The Bristol Bar, Brighton

Situated just off Marina Drive in the middle of hotel country, it looks more like a hotel bar from the street but feels more of a pub once inside. Good range of beers (excellent pint of Harveys) and decent looking menu. Nautical theme with the walls covered with oars, knots, prints and posters of ships, boats, wrecks etc. Interesting cabinet of porcelain figures. Far enough away from the town centre to avoid the "kiss me quick hat" brigade. Separate pool room. Dogs allowed in (canine variety). Not really handy for Brighton's attractions but the Concorde 2 music venue is within shouting distance. Worth the walk if you want to get away from the usual Brighton crowds.