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Better Half, Hove

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Opens Mon at 12:00pm
1 Hove Place, Hove, BN3 2RG (View on Google Map)
(01273) 737869
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One of the oldest pubs in Hove, a stones throw from the beach.

June 2015 - changed name to The Better Half.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Red Lion; Mary Packs; Sea Horse; Cliftonville
Local Authority
The City of Brighton and Hove (B)
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRI/343
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dark Star - Hophead TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4%
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

This beer is served regularly at Better Half, Hove.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Better Half, Hove.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Better Half, Hove.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
kids to 8pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
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Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Closest station (1200m)
Hove

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