{"id":14098,"date":"2014-07-24T12:39:40","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T11:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialandcocktail.co.uk\/?p=14098"},"modified":"2014-08-20T15:55:06","modified_gmt":"2014-08-20T14:55:06","slug":"favourite-brighton-cocktail-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialandcocktail.co.uk\/favourite-brighton-cocktail-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"My Favourite Brighton Cocktail Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fran at\u00a0The Graphic Foodie<\/a><\/h3>\n

The party town of Brighton is certainly not short of a place or two to drink. Saying that, the majority of bars cater for the influx of stag and hen parties and mainstream clubbers that want their drinks cheap and cheerful. But if you prefer your\u00a0poison<\/em>\u00a0refined and a little more exclusive then these bars are worth noting for your black book.<\/p>\n

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\"Plateau1) Plateau<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t let the fact that\u00a0Plateau<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is primarily a small plate French restaurant put you off. In the evening, the vibe is stylish yet relaxed and the small bar to one side of the venue is definitely worth propping up. Although notorious for their carefully sourced organic, biodynamic and natural wine from small-scale producers, the cocktail menu is just as considered. Some of the drinks have a prohibition-era feel to them and others are 40s recipes from the cocktail masters.<\/p>\n

Try the\u00a0Satan\u2019s Whiskers<\/strong>\u00a0(gin, orange curacao, dry and sweet vermouth, fresh orange juice and orange bitters) or the \u201codd-ball\u201d\u00a0Pan American Clipper<\/strong>\u00a0(le lieu calvados, fresh lime, grenadine and absinthe). And if you get hungry there is far more on offer than a packet of ready salted to satisfy cravings. Bonus.<\/p>\n

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\"Cocktail2) Cocktail Shack<\/h2>\n

The newest and possibly the best boutique hotel bar in the city, you\u2019ll find the\u00a0Cocktail Shack<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>nestled away in The Artist Residence on Regency Square. Grown up yet creative and convivial, this is the sort of place to sip your drinks if you want to avoid the mainstream mojito masses. This place perfectly reflects Brighton vibe, heck, part of it is even made with wood reclaimed from the West Pier.<\/p>\n

Although the Shack\u2019s tipple of choice is their sizable rum list, the cocktail menu covers some cherry picked classics and their own more adventurous house originals. Kick back and relax with a\u00a0Tequila Negroni<\/strong>\u00a0or for something a little adventurous for the taste buds, go for a\u00a0Truth Be Told<\/strong>\u00a0(gin, pineapple, coriander, jalapeno water and egg white).<\/p>\n

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3) The New Club<\/h2>\n

With views of the sea and the remains of the West Pier,\u00a0The New Club<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>should be a must for every visitor to Brighton. As well as serving gourmet American fast food, the bar is just as visit worthy. With a very cool NYC eatery style, they are now gaining national recognition for the effort they are putting into their food and drink. The cocktail menu is divided into three sections. Start the evening with their fresher, pre-dinner drinks like the\u00a0Tre Bellini<\/strong>\u00a0(cr\u00e8me de peche, peach puree, peach bitters and Prosecco) or one of their whiskey flight selections. The Club Classics list includes twists like\u00a0Cherry Cola Bottle<\/strong>\u00a0(Amaretto, Cherry Heering, cola syrup and lemon juice).<\/p>\n

And finally, top the night off with the dessert cocktails, which along with the usual sweet options list drinks like the\u00a0Rock & Rye<\/strong>\u00a0(Rye Whiskey infused for a few days with Rock Candy, Orange, Lemon and Maraschino Cherries, served with an Aperol rinse).<\/p>\n

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\"byoc\"4)BYOC (Bring Your Own Cocktail<\/a>)<\/h2>\n

This is a relatively new concept to Brighton. Hidden away (behind the fa\u00e7ade of a faux juice bar) in The Lanes, most people would pass it by which is part of the appeal, feeling almost a little illicit. Booking is advised and a set fee of \u00a320 will buy you two hours of expert mixology. Unusually, you are requested to bring the alcohol but your drinks will be crafted to your individual taste preferences using their own in-house created syrups and bitters or pressed fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Not having to read lengthy cocktail menus is worth the entrance fee in itself and you will not be able to get tailor made drinks like these anywhere else.<\/p>\n

The moody, candlelit interior makes for one of the most glamorous bars in the city, with quirky details and drinks served in vintage glassware. There\u2019s even a tiny six seat cinema squirrelled in there as well. A unique experience in a modern speakeasy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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