Monica’s Guidebook

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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 Road
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.
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 Street
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If 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
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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
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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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Королівський павільйон
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As well as exploring, its a great place to find some shade and have a picnic in the summer months.
Book ahead for discounts
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British Airways i360
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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 Way
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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.
A 45 minute drive East but well worth it. The magnificent views will blow all the cobwebs away.
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Кліфи Севен Сістерс
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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 Drive
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My guide wouldn’t be complete without Brighton Pier. All the fun of the fair. An unmissable attraction for kids of all ages.

Cocktails & Lounging

Just the place to kick back and relax
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Pho Brighton
12 Black Lion St
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Just 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 Street
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Fabulous 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 Square
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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.

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 St
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.
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 Ave
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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.

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 Rd
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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.
An all time favourite of mine with great food and ambiance.
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The Ivy In The Lanes
51A Ship St
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An 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 Rd
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An 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 St
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Another 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 Avenue
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?
Arguably the best steak in town
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The Coal Shed Restaurant Brighton
8 Boyce's Street
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Arguably 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 Esplanade
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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.
Joes is local and exceptional but even better get it delivered.
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 Rd
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My 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 Rd
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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. :)
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 Ave
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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

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 Rd
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Recommended one of our lovely guests; Tim. A great local Spanish Tapas place on Church Road in Hove. Thanks Tim. :)
Awesome food and an awesome location. Seafood specialists.
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 St
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This place got a rave review from recent guests.