Indulge in the delights of a Timothy Taylor, Deuchars or London Pride with our recommended list of real ale pubs in Brighton. Often a hot topic amongst pub goers in recent years, real ale is considered an essential addition to any traditional public house. There are some fine real ale pubs in Brighton and View Brighton has assembled the pick of the crop.
The Albion InnA down-to-earth pub on Albion Hill with an emphasis on its rotating real ales including Tanglefoot and Hard Rugger.
Barley Mow(Pub Food)A fine range of ales on sale here including the local Plucking Pheasant. Oh the spooneristic hilarity.
Basketmakers Arms(Pub Food)Sample Gales HSB, Butser and several guest ales on rotation at the Basketmakers.
The Bath Arms(Pub Food)Help yourself to a nutty brown one at the Bath Arms including Harveys, Bombardier and Old Speckled Hen.
Caxton Arms(Pub Food)Help yourself to two Shepherd Neame ales, Spitfire and Kents Best.
Dover Castle(Pub Food)Enjoy the nutty brown treats of Kent's Best, Bishops Finger and Spitfire.
Evening StarAs well as supplying their own beers courtesy of Dark Star Brewery, the Evening Star also such choice names as Hophead with Eastwood and Sanders on rotation.
Mitre TavernThe Mitre Tavern is one of Brighton's leading pubs for real ale, serving such delights as Harveys, Sussex Mild and Stowford Press.
Prince Of Wales(Pub Food)Being a Shepherd Neame pub, expect Kent’s Best, Spitfire and a seasonal ale on rotation.
The Ranelagh ArmsThis friendly pub offers a range of real ales including Gales HSB.