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The Rook Taproom, Brighton
Brighton
BN1 3EG
Reviews of The Rook Taproom (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Rook Taproom
Now reopened as the Rook Taproom, but the previous pub is easily discernable as this is one of Camra's heritage interiors and it wouldn't do to change too much. Beer lists are not sacred, though. There are now just two hand pumps on the bar, one of which had Marble Manchester Bitter and the other a strangely bland and cloudy beer from local Hand Brew, whose beer I last tasted in Kirkby Stephen. Small world. I had a keg beer from local Beak brewery, and do you know, it was cold and fizzy and tasted of citrus fruits. I went for the Hand beer, and came back a couple of days later for the Marble, which didn't taste anything like I remembered from three years ago in Sheffield. I'll have to try it again when I get back up north - it's probably the sparkler makes the difference. Despite my beer calamities, I really like this pub. Is there a cure for this affliction?
On 10th February 2024
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about Brighton Beer Dispensary
In the sightline of the thing that resembles a bagel sliding up and down a snooker cue, until about four years ago this was the Prince Arthur, a sweet little pub with two doors, ‘In’ and ‘Out’ though this edict doesn’t seem to be strictly enforced. Inside, and it’s a mix of old and contemporary. The bar is panelled with an attractive bar back, the walls are part t ‘n’ g panelled, slender metal structural columns hold up the ceiling. The floor’s bare boarded and furniture is a mixture of the conventional, low or tall. There’s also much bare brick and hipster filament lamps hang from the low ceiling on low flexes. The hipster tableau is completed with the presence of a friendly, pogonic barman.
Too many ales to mention, I went for the Pomona Island Brewing Co’s Pale at £2.05 a half and very good it was too. Indeed, all in our group seemed suitably impressed with their choices.
This is definitely one to include in a crawl – I thought it was one of the day’s highlights.
On 27th April 2018
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about Brighton Beer Dispensary
What some people might describe as an unfinished look is just the informal, relaxed and even slightly rough feel that I think can denote a pleasant drinking environment. The Beer Dispensary is a must-visit when in Brighton, for its excellent selection of beers and ciders from both cask and keg. It always seems to be busy (I've visited at several different times of day) with a good mix of people of different ages and types. I've only ever had one beer that was not quite right - I had Southey Best 4.5% one evening and went for the same beer the next afternoon, having enjoyed it the night before, but it now tasted well below par. The barman at first claimed that the beer was ok and it was meant to be like that, but when I pointed out that it didn't taste the same as the night before he immediately changed it. I can't imagine a visit to Brighton now without coming here.
Date of visits: 22nd & 23rd March 2018
On 27th April 2018
- rating: 8
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Rook Taproom - whatpub.com
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- Accommodation : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
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- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 15 April 2014 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
- Micropub : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
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- Pool Table : No last updated 12 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 April 2014 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 15 April 2014 by hondo .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 12 July 2015 by Pub SignMan
