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Evening Star, Brighton

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Cask Ale Real Cider
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55-56 Surrey Street, Brighton, BN1 3PB (View on Google Map)
(01273) 328931
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This independent pub features seven beers, mostly from microbreweries. Real cider and sometimes a perry are available on handpump. A varied selection of bottled beers and worldwide beers on draught is also available. A Good Beer Guide regular, this small pub is popular with a varied clientele of all ages from all over the country and can get very busy. Occasional beer festivals and live music are also staged. Patio seating with awning at the front. Card payments only.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
The City of Brighton and Hove (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BRI/10
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Burning Sky - Aurora TasteMatch Prediction

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Burning Sky - Aurora
Burning Sky - Aurora Premium Pale Ale • 5.6% Spotted 25 times
Burning Sky - Aurora
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Burning Sky - Aurora

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 25 times. at Evening Star, Brighton.

ABV 5.6%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Burning Sky - Plateau TasteMatch Prediction

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Burning Sky - Plateau
Burning Sky - Plateau Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted 40 times
Burning Sky - Plateau
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Burning Sky - Plateau

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 40 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Evening Star, Brighton.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Downlands - Revival APA TasteMatch Prediction

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Downlands - Revival APA
Downlands - Revival APA Premium Pale Ale • 4.8% Spotted 16 times
Downlands - Revival APA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Downlands - Revival APA

Spotted 16 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Evening Star, Brighton.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vibrant Forest - Black Forest TasteMatch Prediction

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Vibrant Forest - Black Forest
Vibrant Forest - Black Forest Session Porter • 4.9% Spotted 3 times
Vibrant Forest - Black Forest
Vibrant Forest - Black Forest

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Evening Star, Brighton.

ABV 4.9%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hand Brew Co - Bird TasteMatch Prediction

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Hand Brew Co - Bird
Hand Brew Co - Bird Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once
Hand Brew Co - Bird
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hand Brew Co - Bird

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Evening Star, Brighton.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Mainly Local

Changing beers typically include: Burning Sky (varies) , Downlands (varies) , Vibrant Forest (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Seating area at front
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step-free entrance and level access to the bar, but no accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
A selection of board games and Toad in the hole
Smoking Smoking
Patio area at front
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Varies, often Ascension and Silly Moo
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (200m)
Brighton (East Sussex)
Directions
200m S of station

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