Great Eastern
About
Pubs
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: 103 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4ER
Phone: +44 1273 685681
Work Hours
Business info
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelLoud
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Karolina G.
The most cosy place in Brighton to have a nice drink - white Russians are just perfect!
Well, pretty much always busy, so might be really hard to get seated there. But always worth trying.
The atmosphere is so homie, if you're keen on spending longer time there instead of just grabbing a drink, there are some board games at the back! -
Olivia T.
I like this pub, it's friendly and has a jolly atmosphere. And a great selection of beer. :)
£5 minimum charge is really irritating though. There's no need it's just money grabbing. Please be cool and get rid of it. -
Hesseh S.
Long bar room is best way to describe layout . Lots of wood , and displays of bar clips . I am a bit surprised they only had four pulls on and not an innovative selection but very well kept . Quite like the place . Quite good for meeting for a chat .
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Pete L.
The Great Eastern is one of my favourite pubs in the city. I love the mass of random books stacked up about the place. The seating is a mix of tables and benches and alcoves and everything has a cozy feel to it. The staff are exceedingly friendly and they have a well stocked bar with a good ale selection.
The real gem however, is the crazy range of whiskey's they have available. They have a monthly tasting night and any lover of the noble spirit will be more than satisfied with the blends they have.
They serve a decent range of pub food from the kitchen upstairs and the food is delivered by a dumb waiter. Nice touch! The food is standard pub fare, but more than an acceptable accompaniment to the drinks.
There is a small outdoor area outback for smoking, but you can just as easily duck out down the side of the pub for a ciggy also.
A great place to start a night out in Brighton at and close enough to the station for a pre travelling drink. -
Sarah-Jane B.
If you're in the mood for a bit of americana, pull on your cowboy boots and head down to the Great Eastern.
A gem of a pub at the bottom of the North Laines, it seems to play a constant rotation of awesome counry and western singers. We're talking vintage Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris and Nashville Skyline era Bob Dylan. I once heard them play Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra too but again, I think all the records they made together have a strong hint of classic country.
The music alone is enough to make it a great place to hang out but they also serve a fine selection of bourbons, whiskeys, spirits, beers and ales. I usually drink Maker's Mark with ginger ale and I never have to ask for the slice of lime. The bar staff are friendly and the atmosphere is cosy.
If I was more of a drinker, I'd probably be in here every night!