Tipsy Mares

Church Road in Hove is quietly becoming the neighbourhood's drinking backbone, and Tipsy Mares sits right in the middle of it all. You'll walk in to find the kind of place that feels instantly familiar—wood, warm lighting, the sort of crowd that looks like they've genuinely chosen to be there rather than following an Instagram recommendation. The wine list is clearly curated by someone who actually cares (not just throwing expensive bottles at a wall), and staff chat to you like they mean it. It's the type of bar where you can nurse a glass for three hours or knock back three in one, and either way you'll feel welcome.