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The Rook Taproom (formerly Brighton Beer Dispensary) (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Temptation (re-named Arcane Bridge) - Cascadian Dark AleExcellent1
Brighton Bier - UnderdogGood1
Late Knights - Frosty MorningsGood1
Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale AleGood1
Marble - Chocolate MarbleNot Tried0
RedWillow - HeadlessNot Tried0
Late Knights - Hop o' the MorningNot Tried0
Pitfield's - N1 Wheat BeerNot Tried0
Five Points - Five Points PaleNot Tried0
Brighton Bier - South Coast IPANot Tried0
Brighton Bier - No Name Oatmeal StoutNot Tried0
Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale AleNot Tried0
Late Knights - Full MoonNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Rook Taproom (formerly Brighton Beer Dispensary), Brighton, East Sussex
Picture 2. The Rook Taproom (formerly Brighton Beer Dispensary), Brighton, East Sussex

Visits Details

14 Nov 2015 (Andrew)
Yeah well we staggered in here, propped ourselves up against a table and felt like fish in a bowl (at least I did).
BeerABVScoreNotes
Late Knights - Crack of Dawn Pale Ale3.90GoodCan't remember much about it but I know I drank it all so that's a good sign.
Brighton Bier - No Name Oatmeal Stout5.00Not Tried
Brighton Bier - Thirty Three Pale Ale3.30Not Tried
Late Knights - Full Moon5.80Not Tried
14 Jun 2014 (Dosser)
Pretty full
BeerABVScoreNotes
Temptation (re-named Arcane Bridge) - Cascadian Dark Ale5.00Excellent7 beers on.
19 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The Guvnors Jon and Theresa of previous South London Antic pubs fame were seated at the bar and most informative. Only handled pint pots available. Brighton Bier and Late Knights beers are on the bar counter handpumps, other brewers' beers on gravity against one wall. Simple pricing policy - all real ales and ciders are £3.40 pp.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brighton Bier - Underdog4.20GoodFresh on
Late Knights - Frosty Mornings5.70Good
Marble - Chocolate Marble5.50Not Tried
RedWillow - Headless3.90Not TriedOn gravity
Late Knights - Hop o' the Morning4.20Not Tried
Pitfield's - N1 Wheat Beer5.00Not TriedOn gravity
Five Points - Five Points Pale4.40Not Tried
Brighton Bier - South Coast IPA5.00Not Tried

About The Rook Taproom (formerly Brighton Beer Dispensary)

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good3
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3EG.

In Dean Street, formerly the Prince Arthur which re-opened on 10th April 2014 initially as a joint venture between a local brewer Brighton Bier and the South London outfit Late Knights. Terraced house on a steep hill, Dean Street, just off the Western Road shopping area and was then renamed Brighton Beer Dispensary. Closed September 2022 with future uncertain. Re-opened December 2023 with another name and equipped with 22 keg beer taps.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 4 of them.

Map location

Postcode: BN1 3EG