The Basketmakers Arms

The Basketmakers Arms is an award-winning North Laine pub in Brighton that feels like a cosy retreat while still being right in the middle of things. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while the rest of the group settles in with a pint.

The pub leans into traditional British comfort with a strong drinks range plus a food offer that includes seafood specials and proper Sunday roasts. The setting suits relaxed catch-ups and it works well as a destination in its own right after browsing Gloucester Road and the surrounding streets.

Expect a friendly welcome and that satisfying sense of being somewhere established and well-loved. It is ideal when you want a classic pub atmosphere without the generic feel, and useful on wet-weather days when paws and people need somewhere warm to regroup.