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The West Tap, Brighton

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73-75 Kings Road Arches
Brighton
BN1 2LN

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Brighton Central, Kings Road Arches

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David Walton left this review about The West Tap

Visited 28/09/25

No cask. Keg options of Mash Gang’s Chug an AF IPA, Lightbulb and Sundialler both from Verdant, Pilot cider from Ascension, a couple of still ciders from Ascencion, a cream sour from Pretty Decent, the Marzen lager from Hacker Pschorr and another lager that was also listed as their Oktoberfest beer.

This is a pleasant seafront tap room with outside seating provided by traditional trestle tables and benches and some small round metal tables. The outside is roped off and is by the i360. Inside the bar counter is on the right-hand side with a tall fridge off to the side of its far end. Seating via regular tables and chairs and some slightly taller benches. A TV was switched off on my early evening, and it was glorious sitting outside as the sun was going down. Not the widest selection for a tap room but it is quite a small venue.

On 13^th April 2026 - rating: 5
[User has posted 1590 recommendations about 1565 pubs]

Strongers . left this review about The West Tap

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.

On 29^th August 2025 - rating: 6
[User has posted 6626 recommendations about 6588 pubs]

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The West Tap

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.

On 21^st April 2024 - rating: 6
[User has posted 9119 recommendations about 9119 pubs]

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