Caught between charming traditional pub and unkempt boozer, the Neptune Inn is one of those places that slip under the radar. With its nautical themed interior and friendly staff it has more character than most Brighton pubs, however, there’s something about the exterior that seems a little unappealing. Maybe it’s the small size; maybe it’s the ramshackle décor but whatever it is there’s something that makes you think twice before entering. Despite this the Neptune Inn isn’t a bad place, in fact it’s quite the opposite. By normal standards the fact they serve real ale and put on live music means they’re already above the middle echelons of pub mediocrity. The cosines and traditional atmosphere bring it up to the point where you can’t help but ask why the owners haven’t given it the lick of paint and minor revamp it would so clearly benefit from.
Richard W.
Tu valoración: 3 Brighton, United Kingdom
Appropriately named this place looks like the inside of a schooner on the bottom of the sea, and some of its habitués remind me of something swallowed by Davy Jones’ locker too. Once upon a time when the city was young and fair, afore the arrival of the gastro pub when cockney gangsters roamed the land, lots of pubs in Brighton looked like this. The Neptune is an endearing fossil, an anachronism, with more character in its creaking wood-paneled fingers than most of the other pubs in Brighton. Just hope you’ve got sea legs for this is a place to disappear in and come up covered in barnacles.
Mike F.
Tu valoración: 3 Brighton, United Kingdom
This tiny place is your standard traditional boozer serving such luxuries as real ales and pork scratchings. It’s a bit grubby but very cosy once inside. The only issue I have is that it looks so uninviting from outside. I doubt they get much passing business. I wouldn’t go out of my way to drink here but I certainly wouldn’t mind popping in if I were particularly parched.
James Y.
Tu valoración: 3 Brighton, United Kingdom
This is place has a reputation for serving the best pint of Harveys in Hove and I think I could definitely agree. Its a pub that doesn’t rely on expensive refurbishments so does, to the un-trained eye look a bit rough and ready from the exterior but this all adds to the charm of the place. The locals are a little older than that of the pubs in town(if at all they have locals) and are really friendly and welcoming. There’s some good old chatty ale drinkers at the bar and before you know it you could be five pints in exchanging life stories! The music policy is great here, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday they have live bands featuring some excellent jazz, blues and alternative acts. Definitely a pub worth checking out if you’re in the Hove area.
Samantha C.
Tu valoración: 3 Brighton, United Kingdom
This mini pub can be found on Hove seafront, known for its real ale and live music the Neptune is a great place to rock up to on a Friday on Sunday evening for a few bevs and some nice tunes. The artists that play are very varied everything from 1920s jazz to country music. The interior is decked out with old music memorabilia and the friendly staff and clientele always make it an enjoyable setting for drinking in the day or evening. The Neptune has a lot of history as the venue has been a boozer for some time, a few black and white pictures of the inn from the 1800s can be seen around the place. Its a great spot for Sunday drinking with a paper and its location means is often bustling with locals and visitors enjoying the seafront. If you looking for some good old fashion hospitality and a Harvey’s then this venue is the place for you.