The 30 Best Pub in Brighton

“This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I visited on a weekend and tried the Sunday Trio Main by Chef John, which truly was one of the most satisfying hearty meals I’ve enjoyed. Sue's warm and friendly greeting made the visit even more special, and her lovely conversations added a personal touch. The atmosphere is inviting, and the beautiful location and view genuinely enhance the entire experience, this place has now become one of my top three motorcycle trip destinations. It's a perfect spot for a leisurely ride and a relaxing stop, offering delicious food and some of the most breathtaking views in the region. I highly recommend it.”

“Lovely old pub in the heart of Portslade village. Good prices, lovely service. I went alone but chatted by the bar with a couple of people. Relaxing atmosphere during the day.”

“A very good service from this establishment, good menu, and friendly staff members to help you with all your needs. The site has ample parking, well recommend to all who visit.”

“Good place to watch a game and have a drink. The food was good too, got ourselves some wings and fries.”

“Lovely refurb of the Palmiera! Lovely and fresh with some nice arty touches. Great deals for for food and drinks. Free pool on Tuesdays and lots of sport available. Fun for kids and a great spacey garden space out back too. Lovely friendly staff !”

“Excellent pub and the best in Hove by a long way. The selection and quality of real ales is outstanding. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and relaxed. The sports screens are a huge plus for a rugby/cricket fan like myself. I've only eaten at the Blind Busker twice in the three years that I've been going there so I can't really comment on the food. A very clean establishment with good decor. Amy and her team are spot on with their hospitality...and they always remind me about my real ale loyalty card (buy 6 & get a 7th free). If you are nearby on the day then give this pub a visit, I'd be surprised if you were disappointed .”

“Had a works leaving do here Friday. Great place with friendly staff, good selection of drinks, especially wines. Food was amazing as it was the last time we went there. Tapas style food and everything was delicious. We will definitely be back!!”

“OMG !! Why can’t I leave 6 stars ??? Anna, Lauren and the team absolutely Smashed Christmas out of the park…..AGAIN !!! The children getting to see the reindeer and Santa Claus was so special. Memories that will last a lifetime were made and we as a family can’t Thankyou enough for how special it has made Christmas. Please please do this again next year. We are showing friends and family who would all want to come. Thankyou x”

“A fabulous Sunday lunch at The Freemasons yesterday. All dietary requirements were catered for. The crumble and ice cream that followed were delectable. A huge thank you to everyone involved”

“The best Sunday roast I've had in ages. The lamb shank fell of the bone, there was no fat or gristle. The potatoes crispy and plenty of veg on the plate. We each had a large gravy boat full of delicious gravy. Also we had a large dish of cauliflower cheese to share. The staff were very polite and friendly. I would definitely go back again.”

“Great location opposite the pier in Worthing and these burgers are AMAZING !!! Cooked to perfection and presented beautifully will definitely be coming here again soon. Might even have to try a few things from the cocktail menu next time as well!”

“I visited this restaurant with some dear friends from Church. The restaurant was clean, warm and brightly lit for the winter festive season. The staff on the bar served us our drinks and also brought our food. They did so quickly and the food itself was tasty and hot. I had an enjoyable time talking and eating in the Harvester. My gratitude to the waitresses and cooks who served us with hospitality, diligence and grace.”

“Just back from a 2 night stay at this gorgeous hotel for a pre 70th birthday treat with my husband. I've stayed here a couple of times before and I will definitely choose this hotel again and again. The rooms are super comfy and clean, the staff are amazing and the food is well worth staying in for. I really can't fault anything about this hotel. Come and stay and be treated to old world charm and hospitality.”

“Perfect stay in a beautiful location (with lots of deer roaming around). Very comfortable beds, everything very clean and the food was amazing. Huge shoutout to Teddy, Jade, Katie, Cody, Ann, Fergus and Anton (hopefully we haven’t missed anyone!) because every member of staff was exceptionally kind and welcoming - thank you!”

“I stayed at this lovely hotel in November 2025. The service was fantastic, rooms a delight and great location. Unfortunately I had a medical issue during my stay, staff & management went to so much effort to help me and were so helpful. I would definitely stay here again, thank you Legends David”

“We had a brewery experience day with zak the brewer on Saturday 15th November. On arrival we knew it would be a great day as greeted by zak with bacon sarnies and coffee quickly prepared. The brewery room was cozy and felt perfect for a personal day for the 3 of us. The day was hands on and the samples during the day made it flow well. Zak was full of knowledge, good humour and great personal service. He is a huge asset to the company and the whole day. Lunch was served at a good time and come to us all within our own private brewing room. To finish the day we had a choice of our own beer to take away. We will be back again to see zak and see what else we can brew. Overall the day was more than great. It was amazing. Richard worthing.”

“Excellent roast dinner. One of the best I have had. Sticky toffee pudding was 10/10 too. Old transitional pub decor with a real fire. Enjoyed my afternoon here”

“Very friendly and polite staff. Nice atmosphere.”

“Bit of a surprise as we came here a year or so ago and walked out due to the rude staff. Came back, different staff and...was pleasantly surprised. Food was good, atmosphere fun, and reasonably priced drinks. Came back a couple of days later! New fave bar in town!”

“Had a great meal here last night, food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly. Chloe was very attentive to our needs and made sure we had everything we needed. The garden was large with plenty of seating and the pub welcomes dogs.”

“A crowd of us visited for Sunday lunch and had a great time. Most of us had the Sunday lunch which was enjoyed by us all - tasty and plentiful. The other food ordered was just as good. The girl who served (forget her name unfortunately) us was lovely - friendly and helpful. Only downside was lack of real ales choices. 4 pumps and only 2 in use - and one serving the ubiquitous bland Doom Bar. That said we all had a great time and would definitely return”

“We were walking past this building and at first i thought it was an old casino because of the gaming machines. But when we wandered in, we were surprised and in awe at how beautifully restored this old opera house is. Take a closer look around, especially the upper level booths. It is very pretty. Better yet the drinks are cheap!!!!! Lots of older folks here drinking so you know this is the place to get a cold one. They had an enormous menu of EVERYTHING. Apologies I forgot to get pics of the menu but it was impressive. We only had a couple drinks here and we were enjoying the people watching. According to signage you can book reservations for dinner for two people max in one of the opera booths. Awesome.”

“Went there whilst on a post-chicken nugget high. Normally I make mistakes after eating the little deep fried fellas, but this was not one of those mistakes. Loved it loved it loved it. Very kind to the smaller gentleman with extravagant tastes. Even let me bring in my pre-requisite box of Sunmaid raisins with me. 10/10 would eat nugs there again.”

“Favourite venue in town. Lovely staff and always have a variety of events on, the Silent Disco is honestly the best night out in Hastings. They also frequently host the Diamond Photo Booth so there are always some fun (and sometimes embarrassing!) photos of your night, 10/10 would recommend”

“I recently tried the new starter menu at Stonehouse and was so impressed! The chicken goujons were perfectly cooked — lovely and tender, soft inside and not dry at all. The Camembert fondue was creamy and indulgent, paired beautifully with the toasted garlic bread (a match made in heaven!). The harissa prawns were another highlight — packed full of flavour with just the right hint of spice without being overpowering. Everything was well presented and tasted fresh. A fantastic new addition to the menu — I’ll definitely be ordering these again!”

“Great trendy local Italian restaurant. Authentic fresh Italian ingredients and very reasonable prices. Good selection of drinks including cocktails and craft beer. The pasta is made at the premises and both the pasta dishes we had were excellent, fresh and well balanced in terms of flavour. We will certainly come again to try the pizza which looked amazing. The service by what seems to be a mainly Italian team was very friendly. Highly recommended.”

“I live 1 minute down the road from curry cottage yet didn’t know about it and I am so annoyed I didn’t find about about it sooner because the food is amazing!! Really well priced curry’s for how amazing they are! If you live near you it’s worth picking up the food as it is cooked so quickly and they give you a free beer or soft drink if you pick up. Couldn’t recommend it more”

“Good studdnts union bar. Very good prices, staff are great and made to fell very welcome even though clearly not a student. Great place to go b4 a brightin game”

“Very nice little restaurant. We were hesitating to go because the Google rating was only 4.1 at the time, but we thought it's clearly worth more than this. The atmosphere was very intimate and relaxing, the food was delicious (the ox tail stew is fantastic) and not that pricey compared to a lot of tapas places, staff was very friendly, and service was very quick.”

“Very tasty Sunday roast! Well decorated pub, clean with views to the sea. Good portions, well cooked and plenty of veggies. Amazing cauliflower/broccoli cheese. Good drink selection (and non alcoholic drinks available too). Quite busy on Sunday so better to book it to ensure a place. Service is 10 out of 10.”