Caroline Of Brunswick

This is my favourite pub. Not just in Brighton but in general, everywhere. The atmosphere is on the whole very welcoming, the bar staff are all brilliant, friendly and beautiful, the landlady is always very kind but takes no nonsense and the security at the weekends are fair and responsible. It is a queer venue as well as a metal pub, and as a queer goth I feel very much at home, and safe. The jukebox is my only complaint - I’ve no idea what it thinks it’s doing, but I don’t like hearing 5 ABBA/George Michael songs back to back on Free Jukebox nights (Tuesday). Otherwise, it’s a unique little gem of a dive bar and I LOVE IT. Good Happy Hour deals and overall good value.

Basically the only great metal/rock rub in Brighton. However, not just deathcore blasting all day: expect a rich tapesty of great music from all genres and no judgement aboute your own tunes on the jukebox. I live in Southwick but consider it my local. For all the old school Brightonians, now the Hob Goblin/Pav Tav/Gloucester etc. have all gone/changed, this is a singular refuge from the brutish realities of today. The staff, from management to bar to security, are, for my money, the solidest, friendliest, no-nonsense people around. If you find them not to your taste, I would suggest having a good look in the mirror. LGBTQIA+ friendly and you can bring your dog in. It's got a beer garden and has gigs and comedy. I go to read and have great chats with people. The prices are reasonable (rare for this time and place) If you're not sold, then I don't know what your buying but come down anyway