please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Still doing great food but the beer is still pretty poor- Harvey's best is always the only option- lazy!! How difficult would it be to have one interesting guest on tap?
Had a strange experience on a Friday night when the tables in the front (pub) room were one by one marked as reserved for diners until we were eventually forced to a table in the back room. In the past it seemed like the rear room was more resauranty, but it now appears that drinkers are not welcome in the front room on busy evenings- odd. Maybe best to visit during the day or on quieter evenings unless it is warm enough to sit outside.
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Now called The Foragers.
Excellent fresh, local food and good beer too (Harvey's plus one/two others). Has a gastropub feel but that doesn't take over the place and there appear to still be regulars in here for their pints. Shabby chic decor and furniture suit the place. Had a comedy night on whilst we were there in the back room which seemed to be quite popular.
Staff weren't particularly welcoming, although not sullen enough to put me off returning when I am in the area again. Surprised to see the pub scoring so low.
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Since it's change, have not been there as often as the Ancient Mariner or the Westbourne as a little further afield. Not as friendly as the other pubs, food is of good quality but a bit pricey for a family night out.
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Not the greatest pub in Hove, thought that it was going to be good from the outside but the place was cold and had no atmosphere and the staff didn�t have much to say, come on guys sort it out. Food was overprices for what it was. They could do better.
anonymous - 7 Jul 2007 20:40 |
Now called 'The Forager'.
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Used to be called The Stirling Arms. The new owners have proudly announced the 'first gastropub in Hove'. Food appears to be of a high standard and the menu is very interesting. Staff are friendly, efficient and polite, and the beer tastes fresh (Harvey's Best). The food isn't cheap, but the standard is way ahead of virtually all the pubs in the city. This place brings a high quality of interior design and food all the way down from London making a valiant attempt to drag the pubs of Hove into the present. The pub seems to attract well to do customers of a certain age (around the 40 mark) so you could end up feeling old/young if you are too far either side from this age group. Not one for pub purists, but if you value good food as much as good beer, definitely worth a visit.
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this pub has changed its name to the forager or something like that? overpriced, soul-less and arrogant staff! wont be going back their in a hurry!
anonymous - 13 Mar 2007 14:25 |
Most backstreet pubs in Hove (and Brighton) are lamentable, but this one is OK. Friendly service, good choice of drinks and comfy enough surroundings.
anonymous - 20 Dec 2005 15:19 |
Trying to find out the history of this pub, i know it was built late 1800's. Guess its a shot in the dark?,
CHEERS
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