Independent Pub Challenge.

[Doc Lynam]

Ok inspired by some people's affection and frustration with chain pubs, i challange NSC to see if we can get round the coast (ish) of Britain clockwise. Recommending independent pubs, then moving on clockwise to the next drinking hole.
Starting in Brighton and heading west finishing finally in Lewes.

So to start our journey where else but The Evening Star.

 

[red star portslade]

 

[GingerBeerMan]

On the seafront

 

[Philzo-93]

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On the seafront

Think you'll find that this isn't an independent pub!

 

[kevo]

I know a great one in North Wales - remind me to post it up on this thread in ten years time...

 

[Cosmic Joker]

Ok inspired by some people's affection and frustration with chain pubs, i challange NSC to see if we can get round the coast (ish) of Britain clockwise. Recommending independent pubs, then moving on clockwise to the next drinking hole.
Starting in Brighton and heading west finishing finally in Lewes.

So to start our journey where else but The Evening Star.

A pedant speaks: the Evening Star isn't independent, it's tied to a brewery, although it's in a chain of only three so I definitely know where you are coming from.

Here's my choice for Worthing:

 

[BUTTERBALL]

The Hand In Hand, Kemp Town Ales brewed on premises, very quirky and cosy, like being in someone's front room.

 

[Shy Talk]

The Neptune on A259 in Hove.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

We need a definition of independent. Most pubs are owned by a brewery, but are run on an independent tenancy from that brewery. So they are basically someone local's business. But they might not do a massive range of weird and wonderful real ales that hardly anyone would drink anyway.

Anyways, remind me when this hits Aberystwyth.

 

[Superphil]

Five Bells, Smock Alley, 100% independent.

 

[jakarta]

Five Bells, Smock Alley, 100% independent.

Top Pub, no jukebox, no TV, just 5 Real Ales and a 100% stroppy clientele.....

 

[Notters]

The Hand In Hand, Kemp Town Ales brewed on premises, very quirky and cosy, like being in someone's front room.

Apart from that being anti clockwise and the fact they stopped brewing some time ago, excellent choice.

 

[happypig]

The Beer Engine, Newton St Cyres, Devon :

 

[Doc Lynam]

We need a definition of independent. Most pubs are owned by a brewery, but are run on an independent tenancy from that brewery. So they are basically someone local's business. But they might not do a massive range of weird and wonderful real ales that hardly anyone would drink anyway.

Anyways, remind me when this hits Aberystwyth.

Ok i think something like Dave Day's Lion group is the max, in terms of scale. So about 10 and under, the more singular the better.

 

[Doc Lynam]

With the Beer Engine in Devon good shout but we should be able to get a few more in before we reach there.

Lets move on from the Selden Arms, Worthing.

 

[albion534]

Basket makers

 

[Vegas Seagull]

I think 'The Watch Maker' pub needs to be next

 

[Biffer]

Lion & Lobster fits the bill. News of a new Lion & Lobster coming soon by the way. Town centre and huge.

The Camelford Arms if you're gay.

The Brunswick in Hove have just purchased the freehold so aren't tied now either.

The Lamb in Angmering is also a stand-alone freehold looking good.

 

[Superphil]

Top Pub, no jukebox, no TV, just 5 Real Ales and a 100% stroppy clientele.....

We're not ALWAYS stroppy! Just when the landlord runs out of beer/ice/peanuts/electricity/vodka/coca cola/chips/Sunday lunch at 12:45 etc!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Basket makers

Part of the Fuller's empire, no?

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