Sussex Coaster, Peacehavenback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This pub is rapidly going down hill fast - the music that they have on is absolutely crap apart from Tyler on a Sunday (wrong time to have him on). The food is overpriced and cooked in old fat, the landlord is grumpy and proud of it but doesn't make new comers welcome. The place needs an re-vamp or knocking down and rebuilding and the tenants need replacing quickly before is goes to the wall, take a look aorund it it is filthy dirty and hasn't been decorated in a very long time, it needs attention by the brewery fast!!!!!
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18.09.07. 2 days after the Pink Dolphin charity day and my ears are still ringing - what a fantastic time, Stella and Krissi Du Cann (who is an act that plays in the pub regularly) arranged this day to raise money for the Breast Cancer Unit at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.There was singing, raffle, auction, Drag Queens, comedy, rude bits (after 7.30pm when the kids have to vacate the premises), the place was packed all of the regulars supported this and lots of new faces too. Stella laid on a free buffet (very nice it was), Glen (landlord) really got into the spirit of things by putting on a dress and wig and all the money he raised by doing this went to the charity - well done Glen. Another great night in the Sussex Coaster that raised �2000 for such a good cause.
anonymous - 18 Sep 2007 15:25 |
I have been a regular at the Sussex Coaster for over 9 years now, I find it friendly and welcoming, as a female I feel comfortable going into the pub on my own and most people give a smile and a wave. The landlard Glen is renown for his grumpyness but it is all a show he is really a lovely guy, Stella is a great lady who has a good business head and keeps thing going, Sue and Jeanne the bar ladies are great fun and are always dancing around on Saturday night when the music is playing and never forget what you drink. the pub is a bit dated but a Spring clean is on the cards, they have kept up to date by adding a Plasma tv and a screen so that the customers can watch football etc, the beer garden is a real asset and is great for catching the sun. The food (although only served during lunch time)is freshly cooked and well presented and very good value. As for trouble in this pub it just doesn't happen, BECAUSE of the Pubwatch, this means that all bar staff know who is banned and keep to this and this leads to a better place. Hopefully this is one pub that will still be standing for many years. Keep up the good work.
anonymous - 10 Sep 2007 10:14 |
I have been a regular customer for about 5 years & I find 'The Coaster' staff & customers to be both polite & friendly.
The new patio garden is excellent & must seat about 50 people.
The live music every other Saturday night can be questionable but on the whole is very good.
I am looking forward to the big charity day on Sunday 16th in aid of the 'Pink Dolphin appeal' (The new breast cancer unit in Brighton) as it promises to be a fantastic day.
This is a good pub and I will be marking the dubious comment that slates Glen & Sue for removal as I find the comments both derogatory and unfounded.
I agree with Kathy & hope Glen & Stella stay for a long time to come.
anonymous - 8 Sep 2007 12:56 |
I meant to add my name to the review below as I am not afraid to stand up and be counted in my opinion that the Coaster is a great local.
KathyBee
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The two reviews below are totaly unfair. I have been a local at the Sussex Coaster for 15 years. it is the only pub in Peacehaven with good beer - Glen knows his cellar business and how to keep top notch ale - and I actually find it welcoming. In fact, I often go in there on my own as I know many people there.
The comments about the barmaid are insulting as I have only ever had friendly service from her and think she is an asset.
As for the pub being rough, absolutely not. The reason a list of barred people - from the all pubs in the area, let me add - is displayed is because the licensees Glen and Stella are responsible publicans who are members of the local Pubwatch and want to keep the unruly element off their premises.
I have had many good times in the pub over the years and would like to congratulate Glen and Stella for the effort they have taken to keep their smoking cusotmers happy post ban. The new beer garden is a credit to them. I wish them many more years of successful trading at the SussexCoaster. Long may they remain!
anonymous - 7 Sep 2007 10:32 |
well what can i say about this pub, words can not describe how bad it is the landlord glen looks like a horse being slapped by a fish and as for sue behind the bar she looks a wasp being chewed by a pitbull if you ask me her face needs a good iron also heard theres been alot of trouble with cars getting smashed in the car park and broken doors and windoows......... im sure the best is yet to come
anonymous - 31 Aug 2007 16:55 |
The first thing I noticed as I was about to enter was a notice in the window. This was a list of about two dozen people who were barred from the pub. This must say something about the area, if not the pub. Once inside, it seemed very quiet for a Thursday evening. The lady behind the bar was friendly enough, if a little odd, but the general feeling of the place was unwelcoming. We had been warned this was a rough pub and I would imagine on a Friday or Saturday night it could well be. The only real ale available was Fuller's London Pride, which seemed very tired. Another handpump had the clip turned round. I understand Harvey's Best is usually available. This pub is not recommended.
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