[Sussex] The Nelson

The Clamp · Mar 16, 2019

I don’t go drinking in Brighton a great deal these days but for special occasions. Well such an occasion occurred last night. We convened in The Lord Nelson on Trafalgar st.
I’d been a fan of the Nelson since my early days in Brighton back in ‘98 but had not been in there for getting on 5 years I think.
I think they’ve done a terrific job in there. It’s massive but still feels cosy. I was impressed.
So my point is, or rather my question, what other pubs have been refurbed for the better over the last few years, We are planning on doing a pub crawl around old/new pubs soon. Which pubs go on the list?

Justice · Mar 16, 2019

The Bell

smudge · Mar 16, 2019

Love the Nelson, my match day pub, can't wait to get in there again.

William IV, Church St. Not so much a refurb as a total makeover. I like it, but it's pricey & a tad poncey. (Does this make me poncey?)

Foul Play Rocks · Mar 16, 2019

smudge said:
Love the Nelson, my match day pub, can't wait to get in there again.

William IV, Church St. Not so much a refurb as a total makeover. I like it, but it's pricey & a tad poncey. (Does this make me poncey?)

A real ponce wouldn’t ask so I guess your okay.

The Clamp · Mar 16, 2019

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smudge said:
Love the Nelson, my match day pub, can't wait to get in there again.

William IV, Church St. Not so much a refurb as a total makeover. I like it, but it's pricey & a tad poncey. (Does this make me poncey?)

Ah yes, I’ve dunk in the William IV since it’s makeover. I liked it. It’s in the list.

Norman Potting · Mar 16, 2019

Still a Harvey's house I trust? Is the Basketmakers still there, used to be a Gales pub where one could enjoy a cheeky HSB or several?

Gwylan · Mar 16, 2019

The Hiker's Rest has been smartly done up ... and now sells Harvey's

Herr Tubthumper · Mar 16, 2019

The Clamp said:
I don’t go drinking in Brighton a great deal these days but for special occasions. Well such an occasion occurred last night. We convened in The Lord Nelson on Trafalgar st.
I’d been a fan of the Nelson since my early days in Brighton back in ‘98 but had not been in there for getting on 5 years I think.
I think they’ve done a terrific job in there. It’s massive but still feels cosy. I was impressed.
So my point is, or rather my question, what other pubs have been refurbed for the better over the last few years, We are planning on doing a pub crawl around old/new pubs soon. Which pubs go on the list?

Be sure to end with some karaoke!

Tom Hark Preston Park · Mar 16, 2019

The Hare And Hounds at Preston Circus got a major makeover fairly recently. Great selection of beers, but eye-wateringly expensive. The Joker across the road is a great alternative. Oh, and around that neck of the woods, the World's End and the former Branch Tavern have both had major makeovers recently and IMHO are much the better for it.

The Clamp · Mar 16, 2019

Herr Tubthumper said:
Be sure to end with some karaoke!

Since 23 December 2018 my evenings start, middle and end with Karaoke.

Commander · Mar 16, 2019

Herr Tubthumper said:
Be sure to end with some karaoke!

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oneillco · Mar 16, 2019

They've done a reasonable job on The Nelson, but one one big issue which I have mentioned to the landlord but he completely ignored is the piped music; they play a random stream of complete crap way too loud. I took some mates visiting Brighton in there and we left after one pint because we were having to shout over Little Mix.

pearl · Mar 16, 2019

Norman Potting said:
Still a Harvey's house I trust? Is the Basketmakers still there, used to be a Gales pub where one could enjoy a cheeky HSB or several?

yes still Harveys.

BMs hasn't changed, but the Eagle has

pearl · Mar 16, 2019

The Clamp said:
I don’t go drinking in Brighton a great deal these days but for special occasions. Well such an occasion occurred last night. We convened in The Lord Nelson on Trafalgar st.
I’d been a fan of the Nelson since my early days in Brighton back in ‘98 but had not been in there for getting on 5 years I think.
I think they’ve done a terrific job in there. It’s massive but still feels cosy. I was impressed.
So my point is, or rather my question, what other pubs have been refurbed for the better over the last few years, We are planning on doing a pub crawl around old/new pubs soon. Which pubs go on the list?

Cobblers Thumb has had a complete makeover

Marty___Mcfly · Mar 16, 2019

Love what they've done with the place #portacabins #ghetto #slumsofbrighton

Machiavelli · Mar 16, 2019

Norman Potting said:
Still a Harvey's house I trust? Is the Basketmakers still there, used to be a Gales pub where one could enjoy a cheeky HSB or several?

Basketmakers probably is my favourite pub, although I do like The Nelson too and still have a soft spot for The Evening Star. That said, I don't do pubs too much these days -- might be something to do with children, the ageing process, etc -- and the one thing I don't like about The Basketmakers is that it's a Gales pub.

Norman Potting · Mar 16, 2019

Machiavelli said:
Basketmakers probably is my favourite pub, although I do like The Nelson too and still have a soft spot for The Evening Star. That said, I don't do pubs too much these days -- might be something to do with children, the ageing process, etc -- and the one thing I don't like about The Basketmakers is that it's a Gales pub.

"Gales" in name only, brewed at Horndean no longer. Fullers took them over around 10 years ago. Forgot about the Evening Star, used to a nice variety of ales, does it still??

Springal · Mar 16, 2019

Fullers have ruined Dark Star. Be interesting to see what the evening standard do as I’ve heard they’ve noticed a drop in quality

Machiavelli · Mar 16, 2019

Springal said:
Fullers have ruined Dark Star. Be interesting to see what the evening standard do as I’ve heard they’ve noticed a drop in quality

Evening Star, I suspect you mean. They really do know their stuff in there.

knocky1 · Mar 16, 2019

Norman Potting said:
"Gales" in name only, brewed at Horndean no longer. Fullers took them over around 10 years ago.

Asahi now then.

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