please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Good covered smoking area, tho heaters broke. Nice and dingy with a good set of regulars. Good Guinness.
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Prior man was beaten at pool in this pub! Take Note!!
anonymous - 21 Jun 2007 21:54 |
Pub was very quiet when we visited so we were able to chat with the landlord. Very friendly, and enjoyed the beers. Had to go into the garden to see the sign over the gents - used beer department...
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Mediocre, alright but not brilliant, usual boring range of beers + gents is genuinelky falling apart, nice collection of Aussie tat decorating the place tho which is good. Bad seating - 5/10
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I agreed with the previous review until it came under new management last month, and now it is a lot better, think the pipes have been cleaned in what must have been years, finally got rid of the horrible men that would sit around the bar so you were unable to get a drink, its much cleaner, they've finally got a patio heater and starting to give you reasons to go there like the new open mic night. Still not my favourite pub in brighton but a damn site better than it was a few months ago.
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My God, I think most of the reviewers must have been tripping when they wrote about this pub! The place is a dirty, unkempt dive. The bar staff are surly at best and the beer is just about acceptable at best but often on its way out. I'm all for having an outside loo to add a bit of character, but not one where you need to put waders on and hold your breath to use! And the one man's cubicle was out of use with no sign of being repaired. Best not to eat! Oh and finally, don't come here to talk, because the music is deafening. Avoid unless you're too drunk or stoned to care.
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Only visited once but I have to give it an excelent rating. Good atmosphere, outside loo, very friendly. Well worth a visit.
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bloody excellent - the staff have a reliable but strange combination of being crusty, good looking and drunk - the place is a shambles but it feels like being at a mate's house.
anonymous - 29 Jul 2006 18:30 |
Lived on Ditchling Rise for a year and was tragically late in discovering this rather excellent hostelry.
Easily the best pub within stumbling distance of Preston Circus.
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I lived up the road from this pub for 2 great years. good selection of ciders, pool competition on a wednesday, and consistently friendly staff. highly recommended if you're in the Preston Circus area.
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Had a great time here a few Saturday afternoon's back with a group of friends - likewise this has to be the best pub in Preston Circus
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My other half loves the range of 'proper' beers and lagers in here. The atmosphere is relaxed but busy and the bar well-priced. Good for either a quiet chat for two or for a larger gathering. Subtly split into two sections.
Lucy - 20 Oct 2004 13:17 |
Becoming an Aussie pub has definitely saved the Cobblers from its earlier decline. The beers are good and the management have made an effort to decorate the place effectively. Better than most of the other pubs around Preston Circus!
anonymous - 7 Aug 2004 17:09 |
Good people, good beer,excellent staff. 11/10
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you really must put a write up of this pub on your site, had a fantastic evening on a thursday night, was quite an addictive place will definatley go there again. this was one of the only pubs ive been to on my stay in england which actually stocks coopers ales from australia. very nice. a fabulous relaxed and friendly atmosphere I give it a 10/10. see for yourself!!!!!
nicci - 11 Feb 2004 17:42 |
I love it! Brilliant little pub. Nice punters, good food, friendly staff.
jane - 27 Jan 2004 12:36 |
The most improved pub in the Brighton area over the last year or so, lots of different Aussie and English beer, proper wine list, shooters, happier pub-goers and more of them, pool table, food, Thursday DJ, footy on the big screen doesn't intrude, good music.. the beat goes on!
Keith - 4 Dec 2003 13:24 |
Surprisingly large, considering what it looks like from outside. Nice Aussie theme, but can't remember if the beer was any good as I got too hammered. So must have been good.
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its pretty good, free pool till 7 pm we live up the road we like it and we like the engineer.
anonymous - 27 Jul 2003 22:47 |
Excellent little pub that's not as well known as it should be due to being out of the centre a little bit. I have particularly good memories of meeting here after Oxford beat Brighton 3-0 in 1991.
Justin - 2 May 2003 18:06 |
