Brighton Beer Dispensary in Brighton and Hove

We were looking for a pub to kill some time before our off-peak train ticket back to the hotel was valid, when we stumbled upon this small jewel in a side road of Brighton.A big sortiment of keg and cask beers as well as ciders, fair prices and likeable personnel satisfies the needs of every pub visitor who's looking for a cozy place to explore some beers. Would definitely visit again!

It's lovely and laid back. Staff are cool;how Brighton used to be a few years ago. But seriously! £8.15 for a pint of stout?! I don't even drink stout. This isn't Scandinavia or Singapore. What are you? Back street cool, or commercial rip off?

We've been a couple of times on a Sunday for the Dizzy Gull Sunday Lunch which is awesome. The staff at the pub are really friendly and attentive. Recommended.

West of Churchill square, Is a hidden gem, Wanting to be found. Tasty local beers, Classic pub interior, Bright and cheerful staff. Best prices in town, Wide variety of drinks, A place to search out.

Nice little boozer good selection of beer only a few ciders had a good pint of cider then sadly had to go elsewhere as we had a table booked for dinner

Visité ayer con mi familia celebrando mi cumpleaños, viniendo de un restaurante donde habíamos tenido una buena comida. Nuestro día fue arruinado por un comentario lascivo injustificado hecho a la novia de mi hijo por el miembro del personal limpiando nuestra mesa. Esto tuvo el efecto de poner un amortiguador en los procedimientos. Me sorprendió mucho lo que dijo y me siento muy retrospectivo y debería haber dado a conocer mis sentimientos en ese momento. Yo ni mi familia volveremos.

Little off the beaten track fro most tourists but well worth tracking down..maybe 5 minutes from the clock tower.. Superb range of beers and ciders, great service and nicely load out and very friendly clientele.. Just a super place...

This pub is great.. They have a good selection of delicious beer and the staff is fantastic! I can t wait to go back...

Visité la BBD en una tranquila tarde de domingo y me encantó ver una gran variedad de cervezas, como de costumbre. El personal del bar aquí suele ser muy bueno, pero en esta noche en particular no parecía particularmente interesado en los clientes y más en conversar con sus compañeros. No es que el servicio fuera malo, pero la barra se ha establecido bastante alto, supongo. Sólo una noche mala, supongo.

Good choice of beer for my boyfriend (and/or cider for me!) The lady behind the bar was very welcoming and friendly. We sat outside the front in the sun. Very charming place! Will definitely visit again to sample some more...Thank you! :)

Mis amigos y yo vimos muchas buenas críticas sobre este restaurante en Brighton, así que decidimos incluirlo en nuestro viaje de un día. Hemos ido a Dizzy Gull en Southover road. Nos llevó alrededor de 30 minutos a pie llegar al restaurante bajo el clima realmente caluroso, pero definitivamente valió la pena caminar y sudar. El personal es increíblemente amable y servicial, la comida es realmente buena y de una gran porción (tuvimos los domingos asados y fueron absolutamente encantadores). La cucharada de chocolate vegano y helado de cereza también sabe bien y vale la pena el precio. Definitivamente vendría de nuevo si vuelvo.

Small bar ~ great selection of ever changing cask and keg beers + ciders and a shelf of of fine whiskey Well managed ~ high quality bar staff + food Frequent ‘ tap takeovers ‘ from well chosen breweries add excitement !

This is one of teh best sunday roast ive had in brighton & i have tried alot of places. Such good value & the food, emat & sides were out this world!!!

Vale la pena visitar, ambiente agradable con una muy buena selección de barriles locales, artesanía y sidras y buenos precios. La comida también es bastante buena, tenía algunas patatas fritas muy crujientes y hacen su propia mayonesa casera. Si vas por algo que debería tenerlo, ¡no te lo pierdas!

¡Los fanáticos de la cerveza se regocijan! ¡Qué gran selección de todas las cosas cerveza!

Este lugar solía hacer hamburguesas increíbles, pero luego cambiaron el menú y ya no tiene nada más. Le dimos otra oportunidad y comimos un asado y de nuevo nos decepcionó. Tuve el vientre de cerdo y ella tenía carne. La carne en sí era bastante sabrosa, pero las papas asadas no. En realidad sabían que habían sido cocinados el día anterior y recalentados al día siguiente. No crujiente como se esperaba, pero sabía un poco rancio, así que me decepcionó ya que las patatas asadas son una gran parte de la comida. Le avisé al personal y ella dijo que le avisaría al chef, pero luego no obtuvo una respuesta o la oportunidad de reemplazarlos. Decepcionante. Si vas por una cerveza, entonces es bueno, pero no para la comida.

Finalmente tengo que probar este lugar! Fui a la cena de lentejas y calabaza asada. Fue bueno e hizo un cambio agradable al nutroast común. El personal era amable y me preguntó si me gustaría un pudín de Yorkshire, pero me hizo saber que no eran veganos. Toque encantador Gracias de nuevo por una deliciosa comida y servicio?

My daughter eats here regularly and always raves over the Sunday lunch, and I can see why. I am vegetarian and I love the fact that they offer both vegan and vegetarian options as well as a selection of traditional roast meats. The meal comes with lots of delicious veg, roast potatoes gravy and a Yorkshire pudding and offers really good value for money. There are also lots of delicious sides like cheesy leeks and cauliflour cheese croquettes. Will definitely come here again! It has a great atmosphere and a really friendly efficient service.

Popped in here with some colleagues while staying over in Brighton on business. Great selection of cask and craft ales and ciders. Good prices too. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable when serving and friendliest way I’ve ever been asked to leave at closing time!

Great place for people who enjoy real ales etc. Bar staff are highly knowledgable and great at recommendations

What a great pub. The choices of beers are great. Manager is such a nice dude. Dogs are made feel like royalty. Not many of these gems left.

I have been to this place a few times but never tried there new kitchen "dizzy gull"Went for a wriggle offer with my other half , we had the pig cheeks ad we also had the pork to start , then we went for the lamb kebab and the meatballs all which were recommended by a friendly geezer behind the bar(I assume he runs the gaff) but yeah some of the best pub food we have had in a long time.It also has the "pub feel" to it also which is very rare these days. also had a great selection of beers and bar snacks. WIll be returning again.

Really good beers here and good selection all tasted great. Not sure what else they sell except whisky as had a whole shelf of whisky. Should have asked really as our friend doesn’t really like beer. Clean if basic surroundings and hard to find a seat. Highly recommend if you love your beers.

Whenever I visit I have to try as many beers as possible and something from the menu I have not had before. The food is so imaginative and delicious.

By far the best bar experience I have had in my weekend at Brighton. Excellent selection of beers, extremely good food. Attentive and friendly bar staff, will definitely be returning here. Thanks guys.

Local beers in perfect condition at reasonable prices AND friendly staff Get here now now now now is that 100 characters yet?

Popped in for a quick drink with my partner, great atmosphere and the barlady was very friendly and helpful - would recommend

Tried this place out for the first time as part of a pub crawl of Brighton. Good selection of beers. When we arrived it was quite busy but we managed to find some seats in the conservatory area at the back. Does a reasonable selection of food although we did not eat there.

Excellent selection of well-kept beer, served by a knowledgeable and friendly barman. Interesting food menu; what we chose was delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely re-visit on our next trip to Brighton

Another good selection of beers available at this joint. Again no branded stuff. This is for lovers of real ale. I sense a place for locals and those in the know.

This is a pub that they have fitted into the downstairs of a house,but they quite clearly will not let you down if you want a pint. We arrived 15 minutes after it opened and it was full! We squeezed ourself in, negotiated a bottle of wine. Then we ordered a roast to share. I never think pubs can do a roast, so usually i take it or leave it. Well, we will be back soon, so we can have one each!

Formerly the Prince Arthur this became the Brighton Beer Dispensary in April 2014 as a joint venture between two breweries, Brighton Bier Company and Penge-based Late Knights.

Brighton in itself is a very quite place at least that is what I felt(*may be because of winters :p) and after roaming around the seafront I finally reached Brighton Beer Dispensary. It looks small at first sight but there is ample space at the back of the restaurant. Well talking about the beers I tried one each from Cask Keg and cider and trust me you will not be disappointed at all. So overall a nice place to be with friends or Solo. You can reach here from London through train and it will cost you about 28 pounds approx. non peak hours.

Been a few times now, lunch is always first class, whether full Sunday and midweek chilli burgers - great beer too - if you haven't been then go!!

4 of us ate Sunday lunch here. I had the roast beef and it melted in my mouth. Everything that accompanied the beef was delicious . Good portion size and value for money. Would recommend.

A welcoming rustic pub just off Western Road. The current Camra pub of the year which is not surprising because the beer sampled was in excellent condition. There were a wide range of real ale, keg beer and three real ciders. Food was from a small menu but very tasty on a cold Saturday lunchtime. Pork schnitzel and chilli chips (which was more than just chips) were served efficiently and both dishes were much enjoyed. Recommended for both food and beer.

Very nice beer and advice on flavours from bar staff. Food was reasonably priced and tasty. Recommended chilli burger and chilli dog.

The beer here is first class and the food great. All served by friendly knowledgable and helpful staff

Need somewhere with good beer? Well this is the place for you. Good knowledgeable staff, plenty of choice and good...

We went here on the back of hearing a lot of hype about their apparent, 'Best in Brighton' Sunday roast....

Op aanraden van een lokale barman zijn we daar langs geweest met een groep vrienden. Zalige bruine kroeg waar je...

Called in for a beer and a quick bite on Sunday whilst visiting a few local hostelries. Great choice of...

With the whole craft beer scene at the moment, there are so many pubs serving a wide selection of great...

What can I say so glad I found this place just wish I had found it on my numerous previous visits to Brighton. I had the warmest welcome to this pub the barmaid was so friendly and helpful I think her name was Kate ( I was visiting from the I.O.W.)

Nos dijeron sobre este pub por uno de los asiduos, así que decidí probarlo. Qué variedad de cervezas y sidras, todos claramente enumerados y razonable. Personal amable y servicial y excelente cerveza y comida. El pub en sí no es la mejor pero todo el más elegante. Mucho estilo sobre sustancia pubs y restaurantes en la zona, si eso es lo que quieres.

Si quieres una enorme variedad de excelente cerveza, este es el lugar! Por lo menos 15 tipos diferentes de cervezas de barril y muchas más en la botella. Estamos aquí, y la comida era sencilla pero buena comida de pub. Incluso teníamos una en la de concurso, muy divertido!

Yo no soy un bebedor ale pero me encantó este lugar, una de las joyas en Brighton. Equilibrada para todos. No ale Pilsner para bebedores. Dude en el bar dispuesto a ir a través del menú de cerveza. La comida es para morirse. Comida de pub propiamente dicho con un toque. Todo a un precio razonable. Raro en Brighton.

Excellent beer with lots of good choice. Did not eat but the food looked good. However the back room where we sat was not the most pleasant place ever. We visited late on a Sunday lunch time and they were busy but plates were all over the place and needed clearing.

After extensive sampling of all the candidates, the Brighton Beer Dispensary wins. Brilliant choice of drinks, amazing food and fantastic friendly staff make this the best pub in Brighton (as far as I am concerned at least). The perfect place to while away a few hours.

This is my second visit, both times the food has been excellent with friendly and helpful service, try the pig kebab! A incredible selection of ales too! Def coming back!

Superb place for an evening drink. Good range of ales from the Sussex region and elsewhere. Excellent range of ciders. Very friendly bar staff provided recommendation for Bincho Japanese, Preston Street (amazing). CAMRA focal point.

Superb selection of cask and keg real ales and ciders, regularly changing with tap takeovers and plenty of surprises. Ale is always superbly kept and starts at a reasonable price (for Brighton, anyway!) at around £3.50 a pint. Schooners are available if you don't want a pint and a half is too little.Very friendly and helpful staff, award-winning restaurant and a must-visit for any ale lover. Also check out their newly-opened sister pub, the Brighton Bierhaus on the other side of town in Edward St.

Stopped here today to meet a friend from up north who was staying at the Metropole. I knew his taste in beer and pubs and thought the BBD would be an excellent choice (I have only been once before but it was very good). My friend sampled a few beers but I stuck on the South Coast IPA from Brighton Bier which was excellent. We ordered a few nibbles - the rarebit was really nice and three cheese chips also very nice. Will go back again definitely. Will try a main course next time though!

Truly down to earth, honest, helpful and happy bartenders! Great vibes and atmosphere with an impressive selection of beers and ales! A lot of character for a little pub! If you're in Brighton this pub is a must!

Been coming to Brighton for many years now and recently found this little gem.Firstly I have to say the if you like craft beer keg or cask this is the place you need to try,Cody the barman who has served us before is truly enthusiastic about good beer as are all the staff we have met here.On the last 2 occasions we have visited we have eaten and dizzy gull are responsible for the amazing food here.It does not let you down in anyway and is completely complimentary to the amazing beers and for Brighton great value for money.Please keep this place secret we don't want it to change and keep up the great work guys.

Stopped in for a flying visit. Great beer selection and a really knowledgable barman who recommended a couple of really good ales. Unfortunately we didn't have time to try any of the food, but the menu looked amazing. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Brighton.

The food here is wonderful, I struggled to choose from their well-chosen menu and everything I tried (an excellent twist on cauliflower cheese with pear jam, confit duck chips with sriracha mayo, and an overloaded hotdog) was delicious and everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked amazing too.There is a good beer selection and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I described what I was interested in drinking and the gentleman at the bar allowed me to taste his recommendations before I decided.I will definitely be returning for more food and fabulous beer!

Quirky little pub, they pretty much only do a limited range but the beer was excellent, the house white drinkable and a nice cider. Don't head here if you have a large group, we just fitted 7 around the biggest table. The roasts were good and plentiful, although I found the yorkies a bit of a disappointment, the pork belly was fabulous, potatoes good and lovely gravy. You can't book so I would advise getting there early.

Visited here for the first time after hearing about it for a few years. What an eye-opener!I had thought it was a bit more of a shiny, gleaming, hipster pub - but really it is a quality backstreet local just off the Western Road and a very short walking distance from Churchill Square. The beer range is very good with (I think) 6 real ales and 3 or 4 ciders on the bar, plus a number of keg beers behind the bar.While we didn't eat we saw the food coming out that looked really nice and it seems they have recently one a best Sunday roast in Brighton award.Will definitely come here again.

The Sunday lunch is outrageous, quality ingredients, well prepared and served quickly... This week was a tap take over with FourPure the selection was varied interesting exciting. They have a programme of tap take overs and meet the brewer weekends throughout the year and the staff demonstrate a genuine passion for quality beer. Friendly and informative the team should be proud of their work....Honestly a great great pub, if you like beer and nice people you'll like the BBD.

This pub is tucked away on a side street just off Western Road. Not the biggest amount of seating, but there are outdoor seats as well (which we didn't use as it was about -1 this January!).A great selection of beers (both cask and keg), mainly from local brewers (including a tidy choice from Brighton Bier), all perfectly kept and served, differing measure sizes available as well, which is always a bonus for the stronger brews.We've been here before, and we'll certainly be going back again on our next visit, because this is a well run little gem.

We revisited this bar because we eat here in December 2015 during the last birthday visit. The food was divine and they had a fabulous selection of beers and ciders. It’s a ‘no frills’ decor type of bar, yet its characteristic, with a relaxed ambience. We’ll revisit the next time we’re in Brighton. The beers and ciders are average price i.e. £3.50/£4.00 for a pint of cask ale or £4.00/£5.00 for a pint of keg ale. The three cheese chips, served in a small bowl, were £5.00; but they were delicious,

Quirky Pub tucked away on a side road close to Argos on Western Rd. Cute snug at the rear. Endless list of beers of all varieties on offer listed on a blackboard. The gents feels like the Middle Ages. Very simply done, but what they have done, they have done very well. Definitely worth visiting if you are bored of the same old, same old. Well done BBD

I love this boozer... one of the best in Brighton for ale and craft delights. A real 'spit and sawdust' vibe. Don't expect fancy cocktails or mainstream lager. This place is for people serious about drinking only the finest from independent brewers.How pleased I was recently to find out the kitchen had seen an overhaul. Lets be honest - the food at the BBD had gone downhill a year or so ago after what was initially some of the best burgers and wings in the city when it first opened. I still frequented the place for a few beers, but didn't eat here for a while when the last chef was in residence. Pleased to say now that the food is back to a high standard since the new kitchen. Eaten there twice recently and so pleased I can now enjoy great food again with the ever excellent beer! Cheers guys!

Staff really lovely & know their beer. Hidden away - little gem of a pub. Check out the cherry beer - mmmmm. It's a goodie.

I always enjoy trying the ever changing range of beers they have here along with the regular Brighton Bier offerings.

Visited this lovely small pub when visiting my daughter this month. Glad we found it, but so near the main shopping centre, do not know how I missed it before! Good beer and friendly staff.

one of the best independent pubs in brighton-easy to stay all day trying some of the many many beers they stock. Currently got an ace kitchen team so i would get there and not miss out!

What a great place. Tucked away down a side street..really cosy inside, busy but not too packed. Absolutely superb range of beers and nice ciders. Superb service, will patiently give advice and let you try out stuff..Highly recommended...

Love this place, it is small but has a large range of beer and the prices aren't too expensive. Always friendly too.

Found the dispensary while on a wander during a conference. Great craft beers and really nice wee place!

A must visit for any beer drinker in Brighton who appreciates a great pint. Always has something on from Brighton Bier which is a bonus.

For one of the UKs few decent places to be it has to be Brighton with its eclectic mix of micro brews and welcoming pubs which show variety and creativity. This gem is huddled amongst houses off the hideous main drag but excels in its cosy atmosphere yet offers a wide range of interesting ales...you won't even see the latest marketers copy-the-usa ploy of calling everything craft ale! Cosy but spacious and not a worn out stool or rotting carpet to be seen. A few chairs and nice touch of small high level tables outside to lean on. Unlikely to attract the low life, this is a very good pub. Shame few others can follow its lead.

Great staff, great beer and great surroundings. What's not to love in this welcoming unusual pub. Good selection of craft beers, tell the barmaid your preferences and she will guide you expertly to where you need to be.

Really like this pub - the burgers and chips are delicious - Monday is build your own burger night and whatever day the beer selection is fab - a must on your Brighton pub crawl

I arrived late afternoon with my paper. The venue was quiet but the batman was very helpful in advising on beer selection. There were occupied seats outside, but I found a comfortable sunny sofa in the rear and enjoyed a refreshing pint of ale.

Really nice atmosphere and wine friendly too! Enjoyed a perfect Merlot while husband loved trying one or two (!) craft beers before going on to the cricket try to see Tom Jones! Food looked fab too but we were just here for drinks. Clientele included students, oldies, couples and solos. Very welcoming.

I love this dog-friendly pub tucked away from the hubub of Western Road with a lovely atmosphere. Chalk board list of craft beers, ales and ciders on tap. Fabulous bar food too.

Visited the beer dispensary for the first time and it had a large selection of craft beers to try and a reasonable food menu. I went for a Brighton Beer and also ordered a burger and chips. I think I picked the wrong beer but the burger and chips was very good and would have again.Worth a visit if you like trying out different beers that are not mainstream

Help! I'm in serious danger of getting smashed in this real ale pub...Omg...delicious delicious delicious...Couldn't tell you about the food, but the beer is tremendous.Omg...

A truly exceptional selection of real ales & ciders! Food looked delicious also. Whilst you're deciding what beer to have next you can do some serious hipster spotting and watch the cool kids go by.

Spent my 50th here and had a blast.This pub a gem amongst gems. Unpretentious, warm, inviting, unbelievable beers, fantastic beer food, and great hosts,If you love a pint of something different in a good atmosphere, that's not with a crowd of wannabies, then this is your pub.Thanks for looking after me on my birthday, you guys are top.

I would just like to thank what appears to be a side road hidden gem of a pub for letting me experience so many good beers in the process of getting throughly pissed. Only popped in for a half and ended up staying for a few hours. Staff are really knowledgeable about what they have and atmosphere is great. Low level music doesn't get in the way of good conversation.What a fantastic session pub. Forget all the tourist pubs, come here instead

Tucked away up a side street this pub is worth seeking out.It sells beers from local brewery Dark Knights plus guests.Only drawback is that it is tiny so gets packed in evening.Good choice of beers in good condition and if looking for different real ale well worth popping in.

Brighton has a brilliant Craft beer and Ale scene with several fantastic bars and pubs.Brighton Beer dispensary is a real gem among the crowd made all the more appealing by the friendly staff and broad range.Specialising is a good mix of local breweries, especially Late Knights and Brighton Bier, as well as other breweries from around the UK and sometimes further afield.The beers here are very good value and extremely well kept, a must for any beer fan.Something I do love about it is that you often discover a brewery you've never heard of, even for a Craft bore like myself.

Lovely little pub serving excellent beer selection and vegan roast on Sundays. Food was nice but a little too salty

My sister and I visited here on our recent trip to Brighton specifically because we'd heard great things about their vegan and veggie friendly menu and we were not disappointed.We both had a delicious burger (mine a vegan cheese burger with fantastic cashew cheese and my sister's a huge and very tasty chilli burger). We also had half a pint of chips each and were really impressed by the quality and portion sizes of everything we ordered. The service was also very friendly and attentive, and the pub has a very chilled out atmosphere, with lots of people talking to the bar staff whilst enjoying their pints, some people playing board games, others eating food, it just seems like a great place to come and relax whatever your interests.Overall we had a fantastic time here and would highly recommend to all veggie burger and ale lovers!

I can never fault the beer in this place... and staff are always friendly. Really enjoy it as a pub. But having had and loved the wings and burgers here regularly since it opened, its a disappointment that the standards for these has dropped in past months. I recently had the wings and they were not good. Coated in a BBQ sauce instead of being marinaded. Horrible batter. Bring back the amazing salt and pepper wings with the fresh garlic and chili on them! I'll always come back for the beer, and hope that the kitchen sorts itself out.

Good beer, but be warned the prices shown are usually for 2/3 pints as the beer is strong and I paid £7.50 for a pint. Nice atmosphere and s big improvement on what used to be here, can be a bit too trendy with skinny jean and beard types though.

Love this place to pop in during a Saturday shop to revive! Great selection of keg/cask/craft and bottled beers and ciders - very well-informed staff to help you choose if can't plump for one yourself. Small selection of food on offer. Can highly recommend chips and beerkins (battered gherkins!) - do miss the scrumptious scotch eggs they used to do - please bring them back!!

I have frequented this hostelry regularly over the past 20 years and always enjoyed it, however, as The Brighton Beer Dispensary it is excellent! I was introduced to this incarnation of the pub by my boyfriend last year.The beer and ciders on offer are exceptional and the staff are friendly, helpful, understanding, and have an enviable telephone manner.The other clientele are interesting and the atmosphere is warm, calm and inviting. The volume of the music allows for conversation - isn't this what a pub should be about? It would be a tiny gig venue otherwise.........I will continue to drink here until my boyfriend dumps me - he will get the pub in the split.

Words are not yet invented that describe my unfettered joy at the continual gold standard that this ale house achieves. I now model my whole life on the superb host! #PigBush

This was my favourite craft beer pub when visiting Brighton.Had a magnificent Porter here, (Penge Porter). Great atmosphere, back ground music so you can have a conversation without having to shout, will be back the next time we visit Brighton

I first came across this pub last November! I'm not sure why it took this long after having been in Brighton for nearly 15 years! This is an ale drinkers heaven with ales to suit all! Even my lager swilling friends have found something to drink that isn't lager. The food looks great, although I have only had the chilly chips. The staff are very friendly and helpful in finding the right ale for your tastes. The only drawback could be that it is on the small side! But then again, that might be the beauty of it!

I visited this bar for the first time this weekend and won't be going back.I went as a part of a small group of 4 and arrived at about 9pm on a Saturday evening. It was fairly busy inside but the first thing I noticed was the lack of atmosphere. IT just felt a bit bland and unwelcoming. There was music on but the drone of people talking overpowered it.So, getting to the bar. It took a while to get served. 3 of our group are beer and ale drinkers and had a great choice to select from and did all enjoy their beers. However, they were expensive at around £6 a pint. As the only non-beer/ale drinker, we enquired as to whether they had any vodka...cue patronising staff moment...[barman holds arms out as if to say 'take a look around']...and patronisingly says "Well, this isn't really a vodka kind of bar." I'm not sure why he couldn't have just said "Sorry we don't" and then offer an alternative. There was just no need for his tone.I'm used to visiting craft ale/beer premises and know that I may be limited on choice, but most craft beer pubs will generally hold a selection of popular spirits to accommodate those who attend as part of a group that may not be the beer drinker.Anyway, I could see they had gin so we asked for a gin and tonic instead. When he handed it over he said something about ice but we didn't really take in what he said. Anyway, as were coming away from the table we realised that he must have said they didn't have any ice. A bit confused, we asked him again what he said about the ice when he walked by our table - the response was the ice machine was broken and the one's they'd put in the freezer hadn't frozen yet. I thought this was a bit poor, Sainsbury's is just round the corner - surely you would have just grabbed a bag of two rather than serve a warm gin and tonic which isn't really pleasant. It may not have been so bad if the tonic had been chilled, but it wasn't.Anyway, after this, and clearly picking up that no ice wasn't good, he did go round to Sainsbury's to get some.So to summarise, if you are going here, please expect to be looked down upon should you not drink the ales or beers even if the rest of the group and expect to pay over the average for the privilege.

Lovely atmosphere, great selection of beers, AMAZING beer-battered gherkins. Nice staff too! Would recommend for a quiet drink with a couple of friends - might not be great for a big group.

Very very good ale..I mean the darker sticky stuff this is what this pub is about organic ales mostly and they are excellent. I preferred my first choice to my second choice which made me feel a bit queasy maybe they did not mix..but I survived that. My advice is to stick to the one you like and not mix it all up. The beer appears to be kept well. The seats at the front are perfect for supping it and pondering the universe or having a smoke and the rear room is good for those that like to VAP..as far as I could see by the clouds of VAP smoke!! Fantastic proper old fashioned pub but one of the new generation of pubs too as its all visible in big kegs ordered in from all over the country (I think!?) Great chips and mayo...bar man allowed me to try a couple of tasters of the beer which was great. Really like what these two are doing.

Great little pub tucked away down the side street, peanuts were soft but the cask ales were tasty! Mint chocolate stout was beautiful, cheers!

Great little Brighton secret. Tucked away behind McDonald's is this fab old school boozer.Plenty of proper beers and ciders.A good varied crowd of punters with a friendly atmosphere. Staff are happy to help with the plentiful choice of ales at a good price. We Recommended if you want a traditional pub away from the Brighton madness.

Small, basic, simple pub offering an excellent range of real ales & bottled beers. In a side street off the busy Western Road shopping area, it offers an oasis of beery delight away from the hordes of bargain hunters. Interesting & unusual real ales at bargain prices (£3.40 a pint!), & a great range of bottled beers on offer, plus some very good value food.Recommended.