The West Tap, Brighton

The West Tap is a popular craft bar with lots of patio seating out front next to a performers area that was busy with young folk and tourists. Inside is a small concrete floored room with a serving counter on the right-hand wall that faces seating to the left. There’s an interesting craft keg selection; I went for the Floris Framboise that was priced at £5.20 for 2/3s of a pint. There is also a fridge with cans of craft lagers, heaven knows how much they are because a can of coke was over £3. The service was friendly, but the prices dictate that I wouldn’t stay here for an extended period.

Renamed Brighton Bier outlet located in a couple of the Kings Road arches immediately east of the i360. Quite gloomy inside the small bar area but the front tables out on the wide walkway along the beach provide a great view on a sunny spring day. A couple of their own beers - Freshman NEIPA (£6.30) and Brighton Pilsner - plus three guests and a cider from the electric pump units on the bar back.

Official site of The West Tap - www.thewesttap.beer

Official site of The West Tap - www.thewesttap.beer