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Poets Ale & Smokehouse, Hove

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Operator: Good Times Pubs and Bars
33 Montgomery Street, Hove, BN3 5BF (View on Google Map)
(01273) 272212
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Harvey's pub in the Poet's Corner area of Hove. Refurbished in 2016 with change of name and management. Two regular Harvey's cask ales and three changing Harvey's cask ales. Two for one meal deals on Monday and Wednesday.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brighton & South Downs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Eclipse; Poet's Corner
Local Authority
The City of Brighton and Hove (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Harveys
Pub ID
BRI/169
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - 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 - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 7 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Poets Ale & Smokehouse, Hove.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Armada Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Harvey's - Armada Ale
Harvey's - Armada Ale Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Harvey's - Armada Ale
Harvey's - Armada Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Poets Ale & Smokehouse, Hove.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (seasonal) , Harvey's (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast from 10am on Saturday
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Deep step at the main front entrance, but the pub has a portable ramp. Level access from the entrance to the bar and throughout the pub, and a fully accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Vinyl Straw bring your own record every Thursday night
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs dedicated function room for private hire and parties.
Games Games
darts and pool
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
patio at rear
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Nearby Station (350m)
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