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The Station, Hove

100 Goldstone Villas
Hove
BN3 3RU

Phone: 01273733660

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Hove Central

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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Station

I think GK have done a good job on this station pub as it offers a lot going on, good sized TV screens showing sport, a domed shaped wood burning pizza oven and a pool table positioned around the corner at the far end of the pub. Four ales Heritage pale and Bitter, TT Landlord and GK IPA.

On 14^th April 2025 - rating: 6
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Station

Helpfully located right outside Hove station, this is a large Greene King pub with an opened-out interior which gave it a nice bright and airy feel on my daytime visit. I only visited this place because the nearby Watchmakers Arms was full and couldn’t assure me of a table for another hour, so I slunk off here and found a decent enough example of one of Greene King’s modernised dining-led pubs. The pub forms two, maybe even three, distinct areas thanks to what was clearly once a multiple room interior. Entering from the station-side door, you find yourself in the right-hand, lower part of the pub which has tile flooring and large arched windows looking out to a beer garden of sorts, sandwiched between the pub and the station wall. These windows allow plenty of light in and follow the course of the front wall as well, ensuring plenty of light during daylight hours. A servery to the rear has been repurposed as a pizza kitchen and they were churning out a fair number to a modest crowd, most of whom were sat outside. The only seating available here is in the form of high tables and stools, a theme that continues as you ascend to the main bar area in the centre of the pub. An area opposite the bar has been cleared of furniture and now acts as a holding pen for anyone wanting to approach the bar. The servery runs along the rear wall and has a grey counter front, mirrored bar back lined with sunflowers and decorative bunting hung from above. A TV screen on the side wall was showing live test cricket and loud pop tunes were playing throughout the pub. Passing the left-hand end of the bar, you emerge into what looks like a dining area with rows of tables and chairs, half panelled walls and decorative wallpapered uppers. A few modern art prints here brighten the walls – an effect replicated in the beer garden where the station wall has been covered in colourful murals depicting various famous faces.
There were four ales on handpull when I arrived – Greene King IPA, St Austell Tribute, Long Man Best Bitter and Firebird Best. I gave the latter a try and thought it was a reasonable pint of bitter but perhaps not quite in ideal condition. The staff seemed to be quick, efficient and friendly although the large room with missing furniture and distanced customers didn’t exactly lend itself to a lively atmosphere.
This pub has clearly been knocked about and refurbished a great many times over the years, no doubt losing a lot of character and interesting features along the way, but that’s not to say that its current guise is entirely without merit. I found it a pleasant enough modernised bar with a couple of local beers and friendly staff, which is better than most station pubs can manage and suited me as an acceptable alternative to the Watchmakers.

On 28^th August 2020 - rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Station

A large and historic establishment outside the station, modernised in a sports bar/American café theme with various booths and modern furniture. The long central bar includes a prominent pizza oven. Sports TV screens abound, with a pool table tucked round the back. An outdoor area that doesn't really warrant the name patio is squeezed in at the side by the station entrance. A pedestrian range of beers featured IPA, Abbot and Harvey's Best which seemed in fair condition although a shade cold for my liking.

On 7^th March 2019 - rating: 6
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