Pub du Vin, Brighton - pub details
Address: 7 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AD [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 37453) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Brighton (0.5 miles), London Road - Brighton (1 mile), Hove (1.3 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.8/10 (rated by 6 users)
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user reviews of Pub du Vin, Brighton
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| A decent enough pub near the seafront. Smart, modern, tidy but not too exciting on a sunny Sunday lunchtime. The beer choice was reasonable with Dark Star beers including the excellent American pale ale. A few other beers are usually available including their own, but not on this occasion. uriahheep - 17 Apr 2011 21:04 |
| Go here and have a sausage roll. simply amazing stewie2020 - 12 Aug 2010 19:36 |
| Love this pub. The decor is different, nothing I could fault apart from the painted on peeling paint, a little tacky but its brand new so ill give it a chance to age properly - then they wont have to fake it. I was delighted to find a range from Darkstar, and thoroughly enjoyed my pint. The food was of very good quality and for the price, definitely a bargain - can i reccomend the bar snacks - from home made scotch eggs to rock oysters. You really cant complain. The service was friendly and courteous - if a little lacking in enthusiasm, but maybe the young bartender was shy. I am a fan of this pub, and will look forward to many more visits. Just beware of older more "propper" clientelle, who will be offended if you have a loud conversation involving hearty laughing a more colourful vocabulary, I think maybe people are confusing this with hotel du vin? Thats next door. Garwy - 26 Jul 2009 14:54 |
| I found this pub to be absoluty amazing. Went in there with a few friends and enjoyed a warm welcome. As mentioned isnt your classic pub but it does provide a great atmosphere in gorgeous surroundings. I must also point out that it has one of the best selections of drink in Brighton with a large percent of these being of british origin, i promise you there will be something there you will not have tried. stewie2020 - 16 Jul 2009 22:26 |
| It certainly is a disappointment to read the comment below, which as the maiden entry for this establishment on BITE does it no favours. Not having eaten here, I can't comment myself on the food standards. One would expect that the association with the reputable (if pricey) Hotel du Vin might be a guarantee of quality, and it is all the more deflating when one has an inferior experience in such a venue that clearly is aiming at the higher end of the market. I do hope it isn't punching above its weight and that the previous account represents teething problems. Whatever the situation re food and service, I should by way of balance say that I found the pub to otherwise be in good order, and one to which I would return. The reasons for this are that there are 6 local cask ales on offer (1648 and Dark Star well-represented), and those I have sampled were excellent. Furthermore, I was expecting something of an over-priced, criminally minimalist (try saying that after a few APAs!) pseud's bar which was far more hotel than pub, but was somewhat relieved upon arrival to find that although it is clearly pitched at the bistro market, the decor is stylish and suited to the building, and moreover, the prices weren't totally ludicrous: we expected at least a £3.50 pricetag for beer served in a tankard, but a more conventional £3 was the norm. There were various comfortable alcoves to withdraw to, including "the Captain's Table", which felt like sitting in a Georgian front room, albeit complete with small falt-screen TV and wi-fi. This isn't a venue for the pure traditionalist pub-goer, but as an alternative to that without straying too heavily into chrome lager fonts, tinny piped muzak and excessive pricing strategies, the PdV could suit. I must say I found the service to be efficient as well, although in fairness my visits have been at quieter periods and perhaps one should defer to the previous contributor to judge this element. I think that overall this is a positive contribution to the scene, and perhaps if they respond to early criticisms and make a few wise adjustments in the certain areas, this could become a stylish modern eatery/drinkery that cleverly combines the spirit of a pub with a restaurant, and doesn't alienate either the younger or older ends of the market in the process as it has a wide enough appeal to capture people from both. TWG - 14 Jul 2009 17:31 |
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