The Lansdown Arms, Lewes

Only went into this pub to escape the torrential May rain and try to call a cab to take us to the Snowdrop, having just arrived in town by train. Castle Rock Harvest Pale and Timothy Taylor Landlord on the bar kind of summed the place up and despite the quirky decorations from many yard sales and car boots, I was un-inspired. It proved to be true that the toilets were stinkers and when the rain stopped, we headed for the door. The Harvest pale being a bit close to home, I opted for the Timbos and regretted it as it was slightly cloudy and not great tasting. Probably won't bother again.

Very handy for the station for a first or last pint, but rather disappointed yesterday with the limited selection. Popped in early to find just Harveys Best and Flowers on with three pumps reverse clipped. The side snug seems to be the cider bar, where Hecks Farmhouse(6.5%) and Double Vision(7.4%) were on, but again other pumps unused. A music venue with a stage in the corner of the main bar. Partly wooden and partly stone flagged floors, there is also a papier mache tree! Later visit pre match at the nearby Dripping Pan only to find no real ale left at all, so supped a quick half of cider. Perhaps our small band of travelling fans had drunk the place dry. On reflection, I should've stayed for a few more ciders to anaesthetise me for the dross to follow. I note the current high rating, perhaps I was unlucky choice wise, so I'll try again on another Lewes visit.