The exterior of a white building with large windows and decorative black lighting fixtures. A sign reads 'Golden Lion Hotel Est. 1980' with a painted depiction of two cricketers, and there are colorful flower arrangements on the balcony and hanging basket. The name 'The Cricketers' is partially visible on the wall.

HISTORIC PUB IN THE HEART OF BRIGHTON

The Cricketers, in the Brighton Lanes, dates back as far as 1547 making it the oldest pub in Brighton. A warm welcome awaits inside with Victorian touches aplenty…think plush red velvet seating, thick carpets and plenty of framed prints lining the walls and the ceiling.

Upstairs you will find The Greene Room, a private function room and bar, ideal for your next big event with space for up to 70 people and a built-in sound system.

A bar interior with a dark wood counter, plush pink upholstery on the seating, and a backlit shelf stocked with various liquor bottles. There are brass and pink glass lamps hanging above the bar, and a large floral arrangement in a white ornate vase on the counter. The setting has vintage decor and an elegant, cozy atmosphere.

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Step into one of our pubs for a warm welcome and a great meeting place to enjoy a drink or meal with friends or family. From community pubs to city centre bars our pubs can be found across Brighton & Hove. Whilst distinct in their outward style they all share the same Golden Lion passion for creating pubs with quality food, excellent service and pleasant surroundings that people love going to.

Our pubs include vibrant city centre bars such as Tapestry in Hove and The Cricketers in Brighton to stylish eateries such as Hove Place, to genteel country pub The Plough in Rottingdean, to community pubs in Patcham. So whether you’re in the mood for a lively music filled night out, an elegant bistro meal, some top notch bubbles for that special occasion, al fresco dining in a beautiful Italian garden, a family friendly meal out, or a jaunt to the countryside…we have the right place for you.

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Front exterior of a historic pub named The Cricketers, with hanging flower baskets, outdoor seating, lantern-style street lamps, and signage advertising whiskey, ales, and pub classics on a cloudy day.
A three-story brick building with a sign that reads "Plough Inn." The building has multiple windows, some with flower boxes, and a black sign with a white bird. Several cars are parked in front, and a large tree with green leaves is visible on the right side. The sky is clear and blue.
The entrance of a brick building with a wooden sign reading 'The Long M' and a smaller sign reading 'Golden Lion Group.' The doorway is framed by two black lanterns, with colorful flowers in window boxes on the upper level and potted plants near the entrance. There are benches on either side of the pathway leading to the door.
A red brick building with a sign that reads 'Ladies Mile' and outdoor seating with umbrellas. There are two women sitting and chatting in front of the building. There are parked cars and trees in the background.
The image shows a two-story building with a mixed architectural style, featuring beige brickwork on the upper floors and a modern dark green storefront on the ground floor with horizontal awnings. There are large planters with small palm trees in front of the building, and residential windows with white curtains above. The roof is pitched with dark shingles, and the sky is clear and blue.
A three-story corner building with a green facade, white window frames, and a dark green door labeled 'The Bell Tower.' The building has outdoor plants and a small patio area with benches, with neighboring white buildings and chimneys visible on the roof.