Let’s be honest: planning a party in Brighton can sometimes feel like a full-time job that you didn't apply for and certainly aren't getting paid for. Between the "seafront tax" on drinks and the eye-watering hire fees that some places demand just for the privilege of standing in their room, the "Ultimate Party" can quickly turn into the "Ultimate Credit

Let’s be honest: Brighton has always been a bit ahead of the curve. Whether it’s the fashion, the music, or the way we treat our weekends, this city doesn’t do "boring." And when it comes to craft beer in Brighton, the scene is shifting faster than the tide at the Palace Pier. If you’ve popped into our taproom on Ditchling Road

The news hit the industry like a lead weight this morning. After years of posturing as the "punks" of the beverage world, BrewDog has officially entered administration and been sold to the US-based Tilray Brands for £33 million. While the corporate headlines focus on "restructuring" and "synergies," the reality on the ground is devastating. 484 people. That’s 484 individuals who, as

It’s Friday. The notification pops up on your phone, payday has officially landed. There is a specific kind of electricity in the Brighton air on a Friday afternoon, isn't there? It’s the collective exhale of a city that works hard and plays harder. And if you’re anything like us at Lost and Found, your first thought isn’t about your savings

There’s a shift happening in Brighton. If you’ve walked down Ditchling Road on a Thursday evening lately, you’ll have felt it. The old-school logic that says you have to wait until Friday at 5:01 PM to crack a smile and grab a pint is officially dead. Here at Lost and Found, we’re seeing a new trend take over our corner

Let’s be honest, planning a party in Brighton can sometimes feel like a second job. You start with a simple idea, "I just want to get my mates together for a few beers", and before you know it, you’re looking at spreadsheets, chasing deposits, and wondering why on earth some places want to charge you five hundred quid just to

Can you feel it? That slight shift in the Brighton air? The sun is finally hanging around past 5 PM, the daffodils are braving the breeze on Ditchling Road, and: most importantly: the thirst for a crisp, cold pale ale is officially overtaking the craving for a heavy winter stout. Spring has officially sprung here at Fiveways, and honestly, we

Remember when BrewDog was the rebellious underdog? The punk brewery sticking it to Big Beer? Yeah, us too. But somewhere along the way, the revolution got bought out, and even their own investors have started saying the quiet part out loud: BrewDog has lost its soul. The “punk” turned into corporate speak with a mohawk wig. Here in Brighton, we're watching

Let's get one thing straight: we don't do corporate “craft” beer. You know the type. The ones who started indie, got massive, got bought, and now still try to look scrappy while a boardroom somewhere high-fives over “brand synergy”. Not here, mate. At Lost and Found, our taps tell a different story. We're a Brighton taproom in the heart of Fiveways on

Let's be blunt: 2026 is shaping up to be brutal for independent breweries. Business rates are skyrocketing, duty keeps climbing, and the margins that once kept small Sussex breweries afloat are getting slimmer by the month. We've already seen some brilliant local producers close their doors, and more are fighting to survive. But here's the thing, you have more power than