Traditional pub- 17 Kings Road
The Star & Garter
Kings Road pub famed for Cutie Pies Detroit pizza
5.1/10
Local score
No. 93 of 212 pubs & bars on r/brighton, from 23 locals across 21 threads.
100% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.
Best known among Redditors for the Cutie Pies Detroit-style square pizza served out of the kitchen here, repeatedly named among the best pizza in Brighton alongside good fries. It's also flagged as a solid traditional pub with character, alcohol-free beer options, and American football on Sundays, but the pizza is 'very expensive' — good for sharing one pie between two or three.
- Go for
- Detroit-style pizza and a pint
- Heads up
- Pizza isn't cheap, expect to pay a premium
What locals say
These are all brilliant recommendations and are all proper pubs with character I just want to add the star and garter to the list. But i feel like the answer is more likely to be the lion and lobster in terms of most labyrinthine and a good level of busy. i really want to go to a pub now...
…kind of traditional pubs, with food, alcohol free selection and are comfortable to go and enjoy on your own: Evening Star ( food served Thursday to Sunday) The Brick (same as above) William The 4th The Hole In The Wall (great pub but no food) The Prince Albert ( same as above) Star and Garter The Black Dove (also no food but one of my favourite pubs) Hope this helps!
…would be: Alberta’s at The Windmill really tasty American style food with a twist by the chef from Wild Flor (good prices as well). Bit further out but I’d also recommend the bbq food at The Argyle near Preston Circus. Closer to town I’m a big fan of the pizza at the Star and Garter on the…
The farm, the Geese (sometimes), star and garter. Those places have pint cans of it, that you pour. The great eastern has regular sized cans.
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