Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de)
Great cask & keg selection at premium prices. Dropped in there as the final stop of my day visit to Brighton in October. Tired of having walked up and down the hill (and up and down again, and again) during the day, I was happy to unwind at this "micro"pub in the early evening. The emphasis is very firmly on modern style keg beers, and there's plenty to choose from. About half the beers are in steady rotation, the other half are "keepers". There's a printed list available, with the ABV and style of each item included. Some of the beers are very expensive, think of UK 7 for a high ABV half-pint, or even a third. A little too expensive methinks, but Brighton is a tourist spot and prices along the Channel coast tend to be on the higher side of the spectrum anyway. It's a friendly place, with highly knowledgeable and welcoming staff, so I lingered for more than two hours and had a bite, too, one of their burgers (which was good and not too expensive). Beer wise, expect to spend at least UK6 and up on the regular ABV pints. I was in a bit of an agitated mood when I came there, due to problems with my vaping equipment, but the atmosphere made me calm down in due course. Good place altogether, and conveniently close to the station.
Tony Holden
This is an excellent pub. A group of us had an amazing afternoon when we enjoyed a beer tasting session hosted by Ric. Who would have thought an afternoon on the lash could be educational too! The range of beers available are mind boggling, catering for every taste, style and price possible. The only thing left to say is thank you.
Mark Teadham
Called in early Sunday lunchtime, landlady was really helpful and friendly. The beer was well kept and a reasonable price. You do need to watch the beer prices, check the menu before rushing in, as some of the stronger specials are expensive. That apart, highly recommended.
Philippa Torelli
So new review from me for this place. The craft beer co in Brighton has recently undergone a refurbishment. It is now a bit more traditional in its decor style. But it's not just the decor that has transformed. There are more drinks options, with a larger selection on tap. There is also more variety in the food - vegans now get at least one option on the menu a day, whereas before it was a case of surviving on bar nibbles. The staff are all still their wonderful selves & very knowledgeable about their drinks offerings. Sadly if you have difficulty mobilising there is a limited amount of space for you as you can only make it through one entrance & the rest of the pub & it's toilets are accessible only through stairs.
This is an improvement overall, now we just need to wait & see if the heating in the winter works! Or we can just warm ourselves with friendship & booze :)
Gemma Savage
Excellent Sunday roast. The turkey was lovely and moist and crispy crackling with the pork! The vegetables were perfectly cooked with plenty of variety, the 12 hour gravy rich and meaty, Yorkshire puds were fluffy and crispy. Well done chef! Brilliant service too, keeping the place clean and safe. Great choice of beers and football showing.
Ahmad Yusuf
I visited here by accident after the venue I was planning to go to was closed for a private event.
Because of the name, I had assumed this place was just good for beer but I was pleasantly surprised to find a lovely, cosy pub. Yes, there is a great range of craft beer but there's also lots of other drinks on offer, and the food we ordered was lovely too (chips were particularly good, and staff were very also helpful with dietary requirements).
There was a nice, friendly vibe here and would happily return again. Great size TV for football, too (there was a match on the night I visited but only a few people seemed to be watching).
Benjamin Tedder
Great range of beers and friendly staff who are clearly passionate about the tastes on offer. I had a burger that almost blew my head off too. Massive, meaty and juicy with excellent homemade chip fries. Wicked.
Odysseas Odysseos
Awesome selection of beer. The menu/selection is regularly updated. The staff know the beers on tap and can advise when choosing. The food is generous and lovely. I always enjoy the experience. Friendly atmosphere and diverse crowd.
C Dixon
The atmosphere is great and has that little pub feel whilst being bustling and always full. Craft beers all over the place. Amazing flavours and a huge palate of tastes, strengths and prices! Can be quite expensive!!
TM
Wonderful selection of craft beers. Cozy atmosphere with tasteful music that gives the pub a personality. The staff was very helpful, kind and always smiling. Great place indeed.
Jake J Wall
Watched the rugby here yesterday... What a find! Lovely atmosphere, helpful staff and the best of beers! A great pub tucked quaintly away from the hustle and bustle of Western Rd.
Pip Torelli
I like the place. But the bar staff constantly make mistakes. We have a regular meet up here & they repeatedly cock up the bookings, & they never back down to us. Just a hint guys - don't piss off your regulars.
Derrick Furnival
Awfull up its own arse place /company - food is dreadfull , two meals out of 6 sent back, would have been 3 if i had not been so hungry, mine was at least edible but "oy chef, it was just a tiny potion of roast tiny chicken not chicken supreme, next week while you are pinging the microwave look up the recipe, it involves cream, grapes & cooking" even the staff were embarrassed who i must say were lovely Just stick to serving overpriced ales re branded as craft beers with silly names to suckers that can't be arsed to shave to show their indivuality. Not going back
Thomas Garry Plant
We waited over 2 hours for our roast and got no warning when ordering that we would have a while to wait, after almost an hour we went to bar to ask and they said it was because of a large table coming in early. When we did get them I had half a slice of beef top side and my girlfriend got a topside roast after ordering beef short rib (this is the second time I’ve been and twice I’ve had the wrong order brought out) my “roasted” butternut squash was cold as if it had just been taken out the fridge and put on the plate.
If it wasn’t for the bar staff it would have been 1 star but they apologised and we got the roast for free in the end. Sorry to complain but if was very badly organised.
Jason Minter
Good food , friendly & attentive staff & managment
Highly recommends ohh and great kraft beer
Brian Shields
Went there on 4th March for my daughters Birthday.
The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly.
Chloe Leigh Thomas
Lovely staff, great food and drink, great atmosphere.
Joanne Robert
Good (not really... stylistic understatement here) drinks, good tunes, good staff. Good food, even. What else... events... spacious enough. Not gross. Which is boss. Yup... all GOOD (y)
Melly Anderson
Lovely pub. Great beer and the food looked fabulous will return
Lesley Anne Mackenzie
Kendal Sant's open mic night destined to be the best open mic in Brighton
Stephen Oakes
Great Beer and food. Fantastic Sunday lunch. Friendly staff
Mark Simpson
Amazing pub. Stunning ale, food and service. Looking forward to going again when I'm back in Brighton.
Daniel Barry Martin
I really enjoyed the beers on offer and the girl behind the bar was very helpful in her recommendations of what to try
Suzanne Goulding-Huckle
Great Pub ate a delicious Burger and drank some great Craft Beer as Arnie say's I'll be back
Paul Gibbons
Great beer. Great live music and really friendly. Be back soon.
Adrian Peacock
Good selection of ales lovely bar good mix people
Ed Birch
Booked and confirmed in advance a party of 15 for dinner on a Saturday evening. Food came out in sporadic intervals (a couple in our group had their dinners delivered half an hour apart), cold in some cases and service was shocking.
The menu consisted of a handful of burgers and chips (which we were told they had ran out of when we placed our order) so you'd not have to be a Michelin starred chef to handle the kitchen.
One of our party after an hour of asking if his dinner was coming was offered a refund and told 'there was no food left'!. Consequently the rest of our group could not order any food. Honestly you could not make it up. Poor planning on their behalf. Will never go back. Shame.
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