Emily's Guidebook
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Hove is a seaside resort and one of the two main parts of the city of Brighton and Hove, along with Brighton in East Sussex, England. Originally a "small but ancient fishing village" surrounded by open farmland, it grew rapidly in the 19th century in response to the development of its eastern neighbour Brighton, and by the Victorian era it was a fully developed town with borough status.
Tranquil, upmarket Hove has a swathe of pebble beach and a broad promenade lined with colourful beach huts. The seafront is backed by Western Lawns, a green strip with a skatepark and a small lagoon. Eateries including pizzerias, late-night kebab houses and creative bistros line Church Road, while family-friendly Hove Museum and Art Gallery displays vintage toys. Cricket fans watch county matches at Sussex CCC.
A well-known reply by residents of Hove, usually humorous, when asked if they live in Brighton is "Hove, actually" thus maintaining a distinction with their less genteel neighbour. One source has identified the locally resident actor Laurence Olivier (who lived in Brighton) as the origin of the phrase. In the 1990s the Hove borough council used the slogan "Hove, actually" to promote the town.
57 locals recommend
Hove
Hove is a seaside resort and one of the two main parts of the city of Brighton and Hove, along with Brighton in East Sussex, England. Originally a "small but ancient fishing village" surrounded by open farmland, it grew rapidly in the 19th century in response to the development of its eastern neighbour Brighton, and by the Victorian era it was a fully developed town with borough status.
Tranquil, upmarket Hove has a swathe of pebble beach and a broad promenade lined with colourful beach huts. The seafront is backed by Western Lawns, a green strip with a skatepark and a small lagoon. Eateries including pizzerias, late-night kebab houses and creative bistros line Church Road, while family-friendly Hove Museum and Art Gallery displays vintage toys. Cricket fans watch county matches at Sussex CCC.
A well-known reply by residents of Hove, usually humorous, when asked if they live in Brighton is "Hove, actually" thus maintaining a distinction with their less genteel neighbour. One source has identified the locally resident actor Laurence Olivier (who lived in Brighton) as the origin of the phrase. In the 1990s the Hove borough council used the slogan "Hove, actually" to promote the town.
Once you step outside Cliftonville Court you are on Goldstone Villas. Goldstone Villas is really well connected to get to Brighton and beyond. There are numerous buses going into Brighton including the number 7 bus which goes all the way to Brighton Marina where you can find restaurants and bars. This bus runs 24 x 7 and takes about 15 minutes to get into central Brighton. There’s also a taxi rank here.
Immediately opposite the flat, you will see Hove Station - you can get direct trains into Brighton from here (it only takes 5 mins), to London Victoria and London Bridge and you can park your car in the car park there if need be.
On Goldstone Villas itself, there is a pub The Station which serves good pizzas (they do 2-4-1 all day Tuesday) and you can eat in or take them away. They often show football and rugby in the pub as well and have a very popular quiz on a Wednesday night.
Next to the pub there’s a cafe Billies which serves good breakfasts and lunches (try their hashes if you’re hungry!) and next to that there’s a really good independent wine shop/off license called Country Wines that has a huge range of wines and ales.
If you fancy fish and chips, then you need look no further than Wolfies which is always really good and very popular.
Next door to Wolfies you can find The Watchmakers Arms, a tiny and very cosy microbrewery and pub serving ales and ciders. They do a free cheeseboard on a Sunday.
Slightly further down the road is Small batch Coffee which serves excellent coffee and a selection of snacks.
And finally, there’s a wonderful little shop Goldstone Organic selling all manner of fresh fruit and veg and a huge range of vegan and and organic products.
If you head round the other direction away from the train station to Denmark Villas you’ll find an Esso petrol station and a Tesco express supermarket which has a cash machine outside.
Goldstone Villas
Goldstone VillasOnce you step outside Cliftonville Court you are on Goldstone Villas. Goldstone Villas is really well connected to get to Brighton and beyond. There are numerous buses going into Brighton including the number 7 bus which goes all the way to Brighton Marina where you can find restaurants and bars. This bus runs 24 x 7 and takes about 15 minutes to get into central Brighton. There’s also a taxi rank here.
Immediately opposite the flat, you will see Hove Station - you can get direct trains into Brighton from here (it only takes 5 mins), to London Victoria and London Bridge and you can park your car in the car park there if need be.
On Goldstone Villas itself, there is a pub The Station which serves good pizzas (they do 2-4-1 all day Tuesday) and you can eat in or take them away. They often show football and rugby in the pub as well and have a very popular quiz on a Wednesday night.
Next to the pub there’s a cafe Billies which serves good breakfasts and lunches (try their hashes if you’re hungry!) and next to that there’s a really good independent wine shop/off license called Country Wines that has a huge range of wines and ales.
If you fancy fish and chips, then you need look no further than Wolfies which is always really good and very popular.
Next door to Wolfies you can find The Watchmakers Arms, a tiny and very cosy microbrewery and pub serving ales and ciders. They do a free cheeseboard on a Sunday.
Slightly further down the road is Small batch Coffee which serves excellent coffee and a selection of snacks.
And finally, there’s a wonderful little shop Goldstone Organic selling all manner of fresh fruit and veg and a huge range of vegan and and organic products.
If you head round the other direction away from the train station to Denmark Villas you’ll find an Esso petrol station and a Tesco express supermarket which has a cash machine outside.
A 10 minute walk down Goldstone Villas brings you to Church Road which is central Hove. From here it’s approximately a two-minute walk to Hove lawns and seafront. Church Road has a wealth of boutique and convenience shops, coffee bars and pubs all at your disposal. There are too many good restaurants to list here!
Church Road
Church RoadA 10 minute walk down Goldstone Villas brings you to Church Road which is central Hove. From here it’s approximately a two-minute walk to Hove lawns and seafront. Church Road has a wealth of boutique and convenience shops, coffee bars and pubs all at your disposal. There are too many good restaurants to list here!
Pub
This is a friendly, arty pub that serves good food and has a covered outdoor space. It’s 5 mins walk from the flat.
42 locals recommend
The Exchange
8 Goldstone StThis is a friendly, arty pub that serves good food and has a covered outdoor space. It’s 5 mins walk from the flat.
On Goldstone Villas itself, there is a pub The Station which serves good pizzas (they do 2-4-1 all day Tuesday) and you can eat in or take them away. They often show football and rugby in the pub as well and have a very popular quiz on a Wednesday night.
37 locals recommend
Station
100 Goldstone VillasOn Goldstone Villas itself, there is a pub The Station which serves good pizzas (they do 2-4-1 all day Tuesday) and you can eat in or take them away. They often show football and rugby in the pub as well and have a very popular quiz on a Wednesday night.
The Stirling Arms (formerly the Foragers) is a fantastic community pub which serves delicious food - it specialises in kebabs during the week and does a delicious roast on a Sunday - and there’s often jazz on a Sunday evening as well.
It’s a 10 minute walk from the flat.
52 locals recommend
The Foragers
3 Stirling PlThe Stirling Arms (formerly the Foragers) is a fantastic community pub which serves delicious food - it specialises in kebabs during the week and does a delicious roast on a Sunday - and there’s often jazz on a Sunday evening as well.
It’s a 10 minute walk from the flat.
Food scene
If you like shellfish and seafood then you must eat here! It’s a really lovely pub that specialises in shellfish and real ales. Friendly staff and delicious food! 10 minutes walk from the flat.
126 locals recommend
The Urchin
15-17 Belfast StIf you like shellfish and seafood then you must eat here! It’s a really lovely pub that specialises in shellfish and real ales. Friendly staff and delicious food! 10 minutes walk from the flat.
If you want a breakfast or brunch with a difference then this is the place for you! They serve delicious food (ever had French toast fried crumpets before?!) and cocktails.
They do accommodate walk-ins but it is popular so best to book of you can!
It’s about a 10 minute walk from the flat and close to the seafront so you can walk off the food afterwards 😊
26 locals recommend
Oeuf - Café in Hove
8 Third AveIf you want a breakfast or brunch with a difference then this is the place for you! They serve delicious food (ever had French toast fried crumpets before?!) and cocktails.
They do accommodate walk-ins but it is popular so best to book of you can!
It’s about a 10 minute walk from the flat and close to the seafront so you can walk off the food afterwards 😊