Pub Scene - Brighton & Hove Pubs

Situated Halfway down Middle street, the Hop Poles has built up a reputation for providing great food and a great place to drink.

We visited on a Monday evening and the place was packed, this was partially due to pub quiz being held too. The service wasn’t particularly quick, having to wait a good five minutes to get served. The service was friendly and efficient when we did eventually get served.

The food was OK, I think it was a case of having my expectations built up too much. People say this pub does the best food in town, I would say there are a number of pubs which serve comparable dishes; The George on Trafalgar Street for one.

We visited with some ’smoker’ friends, so had to sit out back, which is a pleasant patio area with heaters - it’s quite small and when busy gets very cramped, I got elbowed and knocked by fellow drinkers more than once. This soured my experience somewhat. The annoying thing; upon making my exit the inside was virtually empty, with everyone cramped in the smoking area.

I would recommend this pub, but only if it’s not packed out or you are sitting inside.

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