You've got to get yourself down to the urchin! Micro brewery, fresh seafood and beautiful garden. The beers are on point and good value, the seafood is up there with the best in and around Brighton and Hove and everyone working there are so helpful. Couldn't recommend more.
Delicious home brewed beer, heaps of wine by the glass, some really interesting stuff too 🍷 and amazing food. We had oysters followed by a couple of things off the special board. The Thai yellow mussels were sublime as were the corn riblets (specials board). Service was very good, staff were knowledgeable about their products. Loved our lunch and we will defo be back next time we’re in Hove
What a gem of a place!! 🤩
I came here with my partner who LOVES seafood…I don’t eat any seafood whatsoever and the menu is almost exclusively fish, crustaceans or shellfish, so it was a little daunting…that being said, I had nothing to worry about - the vegetarian option was absolutely sensational and even the small bits of seafood I tried were really tasty!! The sauce served with the crispy squid was phenomenal.
The pub has a fantastic garden and indoor bar area, both of which are inviting and dog-friendly, and a smart, secluded restaurant area.
We sat in the bar. The service is exceptional - we were served quickly, the staff are knowledgable about the menu, and really personable.
As someone who generally detests seafood, I can’t believe I’m saying this - but I can’t wait to come back! I could not rate this pub any higher ✨
Absolutely beat any expectations! Great relaxed atmosphere, tasteful themed decor and fabulous staff - attentive and relaxed.
The food - Absolutely next level!
Great portion sizes, divine catches and even the sides of fries and spring greens were incredible quality. Real taste. Scallops in Seaweed butter were heavenly and everything about the main dishes were perfect! We had Malaysian King Prawns and a special of mussels with coconut and ginger. The wine menu was also impressive - perfect pairings with the seafood on offer.
I literally cant wait to visit again and have already recommended it to family and friends.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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+5
There’s a much revered seafood place in the unassuming backstreets of Hove, and it just so happens it’s also a fantastic pub with it’s own microbrewery as well.
The Urchin Hove brew their own beers on the premises under the name Larrikin and they don’t hold back on variety. Styles rotate, and on my visit I tried them all; a sour, a lager, an oyster stout, an imperial stout and an oat cream IPA.
I think what I loved most about my visit was how the pub manages to make you feel both special and relaxed at the same time. It’s not trying too hard, you don’t need to be dressed up to the nines to eat out here, the service is friendly and comforting and the space so small that staff have time to make you feel important.
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Great seafood. Up there with the best in the city all at a very reasonable price. The lobster, scallops, and mussels were incredibly good. Always friendly staff in there. Not a bad beer selection, with their own brewed beer on site. Happy to return again
Really nice place well worth seeking out if you're in the area. Well decorated and the hanging baskets would be the envy of any gardener. A lovely Larrikin Stout went perfectly well with our starters of scallops, salt & pepper squid, brown shrimp (very hot chilli, will be overpowering for some). This was followed by two bowls of king prawns (chorizo & garlic and curry). Glad we made the trip, would recommend.
Lovely pub in Hove that specialises in Seafood. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, would not change a thing. Service was also very friendly and relaxed. I definitely recommend this place for fish lovers!
Amazing seafood restaurant near Brighton. Highly recommend! Perfect pub and restaurant vibes. The crab was so good. Service was 10/10, so friendly. I'd recommend 2 starters and 1 main, maybe 2 sides. Enjoy! :)
Chris Swinney (Swinster)
+5
Gotta say, I am not a fish or shell food fanatic so when my nephew read out the menu for The Urchin, I thought that there would still be something meaty available. No such luck, or so I thought. This place has a fully shell fish menu, however, if your preference is for something else, hear me out
With a gun to my head I looked up and down the menu trying to decide what I might like. There were 6 of us and we ended up having a selection, although my wife and I chose the salt and pepper squid, Malaysian king prawns, and a couple of scallops. In addition, we had several other dishes so we picked bits from everywhere. All of it was exceptional.
For me, this was highly surprising. I don't think I would go to any restaurant and have chosen to eat any of the dishes on offer here, so having to choose dishes from out of my comfort zone, was, well out of my comfort zone. However, I should not have worried and enjoyed everything, especially the scallops and squid.
If you enjoy sea food and specifically shell fish, you will love this place. If you don't, then give it a whirl - you might surprise yourself.
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