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Best pubs in Brighton › The Prince Albert

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#8 of 35 best pubs in Brighton · Trafalgar Street · BN1 4ED

The Prince Albert

★ 4.5 (1,431 Google reviews)

Best for local bands in rooms covered in old gig flyers, by the station.

It's on 2 of the 6 Brighton pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 4 times. That makes it #8 on our best pubs in Brighton.

Live music
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Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

What the guides say

“A pub for music fans, the Prince Albert is a satisfying warren of small rooms plastered with old gig flyers and band posters.”

Ellie and Co ↗

“Sometimes messy, always fun.”

Condé Nast Traveller ↗

“It’s a Brighton institution, an iconic independent venue and the core of our music scene, as well as being an awesome vibe with prices that shit on every pub near it.”

r/brighton ↗

“Prince Albert is a gem and everyone should support them.”

r/brighton ↗

Why it's on the list

  • On 2 of 6 lists (Ellie and Co, Condé Nast Traveller)
  • Recommended 4 times on Reddit
  • Google 4.5★ from 1,431 reviews
  • Score 8 = 2 × 2 lists + 4 Reddit

A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.

When it's busy

Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.

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