The Station Bar, Hove

Being opposite Hove Station, this is ideal for a pint on the way home. Unless, of course, you live in Rochdale. Was once a proper boozer, but now it's more of a pub-bar that specialises in made-to-order pizzas that are cooked in an open oven. Ive never had one, but they look tasty enough.

27 Apr 2010 10:06

112 Church Street, Brighton

Once the sort of pub that gives pubs a bad name � being cheerless and unwelcoming (and that was just the bar staff) � this has now been transformed into a bright, attractive bar with friendly staff. Although I prefer boozers to bars, I�d go there again, despite the poncey name.

27 Apr 2010 09:40

Sir Charles Napier, Brighton

Indeed, a very attractive neighbourhood pub. The only trouble is you've got to have lived in the neighbourhood for 20 years before anyone in there talks to you.

27 Apr 2010 08:54

The Albion, Hove

I visited this pub one dreary January afternoon. What a diamond � a live jazz band was playing. Not that trad jazz stuff from the late 50s, early 60s. Nor that modern moody with a bunch of numpties sounding as though they haven�t got a tune between them. This was that Hot Paris stuff. I wouldn�t pay to hear it, but for free it�s ace. Beer is reasonably priced and the pub ain�t too bad on non-music days.

23 Apr 2010 11:00

The Railway Bell, Brighton

Considering it charges �3.40 for a pint of lager, you�d think this pub would shampoo its carpet � the sort poorhouses got rid of in the 60s � at least once every 25 years. The furniture is also poorhouse chic and the d�cor is a first class example of the neo-myopia school.

23 Apr 2010 10:53

The Opera House, Tunbridge Wells

Wetherspoons usual bargain-priced booze and food, but in splendid surroundings. It's a credit to the chain. Being Tunbridge Wells you also get a better class of deadbeat. Highly recommended.

23 Apr 2010 10:47