Brewdog Brighton - it's happening - it's here!

[Spider]

What location?

Not sure. Apparently a unit on The Broadway rather than an existing pub. But they haven't announced anything.

 

[Springal]

Gonna check out Brewdog Brighton at the weekend I hope, long overdue. Was tempted by tonight, but 6am start and 120 miles of driving probably tells me I should not risk it.

 

[The Birdman]

Not sure. Apparently a unit on The Broadway rather than an existing pub. But they haven't announced anything.

One empty bar and another one up for sale and some large units coming onto the market and with Cote' moving in on the Broadway it's becoming a good place for eating and drinking it also has great indepentant off licience with a small brewery in the basement . Also the Star and the Burell have had a refit .

 

[Spider]

One empty bar and another one up for sale and some large units coming onto the market and with Cote' moving in on the Broadway it's becoming a good place for eating and drinking it also has great indepentant off licience with a small brewery in the basement . Also the Star and the Burell have had a refit .

The Star and The Burrell have had several refits since I have been drinking in HH and are still rubbish boozers - though the Star is okay for a pre dinner pint. Grape and Grain is indeed amazing, and probably the best value place to get draught beer to go. For a town of HH's size and affluence, the lack of pubs or drinking establishments, let alone nice ones, remains baffling.

 

[Colossal Squid]

Checked out the new Brewdog Brighton last night and it's nice. A little pretentious and hipster heavy but I guess that's what you'd expect. Very much enjoyed their Hop Fiction.

Good to have somewhere a little lively round that area again

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

I'd love a craft beer place in Shoreham! plenty of hipsters over there these days

 

[Spider]

I'd love a craft beer place in Shoreham! plenty of hipsters over there these days

The Wellington is 10x better than any consciously trendy craft beer place, and which much better beer!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

The Wellington is 10x better than any consciously trendy craft beer place, and which much better beer!

weirdly I live less than a minute away from that place but have never set foot in it- seems like i'm missing out!

 

[Pogue Mahone]

The Wellington is 10x better than any consciously trendy craft beer place, and which much better beer!

Well, each to his own.

Craft beer pubs have reignited my interest in pubs. I prefer the atmosphere, and I love the beer.

I'll be trying out Brewdog this weekend.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Have to say I really did not like the Brewdog in Cardiff, very unwelcoming vibe and very much up its own fundament, walked out without buying a pint, much preferred the Rebel Brewhouse (or whatever its called) just up the road. Looking forward to trying out the Brighton Brewdog though, I hope I pick up a nicer vibe. I do like the revamped Hare and Hounds, Craft and the Brighton Beer Dispensary so I'd like to think I can warm to this new venture.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I thought it was supposed to be near or at the Blind Tiger - I may be wrong though

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Have to say I really did not like the Brewdog in Cardiff, very unwelcoming vibe and very much up its own fundament, walked out without buying a pint, much preferred the Rebel Brewhouse (or whatever its called) just up the road. Looking forward to trying out the Brighton Brewdog though, I hope I pick up a nicer vibe. I do like the revamped Hare and Hounds, Craft and the Brighton Beer Dispensary so I'd like to think I can warm to this new venture.

What was "unwelcoming" about it?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Well, each to his own.

Craft beer pubs have reignited my interest in pubs. I prefer the atmosphere, and I love the beer.

I'll be trying out Brewdog this weekend.

Same with me. I feel craft has been a huge breath of fresh air to the beer scene. I has also been a gateway to real ale for me which is surely a good thing?

Really looking forward to my first visit.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Sure they'll have lager. Certainly their own This Is Lager will be on at all times plus hopefully Brewdog 7.7 whiskey barrel aged lager on occasion. They'll be others I'm sure.

Have only ever had This Is Lager in Wetherspoons, but was very impressed. Nice to have a lager with a bit of bite to the taste.

 

[Hotchilidog]

What was "unwelcoming" about it?

Difficult to say, the decor was very cold, and it felt very much cooler than thou. Just my perception at the time we went in. Also the range of beers on offer was actually quite limited only DPC suitable for drinking at that time of the day (mid afternoon). Sometimes you just go into a place and it rubs you the wrong way. I'm a fan of some though not all of their beer, and of craft beer in general. The Urban Tap House just up the road just seemed slightly more pleased to see us. It's not put me off Brewdogs per se and I shall be visiting the Brighton version this weekend.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Have only ever had This Is Lager in Wetherspoons, but was very impressed. Nice to have a lager with a bit of bite to the taste.

I agree. It's okay, but I can name numerous better options. For example, I had a cracking unfiltered Pilsner from Weird Beard a few weeks back. That certainly had bite.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Difficult to say, the decor was very cold, and it felt very much cooler than thou. Just my perception at the time we went in. Also the range of beers on offer was actually quite limited only DPC suitable for drinking at that time of the day (mid afternoon). Sometimes you just go into a place and it rubs you the wrong way. I'm a fan of some though not all of their beer, and of craft beer in general. The Urban Tap House just up the road just seemed slightly more pleased to see us. It's not put me off Brewdogs per se and I shall be visiting the Brighton version this weekend.

Fair enough. They are what they are and they can be a bit "too cool for school" and/or in yer face. I understand. Hope Brighton works for you, but if it doesn't you have plenty of alternatives in Brighton; you guys are blessed with good pubs!

 

[Hotchilidog]

Fair enough. They are what they are and they can be a bit "too cool for school" and/or in yer face. I understand. Hope Brighton works for you, but if it doesn't you have plenty of alternatives in Brighton; you guys are blessed with good pubs!

We are indeed!

 

[Marshy]

The Star and The Burrell have had several refits since I have been drinking in HH and are still rubbish boozers - though the Star is okay for a pre dinner pint. Grape and Grain is indeed amazing, and probably the best value place to get draught beer to go. For a town of HH's size and affluence, the lack of pubs or drinking establishments, let alone nice ones, remains baffling.

I heard a rumour Dark Star were going to have a pub in HH anyone else heard this ?

The Star obviously would make sense !

 

[spring hall convert]

I went last night. Really good I thought. Plenty of comfy seating, 30 keg beers ranging in price, style and abv.

It does seem more of a going out/ event pub than a local though.

Definitely a positive addition the Brighton scene.