Best Pubs in Brighton

Known for their top-notch pub fare and locally sourced seafood, The Lion and Lobster can be seen a mile off thanks to its vibrant red exterior, but inside it's another story. A maze of weaving staircases, period features, three bars and two beer gardens, there's not a lot that this infamous Brighton boozer doesn't cater for. 

Part pub, part games arcade, this Brighton pub is the city's favourite playground. From their virtual reality booths and remote control race track to a fully immersive escape room, it's one of the best activity hubs in town alongside a great spot for hefty burgers and craft beers.

Head to Hove where this unique pub and gin palace provides the perfect spot for quenching all your thirsts. From their excellent craft beer selection to their menu of over 40 different gins, The Old Albion provides a relaxed and eclectic setting to get your sip on.

One of the most recognisable pubs in Brighton and sitting pretty just shy of the station doors, Grand Central is a stalwart venue in the city's nightlight circles thanks to its charming interiors, gastro pub food and hidden gin bar. Wait, did we forget the rooftop garden? 

Kemptown's favourite boozer, Sidewinder doesn't mess about when it comes to food and drink. From Sunday feasting and craft beer galore, to vegan hot dogs, hearty burgers and gin specials, they're a must-visit if you're looking for somewhere to hunker down and chow down.

A one-stop shop for excellent food and live music, The Black Lion is renowned in these parts for their Sunday roasts and their great line up of live music and DJ nights. Add to this a fully-heated beer garden perfect for sinking a few pints with the gang, and you've got one of the best pubs in Brighton, right in the heart of The Lanes.

With slick but welcoming interiors, oodles of craft beer and delicious mac and cheeses on the menu, this town centre pub is an obvious choice whether you're in the market for a few post-work pints or a cosy date night destination.

For live music, great DJs and one of the most electric atmospheres in town, this party pub off West Street offers all that and more. Street side tables make it a perfect summer haunt too for grabbing a couple of craft beers off their extensive list and soaking up some rays.

One of Brighton's best-loved bars, The North Laine not only boasts its own on-site microbrewery, it also spots you for some fantastic food and a regular schedule of quirky events, from bottomless brunches and wacky quizzes, to sports screenings, live music and pub choir nights.

Enter a coastal tavern washed ashore onto Brighton's seafront and nestle into a cosy cove, your seats set into the rock and intricate drawings decorating the walls. With an extensive drinks list, tasty treats on the food menu and some great live music, head on over to one of the most well-known pubs in Brighton.

One of Brighton's top spots for craft beer, this unique little pub and tap room offers an unbeatable location for a few pints of an afternoon or evening. Head in for the chance to sample their selection of great brews, and chow down on some serious grub courtesy of the Humble Kitchen.

Overlooking the gorgeous Preston Park, this fun and relaxed pub is the ultimate Sunday treat. Offering a selection of wholesome and hearty eats, from crispy duck salad and chicken katsu burgers to fish & chips and Sunday roasts. Open to all ages, it's a proper family spot with great beers and a lovely atmosphere to boot.

One of Hove's favourite watering holes, The Wick Inn promises more than your average pub experience. While they've got some great local ales, classic fixings and a popular quiz night, they've also got a secret upstairs speakeasy that serves up some of Brighton's best bourbon cocktails.

Home to one Brighton's best Sunday roasts, it's always worth booking ahead if you're looking to feast at the Earth & Stars on a weekend. Their regular menus is quite the treat as well, with everything from beer battered smoked tofu to open ravioli and tasty small plates.

Having taken up residence on London road almost five years ago, The Joker has become one of the city's best-loved watering holes. With delicious burgers and a great beer selection taking up their ground floor space, their upstairs cocktail bar offers a more refined affair, along with a pool table and dartboard for a little light competition. 

A cool and cosy pub in Seven Dials, Good Companions is all about home comforts and excellent company. Get the gang together for an afternoon session with some real Sussex ales and delicious food including hot paninis, BBQ ribs and loaded fries.

The West Hill Tavern is a Brighton stalwart; following a recent refurb the pub is now more cosy than ever with open fireplaces, cute corners and an outdoor terrace for when the sun shines. Feeling peckish? Make sure to check out the pizzas, or happy pub grub.

Arguably the most gastro of all the pubs in Brighton, this unique watering hole and restaurant offers a stunning selection of seasonal plates every day of the week. Head down to Kemptown or the chance to sample their line up of glowed-up pub grub and some very impressive wine and whisky lists.

One of the cosiest pubs in Brighton, The Royal Sovereign is all about those classic comforts. From its menu of classic British pub grub, quirky, vintage interiors, working fireplace and, most importantly, their excellent wine list and beer selection.