Brooksteed - 38 Southfarm Road - 2014
Yes, its a hairdresser's . . . but don't expect a pint and a perm! Welcome to Worthing's second Micropub!
Nick Little is the man behind this venture into the Real Ale world. In the following couple of months, Nick had the challenge of stripping away the salon's interior, replacing it with his own unique look, something that is a world away from the usual trappings of the more accepted public house.
Worthing Pubs had the pleasure of being there a few minutes after the keys were handed over, and we look forward to witnessing the birth of Nicks dream.
Brooksteed is derived from Brooksteed Lane, the original name for South Farm Road.
Nick Little is the man behind this venture into the Real Ale world. In the following couple of months, Nick had the challenge of stripping away the salon's interior, replacing it with his own unique look, something that is a world away from the usual trappings of the more accepted public house.
Worthing Pubs had the pleasure of being there a few minutes after the keys were handed over, and we look forward to witnessing the birth of Nicks dream.
Brooksteed is derived from Brooksteed Lane, the original name for South Farm Road.
2014 - 5th September - opening day
We arrived early so we could get some pictures while it was empty. It was basic to start with, as many are, the emphasis was on getting it going first. Creature comforts would develop in theirr own time.
We noted the tall tables that we'd seen in the Anchored, the first micropub. Nick was keen to keep the local residents and neighbouring shops happy and built a basic shelter out the back for smokers.
As with many of these adventures, the licensing authorities had imposed restricted opening hours and forbade the use of the forecourt out front for tables and chairs until the pub had proved itself not to become rowdy!
We noted the tall tables that we'd seen in the Anchored, the first micropub. Nick was keen to keep the local residents and neighbouring shops happy and built a basic shelter out the back for smokers.
As with many of these adventures, the licensing authorities had imposed restricted opening hours and forbade the use of the forecourt out front for tables and chairs until the pub had proved itself not to become rowdy!
2019
2019 saw a marked contrast to the day it first opened. The high tables are still there. The idea is that they take up less room, and mimic standing or sitting at the bar, thus encouraging conversation and social mixing, well, that's what the design experts say, it seems to work.
The image above shows the cool room where the beer kegs are stored at the right temperature. An assortment of pictures adorn the walls now.
The smokers area out the back, image right, has gone and replaced with this garden room with its eclectic collection of furniture. The use of wood gives a good relaxing atmosphere.
The image above shows the cool room where the beer kegs are stored at the right temperature. An assortment of pictures adorn the walls now.
The smokers area out the back, image right, has gone and replaced with this garden room with its eclectic collection of furniture. The use of wood gives a good relaxing atmosphere.
Known landlords
2014 - Nick & Paula Little
2017 - John Azzopardi & Aaron Burns
2014 - Nick & Paula Little
2017 - John Azzopardi & Aaron Burns
A little extra
The pub hold social events and gatherings for the local community and having proved their worth are now allowed seating on the forecourt. Although there are no cooking facilities, food from adjacent shops are allowed and visits from mobile catering vans are permitted.
The pub hold social events and gatherings for the local community and having proved their worth are now allowed seating on the forecourt. Although there are no cooking facilities, food from adjacent shops are allowed and visits from mobile catering vans are permitted.
