The best pubs near London Road

Beloved by locals and visitors alike, The Joker ranks among Brighton's finest pubs – even earning the title of Best Pub in East Sussex in 2022. The ground floor offers a traditional bar area with outdoor seating and a wide choice of drinks, while upstairs transforms into a stylish cocktail lounge and games room complete with pool, darts, and award-winning cocktails. To top it off, there's a charming roof garden and a resident kitchen keeping things fresh at this London Road pub.

The World's End pub in London Road takes entertainment to the next level, boasting its own Scalextric race track, arcade games, and even an upstairs escape room. This independent pub pairs its playful interior with a strong selection of drinks and a rotating roster of kitchen residencies serving up delicious bites. Regular live music, DJ nights, and special events keep the fun going all week long.

Spread across two levels, The New Unity is one of the best spots in London Road for catching the match. It shows different sports fixtures on multiple screens daily, as well as providing all the traditional pub comforts one would expect from a proper boozer. In addition to a comprehensive range of drinks, from locally brewed beers to fine wines, cocktails, and premium spirits, the pub houses a rotating kitchen residence serving up tasty street food.

Featuring a dark façade covered with a colourful fairy-tale painting, The Hobgoblin at one end of London Road can't be missed. You might be surprised to learn there's a wonderful, spacious beer garden hidden in the back, however. The outdoor area is a big part of why this is often considered one of the best pubs in Brighton, hosting regular DJ nights and serving up pizza slices to hungry punters. There's even an on-site escape room.

Prominently adorned with a mural featuring squirrels and other woodland critters, The Hare and Hounds is a traditional London Road pub, with exposed brick walls and stripped wood interiors giving it a timeless feel. There's outdoor seating as well, with tables set up right next to the road for a bit of people-watching, as well as a leafy patio out back. Craft ales, expertly mixed cocktails, fine wines, and other beverages are served, alongside food from the rotating kitchen residents.