The Urchin Brewery & Shellfish Pub

The Urchin Brewery & Shellfish Pub is a relaxed Hove pub centred on fresh shellfish, beer brewed onsite and wines chosen to work with seafood. Located on Belfast Street, the venue keeps a dockside character without making the food or setting formal. Oysters with stout, mussels, prawns, crab, lobster, scallops and other shellfish form the main thread of the menus, alongside changing specials that allow the kitchen to take a more creative direction.

Beer is a central part of the experience. The basement brewery produces the Larrikin range, with regular styles including a hazy pale ale, lager and oyster stout, supported by changing small-batch brews. The pub is also a freehouse, so the selection extends beyond the in-house taps to premium beers from Britain and elsewhere. Wine choices focus on bottles and glasses that pair naturally with shellfish, with seasonal or changing specials adding variety.

The food is designed around straightforward seafood and hearty pub enjoyment rather than elaborate ceremony. Menus are divided between dependable regular dishes and changing specials, making the pub suitable for a casual plate of shellfish, a longer meal or drinks with something from the kitchen. The atmosphere suits seafood lovers, beer drinkers and anyone looking for an informal meal in Hove. For diners exploring Brighton, the venue offers a distinct coastal food-and-drink stop away from more conventional pub menus.

Seating is available across the bar, restaurant and beer garden. The garden is covered and heated throughout the year, giving the venue an outdoor option in less settled weather. Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden, while the restaurant remains dog-free. The pub also hosts music and other events, with Mondays used for event bookings when the kitchen takes a break. Advance information, event news and offers are available through the venue’s mailing list.

The Urchin Brewery & Shellfish Pub works particularly well for relaxed seafood meals, informal drinks and gatherings built around shared plates. The combination of shellfish, onsite brewing, changing specials and practical indoor-outdoor seating gives the Belfast Street pub a clear identity while keeping the overall style easygoing.