The Brewers Arms, Lewes

One of the better pubs in Lewes, a genuine free house with 6 changing beers, Bidenden Cider and a number of bottled beers. Everywhere you look there is something of interest, from the carved wooden fireplace, local prints and old bottles and trays on a shelf running around the front bar. There are reference books, newspapers and board games available plus maps and leaflets for local attractions. The back bar is more lively with a loud juke box, dartboard and pool table. Sporting prints adorn the walls including an interesting framed display of spent, or I assume they were, bullets and cartridges.

This place was very busy during my recent visit, so much so that I couldn't get to the bar, but thankfully the nice barmaid spotted me and I was served promptly. She even brought my Guinness over to my table once it had settled and been topped up which I found very thoughtful. I noticed eight hand pumps on the bar and although three were not being used Harveys Best, two guest ales and Biddenden cider were all available. I sat at the front of the pub, but I did wander around to the back and spotted a pool table and dartboard along with a plasma screen and projector for showing Sky Sports. I liked it in here and would definitely return if in the area again.

A genuine free house, with several ales offered (including Harveys - well, this is Lewes). The front bar is carpeted and somehow lacked atmosphere. The gents toilet is so cramped as to suggest that it was added as an afterthought!

Notice the Page and Overton Plaque. You will not see many of these around.