The Islingword is perched up above Brighton city centre, next to Queen's Park. It's a local pub with traditional pub values and a friendly atmosphere. An array of entertainments is on offer here, including a pool table, darts board, board games and free Wi-Fi. All the larger sporting events are shown across two screens. Look out for Happy Hours 6 days a week (Not Fri). If you are one of Brighton's many students, you'll be pleased to hear that Happy Hour prices are available all day, and free games of pool are available Mon - Thurs.
Sept 2021 - pub currently closed but reason unknown.
Re-opening Thurs 18 Aug 22
May 2024 - no longer has real ale.
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: Not listed
Victorian three-storey pub given a 1930s refit and although the room divisions have been lost there is a lot of quality work here. The bar counter appears to be Victorian in the centre and from the 1930s on the left and right. The fine bar back fitting has slender columns holding up the shelves. Much fielded panelling on the walls. two good 1930s brick fireplaces on the rear left wall and a small one on the right. The fixed seating could be Victorian having carved legs and re-upholstered. There is a good corner vestibule entrance. Urinals in gents could be from the 1930s. The area on the right on a higher level was added in the 1970s/1980s.
Islingword Inn, Brighton