Was Worthing Worth it?

TLDR:  Yes.

We had to pop over to Worthing again ysterday for a little moral supporting of some of our staff running a workshop in the brilliant Colonnade House.

It was clear, immediately we arrived, that our lads had the whole thing under control (as we knew they would, really) and that the commissioning organisation was delighted with the way things were going.

This mean that we could leave them all to it after an hour or so of pleasant chat and session observiation.

Clare recommended a newish micropub - The Old Bicycle Shop -  very close by so we went to fnd it.

They had a nice range of beers and the space was really pleasant.  It was very quiet, and a little chilly but we supped our beer happily enough.

We really wanted to ensure we got to the Brooksteed Arms before heading back to Brighton so decided not to have a second but, instead, to head up the hill.

We were so glad we did.  Even though the first pub was nice, the atmosphere in the Brooksteed was so much warmer (physically, and emotionally).  Obviously, the beer was ace, too.

Sadly, we really only had time for one there so then we got ourselves on a train to Brighton and the Evening Star to meet an old friend post-match.

I have to say, the ES doesn't feel anything like as exciting as it used to.  Despite assurances, the Dark Star beers post-Fullers acquisition, are a shadow of their former selves.  Mind you I had an excellent 2/3rds of a Burning Sky keg beer and this made up for the lack lustre APA.

All in all a really pleasant day and it makes me want to give Worthing a more relaxed visit (and maybe when it's a little warmer) to really give their pubs a good try out.

Side note:  I'm really impressed with Unbarred's modest ABV beers.  They pack tonnes of flavour into their pale sub-4% beers...enough to make you want a second.  That's quite a feat!

Must revist their taproom soon...