The venue Under manageress Sandra White, the Waggon & Horses says a lot about the positive effects of a free house. Well known for its great selection of whiskies, cigars and champagnes, the pub obviously cares about its customers and, as a result it's extremely popular. On a junction which is a hub for Brighton socialising, the Waggon & Horses has plenty of seating outside and inside has a yellow and pale green colour and a dark wood bar. And the music is great too. The drink & food Waggon & Horses boasts an impressive array of beers and ciders on draught including Broadside, Grolsch, Beck's, London Pride, Foster's, San Miguel, Budweiser and Stowford Press, plus alternating real ales. There is a single malt whisky list which includes bottles of Glenlivet, Gladmore and Dalveney. It also serves high-end champagnes such as Tattinger, George Goulet and Bollinger, as well as Heidsieck (£26 a bottle), Mumm (£23) and Veuve Cliquot (£30). There is food available from midday till 4pm too. The last word Wagon & Horses epitomises how a good independently run pub can be so much better than its staid chain competitors.