The Hanover, Brighton

Excellent large bar and restaurant serving 6 real ales. Live music advertised.

The Hanover advertises itself outside as a pub and restaurant which usually means gastro pub, but I felt that this place pulled off the food and drink combination very well. Granted my visit was on a quiet Wednesday evening and it may get busier at the usual dining times but I felt that the informal dining in the right hand side of the pub didn’t detract from the drinking in the left hand side. The music was a little loud for my liking, but nobody else seemed to have any complaints. There was a mix of students and people that have paid income tax and the atmosphere was relaxed. I thought that the service was very friendly and the bar supports four hand pumps that were drawing Molly Malone’s Brighton Stout, Hammerpot’s Shepherd’s Warmer, Ballard’s Gold Bine and Arundel’s Old Scrooge. Carling makes an appearance in amongst the premium lagers and the student discounted stone baked pizzas are heavily advertised. There is a quiz every Tuesday evening and roasts are served on Sundays. At the rear of the pub there is a decked seating area with a heater for the smokers. I liked it in here and would happily return.