The Basketmakers Arms, Brighton

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The Basketmakers Arms - Brighton
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20-12-2008

1pxt

If this isn’t one of the best pubs in Britain, not just Brighton, I know nothing about beer, pubs or having a jolly old time. Great street corner location, full of character, first class ales, malt-of-the-month offer, and famous for the tin boxes on the walls, everyone who’s drinking in this pub (students, bohemians, creative types) is clearly loving every minute of it. Wonderful.

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03-12-2008

1pxt

If you live in Brighton or go there often you definitely know this one. If you’ve never been to Brighton, well, that’s a damn shame!
Brighton’s Best Pubs claims that this IS Brighton’s best pub based on real ales, food and atmosphere.
I agree that it has top atmosphere with various old tobacco tins tacked on walls for decor with crazy messages left inside by punters. Good amusement if you go alone. And you can write your own message and leave inside! Yes, they have fantasic real ale. Yes, they have killer burgers. But after noon it is very hard to get a table!!! Even though, friendly people and staff makes up for it! I went alone on a Saturday in late afternoon when it was an absolute mad house! I did find a table and did finally get to order after a good wait for which my burger and HSB totally made up for! And I didn’t even feel uncomfortable sitting there all by my lonesome.
My advice: stop reading this and just go!!!

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24-11-2008

1pxt

This pub has long been widely regarded as one of Brighton’s finest, and whilst I don’t have a problem with this place, I’ve yet to quite get onboard with that school of thought. I imagine the charm for people mostly lies in the authentic qualities it has, combined with good food. I tend to think the decor makes it feel a little cluttered, but it certainly has a different feel to 95% of all other pubs in the town. No doubting that the staff are friendly enough, and there seems to be a lot of pride in the ales on offer. Recommended for a bit of sanctuary and a good bite to eat.

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24-11-2008

1pxt

A good solid pub. The food is a little bland but you get good healthy portionis

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18-11-2008

1pxt

This is a great little pub with a good selection and nice vibe. Friendly, polite staff which is always a bonus. I haven’t eaten here but I hear the food is good too.

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17-11-2008

1pxt

This is how pubs should be. Decent range of very well-kept beers, great staff, comfortable laid-back atmosphere. It ticks all the boxes for terrific, traditional old skool pub and still manages to buzz with life. I love it. Best pub in Brighton.

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14-05-2008

1pxt

As a publican myself i must say this great pub has served excellent quality beer and food for many years. Welcoming staff and friendly customers.

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06-05-2008

1pxt

This place is always busy with a mixed crowd. They other a variety of Real Ales. It can be a bit pricey but worth it. They are respected for their food as well. Its a bit hidden but once discovred is then put on ones regular visit lists.

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15-01-2008

1pxt

The Basketmakers is a real little gem of a pub hidden in some little lane in Brighton. I've never been anywhere quite like here, given the tradition of the punters scrawling tiny little notes and hiding them in the myriad old tobacco tins on the wall! This is UNBELIEVABLY fun! You can find wisdom, rhyme, phone numbers, lyrics and sheer randomness contained within.

But let's get down to business. On the beer side of things - it's a Fullers joint. This means, of course:

Pride
ESB
Discovery
HSB (Gales - but bought by Fullers I learned)
Chiswick Bitter

You can't go wrong with Pride, ESB or Discovery, so I was happy. There may have been a non-Fullers guest. Or maybe not!

Excellent place.

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13-01-2008

1pxt

This is a good pub in the cooler, calmer side of Brighton. Very busy on a Saturday night but with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of staff so you don't have to queue for long at the bar. Staff were a bit overenthusiastic when it came to chucking out time, but other than that were friendly enough. The best thing about this pub is the things that you can find secretly hidden in the wall decorations...

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20-09-2007

1pxt

This is one of my favourate pubs in Brighton and in my opinion the best burger and chips you'll get. The only thing I used to not like was that it was always really smokey but with the ban I can't even complain about that.
It's traditional decor makes it a favourate for for the older Brightonian but with it's central and trendy location it's also a winner with the 30 something croud and students. In the summer there are a few tables outside on the street and in the winter it can get pretty cramped but it just adds to it's charm.

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31-03-2007 (updated on 02-04-2007)

1pxt

Regarded by many aficionados as the best all-round pub in Brighton, the Basketmaker's Arms is a busy, traditional local, close to the North Laines area of Brighton.

Nearly every square inch of the interior is decorated with smoking memorabilia - cigarette cards, old adverts, you name it. But the focus is on high quality real ales, good pub food, and good service.

The choice of beers is good and they are very well kept: and some reckon it does the best burgers in Brighton. The staff are friendly and very efficient, even when it gets busy - which is does, especially on weekend evenings.

My only criticism is that it can get a bit smoky for my taste, but this will not be a problem after smoking is banned inside from 1 July 2007.

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