Brighton and Hove are full of watering holes with sun traps, so we’ve rounded up some of our faves. Looking for other venues with outside space? We’ve got them too!
Brighton Bier Brewery
The Brighton Bier guys opened the beer garden to the public for the first time last year. A fantastic addition to the tap room, the new outside area has capacity for some 60 people with plenty of benches for enjoying their tasty selection of pale ales, IPAs, porters and stouts against a street art backdrop by Brighton artist Aroe. Oh, and some gazebos to pop in case the good old British weather does what we fear it might. Expect lively weekends with music and street food pop-ups, as well as brewery tours.
Unit 10, Bell Tower Industrial Estate, Roedean Road, Brighton BN2 5RU
brightonbier.com
Hove Place
The secluded tree-lined Italianate garden wins over locals (and the lucky visitors who make it there) at this gastropub every time. Beautifully Bohemian, there’s plenty of seating all around the spacious, well-planted garden. With sunny and shady spots a-plenty, it’s like a slice of the Riviera in the UK. But with extra covered areas (they’ve installed a marquee) and loads of heaters because after all it is still the UK.
hoveplace.co.uk
The Stoneham
With a terrace at the front and a pretty, flower-filled garden at the back, this spacious West Hove pub boasts over 140 spaces for you to park your bum on outside. And it’s got those England springtime essentials – cover and heating – with a mix of wooden booths and picnic tables. And if you’re in the market for one of their hearty roasts, we’d recommend you book.
153 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ
thestoneham.co.uk
Good Companions
This super-spacious pub Seven Dials pub has a front terrace and a freshly refurbed and expanded garden area. They’ve even got heated outdoor booths to welcome the punters. With a wide selection of real ales and local craft beers, it’s always a good choice, especially if you’re struggling to find somewhere fun to meet that’s kind of in between Brighton and Hove.
132 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
goodcompanions.pub
The Brunswick
Chances are you’re already familiar with The Brunswick’s famous wooden terrace, but did you know they’ve also installed a fully covered gazebo area? Chances are we’ll need that shelter before long while we get stuck into their brilliant selection of cask ales, keg beers and ciders from local Sussex brewers.
1 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1LF
brunswickpub.co.uk
The Hop Poles
This buzzing Brighton institution has pimped up its signage and is ready to welcome you into its small-but-perfectly formed rear garden. There’s an awning, as well as umbrellas and heaters to keep you clear of any dodgy British weather. You’re pretty much guaranteed a good time at this friendly little pub, which has a great sound system that actually pumps out good music.
13 Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL
hoppolesbrighton.co.uk
Black Lion
Looking to get the party started? Then you need the lively Black Lion where there’s always a fun (if messy) night to be had. With heated wooden booths, a covered area, fairy lights and attractive foliage, this super-central pub is always ready for its close-up.
14 Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND
blacklion.pub
The Hartington
Revamped and restored to its former glory by new management in 2018, the much-loved Harty is the pub equivalent of a warm hug. And this boozer on the edge of Hanover has heaps of outdoor space. At the back, they’ve got lovely wooden booths festooned with blooms, as well as seating at the front. We’d also highly recommend their food, not least because they regular feature in the Bravo awards top ten for Brighton’s best roast.
41 Whippingham Road, Brighton BN2 3PF
thehartington.com
The Hare and Hounds
They’ve put out extra seating at the front but it’s the back beer garden you’ll be coming for. Hiding at the back of busy London Road is a little oasis of plants and pagodas, perfect for whiling away the hours over a few drinks with rediscovered friends (not just the ones you find hiding behind the plants).
75 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF
thehareandhounds.pub
Open House
Despite its location right next to London Road station, you might not be aware of this pub, which holds a juicy secret – it’s got one of the largest beer gardens in the city. It’s also high up there in the attractiveness stakes, too, with loads of plants giving it a pleasing jungle-like feel. There’s plenty of seating, including covered and heated areas and cute wooden huts.
146 Springfield Road, Brighton BN1 6BZ
openhouse.pub
Park View
If you live near Preston Park, then you’ll already be familiar with the Park View, but for everyone else you’re in for a treat. Off the beaten track and all the better for it, this boozer has a huge, leafy beer garden on four levels with all the space you could wish for as you get stuck into their selection of craft beers and artisan spirits.
71 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LD
theparkviewbrighton.co.uk
Easy Tiger @ The Hampton
Easy Tiger’s bloody tasty Indian street food is good enough reason to head to The Hampton, but we also love their craft beer selection, perfect for supping in their suntrap of a garden with its cheery mural. They’ve had to take their tent down, so you are subject to the elements, but who needs shelter when you’ve got great food, beers and a friendly welcome? (Ok, we do, but that’s what umbrellas and blankets are for.)
57, Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FH
easytigerbrighton.com
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