There are, apparently, 900 pubs in Brighton, but sadly I don't have the time to tell you about all of them. Anyway, I'll start with my own local boozer The Caxton; it's a very cosy and friendly pub.
It's not old. It was built in 1862, then reconstructed in 1928. The interior is book-lined with plenty of photos of things of local interest. It is also a dog-friendly pub, where Billy is well known. This is my pub of choice, especially as it's only about 200 yards away. They also do wonderful Sunday lunches.
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The Cricketers, in The Lanes, is Brighton's oldest pub. It dates from 1547, and is a very lively boozer. Its position in the centre of the old town means that it is always very busy and noisy. A lovely old pub, but not my cup of tea these days. I want somewhere quieter, Billy would hate it.
Adjacent to The Cricketers is The Black Lion. A 500 year old boozer that looks like an old Sail Loft. Again a lovely pub, but far too busy for me and Billy to enjoy a quiet evening pint together. It is part built of flint, with the upper part tile-hung. The road in which it sits is called Black Lion Street; I'm not surprised.
I frequent the Caxton, the other two I pass-by and admire. I may write about the other 897 pubs at a later date!
Beer will be why you are failing to lose weight.
ReplyDeleteFunny (not for Cro) you should say that, Rachel. Reminds me of the motherland where - in more cruel circles - beer will be measured in "bread units" (carbohydrates). Pile it on. Your wife with the proverbial rolling pin in hand waiting for your return.
DeleteNext morning the poor guy goes out to earn yet another crust in order to put bread on the table. Full circle.
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Sadly at about £5 a pint, I can hardly afford to visit The Caxton more than once every two weeks.
DeleteI wondered if it was one of your "commitments" that you talked about the other day that a sensible shopping time would interfere with.
DeleteIf only!
Delete900 pubs? How big is your Brighton? If we had 900 in our Brighton they'd be wall-to-wall with no room for homes. I think.
ReplyDeleteWe have a population of just under 300,000, and along with the 900 pubs we have 464 restaurants, and another 300 'eateries'. We enjoy our eating and drinking here!
DeleteThe 900 licensed premises that you have in Brighton are not all pubs. The figure you quote includes all licensed premises.
DeleteOK. 'Places where you can get a beer'
DeleteOr a wine more like
DeleteI have friends who used to live in Brighton - I shall now astound them with my knowledg e of Brighton Watering Holes.
ReplyDeleteI was rather surprised when I read the number of pubs here. There does seem to be a lot.
DeleteAt three pints a day, it would nearly fill the year.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that be nice.
DeleteYour favourite pub is named after William Caxton - an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer. He is credited with introducing the printing press into England in the 15th century He was also the first English retailer of printed books. The first book known to have been produced at his press in Westminster was an edition of Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales".
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We refer to it as 'The Office'. It makes going for a pint sound like work.
DeleteI would love to hear about them all in lieu of a trip there , I guess.
ReplyDeleteI might expose a few more favourites in time.
DeleteI think that would be interesting reading, as well.
ReplyDeleteGiven a choice to cook or go to the Pub, I know my choice. Lucky guy you are. The proximity would be just to tempting. Quiet and dog friendly makes it more perfect.
ReplyDeleteSusan , that sounds so inviting and perfect.
DeleteMost of our pubs cater for younger people so they have music or bands regularly playing. I prefer something quieter and more peaceful, hence my love of The Caxton.
DeleteBook lined, photos of interest and dog friendly. The Caxton sounds lovely. Do they play background music? You'll have to secretly take an inside photo too. A glass of chilled sauv blanc for me
ReplyDeleteNo music there, just a general hubbub of conversation. I'll take some pictures on my next visit.
DeleteWe honeymooned in Brighton many years ago and went into a couple of the pubs you have mentioned. As we both gave up drinking on a whim about 15 years ago we usually go into pubs to eat these days rather than to drink. Incidentally we do still visit Brighton at least once a year and still enjoy it but we avoid holiday periods these days as we find it loathsomely noisy/busy/grubby at these times.
ReplyDeleteWhen the crowds appear, we disappear. We leave for the three high months of June, July, and August. We prefer the peace and quiet of our other home.
DeleteGood move! A few years ago my best friend decided Brighton might be a good place to move to so took a locum job there. Her stay meant I could visit quite a lot that year in between my own work. A year spent in Brighton full-time was enough to convince her that she didn't want to live there after all!
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