Brighton Beer Blog
An independent guide to pubs in Brighton & Hove, and breweries across Sussex
Pub Reviews Brighton and Hove
Bringing you fresh pub reviews as regularly as we can so you can keep exploring
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.
Visit: The Brunswick Hove
I put my liver through it’s paces at 360 Brewing’s tap takeover when I visit The Brunswick Hove
Visit: The Signalman Brighton
BBB fight an internal battle over a pub that has loads of potential, but often falls short
Visit: The Green Dragon, Brighton
We visit The Green Dragon Brighton and find a chain pub that has plenty of energy, pies and people, but precious-little for beer fans
Visit: Busby and Wilds
BBB visit Busby and Wilds in Kemptown on a whim and discover incredible food, local modern craft beer and an air of tranquillity
Visit: The Hole In The Wall
BBB visit The Hole In The Wall Brighton on Verdant Putty launch night and revel in the beer variety of Brighton’s smallest pub
Visit: The Cricketers Brighton
BBB visit The Cricketers Brighton, eat a wonderful suet pudding, wash it down with London Pride, and soak up a part of Brighton history
Review: Seven Stars Brighton
BBB visit Sevens Stars to see if this Indigo pub has finally got over it’s identity crisis
Review: Fountain Head Brighton
BBB head to the Fountain Head to absolve ourselves of some sin by trying Halo Burger’s plant based burger and fries menu
Review: The Dover Castle Brighton
BBB go to The Dover Castle up Southover St. to explore the ‘cat pub’ myth and eat one of their renowned burgers
Review: The Greys Brighton
We visit The Greys for a Sunday roast and discover a pub that’s cute, compact, colourful and crammed with 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”