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Bow Street Runner

62 Brunswick Street West, Hove BN3 1EL England
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#2 of 5 guest houses in Hove
Location
4.5
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4.8
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4.8
Value
4.6
A small traditional pub in a side street of Hove just off of the main thoroughfare that links Brighton and Hove, the pub has no food, no Sky TV, no loud music and no gaming machines, just a pub, BLISS! Originally called the Station Inn the earliest record as a pub was 1867 and was originally the Brunswick Police and Fire Station hence the name. There is a stark difference between the old pub and the modern guest rooms. I took the pub over in 2010 and converted the living accommodation to 3 en-suite rooms. I am helped by a great team, our manager Warren, Gervase, Maggie, Kevin and Simon in the bar and Wendy with the rooms. They all make our guests welcome as do our pub customers and Beau (our dog). Unfortunately, due to the age and nature of the property, access for some people may be difficult. If you have any special needs please give us a call to find out if we are able to accommodate you.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
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Adrienne R wrote a review Feb 2024
United Kingdom1 contribution
Rooms comfortable clean, well equipped quiet. Sue the landlady, helpful, friendly home from home. We will be back again later in the year. Grateful location. Staff, Tony and Lucille in the bar friendly and helpful and welcoming. Great value lovely in room breakfast.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: Lovely walk on the promenade no taxi needed. Lovely walking the Lanes vist to the Ivy for drinks...
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Elaine W wrote a review Feb 2024
Exeter, United Kingdom1 contribution
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The Bow Street Runner is a sweet and charming little public house on a quiet side street in Hove. The pub and the accommodation are run by the fabulous and friendly couple Sue and her husband Kevin. The rooms, which are above the pub, are immaculate, warm and cosy. Continental breakfast, croissants, cereals, coffee, tea, milk, fruit juice and yogurts, available in a mini fridge in the room, are freshly supplied every morning along with fresh cutlery and crockery. The rooms are clean and fresh, beds comfortable and the bathroom immaculate. Sue herself cleans and freshens the room everyday at your convenience. There is Wi-Fi access included and a TV with a lot of channels. This place is an absolute find for anyone looking for cosy, warm, private and off the beaten track hospitality, of the kind it is hard to find these days. My husband and I highly recommend this place. Words are not enough to describe how lovely the Bow Street Runner and it's proprietors are. We recommend go see for yourselves.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: The Bow Street Runner accommodation has it's own door so the guest can enter or leave any time of...
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Danny B wrote a review Nov 2023
Gravesend, United Kingdom1 contribution
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Bow Street Runner. My wife and I were down for the weekend to see a show at the centre. The room was excellent; a comfy bed, a great shower, and the room was very clean - everything we required. A nice complementary continental breakfast was already available in our room - a lovely touch. I would highly recommend joining the friendly locals in the bar for a few drinks beforehand - we were made to feel very welcome and it made our weekend. When we return to Brighton for our next event, this is where we will stay.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip: Parking is difficult In Brighton have a chat to the staff at the bow street runner and it maybe...
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Adventure50991330252 wrote a review Jul 2023
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Cannot speak highly enough of my experience here. Pub is in a very good location (a mile away from Brighton City Centre or a 10-15 minute bus ride) with a bus stop being located less than 5 minutes away. The pub is also a short walk away from the beach which offered me a very nice view on my morning walk. Hosts were very hospitable from the first moment I arrived. Even though I arrived earlier than the advertised check-in time, Lucy was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Amenities provided are great (2 bottles of water, orange juice, milk and butter in the mini fridge) as well as extensive options for breakfast (a range of cereals and croissants too, which was a nice touch). Throughout my stay, I heard very little noise from the pub below (I was in the downstairs room). If you get a chance, stay here. It is certainly a hidden gem of the area.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Robert T wrote a review Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom52 contributions7 helpful votes
Room above small pub just off main Brighton-Hove road. If you get it cheap it’s decent value for a simple overnight. Small room. Simple continental breakfast supplied night before inc fresh croissant in a bag. All fine. No fuss
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip: Light pollution from the road - room level with street lamp and illuminated pub sign. Take an eye...
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Darryl Williams wrote a review May 2023
Christchurch, New Zealand39 contributions4 helpful votes
Room was a good size and very clean.. Breakfast was a variety of cereals and a croissant with butter and jam. In the little fridge was orange juice, fresh milk and 2 bottles water. This was provided daily. Perfect location to promenade and buses to town and railway station. We often walked one way and got the bus back. Pub underneath was very busy but no noise filtered up to our room on the second floor. The stairs were quite narrow but staff helped with luggage. Plenty of restaurants around area and a longish walk or short bus ride to Hove.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Darren M wrote a review Aug 2022
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Very friendly made us feel welcome, they helped us with suggestions on where to go for food and entertainment also and what to see. Room very clean everything you need, bed was super comfortable bathroom was a good size. Also everything is with in walking distance.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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dengen72 wrote a review Jun 2022
Coventry, United Kingdom197 contributions38 helpful votes
From the minute you walk through the door you are greeted and made to feel welcome not only by Sue but by the regulars too. We stayed for two nights as part of our daughter’s 21st birthday celebrations so had two double rooms. The rooms are spotless and the beds were really comfortable. Also it was lovely and quiet at night (have stayed in Brighton before and expected it to be much more noisy as it’s such a busy, lively town). The separate entrance is great for if you return after closing or if you just want to nip in and out, however both nights we went and had a drink in the bar before going up. The complementary breakfast was enough to start the day off, four choices of cereal and a fresh croissant with butter and jam - and real milk (thanks to the little fridges in the rooms). A great little find we really loved our stay and will definitely be back even if Beau the dog didn’t want to talk to us.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Danni Wiggins wrote a review May 2022
Greater London, United Kingdom45 contributions6 helpful votes
Very comfortable bed. Perfect for a stay in Brighton. Perfectly clean and everything, such as bed linen smelled lovely and fresh. As with most places, the towels are teeny weeny so bring your own. Fridge in room and bottled water provided which was good. Great shower and really nice landlady. We were more than happy
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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carol w wrote a review Apr 2022
Birmingham, United Kingdom32 contributions8 helpful votes
A fabulous little pub just a few minutes walk from seafront - our second stay here and again no complaints at all ,we stayed in the upstairs accommodation- everything you need for a stay by the sea. Spotlessly clean.Sue the landlady is fantastic- nothing is too much trouble and she and her pub regulars make you feel so welcome that by the time you leave you feel like part of their pub family. Would have no hesitation in staying again and definitely recommend x
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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$85 - $101 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomEnglandEast SussexBrighton and HoveHove
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bow Street Runner
Which popular attractions are close to Bow Street Runner?
Nearby attractions include Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton (0.1 miles), The Old Market (0.1 miles), and Little Beach Boutique (0.06 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bow Street Runner?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Bow Street Runner?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Bow Street Runner?
Yes, street parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bow Street Runner?
Conveniently located restaurants include Baqueano, Constantinople Restaurant, and A Taste of Sahara.
Are there any historical sites close to Bow Street Runner?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Royal Pavilion (1.0 miles), Brighton and Hove Museum (1.0 miles), and St Bartholomews (1.1 miles).