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This pub has really changed over the last year or so.
I've lived nearby for 2 years and when I moved in it had just been closed down. When it re-opened it had a really hostile atmosphere even though it was always dead!
Now, I think there are new people managing it. It;s a great local to watch the footie and a pint is cheap too!
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Avoid this pub and this area espically Hollingdean reminds me of Peckham at 2 in the morning
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i feel its only right after everyones been slagging this place off that I set the record straight, I have visited this place on many occasions with moley burtie 6 chins and ricwaa the peado. its a wonderful pub with a wonderful view of the rolling downs and of the river thames. i also once saw a woman give birth to a baby octopuss.
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This pub has been spoilt by the trend for making one big room out of several bars. The place is too big and there is too much of a mix of people. If this place was split up into public bar and lounge bar it would suit the needs of the community better.
Due to recent trouble you have to drink out of plastic glasses. The staff are young and inexperienced and unable to cope with the livlier drinkers. However, it is a good local amenity and hopefully it will recover from its current troubles.
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Ive lived here for the last 5 years and pop in from thime to time this is my opinion and I feel the opion of many others in this area.
What a filthy crap hole in the top bar. Strange pub if you could close down the top area and just have the bottom bar without the scum from the top comming down. Would be a half decent pub, some nice customers in the bottom and much more relaxed. Avoid if you dont enjoy druged up crack heads spoiling your time, in my opioion, which if in the top bar your not allowed to have.Other than that cheap food and drink with some good staff.(Which I feel so sorry for, not that they stay to long.)
anonymous - 11 Jun 2007 09:19 |
Since it got shut down for violence at Xmas (now open again) it's not such an aggressive place to go for a beer. But if you want to relax go somewhere else.
anonymous - 16 Feb 2007 21:12 |
its modern, very clean, and cheap - would have thought that all that adds up to one good pub rather than the previous reviews! theres no chance of fights with the doormen keeping an eye on things and some new rules will surely keep the louts of brighton away from here. they also show the big games on a big screen over the weekend which is very popular so get there early to grab a seat! be prepared for queues at the bar though when matches are shown!
anonymous - 24 Jan 2007 15:52 |
This pub has been closed after one fight too many
anonymous - 26 Dec 2006 14:05 |
Good for a cheap pint and a meal straight out the microwave if you know what I mean, but unless you're looking for a fight I would avoid this place like the plague!
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I am terrified of this pub. I have seen many people gte beaten up here.
Other than that its great, cheap booze and reasonably friendly staff.
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Ran this place for just over 2 years - was the reason for me moving to Brighton, as it happens - had a great time there: locals covered the whole gamut from Friday night builders to Captain Sensible's dad. Funny thing is, given its reputation as "The Zoo", I never (and I mean never!) suffered from the problems that previous managers experienced.
Not saying I didn't have my problem occasions, mind you - maybe I just handled them differently to my predecessors.
Rating based on some good laughs and some VERY good staff that worked for me.
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good freindly local great food deals especially on Monday and Thursdays
sunday roasts are terrific....regular entertainment Karaoke Bands and Quiz nights. Very popular with local students
Philip Sadler - 22 Oct 2004 21:37 |
