"Drink Somewhere New"
An independent guide for pubs in Brighton and Hove
Pub Reviews Brighton and Hove
A beer-by-beer account of our visits to local pubs
Join the Brighton Beer Bloggers as they blaze a trail through the pubs and bars of Brighton, writing regular reviews and offering unbiased opinions – always with a focus on the beer on tap and pump.
You’ll notice our reviews aren’t too critical: that’s because we believe there’s a pub to suit every person, and a person that’ll appreciate every pub. It’s simply our mission to help unite you with yours.
Review: The Greys Brighton
BBB visit The Greys Brighton for a Sunday roast and discoer a pub that’s cute, comfortable and compact with colourful local beer variety
Review: Hobgoblin Brighton
BBB visit Hobgoblin Brighton; “For a current student generation…it’s simply a perfect place to meet with large groups for cheap drinks”
Review: Bottom’s Rest Hove
BBB visit Bottom’s Rest Hove; “a pub that quite legitimately considers itself the best-kept secret in Brighton (and Hove)”
Review: The Basketmakers Arms
BBB review The Basketmakers Arms, “It’s clear to see why this pub remains such a Brighton institution, history, character and cask options” Here’s our review…
Review: The Paris House Brighton
“A petit slice of Bistro culture in Brighton and the perfect way to mix-it-up from a homogenous high street pub” Here’s our review…
Review: The Argyle Arms Brighton
“A welcoming, independent backstreet pub, offering genuine hospitality and little touches of class” Here’s our review..
Review: Bison Beer North Laine
“Bison’s inner city tap bar is relaxed, stylish and offers an insane number of draft options for modern beer explorers” Here’s our review..
Review: Ladies Mile Patcham
“If you find yourself in the Brighton burbs, The Ladies Mile, Patcham is well worth a visit for classic decor and a welcoming atmosphere”
Review: The World’s End Brighton
“What better way to ring in the COVID apocalypse than a visit to The World’s End on London Road?”
Review: The Watchmaker’s Arms Hove
“You know you’re in a beery place when there are casks under tables and hops hanging from the ceiling”
Review : The Exchange Hove
“You can’t miss The Exchange, conspicuous as it is with its bold, black-painted exterior”
Review: The Station Hove
“The Station is not a station at all, but it is aptly named given its location just metres from Hove station”
Review: Idle Hands Brighton
“Beyond the elegant curved glass windows lies a little craft beer gem”
Review: Freehaus Brighton
“A solid Elm Grove addition to the Brighton Bier pub portfolio, and a place for gaming fun”
Review: North Laine Brewhouse Brighton
“This former nightclub and venue is now a massive playground for beer lovers”
Review: Village Brighton
“In 2019 the Horse and Groom transitioned into Village, and another community pub was saved”
Review: BrewDog, Brighton
“Like ’em or loathe ’em, there are few if any bars that can beat BrewDog for options on the taps”
Review: The Dyke Alehouse & Kitchen
“This popular community boozer has been reopened, refurbished and revitalised”
Review: The Western, Brighton
“The Western stands on the corner of Churchill Square like a beacon of neon hope”
Review: The Gladstone, Brighton
“You’ll hear good times, good music and general hubbub emanating from the pub and benches out front”
Review: The Bugle Inn, Brighton
“Stepping into The Bugle Inn off Lewes Road, is like stepping into a time machine, and then back out again in the 80s”
Review: The Farm Tavern, Hove
“The subtle and charming decor make what is a fairly narrow space feel bright and airy”
Review: The New Unity, Brighton
“This smart Laine Pub Co. establishment is filling a big sports bar void in town”