The Best Pub in Brighton

I spent a pleasant day on Thursday at our regular Lunch Club. I usually travel by bus into Brighton, the 38 route takes me to the back of Brighton mainline station. The approach to the terminus is on a gentle curve, reflected in the contour of the roof.

The main concourse has had a makeover and is open and bright.

From the main entrance it is a short walk to Surrey Street and the location of the best pub in Brighton: the Evening Star, which is owned by Dark Star brewery and serves a range of its ales plus several guest beers.

The Evening Star

The cosy interior

Me enjoying a pint of Dar Star Hophead 3.8%ABV

My brother Dave and good friend Graeme and I then took a brisk walk to Bellota's Bar y Tapas where we joined Lesley for lunch at our favourite eatery. Delightful, bright interior, excellent Spanish beers and wine and a wonderful selection of tapas.

Whiling away a couple of hours over good food and good conversation with good friends. Salad days....

E2EG

A little late posting this but I have been occupied with preparations for the new garden shed... Yawn. Yeah, OK...

Anyway, on Wednesday I travelled into Brighton wearing an E2EG as I thought about the lunch I was about to enjoy with brother Dave and good friends Graeme and Leslie. The E2EG was somewhat stimulated by the 83-page glossary of internet terminology, which has been leaked online from a certain US government agency. Who? No, I'm NSAW, that's FMTKFYTFO ( can you believe folk actually use these acronyms?)

I met up with the others at http://www.bellotabrighton.co.uk/ our favourite Bar y Tapas place, which has a wonderful, bright decor and friendly atmosphere...

So, there we were, a BOGSAT.... OK, that's Bunch of guys sitting around talking. Sheesh! Mind you, we ALOTBSOL ... You can work that one out...

And here are Los tres réprobos as my brother puts it:

Another great lunch, San Miguel beer, Valdepeñas red and Torrès 10 Spanish brandy. A fun day.

E2EG - got it yet?  Ear-to-ear grin.  Sheesh......

Favoloso Bellota Bar y Tapas!

Favoloso it is. Fabulous in English. Belloto Bar y Tapas in Brighton. Once again I enjoyed lunch here today with brother Dave and friends Graeme, Phil and Leslie. We try and get together once a month to enjoy the excellent tapas here, San Miguel beer, terrific house Tempranillo red and a few Torres 20 brandies.

Take a look at the menu. Three tapas for £9.95 and it is as much as you can eat:

The Pescado Rebozado is a particular favourite - deep fried white fish in a special-recipe San Miguel batter served with aioli and grilled lemon. The Ensalada Bellota is the perfect salad, consisting of baby gem lettuce, peppers, soft boiled egg and tomato. Add Potatas al la pobre for the perfect lunch at £9.95, washed down with San Miguel beer and house red. The addition of espresso coffee and 20 year old Torres brandy is somewhat incremental but then we weren't counting too much!

If you find yourself in Brighton do give this wonderful restaurant a visit. Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff and above all - great food! 

Bravo Bellota!

We made it. Well, most of us. Lunch today at Bellota Bar y Tapas in Brighton. I was there along with my brother Dave, Phil (ex landlord of the Dover Castle Inn, Teynham, Kent), Graeme and Leslie. Two guests sent their apologies. They missed a great occasion. The food here is wonderful. From the tapas menu I enjoyed:

• Tortilla Espanola, homemade Spanish style omelette with potato and onion
• Pescado Rebozado, deep fried white fish in a special-recipe San Miguel batter
• Croquetas de Jamon, hand crumbed croquettes, filled with Serrano ham and Béchamel sauce

Washed down with pints of San Miguel and the magnificent house Valdepenas.

Three tapas is as much as anyone can eat and terrific value at £9.95. The manager, Mark, makes you feel really welcome and is a great host.

We will be back!