Fourth And Church

Fourth and Church is an independent restaurant, wine bar, aperitivo spot and wine shop at 84 Church Road in Hove. The venue combines a neighbourhood restaurant setting with a bar-led drinks experience, making room for both a full meal and a shorter visit centred on wine, cocktails or snacks.

The food is built around imaginative small plates that draw on traditions from different parts of the world. Dishes are developed with layers of savoury, umami-rich flavour and a clear focus on seasonal produce. Local and regional suppliers contribute ingredients, while the wine selection gives space to independent producers and bottles from across the UK and Europe. The menu changes with the seasons, so the appeal lies in the format and approach rather than a fixed list of dishes.

Restaurant dining can include a selection of small plates, charcuterie, snacks and British artisan cheese. A set lunch menu brings together bistro influences and the venue's more creative style. Plant-based diners are catered for with vegan choices across the menus, alongside additional vegetable-led dishes. The drinks list also extends beyond standard wine service, with wines by the glass, Sherry, cocktails, aperitivo drinks and low and no-alcohol options.

The bar has its own character, with bar seats and window seats suited to an aperitivo or a drink before dinner. A dedicated early-evening aperitivo offer pairs drinks with complimentary snacks, while the snack menu can also bookend a meal or lead into cheese later in the evening. Martinis are a particular part of the bar identity, including a changing Martini paired with a snack.

Wine remains central throughout the venue. Bottles from the shop can be explored alongside the restaurant list, and individual wines are available by the glass. The range of styles and regions gives diners scope to stay with a familiar grape or try something less expected, with staff guidance forming part of the experience.

Fourth and Church suits diners looking for a flexible evening built around food and drink, from a few plates at the bar to a longer restaurant meal. It also works for wine-focused visits, aperitivo meet-ups, plant-based dining and occasions where the drinks selection matters as much as the food. Its combination of restaurant, bar and shop makes it a distinctive addition to the Brighton and Hove dining scene without losing its local, independent character.