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Basketmakers Arms, Brighton

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Operator: Good Times Pub Co
12 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AD (View on Google Map)
(01273) 689006
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  • Historic Interior

A much loved Brighton institution on the edge of Brighton's famous bohemian North Laines area that embraced the September 2024 cask ale week. The walls are adorned with old metal signs and tobacco tins, inside which you will find messages, secrets and codes written by customers over the years. This is a twin-roomed street-corner pub, popular with young and old alike.

Eight hand pumps serve 7 beers from the Fuller's/Gales/Dark Star range including seasonal beers and a Weston cider and stocks a large selection whiskies

Locally sourced home-made food is also available throughout the week with very popular traditional Sunday roasts.. Live Jazz music 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.

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
12/03/2025
Last surveyed
29/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
BRI/11
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Popular two room pub in the vibrant North Laine area of Brighton.  The layout dates from at least 1959, with minor changes in 1980.  Bar counter, wall panelling, and fixed seating probably date from the early post-war period.

Popular two room pub in the vibrant North Laine area of Brighton.  The layout dates from at least 1959, with minor changes in 1980.  Bar counter, wall panelling, and fixed seating probably date from the early post-war period.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - ESB TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB Premium Bitter • 5.5% Spotted 17 times.
Fuller's - ESB
Fuller's - ESB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 17 times. at Basketmakers Arms, Brighton.

ABV 5.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Gales - HSB TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice.
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Basketmakers Arms, Brighton.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Gales - Seafarers TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 4 times.
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Basketmakers Arms, Brighton.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 3 times.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Basketmakers Arms, Brighton.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dark Star (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Limited outside seating on street until 10.00pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Well behaved children until 8.00pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Pavement outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Nearby Station (450m)
Brighton (East Sussex)

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