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Definitely a go to. A nice atmosphere and well decorated making it feel homely. Staff are brilliant and have a cracking sense of humour a great place to have a drink and a laugh. Karaoke on a Saturday which is great always a fun night! Quiz on a Sunday a great way to end the week. Will always return ☺️

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shannon liau . 2025-02-01

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I love the bear! The Sunday pub quizzes are brilliant, I still go back there despite having moved away ages ago.

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Panni Andor . 2025-01-04

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Lovely people behind the bar, great prices and lovely food. Shame about the bad reviews about being asked to buy a drink if you’re in the pub, what else are they meant to do?

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Jasmine B . 2024-11-18

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I like this pub. No IPAs, unfortunately, but tremendous service from the person behind the jump. Beer garden to the rear with covered area.

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Aaron Rolf . 2024-09-06

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Great pub! All the staff are super friendly and seem to enjoy working there! A lot of regular customers you can tell but they were all enjoying them self and were polite to myself as a new customer! Super polite brown haired girl working behind the bar who was super chatty and told us about the newly decorated beer garden which looks great! The pub itself is clean and staff are always grabbing glasses and wiping everything down. Ladies toilets were clean and tidy! After spending time in the beer garden we came inside and watched some students come in and sit down and watch the TV- after 10 minutes the staff went over and politely told them about the signs and they needed to purchase a drink even if it was just a soft drink so I can gather from previous reviews are from students that wanted to take advantage of the pub and not follow basic rules as the staff were polite!!! Amazing job, will definitely be returning to experiences the events they hold :)

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Unknown * . 2024-08-23

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Employess were very rude. There was one ugly woman, she was very annoying.

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Emir Kaan Korkmaz . 2024-07-14

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Within 10 mins of being there I was approached by 3 different members of staff rudely demanding I buy a drink in order to stay in the pub. I had every intention of buying a drink but I was deciding what to have. My 3 friends had all bought drinks and spent over £20 so I didn’t see an issue that I didn’t buy a drink within the first 10 minutes. The attitudes of the staff were disgusting, catty and extremely unprofessional. I am aware there are signs around the pub that state you must get a drink however I didn’t realise I was also on a timer. We quickly left the establishment and went to an neighbouring pub (where I had a lovely refreshing beverage in my own time and with a warm welcome). We will not be returning x

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Samantha Griffiths . 2024-06-25

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Good beer pool and a garden for dogs

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Philip Polson 2 . 2024-06-13

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Car park great.Staff at desk friendly.Clean rooms.Didnt eat here as menu is lacking.My only complaint is the soft close door bracket to bedrooms needs reviewing on first floor as the amount of doors slamming is ridiculous.I understand customers could closed the door softly if they had anything about aswell but what are the chances of that!

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Joe Bloggs . 2024-05-14

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The food is shocking! Don’t get it. A staff member agreed when she came to collect it but no offer for a refund at all. Waited 40 minutes for it too. It was around £10 a dish too which for the size and quality was shocking. I couldn’t finish it and neither could my friends. The drinks were good and it was friendly. Bar staff and kitchen clearly didn’t get on though. The outside area has the potential to be nice but needs so outside heaters. See also the picture of the edging in bathroom, clearly could do with some TLC. We won’t be returning

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Luke Bellyou . 2024-03-05

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Went in with friends who had already bought drinks and were rudely asked to get a drink within 2 mins or we would be kicked out, so we left

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Alex Hinge . 2024-03-05

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The waitress was soo rude im pretty sure it was racism. Very hostile environment and made us feel uncomfortable! I won’t go back and really don’t recommend

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Pilar Puértolas . 2024-03-03

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Just to pre warn you the new food guy does not care about customers only money he’s just been sacked from the Ruby Brighton for not paying his rent owing thousands plus the health inspectors found him laughing at a phone video showing a rat eating the rolls whilst he stop there laughing, very hygienic I must say ! Good luck to the bear !

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Zena Lampert . 2024-02-25

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Great atmosphere, very friendly staff. Excellent beer prices.

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Princerince . 2023-09-25

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Plenty of good days and nights down there. Staff are amazing

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Sophie Ansell . 2023-09-22

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Long time since I've been in the Bear . It has had a refurb since my last visit , much better as the dart area is bigger now ,(reason for visit ,) not busy on a Wednesday night so can't really comment on the atmosphere, not a place to be driving to as parking isn't easy, but when you travel from Peacehaven to Lewes road you need to drive. Very pleasant lady behind the bar .

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Sandy Mathews . 2023-08-28

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The BEST pub to have a good time!!

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Clarisa Molina . 2023-08-20

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Pool is only 1.20 but the pints are a little bit pricey

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Edward Newman . 2023-06-14

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A good atmosphere and a reasonable selection of beers.

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Nigel English . 2023-06-09

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Great service, friendly people, songs were just great & the karaoke was so much fun, atmosphere is perfect & the owners are such a lovely couple. Everyone feels like a one big family 🥰

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Codi Barnes . 2023-03-26

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Cute and lovely serving lady. Love the pool

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lauren somers . 2023-03-23

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Great atmosphere, awesome staff

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Sharnee Cooper . 2023-03-13

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Interesting bar, no real ale, pool table. Reasonable prices. Friendly bar staff.

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TheBillBomb . 2022-11-21

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Did you know this pub comes with its own car park? I didn't, realise that the a double yellow curb on corner can be used to park on and block all its usage by those with prams and families. Well done management for allowing your patrons to take advantage of the free parking!

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Ryan Bonner . 2022-11-10

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Gd Halloween party disco for kids

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kathryn Henderson . 2022-10-30

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Pub who doesn't care about a community they are in. There are cars, (either employee or customer) parked on pavement/double yellow + corner every single weekend as well as during the week. Not only illegal but also disgraceful to families who are trying to walk past and it is hardly managable as little space is left. Owner should care a bit more what's around rather than his pub.

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IS . 2022-10-28

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Sems verey bussy I only used the loo was clean tidy my husband got a bear siad gd kinder prices plant palces to view the football

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James Henderson . 2022-10-23

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Bar staff were 10/10 great atmosphere and would highly recommend

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Luke Yeates . 2022-10-08

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Good pub good service, really nice beer garden, and really friendly staff

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Ashley Yeates . 2022-09-09

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Went in today for a bite of lunch, they had some problems with the kitchen but the owner knocked us up some tasty burgers, nice selection of lagers, would def visit again

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Jay Fowler . 2022-09-03

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Family oriented, very welcoming

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Guy . 2022-08-13

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Great place for pool and darts(free). Really good pub quiz (£1) and song quiz on Sundays.

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Josh Gomez . 2022-07-16

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Very grumpy staff...didn't feel welcome at all

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Amanda Villa - Lobos . 2022-07-12

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I’ve loved having a beer with friends before a night out in the bear it’s located on the Lewis road so it’s easy to get to the clubs or restaurants at a quick pace. Friendly service and happy smiles, you can find this pub ironically at the bottom of bear road. The proof is in the pudding and this pub has been around for decades watching other pubs fall by the wayside so it must be doing something right.

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Brighton bulldog museum COLLECTIBULLDOGS . 2022-03-29

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The Bear Inn Brighton, has recently had a major refurb, still has the same warm welcome from Paula & the rest of her team. Still very much a local pub, but with a totally new look, the bar & seating have improved dramatically. The side bar now contains a Pooltable, Darts & Sky tv & the Gents are a revelation. The beer garden & menu top it all off.

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Mark Heslop . 2022-02-17

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Very nice pub, with friendly staff

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Lee Jones . 2022-01-18

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Very expensive and a bit of a dry atmosphere. We were there for the pub quiz and no one seemed overly interested but the group I was with.

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Zoe Bradshaw . 2021-12-15

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Lovely pub. Great quiz night on Sunday. Lovely bar maid who always has a smile on her face!

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Hannah Moat . 2021-11-15

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Went to watch the champions league since they advertise that they play live sports. When I entered only one game was on, I asked if the game I wanted to watch could be put on one of the multiple TVs they had and the person behind was very nice and said they would ask their boss. I can only guess the boss said no because my game was never put on. I'm sure it's a lovely pub to have a pint and I may return just for that, but whenever I want to watch football I'll go elsewhere.

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Ernesto Castrejon . 2021-09-29

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Nice friendly staff and chilled out is only 2.30 thou but feeling good and want some more beer haha

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william hames . 2021-09-21

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Great such friendly staff and customers all in all wonderful place

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Ashley Pierce . 2021-09-19

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Very friendly staff, some decent drafts on tap and the football was on so happy days.

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Jim meaney . 2021-08-19

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First time in this pub attended a wake for a friend,staff were lovely &so helpful ,will be going back , thankyou,🌺

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Susan Swallow . 2021-08-18

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It was my first time here and I must say, I'll be back!

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Matt Mcaneny . 2021-08-02

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Lovely local pub with nice decor 😊

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Hector Emilio Bergara . 2021-07-28

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Beer was dear surprised with that

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alan ford . 2021-07-11

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Not a great range of beers so I had Guinness. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nice expérience.

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Tom Clifton . 2021-06-16

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10/10 for great food, service and drinks 👍

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Dan Evans . 2021-05-25

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great place to meet up and have great time .. everyone is friendly and make you feel welcome ..

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Dusty Dufus . 2020-12-06

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Very good pint of guinness, reasonable price!

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declan . 2020-10-27

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Millie the bar maid was very welcoming. If you like a down to earth pub then this is for you.

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Joanne Colwell . 2020-10-06

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Gorgeous food ,nice friendly staff .

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Teresa Ray . 2020-08-30

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Came in to watch the FA Cup final. Was quickly reminded to sanitise my hands. Normally would be offended but during the current times make me you assured they have put measures in place. Tables we’re well spaced and service was superb.

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Greg G . 2020-08-01

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Really friendly staff, always love a pub with a pool table.

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Léon Nutchey . 2020-02-07

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Great pub excellent staff and good service

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Steven Fry-smith . 2019-11-20

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Proper Boozer with real people and Top landlady and friendly bar Girls.

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Ian Ellis . 2019-10-27

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Very nice pub, well layed out with a modest selection of drinks.

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Edward le Marchant . 2019-10-23

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Staff were friendly and area clean. But on both occasions I visited, no member of staff knew how to make a cappuccino

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Keith Ayeona . 2019-10-22

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A nice local, friendly pub with nice foods!

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Brad Smith . 2019-10-08

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We have our pool team at the bear inn for many years now , what a great pub with friendly staff .

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joel swain . 2019-09-26

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Good place for a quick pint and a watch of the footie

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stew . 2019-09-18

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It was the very first time I've been in the bear and I found it to be a friendly place and the bar lady was very nice I would definitely recommend it and I will be going back there again

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tina merry . 2019-08-28

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Un pub fantástico. Tienen una selección estupenda de cervezas y sidras. La comida está muy bien y a muy buen precio. El local está limpio y ordenado, y tienen un beer garden detrás. Los baños están bien, y la música del local también. Muy recomendable.

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Víctor González . 2019-07-31

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Love it there, a childhood of many memories to cherish with my mum and dad. Also fab fun times with friends, oh and almost forgot ooooppppssss...... , drinks, food, staff, and the refurb are of high standards aswell. 👍 😊

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Alison Godsmark . 2019-07-25

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Nice pub nice people nice staff

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Paul Cheesman . 2019-07-21

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Is it possible to give zero stars? Went reluctantly as there are always fights and shock horror, yet another one!! Just don't go.

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Jon Ashwell . 2019-07-10

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Very basic pub alright for a couple before you move on

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Carol Jacquemai . 2019-07-05

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Terrible pub with the worst food and staff ever !! The Bear Pub in Brighton has always had a bad reputation since being taken over by the current Landlady whom I believe is called Paula. It's had a recent refurb so my friends and I deceided to give it another chance. Unfortunately it's still under the same management and this turned out to be an absolutely awful experience. We were being stared at by this ugly faced Landlady the moment we walked in as if we were not welcome here. We were ignored by staff when waiting to be served whilst they chatted to a group of scruffy builders hanging around the bar. When we did actually get served it was with a bad and blunt attitude but worst of all the food took over 45 mins and arrived cold and under cooked. We decided just to finish our drinks and leave the food without complaining but we'll never return. This pub should be avoided until the brewery change the bad management.

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Kelly Chapman . 2019-06-29

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Not a bad pub nice staff and good service

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Neil Burchell . 2019-06-21

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The bar person needs to learn how to pore a pint of Guinness

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Paul Tilley . 2019-06-05

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Lovely , friendly pub. Loads of places to sit and relax. Loving the garden as well. Right sun trap

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o.xamyx.o . 2019-05-30

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Had a great night the staff are great

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phil burton . 2019-05-26

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Just saw this place from outside.. But looks good..

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Yusuf Rahadian . 2019-05-20

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Awful staff...I went in for my meal break wich was 50 mins...before I placed my food order I asked how long it will take to get my food ready , they said 20 mins....after 45 mins no one knows what happened with my food. So back to work hungry thanks to them👇👇👇👇👇👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

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Ionut B . 2019-03-31

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Nice atmosphere friendly staff good food

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Paul Hoyles . 2019-03-23

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Good food for the price and nice decor

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Ollie . 2019-03-17

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Brand new refurb, foods good and staff are lovely. Back garden is really smart

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J P . 2019-02-25

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I love this school I fink it is amazing 👌

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Mel Kirby . 2018-11-20

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It's wonderful, they have pool tables and darts

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TheFlyingEpergne . 2018-10-24

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Friendly staff and a all round good pub.

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George Shipton . 2018-10-19

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Paula the landlady is very welcoming and her staff are also very pleasant. The pub has a good atmosphere and you can get a nice pint, what more do you need.

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Simon Reilly . 2018-07-23

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Fantastic pub, great atmosphere, staff are on point and the drinks/food is always fresh love love xx

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Shelley Burton . 2018-05-04

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It's a great place to go for food and drink and I'm in their local darts team

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Arron Tomkins . 2018-03-26

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Got a cuppa with a friend and service was excellent even went to the shop to buy us chocolate hobnobs. Chilled out atomsphere would definitely recommend

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R Hair . 2018-02-01

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Nice classic British pub vibe in here, almost as if it weren't in Brighton. Friendly staff. Enjoyed a Guinness and a laugh with the locals.

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Alistair Reay . 2017-10-24

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Great place to have a stella when the missus is having a go. Top geezers.

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james tuite . 2017-10-15

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Solid boozer. Proper people, proper atmosphere. Decent.

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Tom Haydon . 2017-09-12

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Banging establishment. Pukka beer and pork scratchings. The fruitys a bastard though watch out. Hats off to the bar staff, proper Stella individuals.

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James Shipton . 2017-09-12

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Come 'ere with t' lads from time t' time. Donna, you're a sweet'art luv.

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Henry Dyer . 2017-09-12

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Good friendly pub for local area

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lee Jon . 2017-08-17

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Great place for game darts & beer friendly staff good atmosphere.

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Daren . 2016-11-30

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Great pub good music. Great bar staff

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Tony Nealgrove . 2015-07-15

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This pub used to be great! Now not so much!! Put a negative review on their Facebook page and was messaged by staff with abuse both publicly and privately. Kind of saids it all particularly as they barred me because of my review. So if you have an opinion I'd avoid it.

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Sam Aldridge . 2014-07-20

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Top pub !!! Great food new chef ,darts ,pool, karaoke,disco nites , outside seating ,wifi , kids welcome ,dogs on leads .What more do you want ? 5 star plus.

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Colin Swain . 2014-07-02

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Great place great staff and great selection of drinks

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thulani mswelanto . 2013-01-10

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A Great pub, one of the best in Brighton! Friendly staff and cheap drinks with a great atmosphere. They have a pool table and darts board, couches and great seating. A good range of drinks and good range of events which they host, including a darts team and all the locals students favourite! Pub Quiz on a Sunday! And they have 2 skyboxes and always have the game on, a pub you can rely on! The only drawback they have is that they don't sell a wide range of food, but being a students pub we don't wanna buy food when we can buy it across the road at Sainsbury's we want to come down for some drinks and fun! AND That's Exactly what the Bear is! Great Pub!

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Luke Hughes . 2010-02-23

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