Guidebook for Hove
Food Scene
Amazing tapas and a great Sunday roast, friendly staff and great atmosphere. http://www.market-restaurantbar.co.uk/
43 locals recommend
Market Restaurant Bar
42 Western RdAmazing tapas and a great Sunday roast, friendly staff and great atmosphere. http://www.market-restaurantbar.co.uk/
Great pub food and possibly the best beer garden in the South East.... if you can get a seat
81 locals recommend
Hove Place
37 First AveGreat pub food and possibly the best beer garden in the South East.... if you can get a seat
Great French food in lovely surroundings opposite the beautiful St John's Church
22 locals recommend
Le Nantais Bistro
41 Church RdGreat French food in lovely surroundings opposite the beautiful St John's Church
Wine and cheese deli, great for eating in or taking out. Very knowledgable and friendly staff. Get in before 10pm
36 locals recommend
FOURTH AND CHURCH
84 Church RdWine and cheese deli, great for eating in or taking out. Very knowledgable and friendly staff. Get in before 10pm
Cool pub serving quirky Southern American food. Good ale and wine selection. Dark and cosy for colder nights.
9 locals recommend
Seven Stars
27 Ship St Cool pub serving quirky Southern American food. Good ale and wine selection. Dark and cosy for colder nights.
Intimate restaurant using local, seasonal produce. Make sure you book on a weekend. One for a special occasion.
72 locals recommend
The Gingerman
21A Norfolk SquareIntimate restaurant using local, seasonal produce. Make sure you book on a weekend. One for a special occasion.
Amazing coffee and great atmosphere. A Brighton and Hove chain. There is a bigger branch on Western Road as you walk towards Brighton. Drink in or take away - can get busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
155 locals recommend
Small Batch Coffee
111 Western RdAmazing coffee and great atmosphere. A Brighton and Hove chain. There is a bigger branch on Western Road as you walk towards Brighton. Drink in or take away - can get busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Award-winning restaurant in the lanes. Contemporary cuisine and design.
131 locals recommend
64 Degrees
53 Meeting House LnAward-winning restaurant in the lanes. Contemporary cuisine and design.
Contemporary, award-winning indian cuisine - inspired by Indian street food.
241 locals recommend
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StContemporary, award-winning indian cuisine - inspired by Indian street food.
The Breakfast Club
16-17 Market StCool chain eatery for breakfast/brunch in the South Lanes.
The Float Spa
8 Third AveGreat coffee and artisan pastries/sandwiches.
Great sourdough pizza place also serving gelato. Great gluten free and vegan options as well: http://www.morellizorelli.co.uk/
15 locals recommend
Morelli Zorelli
40 Western RdGreat sourdough pizza place also serving gelato. Great gluten free and vegan options as well: http://www.morellizorelli.co.uk/
The Pond
49 Gloucester RdCracking pub in the centre of Brighton with the best bao in town!! Nom.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bustling local pub with a good selection of beers, popular with the student crowd
73 locals recommend
The Wick Inn
63 Western RdBustling local pub with a good selection of beers, popular with the student crowd
Cute French styled pub, with great live music, friendly staff and a good drink selection.
67 locals recommend
The Paris House
21 Western RdCute French styled pub, with great live music, friendly staff and a good drink selection.
Traditional pub with cosy dining room serving traditional fare. http://www.thelionandlobster.co.uk/
177 locals recommend
The Lion & Lobster
24 Sillwood StTraditional pub with cosy dining room serving traditional fare. http://www.thelionandlobster.co.uk/
Bar and restaurant tucked away in a street just off the sea front in an old coach house. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Can sometimes be closed for private events so make a booking if you want to go for dinner. http://www.coachhousebrighton.com/
6 locals recommend
The Coach House
24 High StBar and restaurant tucked away in a street just off the sea front in an old coach house. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Can sometimes be closed for private events so make a booking if you want to go for dinner. http://www.coachhousebrighton.com/
Cool dive bar popular with students. A bit of a TARDIS with a second bar and DJ at the back. Also serves yummy pizza. Always great tunes playing but not one for a quiet, romantic night!
38 locals recommend
Dead Wax Social
18A Bond StCool dive bar popular with students. A bit of a TARDIS with a second bar and DJ at the back. Also serves yummy pizza. Always great tunes playing but not one for a quiet, romantic night!
Intimate cocktail bar hidden behind a small doorway. Blink and you will miss it but great for a pre-dinner drink or to make a night of it.
35 locals recommend
Twisted Lemon
41 Middle StIntimate cocktail bar hidden behind a small doorway. Blink and you will miss it but great for a pre-dinner drink or to make a night of it.
Sightseeing
West Pier
Kings RoadIconic remains of the once grand West Pier - see it before it's gone for good
Visit the iconic Brunswick Square and gardens with it's yellow facades and views over the sea. If you time it right, the Regency house (currently being restored to it's original splendour!) opens its doors for a guided tour - more details here: http://www.rth.org.uk/about/find-us
22 locals recommend
Brunswick Square
Brunswick SquareVisit the iconic Brunswick Square and gardens with it's yellow facades and views over the sea. If you time it right, the Regency house (currently being restored to it's original splendour!) opens its doors for a guided tour - more details here: http://www.rth.org.uk/about/find-us
Book your tickets online and in advance for a cheaper rate - but you have to wait for a clear day for the best views from this moving observation tower: http://britishairwaysi360.com/
565 locals recommend
British Airways i360
Book your tickets online and in advance for a cheaper rate - but you have to wait for a clear day for the best views from this moving observation tower: http://britishairwaysi360.com/
Parks & Nature
Catch the number 77 from Churchill Square (get the open top one if you can) to Devil's Dyke - famous for it's stunning views and great walks.
132 locals recommend
The Devils Dyke
Devil's Dyke RoadCatch the number 77 from Churchill Square (get the open top one if you can) to Devil's Dyke - famous for it's stunning views and great walks.
Whether you want to relax on the stunning lawns taking in the Regency architecture or sunbath on the beach - it's all at the end of our road
74 locals recommend
Hove Lawns
KingswayWhether you want to relax on the stunning lawns taking in the Regency architecture or sunbath on the beach - it's all at the end of our road
Arts & Culture
Great for comedy and shows with an independent cinema attached as well. Krater comedy show on Saturday and Sunday nights are always good value.
280 locals recommend
Komedia Brighton
44-47 Gardner StGreat for comedy and shows with an independent cinema attached as well. Krater comedy show on Saturday and Sunday nights are always good value.
Built 200 years ago as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this quirky palace is a must see. A mix of regency grandeur with influences from India and China. You can walk around the grounds for free.
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
Built 200 years ago as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this quirky palace is a must see. A mix of regency grandeur with influences from India and China. You can walk around the grounds for free.
Shopping
Head to the North Laines for quirky independent shops and restaurants, or head over to the South Lanes for jewellery, brand names and chain restaurants
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
Head to the North Laines for quirky independent shops and restaurants, or head over to the South Lanes for jewellery, brand names and chain restaurants
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Russell PlaceShopping centre with all major chain stores.
Entertainment & Activities
Boating enthusiasts can hire boats, canoes or jet skis from the Marina. There also chain restaurants and a cinema. However, if you are looking for food and drink only, we would suggest that you stay in Brighton and Hove.
240 locals recommend
Brighton Marina
Boating enthusiasts can hire boats, canoes or jet skis from the Marina. There also chain restaurants and a cinema. However, if you are looking for food and drink only, we would suggest that you stay in Brighton and Hove.
Visit the oldest operating aquarium in the world. Victorian architecture. Busy at weekends and in the summer.
161 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeVisit the oldest operating aquarium in the world. Victorian architecture. Busy at weekends and in the summer.