The Better Half in Brighton and Hove

Friendly, comfortable and good lace to relax with friends. Appears to have live music from time to time......this was a friday lunchtime and afternoon

We went to The better half to celebrate the successful completion of the probationary period my girlfriend has been in, you can't ever be to careful with a new prospective partner. It had been her suggestion to go there and this in itself was a big tick. The food was spectacular and the portions hefty. The vodka was decent and the measures sufficient. My girlfriend settled upon a merlot or two and managed to contain herself as she likes a drink, although she prefers the term 'functioning', however she did insist the barman took a photo of us on this impressive occasion. Fortunately he was a student of photography and did a wonderful job. It's a beautiful pub and the staff are attentive and kind. I will certainly be returning and seeing as she has successfully passed probation I guess I won't be alone. Thank you people Of The Better Half

Lovely bar tender, working alone, very polite and attentive

Went for a Sunday roast with two friends and it couldn’t have been better. Fantastic roast, great wine and such friendly staff. Really good with gluten free as well which can be rare with a pub roast, I could even have a Yorkshire pudding. Will definitely be back.

Really great experience. Lovely original vegan food - usually hard to find - yummy vegan roast and well cooked seasonal vegetables. We were served promptly by several different people and they were all helpful, friendly and well-informed. Food arrived in good time. I'd avoid the tables with benches either side if you're on the larger side, they're quite a squeeze to get in and out from but we were re-seated with ease. Lovely atmosphere and quirky surroundings. Really has its own personality.

Absolutely great food: lamb burger, Korean ribs & mushroom pasta. Beer was ☆ too. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

Visited 23rd August 24, had a huge fish n chips × 2, with 2 sparkling waters £41, realistically priced, doggie friendly and live music, Was very impressed, staff friendly, our canine was supplied with water, very nice atmosphere. Deffo lives up to the glowing reviews. As the saying goes " I (we) WILL BE BACK" 💯

Great beer, great service and great jazz

Delicious food, great find hidden amongst the houses. Staff were friendly and had a lovely atmosphere

Tasty food. Live music 3 times a week. The food quantity is really good.

After roasting in the sun all day, me and Mr G found this place just off the seafront. Not only was the selection of local beers top notch, the food was also banging 😁 the fish is huge, it's supposed to be cod but it's the size of a bloody whale... I'll definitely be going back in for round two...

We had a lovely late lunch here yesterday. Make sure to arrive hungry and try the blackpudding Scotch egg - it's big and beautiful. Fish and chips were very good too. The staff are very friendly and clearly motivated. When was the last time you were invited to criticise a meal? Lovely cask ales and wonderful background music at just the right volume. We could easily hold a conversation. All in all, a great pub with a traditional atmosphere. Well done.

3 friends popped into the Better Half pub in Hove. Quite hidden away, but certainly worth finding. Great choice of non alcoholic beers plus alcoholic ones too. Didn't eat but saw some lovely meals coming out of the kitchen including a huge burger. Staff were very helpful and polite. Nice and clean and quirky. Paintings on ceiling. Will pop in again next time in Hove.

We love the Better Half for its service and atmosphere. Being on the backstreets of Hove it’s a hidden gem.

Lovely cosy pub! We called to book a table last minute and they were so sweet to find one for us. Food is top quality such is service.

delicious food in a cosy, friendly setting. Staff are lovely too.

Friendly staff, excellent food, dog friendly. One of our favourites! I’m an American and my burger with blue cheese and bacon was delicious.

Fantastic roast at this great pub. We all had the pork which was lovely. Crackling, cauliflower cheese, veg and Yorkshire pudding were amazing too. The staff were helpful and attentive despite the pub being full. I would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again soon.

My food was excellent but my wife's nut roast was too sweet, too many cranberries.

Very welcoming - nothing too much trouble.nice bright quirky and clean interior with a little patio out the back. Dog friendly which is alway nice.Background music was cool - and it looked like they were setting up some live music for later (we were there for Friday lunch) Our party had sausage and mash, the burger, portobello mushroom salad and the pie of the week- all were excellent. Great choice of drinks and the Sussex Best very well kept. Will come again.- thanks for a lovely time !

Sunday Lunch and we had pudding (which we forgot to photo as it was too yummy to wait) Great atmosphere, everything hot and tasty. Will definitely call again. Oh and very dog friendly 👍🏼

Amazing roasts, lovely atmosphere

Had a lovely eve there last night. Great food staff really helpful as we had a wheelchair user they were ready with a ramp. Thank you. A dog friendly pub as well, Bert loved meeting everyone. Would recomend a visit

Lovely dinner & evening at The Better Half tonight. Staff were very helpful with my elderly & disabled mother & uncle. Food was lovely & service excellent. Great atmosphere, & best of all, lots of gorgeous dogs 🐕 for me to ruffle & for our young furry fella to sniff...

The place was busy but not crowded. Great atmosphere and the staff were excellent. The food was amazing. Highly recommend

Nice vibe. Just come here for a couple of drinks. Staff were excellent.

Hands down the best Sunday roast we have ever had in a pub. Everything was perfect even down to the flavour of the gravy. Portion size was spot on. 100% recommend this pub for service and Sunday roast. We will return thank you x

Quaint pub, very quiet. Bar service was good We didn't eat.

Enjoyed a lovely Saturday afternoon lunch and would definitely advise booking. Fish & chips really good, flavoursome and not at all greasy; gluten free chicken burger was yum & the menu gives us gluten challenged diners good tasty options which is refreshing. Staff are also really lovely & the pub is very dog friendly too.

We absolutely love The Better Half for a drink, it’s local to us, they have a great drinks selection - I had one of the nicest wines I’ve ever had in a pub here! - plus the interiors are well decorated, and quirky. We’d always wanted to eat dinner here in the past, so we decided to try it one evening. I’m very sad to say unfortunately, we were really disappointed. I went for the chicken burger and my partner had the beef burger. My chicken burger was very dry, and I could tell it had originally been frozen, which is disappointing. The burger sauce was homemade and delicious, as were the onion rings. Those were my favourite parts of the meal. To be fair, my partners beef burger did taste good, and had a nice flavour, but also slightly on the dry side too. We will happily return for a drink as we always do, but we won’t be dining again.

Came here for Sunday roast, unfortunately we were a little disappointed as the potatoes weren’t v crispy and the cauliflower cheese arrived late and was cold. Would go back for drinks

Probably best Sunday roast I've had so far! Highly recommend

Lovely place with lots of atmosphere. Good food and friendly service. Dogs welcome.

Lovely local pub, the ambience is perfect for those looking to eat or just have a drink. Food was spot on, and the chefs special of clam and mussel pappardelle was delicious. The team are always very welcoming. Definitely would recommend!

It's a great place to be. I loved the food and the wide range of beer. People we're very friendly. I will come again.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Better Half in Hove on Saturday night. Traveling from Melton Mowbray to spend time with my daughter and her boyfriend, we enjoyed a delightful evening of food, drink, and conversation at this upmarket pub. The Harvey's Bitter was a truly wonderful pint, and the fish of the day, a Bream, was simply beautiful. I even took a moment to extend my compliments to the kitchen for their perfect preparation. With extremely reasonable prices for the high-quality offerings, I look forward to revisiting this fine establishment when I'm back in the area, hopefully in a few months' time. Apologies for the photo which I appreciate is as relevant as a penguin in the desert.

Now my favourite pub in Brighton and Hove. Really lovely staff, food was gorgeous (mushroom pate with focaccia, nachos, charcuterie board, milk chicken burgers) and they didn't mind the kids!

The best roast I've had out in ages! The cauliflower cheese was to die for. Staff were lovely and informed us of the wait on food as a big table had just arrived. Gave us some nuts to keep us going, the wait wasn't that bad anyway. Will definitely go again. Thanks guys. Dog friendly with loads of lovely pups there ❤️

The service and the atmosphere were great, however I was slightly disappointed with the Sunday Roast. I’d heard so many good things but unfortunately didn’t have a good experience. The potatoes were so crisp they were hard to eat, and there was a lot of fat on the roast beef - pretty much more than half of the meat I was unable to eat. I didn’t have a good experience. Would go back for drinks but not for food unfortunately.

Roast was 4 stars. Staff service was very good and music wasn’t played too loud. 100/100 minimum characters completed.

We went there for sunday roast - vegan/vegetarian options as well as the meat options were really good. Can definitely recommend if you are visiting Brighton.

Out first visit. A cosy little pub with a nice atmosphere. Well be back.

An amazing pub / restaurant, great selection of drinks, very good table service. We had ox cheek cottage pie and ribs - both were absolutely amazing, some of the best ever! Well worth a visit

Wow, a lovely little pub with BIG personality! Cozy areas, fun decor, great drinks, everything about this place wants me to live here! A great range of drinks, including non alcoholic cocktails! Roast dinner is a winner! Doggies welcome too! Go and enjoy well done staff, u make a huge contribution to the business, happy, friendly, informative, excellent evening thankyou. Philippa

It was our first visit yesterday and was on a busy Saturday night. We were able to book on the day, and we called, but there is also a booking system online. The staff were very pleasant, friendly and looked after us really well. Our table for six people and one dog was next to another with about twenty people, so it was incredibly noisy and very lively, but everyone was jovial and smiley. The staff realised it was far too noisy for us and helped move us to another table, which was much appreciated by all of us. The food was excellent, we tried a couple of the starters to pick between us all - if you like pork belly, you must try the pork belly bites - we had a couple of the pork bites and some delicious olives. Everyone enjoyed their main courses. There's a good selection of gins and tonics, which we all had as well as beer/ larger on tap and a good selection of soft drinks. Our Labrador came and was very welcome by the staff. There were another two or three dogs in the pub. Parking is all street parking, zone N in Hove, and paid for between 9-8 daily. Just use the main PayByPhone app. We booked our table for 8pm and I found a free spot just a road away. Overall, it was a great little pub with very decent food and excellent team. It's close to where our daughter lives so we will be visiting again soon. Recommended.

Excellent meal and very reasonably priced.

We had the Sunday roast. Between the four of us we had chicken, lamb and beef. They were up there in my top 3 roasts and we'll be back.

Truly excellent Sunday roast. Lovely and cosy on a cold wet December afternoon and we all loved the food - tasty well cooked and lots of different veg.

Excellent pub, with good food 👌

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing food and lovely decor. We come here all the time, especially to enjoy vinyl Friday.

Potatoes very poor really disappointed the whole meal was average .I usually go to hove place ,like to try somewhere else but not here next time I heard new club is good

Super traditional public house. Great real ales, Timothy Taylor, Harveys and Longman. Definitely worth a visit

Really enjoyed this place, hid from the rain and had a late lunch. Only sadness is that the fish and chips comes with normal peas and not mushy peas :(

One of my fave pubs! Great atmosphere, lovely staff and incredible roasts.

we had a fantastic lunch today and the team and the food were fantastic and by far the best roast I’ve had in Brighton. I lived in Brighton for a few years and never managed to get a booking and so glad we were squeeze us in today.

Without doubt, a cracking crackling roast. Highly recommended if you're in Hove on a Sunday.

Great pub with good traditional food, staff are very friendly and helpful, gets busy so best to book a table if you want food.

we had a fantastic lunch today and the team and the food were fantastic and by far the best roast I’ve had in Brighton. I lived in Brighton for a few years and never managed to get a booking and so glad we were squeeze us in today.

I had my leaving drinks from work here on a Friday evening and can't help but praise the pub! From everything from making the booking to the actual evening, they ensured things went smoothly. I wouldn't hesitate in coming back for a drink or booking a private event here again - they're just the best!

Great Sunday Roasts. We really enjoyed all the food and the staff were nice too!

First time at this pub despite living locally. Tried the Sunday roast (beef and chicken leg) and both were outstanding. Especially liked the large variety of veg on the plate. Will return!

Friendly staff, great beer selection and excellent food.

Not great today ….. We came in August and were impressed by the best roast dinner out! We came today, after booking some weeks ago as a family, to celebrate a birthday, and felt very let down. Three dishes off the menu and only one left of another veggie option. Not a good choice of what to eat and then the food quality really didn’t match our last visit. If only they had let us know of restricted menu choice beforehand, or took a pre- order, or offered some other options instead (?) The pub still has a nice atmosphere though, it’s clean with quirky decor, and the service was efficient and thoughtful. To their credit the manager apologised and compensated us. That’s much appreciated … but still the special lunch together was a disappointment. Not sure if we would return… we’ll see. …..

Great selection of beers and really good food.(pulled pork baguette and vegan risotto). Very quiet on our Thursday lunch but would like to be here on a buzzing Friday afternoon with the jazz.

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff

Nice for a quick lunch. Not somewhere I'd rush back to unless it was my local.

I love this boozer, friendly staff, lots of books and crannie to get comfortable in, great selection of booze and the food is delicious, one of hives best kept secrets… go on have a vist

Lovely little pub with a big great atmosphere.

Friendly service. Had a terrific steak and my partner had a very good fish and chips.

Delicious catch of the day and extremely polite staff.

Fantastic pub. Great decor, very attentive friendly staff & lovely food. Easy to find parking on the streets. Highly recommend

Great friendly pub with top quality jazz on Friday afternoons

Pop in for a drink after dining in the area, super stylish pub and very helpful staff. The staff even made a cocktail off the menu for my mother which was much appreciated. I will be back for food.

Noisyish friendly slightly older trendy liberal crowd, good range of beers, comfortable smart cozy, good sociable pub.

Drinks Were Very Expensive Large Gin and Tonic & Pint of Lager Just shy of £20.

Really nice people and atmosphere

Great little pub tucked away. Great selection of gins and beers. 9/10

Stop off here while visiting my brother for the day. Had a nice lunch food was excellent and good portion sizes. The onion rings were especially nice. Lovely friendly staff and nice chilled atmosphere.

Food and atmosphere A1 would highly recommend this hidden gem we found during our 4 day stay in beautiful Brighton. Will definitely come again.

This pub is tucked away but since I discovered it I can’t stay away as it ticks all the boxes. Super friendly bar staff, a wicked pint of Guiness, and delicious Sunday Roasts. Great atmosphere and dog friendly

Went for a roast and it was perfect. I would advise booking ahead to avoid disappointment

Noisyish friendly slightly older trendy liberal crowd, good range of beers, comfortable smart cozy, good sociable pub.

Amazing time, great atmosphere and lush food. 10/10 would recommend

Went along with visitors to Hove, who really enjoyed the evening. Great atmosphere, friendly place and the service was very good.

Discovered the better half pub and restaurant while taking a long walk from Brighton along the sea front. A great find, a beautiful traditional interior. Good selection of food and drinks and the landlord very welcoming. Drop in and pay it a visit.

Great food, service and atmosphere!

Cool cosy local with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere

Food was very tasty 👍,and looked good on the plate

Great food and service. Would definitely visit again.

A real gem of a place. Stumbled on this pub after a long journey to Brighton and we needed to decompress and eat. It was a Friday afternoon and to our delight, there was live jazz to accompany our meal. The beer battered fish and chips were perfect - flaky fish, crisp batter, nice and fresh and presented well. The fish of the day - bream - was beautifully cooked and a really big portion, too. We ended up staying much longer than we intended and enjoyed every minute of it. Food and wine prices were fairly standard for "nicer" Brighton eateries. Had a good chat with the owner, Simon, and was pleased to hear this is truly a family run, independent business. They should be proud of what they've created. It felt more like a local than a touristy spot but was beautifully decorated throughout and had a very genuine feel to it, which can't be bought, only cultivated. Would definitely return.

This place is amazing! The atmosphere is warm and inviting with wonderful staff. I love the outdoor patio. The food is off the chain. The best breakfast I have ever had. What a great value and a great experience.

Nice local pub with live jazz/swing on Friday afternoons. The bar snacks and small plates were excellent. Recommended 😀

The Better Half just keeps getting better! I came here with my daughter a few Sundays ago and had a great time. We originally came in for a drink, but as we watched the food being served on neighbouring tables, it looked so delicious that we decided to stay for dinner. We both had a roast - I had the beef which was exceptionally tender and my daughter had the pork belly which was melt in the mouth delicious with fabulous crackling. Both servings were extremely generous, as were all the trimmings. Best roast potatoes we've had in a pub roast! The staff are so friendly and we both felt at home here. And it was not expensive. So in essence, a great pub with fabulous staff, delicious food, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and great value for money. Thanks Simon and team - we will definitely be back!

Had Sunday lunch there last Sunday and it was not good. Beef was grisly and roast potatoes seemed like they had been reheated too many time - had to work hard to try and cut them. I would suggest giving the place a miss for Sunday lunch.

Amazing, delicious roast dinner. Great service. What's more to say than that?!

We came for my husband's 50th last Sunday. Food was incredible, service was warm and attentive, and as always there was a lovely buzzy atmosphere. This is a brilliant pub - they don't put a foot wrong.

My husband and I had Sunday lunch which was a delicious roast. My husband had sirloin beef & I had the lamb. The portions were generous, especially the meat portions. We also shared a side of cauliflower cheese which was the best I’ve ever had. The pub is lovely & cosy & the staff were welcoming & friendly throughout. We finished off the meal with apple & plum crumble & sticky toffee pudding. Both really yummy. The only criticism for me was that although delicious, the crumble was more of a sprinkle than a proper crumble topping.

Very cozy and friendly pub with delicious foods

Firstly, we were sat in a booth which was great. Lots of choices for our beers also great. And then the Sunday roast - I ordered an extra yorkshire expecting just a small one as it turns out the one on plate was huge (good start) and then the roast - I had the pork belly which was excellent with crackling which crackled. The helpings were large and everything on the plate delicious. My colleagues - one had the Lamb, 'excellent' the other the pork belly also reported 'excellent'. Probably my favourite Hove Pub for Sunday roast, will return one weekday evening to sample another menu. Anyway, we loved the atmosphere in the place and the Staff were really friendly. Nothing negative to say about the place at all. Highly recommended.

Lively pub welcoming, great staff on Sunday serving......