Best Brighton Pubs & Bars
Book your weekend away and enjoy Brighton’s pubs and bars
Welcome to Brighton’s Best Pubs & Bars, where you can find everything you need to know about the top pubs and bars in Brighton. This vibrant coastal city is known for its diverse nightlife and lively bar scene, making it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway.
From the oldest pub on the seafront, the Fortune of War, to the sophisticated Hotel Du Vin Brighton, this page provides a comprehensive guide to the best pubs and bars that Brighton has to offer. Whether you’re in the mood for a pint of real ale or a perfectly crafted cocktail, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste in Brighton. So why not make a weekend of it and book your stay now to experience everything that Brighton’s pubs and bars have to offer.
Fortune of War
This lovely pub has been open since 1882, making it the oldest pub on the seafront. It is a good meeting place if you are going clubbing on the seafront. There are DJ’s playing at the weekends and it always has a friendly atmosphere and is never too crowded. The décor has a maritime theme and the pub provides beautiful views over the seafront. It has an outside seating area and a buzzy atmosphere during the summer months.
The Basketmakers Arms
Cosy corner pub much loved by locals and visitors alike. Serving homemade pub grub and offering a great selection of proper ales and craft beers. When the sun is shining you will see people spilling out onto the street from this old fashioned pub, relaxing on the benches and pavement. It’s worth trying to find a seat any time of year, to experience this North Laine favourite.
Lion & Lobster
If you are looking for a good, old fashioned, comfy pub with a great atmosphere then this is the place for you. The Lion and Lobster is very popular with the locals and has become a bit of a Brighton institution. It is a good venue to start your night before going out on the town. The pub is spread over three floors with a main bar downstairs complete with cosy real fires in winter. The second floor has a small bar within a beautiful dining room and the third floor is the outside smoker’s area complete with mini bar and outside heaters. The Sunday roasts are very popular but make sure you get there early.
Mash Tun
his is a very popular pub with locals and it is always busy. Mash Tun is a good all-rounder from after work drinks to pre-drinks on a Saturday night, to chilling out on a Sunday. The décor is shabby but this place comes alive with an amazing atmosphere in the summer. The tables outside are always packed with drinkers watching the world go by. It’s a great place to spend a sunny afternoon or a warm evening. There is usually a DJ at the weekends and sometimes live music. This is a really nice to pub to have a sociable drink with friends or a great place to start your weekend antics.
The Green Dragon
The Green Dragon has a rounded drinks menu with many gin and cocktail options with a few bombs and shots to boot. Dine exclusively with a Pieminister menu of funky pies pimped up with sides and toppings. You can save yourself the trouble and go for the Mothership, which has it all.
Hotel Du Vin
A lovely start to your evening in a classy venue. The bar is part of the Hotel Du Vin chain and is open to non-guests to come in and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. It is a little on the pricey side but if it is sophistication you are after then look no further. The bar has an extensive list of wines and a wide selection of whiskies, rums and countless spirits. As well as relaxing in the main bar you can also enjoy a game of billiards located on the balcony above.
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