Hove has managed to retain its independent flair, southern charm and cracking selection of boozy hideaways. From independent pubs stocking vintage wares and local craft beers, to European retreats of French fancies and luscious gastro venues, Hove has no shortage of great bars and pubs. Check out our recommendations for the best bars in Hove and discover Brighton's booming little sister.
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A much-loved boozer filled with characterful charm, toting retro collectables and up-cycled furniture, The Exchange rustles up a range of delicious drinks and top-notch grub. Plus, it hosts live music events, sports screenings and themed shindigs.
While it's top notch fresh Greek cuisine that steers the ship at a restaurant like Nostos, this loval Hove favourite doens't cut ties with a fantastic drinks menu, promising a fresh cocktail selection and wines that go great with a small plate or three.
The Freemasons Tavern couples all your favourite drinks with great local DJ sets and an unbeatable atmopshere. Whether you're out on the town celebrating with mates or are simply just looking for a cosy local spot to enjoy a cold pint, this Jack-of-all-trades in Hove promises to answer all your needs.
Old Albion is all sorts of charming, from the old Victorian features through to the hearty Sunday lunch menu. It also has a massive selection of gins; head over to hear live music and sips some seriously good G&Ts.
Make your way over to Tapestry on Victoria Grove, where you'll find a fantastic lineup of tasty tipples, including plenty of cocktails. But that's not all, as this place also has sunny streetside tables for when the weather's warm alongside banging lazy brunches and small plates.
Based on Church Road, Cafe Chilli is an authentic Thai restaurant and bar that serves fiery dishes and ice-cold cocktails to Hove's local residents. Though the venue primarily focusses on recreating authentic Thai dishes, the bar staff serve up a variety of fruit, spice and liqueur infused drinks for Brighton's revellers to enjoy.
If you don't want to be battered by twentieth century quirks and would rather retreat to a wholly British restaurant bar of bistro fare and classic tipples, then you've come to the right place. From its regionally reminiscent main restaurant to its bohemian beer garden, Hove Place is another bar in Hove that prove that oddities and off-kilter antics aren't the only things pulling in the punters these days.
The Paris House is the perfect spot for you drinking aficionados who fancy a bit of European culture. Serving the finest French wine, the fanciest cocktails and a smashing selection of spirits, this place is perfect for a tipple and catch-up.
Housed above a traditional pub in the heart of Hove, The Speakeasy is a bootleggers retreat of awesome vintage proportions. Themed upon the prohibitions bars of the 1920s, The Speakeasy at The Wick is brimming with retro wares, rich mahogany colours and candlelit tables, all surrounded by prohibition paraphernalia; just the spot to grab a 1920s-inspired cocktail and whisk the night away.
Set in a small and intimate setting, this relaxed boozer is the place to go for sharing plates and the very best in bespoke bottles of wine. Pitch up for a sophisticated night and if you love your wine, you can even take it home from their deli counter.
As if harbouring a secret speakeasy bar upstairs wasn't enough to entice you to this charming Hove boozer, The Wick Inn is boasting a wholly unique menu, it's boasting Thai grub. Whilst its interiors boast of traditionalism with a few added quirks and vintage hues thrown in for good measure, The Wick Inn is serving up a Thai selection of dishes that will see your British pub experience truly changed for the better.
Found within Selina Hotel and boasting panoramic views of Brighton's seafront, The Old Pier is a gorgeous place to wet your whistle. Inside, you'll find a bright and airy space with plenty of plants, as well as a range of deliciously decent drinks.
Whilst Hove may seem the place to uncover homemade wares and bohemian eateries, it's also the place to discover this completely off-kilter, jumped right outta the wagon bar. Known for their collection of junkyard oddities, basement schmoozing and quirky collection of cocktails, The Bee's Mouth is a cavern of cool waiting to be discovered.
