Hove is known for its homegrown vibe and sense of community, and The Townie Fox, a true neighbourhood gem has earned a reputation for bringing people together over good, honest food - from morning brunch to late-night wines. The story behind The Townie Fox is a good one; when the previous owner felt it was time to sell, it looked like this Hove staple would be done for. That is, until a band of locals came together to buy the place and make it their own. Remember what we said about community? The Townie Fox really is something special.
In other words, come here for the food - yes - but also the vibes. Everyone's welcome and it won't be long until you feel like part of the gang. To add to this, the team say they have a few rules that make The Townie Fox an even lovelier place to be. Think your favourite draught beer always on tap; small plates so you can always just have a nibble with your drinks instead of being tied into dinner; and a relaxed space with room to hang out and host celebrations - something they love to do.
But enough about the atmosphere, let's move onto the food. The menu kicks off early with breakfast options ranging from a breakfast wrap stuffed with bacon, sausage, fried egg, beans and cheddar with hash browns to almond granola with Greke yogurt and berries, alongside smashed avocado and eggs however you like them.
Throughout the day, you can snack on light bites such as ciabatta toasties with fillings such as pesto, mushrooms, burrata and rocket, or perhaps smoked salmon, cream cheese and watercress. While the sweetcorn fritters also sound like a wholesome bite to eat. For dinner, an Italian feel takes the lead with starters like garlic and lemon prawns, followed by mains such as seafood pasta, roasted vegetable risotto, and a create-your-own pizza option with toppings like sausage, feta, olives, mushrooms and bacon - among many more.