 feet away at the Waggon and Horses? Sure, the pub might not ooze atmosphere but it's a good place to have a drink with friends and you've got a good chance of a table any night of the week! read more

Feeling down in the dumps? Head on down to Waggon and Horses for a few. It's not that it is has a jovial party pub it's more in keeping with the old saying ' there's always someone else worse off than you'. There's something quite poignant about a solitary old boy boozing his way through the afternoon, it reminds me of drinking and playing dominos with my granddad. There is no awkward atmosphere here, it's all just a little bit hush hush. But as my granddad said, nothing raises spirits or warms the cockles more than a hearty whiskey. read more

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This place does smell like a proper pub which always gives me a little smile when I walk in. They serve some good beers and lagers and the staff are always nice and friendly. It can get extremely rammed when theres a gig on at the Dome but most people go to the Mashed Tun opposite. They have a nice little terrace outside which is great for people watching and your always bound to pop into someone you know. This is in no way a 'trendy' pub to hang out but thats just fine for me as I'd rather poke hot needles in my eyes than go somewhere like that! read more

A good pub right in the heart of Brighton, it's great as it's near lots of other nice bars so if you want to move on they are only a stones throw away. It's got a large outside area with big tables, lovely in the summer or if you are a smoker. Inside is medium and quite cosy. It can get pretty packed at the weekend especially since it's right near the Brighton Dome and people tend to go there for drinks after watching a show. The staff are always attentive and friendly and there is a good choose of alcohol. It's worth taking a look if you are passing by. read more

Waggon & Horses - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

I wouldn't make a specific point of going to this pub but have ended up sitting outside more than once when I have been early for a restaurant table or waiting for a show to start at the nearby Dome. Situated in the heart of the busy North Lanes it is a great place to grab a quick drink en-route. The pub has a seating area outside (which is actually quite a rarity for pubs in this area). Inside is quite traditional and cosy. Service is friendly. I think I am right in saying that they have quite a few different beers on offer (but as I'm not a beer drinker I'm not the best one to comment on this !). I've never eaten there but have spotted other people doing so. Maybe one day I'll go there for more than just the one !! read more

Nowt special! The Waggon (I didn't know that was the British spelling, but it apparently is!) & Horses is a decent enough pub in the North Laines. The location is probably one of my favourites at night, but the pub itself is just, okay. The barmaids (and they tend to be female) are usually pleasant: both personable and attractive, which is always nice; the drinks are pretty well-priced, which is also nice, and the outdoor space is great. I went here after graduating at the Dome, along with a number of other students from the Humanities department. We all fitted comfortably inside and outside the pub, which was impressive. More traditional than its rivals: the Mash Tun and Fitzherbert's, which I don't find appealing, but on the plus side, there tends to be more space here than the aforementioned drinking holes. It's okay, but it's nowt special! read more

On a night stumbling through the North Lanes, after Fitzherberts I usually end up here for at least one. It often has a bit more seating than other bars around and the crowd is friendly and from all different walks plus the regulars. A solid, grounded and well priced drinking den, Waggon and Horses have a tasty and considered choice of booze to wash down your obligatory peanuts. read more

Nice lively but small pub selling small range of real ales , quality is suite good . Lots of painted wood and tables suitable for large groups . Service good . read more

Not to be confused with same name pub in Abingdon, we used to use this pub years ago on a regular basis but now only pop in now and then when in town. (We like both)! Still a nice place to be but there is so much competition around today. That's good for the punters but it is a hard life for licencees'! Pleasant to sit outside and watch the world go by. read more