OzMike
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[Drinking] Best old school pub in Brighton is...
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Very good.
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HellBilly
Carpet that was laid when the boozer was opened - check
A local at the bar that was born around the same time and a good old fashioned atmosphere - check (see photo attached)
A proper pub' as i would call it
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I cannot stand the new Albion, it hasnt even been refurbed well.
Postman Pat
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I'd put the Heart in Hand on the list for central Brighton old school pub. Maybe not the regular, but definitely has an old school feel about it.
Cowfold Seagull
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Well the Battle of Trafalgar was in 1805, so that just has to be the oldest!
Seriously though, and although not in Brighton, has anyone ever been to the Olde Stout House in Horsham? a magnificent old style pub, dating back to goodness knows when.
Its in the "Lost pubs of Brighton" FB group where they say it closed in the 70s.. thats some time ago.
Cowfold Seagull
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Thought this thread was about Brighton pubs, not German bars.
exKT17
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Does anyone remember The Race Hill? 40 years ago it was my local, the landlord didn't like his patrons very much, nor anyone else.
With his patrons he did have a point.
With his patrons he did have a point.
It’s horrible.... and the punters who now frequent it are even worse.
My favourite pubs around that area are The Neptune and Bison.
Not that long since it closed is it?
Speaking of Elm Grove the Wellington was always very LOCAL, is that still the case?
Braggfan
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Yeah it is, but its great
Arthur
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Haven't they just tarted it up?
I thought they were meant to be turning it in to a sports bar? Did that not happen?
Baker lite
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The Bugle, Brewer st, cracking boozer.
I'd say 80s. It was certainly there in May 1979 because I remember being in there on Cup Final day (odd how certain things stick in your memory)
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HellBilly
The Racecourse is now flats, I watched the infamous England Germany game in the world cup when Frank Lampard "scored" but it got ruled it out, very angry that day, I think I swore in front of my daughter for the first time that day.
The Wellington yes, I think last time I walked past, they still have a sign in the window advertising the fact the meat raffle is on Wednesdays, is that old school enough for you ?
Steve_PPP
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Been a long time since I went there but the Basketmakers was good. The tennis ball shaped burgers were the best in Brighton, used to combine that with a few pints of Gales HSB (before they got bought by Fullers....)
Spent most of my drinking youth around Hanover.... The Dover Castle, Greys, Napier etc. Special mention to the Albion Inn on Albion Hill and the old barman Mick, used to be a regular in there due to them having two bar billards tables. Shame it closed, could walk in the door before the smoking ban and not see the far side of the pub!
London Unity was another good'un, where you could buy a Curly Wurly with your pint
Spent most of my drinking youth around Hanover.... The Dover Castle, Greys, Napier etc. Special mention to the Albion Inn on Albion Hill and the old barman Mick, used to be a regular in there due to them having two bar billards tables. Shame it closed, could walk in the door before the smoking ban and not see the far side of the pub!
London Unity was another good'un, where you could buy a Curly Wurly with your pint
Really? How long have you been going there? And what's it like after the refurb?
joydivisionovengloves
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