THE ROBIN HOOD
🍺 Pub Name: The Robin Hood
📍 Location: Hove
🗓️ Date of Visit: 23/06/2024
🍻 In One Sip: A big green pub with the best range of board games in Brighton
⭐️ Must-Try: Skittles vodka shots and giant Jenga 🥃
All you need to know about The Robin Hood
Located in the heart of Hove, The Robin Hood is a charming local pub with an incredibly welcoming atmosphere. It honestly feels like a home away from home.
The big green establishment, just off Western Road, has become a firm favourite of locals and visitors alike over the years, largely thanks to its friendly owners and hugely inviting ambiance. It's the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a pint or five.
And, having been ranked the second best Brighton pub in the recent BRAVO 2024 awards, you don’t have to take just our word for it!
Food and drink at The Robin Hood
Which types of drinks is it good for? 🍺
The Robin Hood excels in offering a great selection of lagers and spirits. While it may not be known for its craft beer, it does serve some firm favourites like Brooklyn IPA and Camden Pale Ale.
Its unique flavoured shots are also a must try, as are its delicious range of cask ales.
Does it do food? 🍔
Absolutely! The Robin Hood serves up a delicious array of pub grub – although not in the traditional gastro pub kind of way.
Their wood-fired pizzas are delicious and very good value for money, coming in a range of flavours like chorizo, pepperoni and goat’s cheese.
They also serve baked Camembert with bread and some authentic, meat-filled sausage rolls, which are perfect for snacking on!
Does it do roast dinners? 🍗
Unfortunately, The Robin Hood doesn't offer roast dinners.
Features and amenities at The Robin Hood
Does it have a beer garden? ☀️
While The Robin Hood doesn't have a beer garden, you'll find that the warm and inviting interior more than makes up for it. There’s also a very small al-fresco area out the front if you fancy soaking up the sunshine with a pint in hand!
Is it dog friendly? 🐶
Absolutely! The Robin Hood is one of the most dog-friendly pubs in Brighton. In fact, they seem to prefer dogs to humans, as they have treats and water bowls available as soon as you walk in!
Does it have any games or activities available? 🎲
Yes, The Robin Hood boasts an impressive selection of board games. Whether you're a casual gamer or a board game enthusiast, you'll find pretty much everything you could ask for here, making it the ideal place for a fun night out with friends.
It also regularly hosts street parties outside of its front doors and showcases live music. You can even have a go on their in-house piano if you’re feeling confident enought
Does it run a pub quiz? 🧐
Indeed! The Robin Hood hosts pub quizzes on Mondays involving fun rounds that include food tasting, plasticine modelling and play your cards right.
They’ve also run Taskmaster-themed quizzes in the past, which are always a great laugh. So keep an eye out for any of those coming up!
Does it show live sport? ⚽️
Yes, The Robin Hood can show live sports but it’s not exactly a sports bar. It mainly shows just the big sporting events!
How far a walk is it from the nearest train station? 🚂
The Robin Hood is approximately a 20-minute walk from Brighton train station. While it's not the closest pub to the station, the walk is worth it for the homely, welcoming atmosphere that awaits you.
How would you describe The Robin Hood...?
...to a friend? 🗣️
The Robin Hood is a lovely big green pub just off Western Road with a welcoming vibe and friendly owners. It's also one of the most dog-friendly pubs in Brighton, so is perfect for pet lovers.
The selection of board games available is incredible as well, offering pretty much everything you could ask for – from classics like backgammon to recent favourites like Tension.
Don't forget to try their unique flavoured shots too - the Skittles and Werther’s Original-flavoured vodka are delicious!
...as a film? 🍿
Dungeons & Dragons – a lot of fun and full of plenty of hilarious games!
