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    Wednesday 3 June 2009

    Brighton Pubs - The Obvious Go-Tos


    I enjoy going on my annual sojourn to Brighton, as there are a handful of pubs which I could never tire of, all of which sell beers I rarely see up here.

    My first pub was The Lord Nelson on Trafalgar Street which is a Harveys pub. Harveys beers are not universally popular but I like them a lot. I had pints of Armada and the light mild Knots Of May, both were on good form. I didn't return there during the week but did sample other Harveys beers namely Sussex Best and Hadlow Bitter

    I paid two visits during the week to The Evening Star. This pub is almost faultless. The cask beers, especially the Dark Star beers were superb (I tried American Pale Ale, Mild For May, Old Chestnut and Hophead); the guests are well chosen and the foreign list is superb. I really loved the Oaked Arrogant Bastard. This is one of the pubs I'd give anything to have in my town.

    A pub I didn't get to last year, but I had to do this year was The Basketmakers Arms. This was a Gales pub, but of course is branded as Fullers now, and sells five from that stable as well as two guests. It is always very busy, but is definitely worth a brief visit.

    Finally of the old favourites was my Brighton local, as I stay just around the corner, The Hand In Hand. I only went in a couple of times and am pleased to report that the home brewed beers are still available and are better than I've ever had them. There are three of fours guests too, which are in good nick.

    These are the pubs I will go back to year on year, but there are others which are worth an occasional visit which I'll write about next time.

    4 comments:

    Mark Dredge said...

    I go down to Brighton every few months to do a bit of shopping but I've never been to The Evening Star. I heard about it a few days after my last visit and couldn't believe I missed it, so I've been desperate to go ever since - I really must get down there soon.

    I always end up in The Basketmakers when I'm there for a couple of well-kept Fuller's pints.

    Bailey said...

    I agree with you entirely re: the Evening Star. We thought it was pretty much the perfect pub.

    Mark Edwards said...

    Mark. If you travel to Brighton by train then go to the Star last. If you go there first you'll not get into town to do any shopping.

    Unknown said...

    Brighton is a nice place for enjoyment. Pub are great option to have beers and enjoy the life with friends. I am gonna get a pub as well and also contacted with a Brighton pub cleaning company that's gonna help me a lot to make the environment nice.