The Eddy "Edinburgh" in Brighton and Hove

I love beer. This is a premium beer house. I am local, and love local people, and local beer. This has all of those things. Beer!!!!!! (P.S This establishment also has the longest burning red candle in the whole of Brighton)

Cosy local pub, friendly vibes. Looks like a place where locals go for a chat and pint. Drinks and snacks only and screens for sports

La última vez que visité no me impresionó mucho, pero la Batalla era el pub en la zona para ir a entonces. El hecho de que la batalla haya cambiado ha significado que el borracho exigente tiene que explorar otras opciones. Las bebidas previas al partido del sábado fueron muy agradables. Clientela muy agradable, personal decente del bar que atendió rápidamente. Comida en barra, los mejores rollos de salchichas que vas a conseguir en cualquier parte de Brighton a un precio muy razonable. Es la nueva batalla.

One of the only gaffs I've found that has sky+ which is a godsend as a championship football fan. The landlady is incredibly accommodating and it's one of the few places with cheap guinness 0.0. Standard beers are also very reasonably priced for the location too.

This former hotel up a side-street near Brighton station is a dark horse, because The Edinburgh (or The Eddy to all familiar with it) has won not 1 but 2 Bravo awards, having been voted the best pub in Brighton 2 years running. The landlady Hatty tells me that she’s a bit of an old-school landlady, she even has a card system for curbing antisocial behaviour which she thinks has made the pub a far more pleasant place to come in her years in charge. That’s no mean feat considering The Eddy is predominantly a sports pub. There are 5 good sized screens throughout and it’s a source of pride that no matter where you sit you get a good view of a TV. Where The Eddy Brighton excels, and probably why the locals love it so much, is the unique events. Hatty and her sister Jess throw themselves into the production, Jess bringing her skills as a prop designer, and Hatty her hostessing, to create events to remember. Read a full writeup on my website > URL on my photos.

Came here for a gig. Was good fun. Fairly standard pub. Beer wise they had Harvey's and neck oil. I liked the premium products in the toilets! Close to the station still quite convenient

Went to this pub last night for the first time with some friends for the football, was shushed by the landlady within minutes. It felt like an environment not curated specifically for sports fans. I wouldn’t say I’m a particularly rowdy football fan. I took a picture of the rules that are stuck to each table so you know what you are getting yourself into. There was a table in front of ours that clapped at one point in the game and the landlady came over in a flash and and shushed them too. Maybe no clapping should be added to the rules below. I can’t say it was my cup of tea and I won’t be going back however in the interest of balance it’s only fair point out all the other staff were very pleasant.

Jobsworth land lady who wouldn’t even let people clap during a football match, and has rules that include ‘no singing’ - my first and last time going to this pub! Felt like a pub where you are not allowed to have fun… The staff (other than the land lady) were all lovely. Update*** That response below says it all! Sweeping assumptions made by the horrid land lady and if you look online, I am not the first person with this opinion, she clearly can’t take criticism and has some issues, messy divorce perhaps. And guess what, it wasn’t me or any of my friends that clapped, it was another group… there are plenty of far better pubs in brighton & hove, awards mean f all to locals lol.

Visitó el Remolino dos veces en 24 horas, una en pareja (y nuestro perro) al día siguiente con diez invitados. Cerveza y hospitalidad era excepcional, la casera era genial al igual que el gerente del bar al día siguiente. Estoy desconcertado por las otras críticas, probablemente hechas por tontos borrachos. No dude en visitar

Great vibe at The Eddy, will definitely be going back.

Great place to meet and watch the football ⚽️

Only for locals. Not allowed in

Avoid. Seriously who is the land lady of this pub. So completely rude. Made me and my partner feel utterly unwelcome. There are 1000s of much better pubs in Brighton. Plus it always smells of bleach in there. I presume it's the land ladies perfume.

It's a bit grimy but aren't all Brighton pubs.... Service and staff were good, and they were showing the footy 👍

Great local pub. V entertaining drag show the night we popped in.

Don’t do food but the landlady was incredibly welcome and was happy for people to order food in. Made a big effort to fit everyone in for the football and the staff constantly did the rounds to ensure everyone had drinks. Not a local of mine but if in Brighton I will definitely head back.

Ww were met at the door by the landlady (I believe), who initially said they were full, but then saw that there was space at the bar, so grudgingly allowed us in. I am not sure if she had had a bad day, but throughout the time we spent there, she had a proper face on. We had one drink and moved on. Also, she was vaping behind the bar, not the best look. Won't be back.

Always a fab time even better with le rugby

Not been in for a few years, worth a visit, nice staff, beer(s), mulled wine & the £2 sausage rolls for charity 10/10 😍😍😍

Good pub that has music with bands. Guinness was a bit pricey (£6.25) a pint but a nice pub

Great pub, you can tell that the minute you enter the place. Reception was a bit hostile. Probably because we said that we were going to visit the footballmatch the next day. They take care of their own. As I said; great pub, but unfortenately not for us that day

The unbelievably rude and verbally/physically abusive landlady, Hatt Eaton, was so unpleasant to our (booked) table of 5 South African and French friends during the South Africa v France World Cup Rugby Quarter-final, that in the end we all left and went to the pub next door. And this, because one of our male French companions dared to celebrate a bit too loudly for her liking when France scored a try. I mean, it was one of the most exciting first halves of any Rugby World Cup seen thus far! Mon Dieu, give us a break. Apparently, cheering is not allowed in this establishment that widely advertised their sports screenings and encouraged bookings "to avoid disappointment". Patrolling her pub like a menopausal prison warden, she pounced on me instead - a local resident of 23 years, sporting my Springbok beanie and definitely NOT celebrating at that stage - and grabbed both my arms while stood towering over me (still seated as we'd already been belligerently admonished, before kick-off, that standing, too, was against "house rules"!). Digging her nails into my flesh, she (literally) spat into my face when I questioned her physical attack with "my house, my rules!", followed by further obscenities aimed at intimidating me to leave her (as she called it) "Bravo Award-winning Best Local". Well, I guess that explains the bitchy "bravado" and delusions of grandeur but sadly also diminishes the authenticity and validity of said awards in general. Respect to the poor young bar staff, though; like little rabbits in headlights, it seems this wasn't a first for them. Bless, please save them, someone! Suffice to say, after this blatant display of xenophobia, there followed a Franco-South African exodus . . . We can recommend the Duke of Wellington next door, though! They welcomed us with open arms, a fantastic atmosphere and lively hospitality. (And apparently, according to some locals, it was a regular occurrence for casualties to limp in here from next door, as strangers, or foreigners for that matter, were regarded with suspicion at The Eddy . . . why, because there is more than meets the eye, as rumours might suggest? One of my companions, a nurse practitioner, did observe that the landlady was perhaps not high on life.) We enjoyed a nail-biting second half of a brilliant game here at the Duke and will be back. The Eddy, however . . . never! Seems a bit old Hatt after all that.

Amazing pub !! The pub was near our AirBnB and we spent two evening here. The atmosphere is great, beers are good and the staff is lovely. We definitely recommend this place, especially to watch a game with your friends! The Frenchies

Do NOT go here for to watch any sports! My French friends and I (South African) met at the Eddy (suggested by another friend as local to us all) to watch the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between South Africa and France. As soon as we arrived and were greeting one another (half an hour before kick-off), the landlady came (without introducing herself) to shout that we can't stand but should "sit down" as "those are the rules". Before the half-time whistle, us having just bought a second round of full drinks, France scored and one of my French friends banged on the table in excitement. The landlady rushed over and pounced on me (a South African supporter who WASN'T celebrating by banging on the table), and grabbed both my arms, digging her nails deep into my flesh, then spitting in my face "to stop banging on the table", shouting "my house, my rules!". Astounded, I asked her to let go of me, saying this was irrational behaviour and she clearly needed help, and she proceeded to tell me to f*ck off out of her pub as she "simply didn't like the look of me as soon as I walked in" ( 51 year-old mother of four, come on!). Suffice to say, we all left and went to the pub next door (Duke of Wellington), where they were very welcoming, as this was apparently not an unusual occurrence. As this incident in The Eddy qualifies as assault in front of witnesses, I will be taking this further with the police But be warned . . . the Fun Police is on duty at The Eddy! 🙄

Great pub, the bar staff couldn't be more accommodating each time I've visited.

Great pub. Colette, my wife, reserved a table on Friday ; had a great time. Going back tonight, Sunday. Looking forward to it.

After finding out The Eddy did vegan food we wanted to try it out sometime, and today we managed it. So the menu had some good choice. I opted for the vegan burger with curly fries. They also have an Xmas set menu with vegan turkey on it which sounds great. The lady who took our order was friendly and polite. We didnt wait too long for the food. It was really good. Will definitely be back here again.

Came for work meeting lunch , made to feel very welcome by the staff. I had the manchego starter, was lovely and for main the calamari, also delicious and only £12 for both which is a bargain for Brighton

Gemütliche Atmosphäre, freundliches Personal. Hat Spaß gemacht.👍🏻

After finding out The Eddy did vegan food we wanted to try it out sometime, and today we managed it. So the menu had some good choice. I opted for the vegan burger with curly fries. They also have an Xmas set menu with vegan turkey on it which sounds great. The lady who took our order was friendly and polite. We didnt wait too long for the food. It was really good. Will definitely be back here again.

Great little boozer. Great atmosphere, lovely staff 👍

Came for work meeting lunch , made to feel very welcome by the staff. I had the manchego starter, was lovely and for main the calamari, also delicious and only £12 for both which is a bargain for Brighton

Had a great time Service and Music were Excellent!!!

Best local in Brighton by a long shot.

Very friendly pub with lovely landlady who brought our drinks to the table. Great pint of Harvey's.

We decided to pop into the Eddy after seeing it won the Bravo award. In all honesty we are unsure as to how they won. Very unfriendly landlady. Barely spoke to us even though the pub was empty on a bank hols. Felt we were intruding on a 'locals pub'. When we left, we brought our glasses to the bar and the landlady barely acknowledged us. So many great and friendly pubs in the area, really baffled at how this won no. 1. The 2 stars are because they stocked half decent beer

The eddy is Brighton's secret and best football pub ... The hooligans go elsewhere and leave this spot untouched! Unsure why as there's a screen to be seen no matter how packed they are and the staff are very accomodating! 5 stars to the eddy love Eddie x

One of the best pubs you can find in Brighton! Actually not in the main streets of the city, but this is a really english pub. And the hamburgers?? Sluuurpy. Will come back for sure.

We were recommended trying this pub principally because the food was good.... in fact the food is VERY GOOD. OK it’s a pub restaurant and one might argue not overly comfortable but it is well worth a visit. It’s got a buzzy/local vibe... good beers and the staff are friendly and welcoming. My wife had the turbot main dish I I had the Station Burger... both well cooked and presented. The first course potato soup was good too. Will recommend and return.

The pub was not inviting and our table not suitable for 4 adults. We had the Sunday roast, the meat was cooked well, the veg were fresh and not over cooked but the roast and mashed potatoes were very tasteless. The gravy thin and flavourless. I'm not sure what the sauce on the cauliflower and broccoli was either. The staff were chatty and friendly. I give them 5 stars.

Went with friends after work, roof Terrace upper area not quite as pleasant as lower... more of a smoking area which wasn't really what we had hoped for when booking a table for 10. Plus on a Tuesday night the bar was on the ground floor...a trek for top ups... decided to opt for a starter from the menu as did a friend. Really not impressed, what a pity as the mains looked lovely. Felt quite let down.

A marvellous evening watching little old Fulham humiliate moneybags Walham Green FC. Great friendly atmosphere, tasty Harvey's Best, Atlantic Pale and Tuaca (yay). Lots of screens.

Best buddies birthday celebrations were in The Eddy !!! Great party, amazing people ....

Great pub , always good for a live sports event aswell

Great pub, fantastic atmosphere

Excellent service from friendly staff

One of the best pubs in brighton. Super friendly great location amazing atmosphere

Not many boozers were the landlord buys a round of drinks during our stay.

Nice pub right by the station. Limited beer choices however well kept lines.

Lovely friendly pub great landlady very out there with the decorations inside the pub nice place to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat Anne x

Great pub. Friendly owners,good selection of beers. Dog Friendly too. What more do you want from a pub

Great pub to watch sports in with a good selection of beers and friendly bar staff.

Top venue to watch Premier League games. A cool place with cool owners!

I liked it as it is slightly off the beaten track, nice beers and a relaxed atmosphere. It's on my list to return the next time I'm in Brighton.

Great beer,friendly staff and super landlord.Loved the friendly atmosphere.BT sport on 😀 .

One of the best pubs in Brighton

Nice pub, good draughts, friendly folks.

It's a nice pub, plenty of screens to watch football

Great little pub for sport and varied choice of local beers

Great pub.. Friendly staff and good vibes

A few words of caution as had a bad experience here. The landlord is a bigoted, misogynistic bully who is aggressive to women and those not in his clique. Plenty of other pub’s locally so suggest avoid this place - it does not welcome women and ‘strangers’

Typical sports bar. Screens everywhere. Check availability of your event though.

GREAT place to watch football. A little bit off the beaten path so you get more locals than tourists. Very cozy

The owners of this pub are so lovely and warm and accommodating. Rang just before a football game very last minute as the place we were going to didn't allow dogs, asked if they had space for a couple and a dog, they squeezed us in and were so lovely and welcoming we went back again and played some of the board games there. Love the decor, especially the pictures in the toilet. It's had a lovely makeover since I used to visit years ago!

Favourite place to watch football in Brighton. Really nice atmosphere. Don’t think there’s a spot inside where you wouldn’t be able to see a screen Nice beer selection and friendly staff too.

Excellent. Very nicely decorated. Vibrant. Plenty of big TV screens for the sport, but not your average sports pub. More classy. Good range of drinks. Blue Moon - can't go wrong! Attentive staff, too. Ordered from the bar but they walked around and checked if we wanted anything. Top stuff!

Great community pub. Owner is a dude

What a great refit, hardly recignised the place. Really nice.

1 of the most friendly public houses in Brighton. Lovely atmosphere and great staff and owners who do juggling tricks with glasses 🤣

Super friendly staff and great atmosphere

The best vibe ever. Loved it so much

This is a perfect gem for a night out, slightly off beaten track, again with great staff and nicely kept beers

A cost little nook to grab a beer and a chat with friends. Friendly attentive bar staff.

Lovely food, great drinks and a safe but friendly approach to the current restrictions, we are fortunate to have the Eddy nearby and I am definitely looking forward to spending some of my summer there.

Great effort to make a nice outside space with atmosphere. Cheers

Best dressed pub in brighton. Great couple run it, nothing is too much trouble. Delicious food, decent pints, games and super friendly vibes.. Cosy intimate vibe and sunny outdoor space to smoke.. One of the classic pubs in brighton 💜

Bit too busy for my liking ATM. Only my 3rd visit to a pub in 2020. Covid-19 go forth and multiply.

Lovely, friendly Brighton pub run by lovely people.

Really great staff. Friendly pub with a great atmosphere.

Proper pub. Good beer and good atmosphere. Sbowed great responsibility under current circumstances.

Lovely cozy pub and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.

Since new landlords have taken over the pub now doesn't feel the same, me and a few of my friends where there one night a few weeks ago, we spent all together over £300 but 1 of us got a bit rude to the landlord and we where ALL instantly barred and told non of us where to come back again. Feels like a major abuse of my trust, after spending so much and not of personally done anything to antagonize the staff working there to just get thrown out. The member of staff that asked us to leave was even more difficult as he tried to manhandle 1 of us to get them to leave, he was on crutches at the time. And even though had a bit much was trying to be competent, how dare they manhandle people in the first place, but especially as was willing to leave on our own accord.

Very accomodating and lovely staff

Really nice guy, they have board games too

So chilled on a sunny Sunday, table in the sun! Prob never happen again, now......

Great Sunday roast in a friendly atmosphere. Thank you Hatt and Mark for a lovely afternoon. Definitely going to come back.

Gran pub, buen ambiente y pantallas para deportes en vivo. Buena comida y camino de los domingos y personal realmente agradable!

Great staff and a friendly atmosphere. Good beers to boot!

Great pub. Good beer selections, nice atmosphere and sports on occassion.

Great pub, with great food different to the usual pub burger stuff you get elsewhere. Also good for sport if that's your thing. Not as busy as the pubs closer to the station also.

Great pub, friendly crowd, always a good night to be had!!

Lovely place, lovely staff, amazing food. Only had to wait about half an hour. The only reason it wasn't 5 star was because they didn't have a full menu available (no lamb or beef). Otherwise top marks. Book in advance as it's very busy.

Brilliant place, friendly people great roasts

Best Sunday roast by a country mile!

Very crowded and noisy, student haunt

Discovered this really nice pub on my way to the Station. Excellent music for now. Will come back !

One of the very best pub's in Brighton, superb Sunday lunches, don't hesitate to visit the Eddy!

Terrible service booked a table for sunday lunch 4pm order taken at 4.05 come 5pm still no food ffs its a sunday lunch not a special order,the chef is advertised as working for top chefs Gordon Ramsay all i can say is thats why hes working in a gastro ,Cant comment on the food as walked out after waiting an hr ,wasnt even busy id give 0 star rating if i could

Outstanding roast, lovely landlord, staff are very kind. Spoilt for choice for pubs in Brighton but make this a priority

I visit bright quite regularly and lived there for 5 years, trying out many different pub roasts as there are a lot to choose from most are at the same price point but the food can differ drastically. The roasts at the Eddy has to be the best I have come across in Brighton, every element was cooked to perfection, melt in the mouth meat, crispy potatoes, and a huge Yorkshire with a delicious gravy to match. Another thing about the roast offeree is that you get a generous portion of sides greens, carrots, and cauliflower cheese when some pubs charge extra. The staff was great and very attentive asking if we need anything else and the chef came out to ask how the food was which was a nice touch and shows that he cares about the food he serves to customers. I would definitely recommend the Eddy and can't wait to come back again and maybe try the standard menu too.