The White Rabbit, Brighton

The White Rabbit is located down Kensington Gardens which is a pedestrianised road with small shops occupied by independent traders either side. There are five long picnic tables located outside the front of the pub and walking through the entrance I passed an old red London phone box on my way to the U shaped bar area. I only noted Broadside and Old Rosie as being available from hand pump and two others were unused, but a standard draught selection was available alongside Amstel. It was very busy with a student crowd, some of whom were dressed as bears, and the music was very loud. Pub grub is available and the mains all came in around the £7 mark. I obviously witnessed this pub at a busy time and I would be interested in a visit during the day in the near future.

Popped in here on a hot and sunny spring afternoon, having spent too long trawling around the North Laine area of Brighton, in order to grab a much needed Sunday roast. The pub has been decorated to fit in with the 'Camden-esque' environment it finds itself in. Large art prints of Keith Moon & Johnny Rotten, among others, adorn the walls and a decent alternative play-list accompanied us throughout. It had the feel of a student bar, but there was virtually no-one there except ourselves and a few sat out the front. There was a reasonable selection of ales on offer, which I hadn't expected whilst the roast was huge and very tasty. The pub also has a seating area out the front which is ideal for watching the world go by, as well as a small, somewhat neglected decked area out the back. I thought I'd hate this place, but it was actually pretty good and the staff in particular were very friendly and efficient. Probably not everyone's cup of tea though.