Sara's Guidebook
Food scene
Shandiz Persian Cuisine
118 Church RdJo & Co Restaurant
115 Church RdGreat for breakfasts…& cocktails….book way in advance to avoid disappointment.
26 locals recommend
Oeuf - Café in Hove
8 Third AveGreat for breakfasts…& cocktails….book way in advance to avoid disappointment.
Hove Place
37 First AveReally great pub grub
Paris Wine Bar
119 Church RdThis place gets booked up quick…..book to avoid being turned away
Fantastic Thai food. A short 5 minute walk away. No delivery option but reserve a table or go pick it up for a quiet night in relaxing.
6 locals recommend
The Blue Anchor
81 Station RdFantastic Thai food. A short 5 minute walk away. No delivery option but reserve a table or go pick it up for a quiet night in relaxing.
Right on the beach. Swish interior with fantastic views. Book a table as they get packed out…
134 locals recommend
Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeRight on the beach. Swish interior with fantastic views. Book a table as they get packed out…
Neighbourhoods
Hever Castle
Alfriston
Arundel
Alternative to the popular south laines, the north laines has a raft of independent shops & cafes. A great vibe for a Saturday stroll. frequented
186 locals recommend
North Laine
Alternative to the popular south laines, the north laines has a raft of independent shops & cafes. A great vibe for a Saturday stroll. frequented
Sightseeing
Great to look at on a sunny day, enjoy it from the inside on a rainy day…even enjoy the ice rink in December.
289 locals recommend
Brighton Pavilion
Great to look at on a sunny day, enjoy it from the inside on a rainy day…even enjoy the ice rink in December.
A 40 minute car journey & get transported to a different era. Right by Ashdown Forest.
85 locals recommend
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkA 40 minute car journey & get transported to a different era. Right by Ashdown Forest.
Things to do
A fun way to spend an afternoon for those feeling sporty…15.00perhour
Brighton Watersports
185 Kings RdA variety of sports available here. Just a couple minutes walk away. The zip wire looks amazing. Worth an email to grab more info.
70 locals recommend
Lagoon Watersports
330 KingswayA variety of sports available here. Just a couple minutes walk away. The zip wire looks amazing. Worth an email to grab more info.
Walking
A lovely walk across the downs with a beer for the thirsty work.
267 locals recommend
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadA lovely walk across the downs with a beer for the thirsty work.
Local pub
10 minute walk to this fairly new independent brew house…they may even have the Taco truck set up….
11 locals recommend
The Foghorn
55 Boundary Rd10 minute walk to this fairly new independent brew house…they may even have the Taco truck set up….
City advice
Getting around
Buses
From Brighton Station, get the no1 no1 a or no6 bus. Running every 10 minutes, these buses stop @ Brittany Road. A short 5 minute walk to Derek Avenue. Alternatively, from Churchill Square, you can take the blue 700 bus. Get off at Hove Lagoon and we see 2 minutes away.
Getting around
Trains
From Platform 1or2 at Brighton mainline, get the train to Portslade. 2 stops and you’re off and a 10 minute walk to Derek Avenue.