The Greys, Brighton

I've only ever been during the day to enjoy a spot of lunch, which is ALWAYS delicious. Arguably the best pub food in Brighton.

Decor is neat and traditional.

Couldn't tell you about its worth as an evening boozer however as I've never been. Must admit it can seem a bit daunting on your way in however, and now more so after reading the comments on ticket holders only welcome during music nights.

17 Apr 2007 11:59

The Duke Of Beaufort, Brighton

Have to disagree I'm afraid.

I thought the place was horrid.

Very smoky. Different sports on every telly (and it wasn't even during a football/rugby/cricket match).

We ordered food and 15 minutes later the girl came back and told us she couldn't find the chef so would have to refund us our money.

One I'll be avoiding in the future

17 Apr 2007 11:53

The Walmer Castle, Kemptown

I really like this pub. Good beers, nice staff and apparently the food is good too. Stowford Press on tap is always a bonus.

Love the fish tanks and the 3 main sections, allowing you to hide away if you're feeling antisocial!

Although trendy looking from the outside, the clientele is usually fairly mixed and the music tends to vary from inoffensive ambient stuff to traditional bar grooves (although I once caught them playing a Red Hot Chilli Peppers album and had to leave after a pint. Thankfully this has not been repeated since!)

17 Apr 2007 11:47

The Hanover, Brighton

Nice, friendly, fairly modernised pub. Decent roast on a Sunday.

Normally fairly busy, but has enough room to cope generally.

Pool table by the bar.

Often gives over a Saturday night to local DJ's so might be worth checking first if you're just after a quiet one.

17 Apr 2007 11:39

The Round Georges, Brighton

Has gone through another change of management recently and is probably the best of the three administrations I've known run the place as "The Round Georges" (this site really needs to update itself as it's not been the Sutherland fr several years now.

A new menu with decent traditional pub grub at fair prices. Certainly a cut above your average burger and chips you might find at a Greene King, although not quite The Greys yet!

I think over time they have veered away from the reputation the pubs previous incarnation had developed and it is generally a mixed crowd of friendly locals to be found there in the evenings. Whilst in the day time it is very quiet (although they only open from half 3 in the week).

Sky sports showing all the major action, and you can also hire the downstairs bar sometimes for big games, or just for functions if you so desire.

Has recently undergone yet ANOTHER refurbishment and now has a bit more character than all the bright colours and leather stools of before.

Sadly brewery rules dictate no Harveys (however they do use it in their steak and ale pie - yummy!) and although there are two hand pumps, they are rarely both working. Good selection of lager on tap though, with Red Stripe, Staropramen, Carling and Becks. Also Stowford Press Cider and their Guinness is of the chilled variety.

Few pub games behind the bar like backgammon and dominoes and they've gotten rid of the fruit machine also. The pool table is downstairs, where you can feel a little isolated, but at least there's nobody to laugh at you when you miss a shot!

All in all a decent local boozer that offers nice food and a relaxed attitude.

**UPDATE** The Round Georges have just taken over Brighton's longest running folk night after a fall out with the previous venue. Good luck to them!

17 Apr 2007 11:34