# Hove Recreation Ground Cafe — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Hove Recreation Ground Cafe — Park in Hove with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 341 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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# Hove Recreation Ground Cafe

Shirley Drive, Hove

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16069980293474971925&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Hove Recreation Ground Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103861221856326228677)

**In short:** Hove Recreation Ground Cafe is a park in Hove, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 341 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Hove Recreation Ground Cafe

The Old Rec Cafe sits within Hove Recreation Ground, a multi-use sports facility with rugby and cricket pitches, nets and a walking track. The cafe serves coffee and tea.

The recreation ground spans enough space for running loops and dog walking, with floodlit evening facilities during the season. The site is enclosed.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Hove Recreation Ground Cafe's own website](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/parks-and-green-spaces/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## Opening hours

**Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

## What's nearby

- Hove RFC next door
- Tesco Express 350m away
- Nando's Hove 450m away
- Wilbury Vets 500m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (341 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Hove

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/876024).

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★ 4.4 (341 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/parks-and-green-spaces/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[01273 292929](tel:01273292929)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Hove

**Plus Code** 9C2XRRQM+V5

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Hove Recreation Ground Cafe?

Hove Recreation Ground Cafe is open Mon–Sun 9am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Hove Recreation Ground Cafe any good?

Hove Recreation Ground Cafe is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 341 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Hove Recreation Ground Cafe good for children?

Yes, Hove Recreation Ground Cafe is listed as good for children.

### How do I contact Hove Recreation Ground Cafe?

Call Hove Recreation Ground Cafe on +44 1273 292929.

## More near Hove Recreation Ground Cafe

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [Preston Park Hotel ★ 3.1 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/hotels/preston-park-hotel)
- [Travelodge Brighton ★ 3.6 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/hotels/travelodge-brighton)
- [Seafield House ★ 4.0 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels/seafield-house)
- [Langfords Hotel ★ 3.1 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels/langfords-hotel)

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### Things to do nearby

- [Hove Park ★ 4.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/attractions/hove-park)
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