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New Oak, Brighton

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County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8DJ (View on Google Map)
(01273) 551251
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The former County Oak is now under new management and now called the New Oak. It now serves food. It is still a traditional public house which is well established within the local community. Inside you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere. Sky Sports is available. The pub was opened in March 1961 to replace the original pre-fabricated building adjacent (opened Sept 1950) which was Hollingbury Library. The rear function room has fine prospects over the South Downs.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
County Oak
Local Authority
The City of Brighton and Hove (B)
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRI/195
Asset of Community Value

The pub was opened in March 1962 & replaced the original pre-fabricated building adjacent to it (which opened in Sept 1950 and is now Hollingbury library).

It has a pleasing exterior but has been much altered internally (one drinker said it was in the 1970s which seems quite early for a refurb whilst another said it was when children were allowed to drink in pubs, so 1995?).

There are three bars (in a U shape) with the large function room to the north (which has good prospects over the South Downs) and usually only open for functions.

Original sash windows plus two original fireplaces.

The pub was opened in March 1962 & replaced the original pre-fabricated building adjacent to it (which opened in Sept 1950 and is now Hollingbury library).

It has a pleasing exterior but has been much altered internally (one drinker said it was in the 1970s which seems quite early for a refurb whilst another said it was when children were allowed to drink in pubs, so 1995?).

There are three bars (in a U shape) with the large function room to the north (which has good prospects over the South Downs) and usually only open for functions.

Original sash windows plus two original fireplaces.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at New Oak, Brighton.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Not Mon and Tues
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Up to 6pm, not Mon/Tues
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
kids to 8pm
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1850m)
Moulsecoomb

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