The Old Rec Cafe

Hove Recreation Ground Shirley Drive, BN3 6NQ - Hove
·£1–10 Cafe
★★★★★ ★★★★★
96/100
750 recommendations

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96/100
Sluurpy Score
750 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5
21 reviews
Google
4.8/5
38 reviews
Facebook
4.9/5
66 reviews
Restaurant guru
4.8/5
74 reviews
Sluurpy
5.0/5
551 reviews
🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

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👍 Recommended by 4 people

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Contact Information

📍 Address: Hove Recreation Ground Shirley Drive, Hove

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:30 am–3 pm
Friday 8:30 am–3 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–3 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–3 pm

Google Reviews ⭐ 4.6/5 (44)

Mo Ishag ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3 months ago
I received excellent service. 👌🏾 if you're thinking of stopping the seating area is nice with a bohemian vibe which is really cool. 😊 latte was spot on. So many places you go the coffee is bitter and you feel disappointed from the first sip …
Beth Robinson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2 months ago
Leah is such a delight. She offers fully bespoke service catered to your dietary needs and full table service if you need it. Toilets available to customers too 🥰 …
Alison Dean ⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 months ago
Compact cafe in the southeast corner of Hove Recreation Ground. Hatch service, with some seating under cover and also outside tables and chairs. Generous sandwiches and good coffee. Friendly and helpful staff.
Rachel Hand
a month ago
Opening hours on the Google Maps listing are currently incorrect. We walked here and discovered the cafe was closed at 3.15pm on a Saturday.
Rebecca Butcher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
a year ago
I have been in Hove for a few years now, and I have never stumbled across such a lovely gem of a cafe as this! Leah is thoughtful and kind and provides outstanding service, delicious coffee and tasty treats. Best of all, this is a local community run cafe. Rocky road is the best I've tasted. 👌 …
J m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2 years ago
Had a delicious iced coffee here today, couldn’t have asked for more from my visit. Good coffee, beautiful weather & amazing service

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Pets
Dogs allowed

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