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Sidewinder
Proper neighbourhood pub on St James's Street where locals actually drink, not Instagram tourists.
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You know that feeling when you walk into a pub and it just feels right? Sidewinder is that place in Kemptown. It's got the kind of worn-in charm that comes from being a genuine local haunt rather than trying too hard—sticky floors, the hum of real conversation, and a bar that knows how to pour a proper pint. The kind of spot where you'll see the same faces week in, week out, but newcomers are always welcome. It's unpretentious in the best way possible, the sort of pub that doesn't need to shout about itself because word of mouth does the work.
Known for
- ★Proper selection of craft and cask ales
- ★Late-night weekend crowds
- ★Friendly, unpretentious atmosphere
- ★Regular DJ nights and live music events
- ★Authentic neighbourhood pub vibe
4.3(1,203 reviews)
65 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PJ, UK
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