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Are you looking for a beautiful wedding reception venue with both indoor charm and gorgeous outdoor space? If a traditional white wedding doesn’t quite reflect your vibe, and you’re dreaming of something more relaxed, fun, and informal, then The Garden Bar could be just the place.

With elegant parquet floors, sun-filled rooms and spacious south-facing gardens, our delightful pub can provide the perfect backdrop for any wedding style, whether it’s rustic, vintage, boho, romantic, modern, or something uniquely your own - we’ve brought them all to life.

Every couples special day looks different to the last, and we know that flexibility is key so that you can put your own stamp on your happily-ever-after party. Our experienced events team will be by your side to help make planning your big day a breeze. With decades of know-how, we’re here to make sure everything runs smoothly, so your day is even more magical than you both imagined.

There are no venue hire fees, as we operate on a minimum spend basis. All pre-ordered food and drink as well as your guests bar spend on the day, will all count towards your total minimum spend requirement. Weekdays and off-peak seasons carry a lower minimum spend, so if you are open to the idea of a weekday or winter wedding, be sure to let us know and we can send you a quote for all options to see what works best for you.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Pub or restaurant
Coastal weddings
Marquees and tents
Unique weddings

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Pet-friendly

Reviews for The Garden Bar

Aaron
Aaron Sent on 14/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Superb Service

The Garden Bar was fantastic and just the right venue for my partner and myself. With spoke with both Annamari and Charlotte, but predominately Charlotte, who was incredible from start to finish. She really did go above and beyond.

The food was also brilliant. We had the fork buffet and finger buffet during the event, which all guests complimented highly.

Highly recommend.

Emily
Emily Sent on 20/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect laid-back venue for our wedding reception

We had our wedding reception at The Garden Bar in Hove and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Everything went really smoothly, and our event coordinator Charlotte was fantastic – super organised, calm and lovely to work with.

We opted to drop off our decorations the night before and, for a small additional fee, they handled all the setup for us – which made such a difference on the day. It meant we could just arrive and enjoy ourselves without any stress.

We went for the cold buffet and canapés, and all the food was great – loads of guests commented on how tasty it was. The venue itself looked gorgeous and had such a fun, relaxed vibe, which suited our day perfectly. Highly recommend!
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324 Portland Road, BN3 5LF Hove (East Sussex)

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