The Pump House (Brighton)

The Pump House is a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality. The Pump House is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in Brighton; A stone fireplace in the bar bears the initials of Miss Elliot who bought the building in 1766 and the cellars of the old building date from medieval times. When the beach was further inland, a hand-operated pump was used to bring sea water to the pub and to nearby hostelries as people believed it had health giving properties. The dining room is a destination in its own right offering restaurant style service and a perfect setting for formal and relaxed dining. If you would rather grab a quick bar snack then you are equally welcome to enjoy anything from the inspirational menu in the pub. The seasonal menu selections are all about inviting colours, welcoming textures and satisfying flavours. Enjoy starters like crispy white bait topped with garlic-mayonnaise dip. Choose from mains including pork and black-pudding sausages with creamy mash potatoes and home-made onion rings; or rare roast beef and mushroom salad with horseradish mayonnaise. And finish with a dessert from the delicious collection, including clean, fresh gin-and-tonic sorbet. You'll also find an unrivalled range of cask ales, including 25 guest ales, painstakingly selected to match the season and the food on offer.