Monica’s Guidebook
Shopping, Scenery & Supplies
Church Road, the main shopping area in central Hove.
It may not look like it but you are in Central “Hove Actually”, a phrase believed to have been coined by former local resident, the actor Lord Lawrence Olivier. Just one block back and parallel with the beach road, Kingsway you’ll find Church Road, full of local shops, bars and Michelin Star restaurants. For food supplies there’s also a Co-Op and a Tesco Superstore.
Church Road
Church RoadIt may not look like it but you are in Central “Hove Actually”, a phrase believed to have been coined by former local resident, the actor Lord Lawrence Olivier. Just one block back and parallel with the beach road, Kingsway you’ll find Church Road, full of local shops, bars and Michelin Star restaurants. For food supplies there’s also a Co-Op and a Tesco Superstore.
If you’re looking for old records, cute homeware from Berts or a Boots Pharmacy, George St in Hove provides.
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George Street
George StreetIf you’re looking for old records, cute homeware from Berts or a Boots Pharmacy, George St in Hove provides.
You can walk to the 18th Century Laines in Brighton in around 20 minutes. Get lost here and you may find exquisite jewellery, original artwork and kitsch mementos.
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The Lanes
You can walk to the 18th Century Laines in Brighton in around 20 minutes. Get lost here and you may find exquisite jewellery, original artwork and kitsch mementos.
Have an Adventure
If you’re driving you’re in luck as the car park in the Marina is big and free for up to 4 hours. Otherwise most buses from Church road go into Brighton and you can pick up the No 7 bus from there down to the Marina. Take a boat trip for a fun day out. Sailing, jet ski’s and motorboats are all around you.
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Brighton Marina
If you’re driving you’re in luck as the car park in the Marina is big and free for up to 4 hours. Otherwise most buses from Church road go into Brighton and you can pick up the No 7 bus from there down to the Marina. Take a boat trip for a fun day out. Sailing, jet ski’s and motorboats are all around you.
As well as exploring, its a great place to find some shade and have a picnic in the summer months.
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Pabellón Real
As well as exploring, its a great place to find some shade and have a picnic in the summer months.
British Airways i360
Book ahead for discounts
A wonderful day out for walkers. 10 days actually if you wanted to do the whole walk. Feel free to come and crash at ours after.
To travel along the shoreline you can take the No 700 Coastliner bus from right outside our building all the way to Portsmouth.
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South Downs Way
South Downs WayA wonderful day out for walkers. 10 days actually if you wanted to do the whole walk. Feel free to come and crash at ours after.
To travel along the shoreline you can take the No 700 Coastliner bus from right outside our building all the way to Portsmouth.
A 45 minute drive East but well worth it. The magnificent views will blow all the cobwebs away.
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Acantilados de Seven Sisters
A 45 minute drive East but well worth it. The magnificent views will blow all the cobwebs away.
My guide wouldn’t be complete without Brighton Pier. All the fun of the fair. An unmissable attraction for kids of all ages.
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Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveMy guide wouldn’t be complete without Brighton Pier. All the fun of the fair. An unmissable attraction for kids of all ages.
Cocktails & Lounging
Pho Brighton
12 Black Lion StJust the place to kick back and relax
Fabulous cocktails, sharing plates and a terrace. A lovely way to wind down.
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Burnt Orange
59 Middle StreetFabulous cocktails, sharing plates and a terrace. A lovely way to wind down.
This place was recommended by our lovely guests Freya and Joshua. It’s a lively cocktail bar with music and dancing. Not for quiet conversation but somewhere you can enjoy well priced tasty cocktails and let your hair down.
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Be At One - Brighton
5 Castle SquareThis place was recommended by our lovely guests Freya and Joshua. It’s a lively cocktail bar with music and dancing. Not for quiet conversation but somewhere you can enjoy well priced tasty cocktails and let your hair down.
Hair, Spa & Treatments
Sam is my hairdresser, he’s not only an award winning colour specialist, he is a really lovely guy. While you are there your hairdresser is only looking after you, a rare treat.
Samuel Chapman Hair Salon Hove
82 George StSam is my hairdresser, he’s not only an award winning colour specialist, he is a really lovely guy. While you are there your hairdresser is only looking after you, a rare treat.
Just around the corner. If you are feeling stressed or run down, or even if not, this could be just the thing. I floated out of there. Check out the massages and yoga while you’re there. They have special offers on their website.
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The Float Spa
8 Third AveJust around the corner. If you are feeling stressed or run down, or even if not, this could be just the thing. I floated out of there. Check out the massages and yoga while you’re there. They have special offers on their website.
Feeling Peckish
A 5 minute walk away on Church Road. You could easily stroll past this little local and ahem, Michelin restaurant, but you may be missing a real gem. This place has been highly recommended by guests.
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Wild Flor
42 Church RdA 5 minute walk away on Church Road. You could easily stroll past this little local and ahem, Michelin restaurant, but you may be missing a real gem. This place has been highly recommended by guests.
An all time favourite of mine with great food and ambiance.
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The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship StAn all time favourite of mine with great food and ambiance.
An exceptional seafood restaurant on the seafront.
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The Salt Room
106 Kings RdAn exceptional seafood restaurant on the seafront.
Another delightful Michelin restaurant a short stroll away. Be sure to book ahead.
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The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms
3 Hove StAnother delightful Michelin restaurant a short stroll away. Be sure to book ahead.
Sitting on the verandah sipping tea is a delight even in the rain. Sea views free of charge. Exceptional food! For lunch the Mushroom Duxelle was outstanding and I’m not even a big fan of mushrooms. Who knew?
Third Avenue
Third AvenueSitting on the verandah sipping tea is a delight even in the rain. Sea views free of charge. Exceptional food! For lunch the Mushroom Duxelle was outstanding and I’m not even a big fan of mushrooms. Who knew?
Arguably the best steak in town
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The Coal Shed Restaurant Brighton
8 Boyce's StreetArguably the best steak in town
A 15 minute walk West. Rockwater is a new contender with the bonus of being right on the beach. The deck has a no reservation policy, so you can swing by anytime, though it can get busy on sunshiny days.
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Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeA 15 minute walk West. Rockwater is a new contender with the bonus of being right on the beach. The deck has a no reservation policy, so you can swing by anytime, though it can get busy on sunshiny days.
Joe’s Burger house
Joes is local and exceptional but even better get it delivered.
My Guests and friends, highly recommend this place. I plan to try it myself very soon.
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Otello Restaurant Hove
122 Church RdMy Guests and friends, highly recommend this place. I plan to try it myself very soon.
Go West on On Church Road and cross over. This place is renowned for its phenomenal baked goods. I try to resist but then recall that Oscar Wilde said the only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. :)
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Real Pâtisserie
147 Church RdGo West on On Church Road and cross over. This place is renowned for its phenomenal baked goods. I try to resist but then recall that Oscar Wilde said the only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. :)
Highly recommended by our guests Freya and Joshua as a yummy little brunch spot. We hear the staff are all very nice and the service is quick. You’ll find Oeuf just around the corner at No 8, 3rd Avenue. Thanks for the recommendation guys. X
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Oeuf - Café in Hove
8 Third AveHighly recommended by our guests Freya and Joshua as a yummy little brunch spot. We hear the staff are all very nice and the service is quick. You’ll find Oeuf just around the corner at No 8, 3rd Avenue. Thanks for the recommendation guys. X
Food scene
Recommended one of our lovely guests; Tim. A great local Spanish Tapas place on Church Road in Hove. Thanks Tim. :)
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Market Restaurant Bar
42 Western RdRecommended one of our lovely guests; Tim. A great local Spanish Tapas place on Church Road in Hove. Thanks Tim. :)
Riddle & Finns The Beach
Awesome food and an awesome location. Seafood specialists.
This place got a rave review from recent guests.
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Petit Pois Restaurant Ltd
70 Ship StThis place got a rave review from recent guests.