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[Drinking] Best old school pub in Brighton is...
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Alba Badger
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This is my favorite pub.
Nitram
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- Jul 16, 2013
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First went in 1986 when I moved to Brighton, we used to live around the corner in Preston Circus, moved to Fiveways so did not go in so often, but always pop in when I go to Bardsleys. Only been in once after refurb but I like what they had done, still good Harvey’s and on the night I went in a nice varied crowd of people.
Somewhat depends on what 'old school' is but another vote for the Basketmakers and I'll throw in the Mucky Duck in Kemptown.
Live by the sea
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- Oct 21, 2016
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Robin Hood, little western st - btn
The Engineer was still old school last time I visited, maybe 5 years ago.
Wooden floors, dark in the daytime and stocked with old boys checking the racing pages with racing on the telly. Nicely tucked away too.
Wooden floors, dark in the daytime and stocked with old boys checking the racing pages with racing on the telly. Nicely tucked away too.
Mr Putdown
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Surely Seaford has THE Welly?
I’d have to take your word for it, only ever driven through Seaford.
- Aug 7, 2003
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Last went there in the mid 70’s when I had my first job in Gloucester Place. There used to be wooden barrels of still cider behind the bar and pints of cider and black currant was a favourite. Has it changed?
Mr Putdown
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Fair enough, I’ve always had a soft spot for Seaford and, albeit to a lesser extent, Newhaven.
I’ve had great times in both towns.
You and many of your fellow Palace fans seem to also have a soft spot for Seaford, a fair few live there.
Pinkie Brown
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No mention of The Green Dragon yet. Well gritty with interesting characters back in the 80's. Now a plastic poncy wine bar I believe.
East Staffs Gull
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Is the Dog Tray still going? Was there a pub in the centre called the Seahouse or Seahorse? Was there a pub in the Port Hall Road area?
How long have you been away?
Dog Tray went before I started drinking, and that was many years ago.
Sea house closed in the 80s I think. This was in The Lanes near the coast road.
Port Hall Rd area- Exeter St ? The Chimney House, I'm sure it was once called Marquess of Exeter, I may be wrong.
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East Staffs Gull
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How long have you been away?
Dog Tray went before I started drinking, and that was many years ago.
Sea house closed in the 80s I think. This was in The Lanes near the coast road.
Port Hall Rd area- Exeter St ? The Chimney House, I'm sure it was once called Marquess of Exeter, I may be wrong.
Thanks for the update. I now recall the Marquess. Was a lunchtime haunt as it had a pool table (or maybe bar billiards).
The Spanish
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That’s the point of the thread. Could put the basketmakers but it’s only an old school pub if your old school was a Steiner one.
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
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Reverted to the Argyle Arms and I can confirm it is still very much old school.
Sussexscots
Fed up with trains. Sick of the rain.
Indeed. Used to go in there for a quiet lunchtime pint. Spartan interior, general darkness and gadgies smoking incessantly and watching the Racing all afternoon. Splendid. Two bars and the staff were great. Proper boozer.
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
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Apart from the smoking it hasn't changed much.
Sussexscots
Fed up with trains. Sick of the rain.
I think I must revisit it. Long time since I was there, strangely reassuring that it's not changed much .