Braggfan
In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded
- May 12, 2014
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I bet they are made up. The argus can very economical with the truth when it wants to write a story a particular way.
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Amazing review of County Oak pub in the Argus
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I bet they are made up. The argus can very economical with the truth when it wants to write a story a particular way.
BrianWade4
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If true, the main point seemed to be locals being aggressive and threatening to anyone they didn't know. If true, then no sympathy
GT49er
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Exactly. If the facts laid out in the opening paragraphs are indeed facts, then a good review would be a joke.
GT49er
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Early seventies, eh? Which night of the week is their 'Grab-a-Granny' special event?
Would be interesting after this glowing "review".
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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Quite. Plus somebody chucked up over the bloke's shoes before he'd even set foot inside the door. Some bennies on the Argus comments saying not to judge a pub on the strength of one visit, but, with all the bars in all the world, why on earth would somebody who'd walked in off the street want to pay this one a second visit? We've all done similar in writing off pubs. Great review!
ROSM
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Having played darts there a few times as part of an away team this seems a very accurate review
Colossal Squid
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These sorts of pubs are few and far between in Brighton these days. I'll have to give the place a visit.
Only other pubs in town that I know of which are in this mould would be the Branch, the Bat and Ball and the Freshfield Inn. There's a ropey looking one on Lewes Road I've never been in too, the Franklin perhaps? But I can't comment as I've never braved it.
The Rosehill used to be a bit of a dive but that's long gone now. The Charles Napier is rough by Hanover standards but that's only because the Spreadeagle closed down so the local ne'erdowells had to relocate.
The Golden Cannon is probably Kemptown's most "working class" boozer, with horses on the telly all the time, but it's generally friendly and tidy, and it serves good beer, so I wouldn't put it there with the likes of the Branch et al.
I don't often venture north of Preston Park though, so perhaps there are some Hangleton drinking holes I'm unaware of that could fall into the same category?
Any more for any more?
Only other pubs in town that I know of which are in this mould would be the Branch, the Bat and Ball and the Freshfield Inn. There's a ropey looking one on Lewes Road I've never been in too, the Franklin perhaps? But I can't comment as I've never braved it.
The Rosehill used to be a bit of a dive but that's long gone now. The Charles Napier is rough by Hanover standards but that's only because the Spreadeagle closed down so the local ne'erdowells had to relocate.
The Golden Cannon is probably Kemptown's most "working class" boozer, with horses on the telly all the time, but it's generally friendly and tidy, and it serves good beer, so I wouldn't put it there with the likes of the Branch et al.
I don't often venture north of Preston Park though, so perhaps there are some Hangleton drinking holes I'm unaware of that could fall into the same category?
Any more for any more?
Grenadier might fit that category.
Jack Straw
I look nothing like him!
The words "Argus" and "Truth" in the same sentence. Now that's a first.
Daddies_Sauce
Falmer WSL, not a JCL
- Jun 27, 2008
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Story (with Argus link) being tweeted by Jay Rayner
The Stanmer Park used to have an interesting clientele but I gather it's gone a bit upmarket these days. The Jolly Brewer never lived up to its name and The Hollingbury wasn't the sort of place to order a chorizo and rocket focaccia ... but I haven't been in any of those for about 12 years (actually about 30 years since I was last in the Brewer).
The Hiker's was one until it closed: I gather that when it reopens, it's going to have a completely different look. But that rebranding hasn't harmed the Bevy, which is a pretty decent pub.
Gone "viral" according to the Daily Mail ...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4435906/Newspaper-s-terrible-pub-review-goes-viral.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4435906/Newspaper-s-terrible-pub-review-goes-viral.html
VAL1850
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pearl
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Yeah the Hikers will have a completely different look alright, I've heard it's to reopen as a Chemists!!
Yeah the Hikers will have a completely different look alright, I've heard it's to reopen as a Chemists!!
No, it's opening as a cafe/bar - it's owned by the local pharmacist
pearl
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Postman Pat
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Half of it is opening as a shop though....
Seconded. Many a fight there and the only out of city centre pub I know that has door people during the day.
pearl
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some friends went to the Grenadier recently (by mistake), they told me it was empty but they had trouble getting served as bar staff too busy chatting amongst themselves