The Rainbow, Lewes

What are you on about you lot. You haven't even got the excuse of writing your reviews before it changed hands. The current owners have ruined what was the moat popular pub amongst young people in Lewes. Previously, it was split into two bars,both of which were appealing and had good atmospheres. Now, they have ripped out the inside and tried to make it into a trendy student bar. Inside there is no character, a tiny bar which you never getr served at, a pole for poledancers (in Lewes?) and a hideously badly designed stair case leading to the toilets. On a busy night there is gridlock on the stairs and only 2 urinals if and when you do make it to the toilets. Ridiculous. The roof terrace is dirty and uninviting and they have closed off the attractive and historic stair case at the back which used to lead to the roof terrace. this change in style has attracted asll the chavs from surrounding places, and has only served to create fighting and brawling amongst prepubescant looking townies. If you are unfortunate enough to be in here on a Friday or Sat night, then don't be surprised to have some little shit start on you for no reason. Finally, this pub has actually ruined the whole atmosphere in Lewes at the weekend, as people spill out at closing time and fights outside Charcoal Grill.

3 Nov 2006 14:39

The Lansdown Arms, Lewes

I agree, the Lansdown has really taken over from the snowdrop as the most popular pub in Lewes. They have easily the best entertainment and the best Juke Box. It can get overcrowded on a Friday and Saturday night, but at least it doesnt get full of chavvy knobheads like the lamb. Excellent pub and good beer too.

3 Nov 2006 14:28