Nicolas’s guidebook
Food scene
Fatto a Mano translates as “made by hand” and this sums up what they are all about. Being handmade extends beyond the food and relates to their simple and honest approach, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Utilising local ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes, Fatto a Mano, have fused their homeland with their seaside home. The main menu is supplemented by ever-changing specials and all of their dishes are created right in front of your eyes. Fatto a Mano have recently created a gluten free base that is as good as their original and offer vegetarian and vegan options.
98 locals recommend
Fatto a Mano Hove
65-67 Church RdFatto a Mano translates as “made by hand” and this sums up what they are all about. Being handmade extends beyond the food and relates to their simple and honest approach, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Utilising local ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes, Fatto a Mano, have fused their homeland with their seaside home. The main menu is supplemented by ever-changing specials and all of their dishes are created right in front of your eyes. Fatto a Mano have recently created a gluten free base that is as good as their original and offer vegetarian and vegan options.
Duncan Ray is the only resident chef who will be serving you for your dinner and his approach is all about the attention to detail. Duncan prepares just a small amount of covers/ dinners on a given evening – perhaps only for 20 people. So this type of dining experience is all about the quality, it is about being in the hands of a very capable chef and it will undoubtedly be an experience to savour.
119 locals recommend
The Little Fish Market
10 Upper Market StreetDuncan Ray is the only resident chef who will be serving you for your dinner and his approach is all about the attention to detail. Duncan prepares just a small amount of covers/ dinners on a given evening – perhaps only for 20 people. So this type of dining experience is all about the quality, it is about being in the hands of a very capable chef and it will undoubtedly be an experience to savour.
Located on the corner of Second Avenue, Baked is a welcoming spot to enjoy a spot of Brunch whilst watching the world go by. This dog friendly cafe change their menu seasonally to ensure they make the most of freshest of ingredients which are sourced locally. They have a wonderful range of healthy, freshly cooked meal options together with a more naughty selection of cakes when you just fancy a treat - with some vegan options too!
60 locals recommend
Baked
69 Church RdLocated on the corner of Second Avenue, Baked is a welcoming spot to enjoy a spot of Brunch whilst watching the world go by. This dog friendly cafe change their menu seasonally to ensure they make the most of freshest of ingredients which are sourced locally. They have a wonderful range of healthy, freshly cooked meal options together with a more naughty selection of cakes when you just fancy a treat - with some vegan options too!
Pubs
Listed as one of the Top 10 Pubs in the UK by GQ, The Ginger Pig serves traditional food sourced from some of Sussex’s finest suppliers. The menu is updated regularly offering fresh inspiration and seasonality, and also offers bar snacks and delicious cocktails! There is a separate dining area, bar and a cute outdoor terrace for drinks.
194 locals recommend
The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StListed as one of the Top 10 Pubs in the UK by GQ, The Ginger Pig serves traditional food sourced from some of Sussex’s finest suppliers. The menu is updated regularly offering fresh inspiration and seasonality, and also offers bar snacks and delicious cocktails! There is a separate dining area, bar and a cute outdoor terrace for drinks.
The Bee’s Mouth has a quirky, vibrant atmosphere. Located on Western Road, this pub specialises in craft beers from Belgium and is a great place if you’re looking for something a bit different. The inside of the Bee’s Mouth adds to its exciting atmosphere, with soft lighting and candles and incense wherever you look. A popular destination in Hove, the Bee’s Mouth is a great musical venue, with live music weekly from jazz to rock. You’ll also find open mic nights, life drawing classes, and film showings.
108 locals recommend
The Bee's Mouth
10 Western RoadThe Bee’s Mouth has a quirky, vibrant atmosphere. Located on Western Road, this pub specialises in craft beers from Belgium and is a great place if you’re looking for something a bit different. The inside of the Bee’s Mouth adds to its exciting atmosphere, with soft lighting and candles and incense wherever you look. A popular destination in Hove, the Bee’s Mouth is a great musical venue, with live music weekly from jazz to rock. You’ll also find open mic nights, life drawing classes, and film showings.
Bar Scene
The Paris Wine Bar is a stylish bar and restaurant on Church Road, offering quality food and authentic French wine. On the wine menu you’ll find a good selection of sparkling, red, white, and rosé, along with a handful of cocktails (many of them champagne cocktails). The Paris Wine Bar also has a delicious menu with main meals, or smaller finger food and mezze dishes.
38 locals recommend
Paris Wine Bar
119 Church RdThe Paris Wine Bar is a stylish bar and restaurant on Church Road, offering quality food and authentic French wine. On the wine menu you’ll find a good selection of sparkling, red, white, and rosé, along with a handful of cocktails (many of them champagne cocktails). The Paris Wine Bar also has a delicious menu with main meals, or smaller finger food and mezze dishes.
With an air of a 1920 prohibition den, the Gin Tub Hove is one of Hove’s newest bars and is quickly making a name for itself as the cosiest drinking spot in town - The only phone you’ll need at the Gin Tub will be the one on your table to ring in your order at the bar! With over 60 gins behind the bar the choice seems endless, they even offer boards which comes with 3 measures of gin, 3 tonics, 3 botanicals and 3 nibbles to compliment the gins.
88 locals recommend
The Gin Tub
16 Church RdWith an air of a 1920 prohibition den, the Gin Tub Hove is one of Hove’s newest bars and is quickly making a name for itself as the cosiest drinking spot in town - The only phone you’ll need at the Gin Tub will be the one on your table to ring in your order at the bar! With over 60 gins behind the bar the choice seems endless, they even offer boards which comes with 3 measures of gin, 3 tonics, 3 botanicals and 3 nibbles to compliment the gins.
Café Malbec Hove is an Argentinian wine bar on the busy Church Road, next door to Latinoamerica grill. This wine bar and ‘Empanada House’ serve the very best wines including a cracking range of Malbecs, and South American cuisine offering a range of different tapas dishes. With their extensive knowledge of both food and wine you’re in for a treat!
20 locals recommend
Cafe malbec
34 Church RdCafé Malbec Hove is an Argentinian wine bar on the busy Church Road, next door to Latinoamerica grill. This wine bar and ‘Empanada House’ serve the very best wines including a cracking range of Malbecs, and South American cuisine offering a range of different tapas dishes. With their extensive knowledge of both food and wine you’re in for a treat!
Nightlife
Based over two floors, this pub/club in Hove has a great atmosphere, and is the place to be on a night out in Hove. Seventy6 has a great cocktail menu, with half price cocktails every Friday.
11 locals recommend
Seventy6
76 Preston StBased over two floors, this pub/club in Hove has a great atmosphere, and is the place to be on a night out in Hove. Seventy6 has a great cocktail menu, with half price cocktails every Friday.
Sightseeing
The British Airways i360 has been a truly amazing addition to the Brighton Seafront! Enjoy a glass (or two) of champagne whilst taking in the stunning Sussex Coastline!
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
The British Airways i360 has been a truly amazing addition to the Brighton Seafront! Enjoy a glass (or two) of champagne whilst taking in the stunning Sussex Coastline!