The Brewers Arms, Lewes

Rather dull pub inside, beers ok but not helped by Mr Local standing in the middle of the bar chatting up the barmaid, blocking the beer selection. At first I thought he was being served but eventually noticed he was half way down his half of bitter. She could have done more and was then rather curt with me wanting to be served. Local pub for local people?

Official site of The Brewers Arms - www.thebrewersarmslewes.com

Official site of The Brewers Arms - www.thebrewersarmslewes.com

Back at The Brewers after (checks notes.....) 13 years and not much seems to have changed. 8 pumps (it was initially difficult to be exact with drinkers seated at the bar), 2 of which are for cider, and one for Harvey's of course. Burning Sky Arise & something from Deya enhance the usual keg offerings. There was an extensive food offering listed on a blackboard. There was a good buzz in the front bar after a Lewes FC game. The back room was occupied by pool players. The wi-fi is more than a bit flaky (I wouldn't rely on it). Definitely should be on your list for a quality pub crawl in this handsome town of fine pubs.

This seemed very much a locals pub with the public at the front and large saloon to the rear complete with pool table. The food menu looked very reasonably priced and a good selection of beer and cider to go with it. Eight handpumps with Gun Parabellum and Project Babylon, Old Dairy Blue Top and Tring Wooden Wonder, a couple of Ciders were Biddenden Dry and Thirsley Cross Whisky Cask. A very agreeable pub.