The Beachcomber, Seaford

I should adjunct my previous comment in case I come across as unbearably snotty. There's nothing wrong with pub clientele who wear baseball caps and have tattoos. Its just that if you're not similarly attired and walk into the bar, and it goes quiet, and everyone's giving you sideways glances, and tumbleweed starts blowing across the floor, it can be just a wee bit offputting.

23 Sep 2005 15:02

Bangers, Broadgate

When I worked around here this was my favourite. Rather hidden away means it is less crowded than a lot of the other pubs in the area, and can usually get a table, where elsewhere you'd be lucky to get space at the bar. Good beer, tankards a pleasant novelty (although hide the enormous heads they serve on their proprietary 'Old Wallop' bitter), and solid food well priced for an area not known for its good value. Good wine list too. Worth seeking out.

23 Sep 2005 14:21

The Colonnade, Brighton

Discovered this pub during pre-theatre drinks (the entrance is in the middle of the Theatre Royal), but would be worth going back in a non-luvvie moment. Obvious theatrical theme is well done with old posters mingling with those from current productions, and plenty of Victorian brass and mirrors. Was drinking at the bar when the barman leant across, nicked my pint and topped it up - 'I short measured you first time round' - which was a nice touch as I hadn't even noticed! Even pre-theatre there was a nice mix of dressed-up theatre crowd and locals - will certainly add to my list of Brighton boozers.

23 Sep 2005 14:06