The 'Welly' is a fantastic venue that blends a serious choice of real ales with live music and…read morestand up acts that works so well, there isn't a place around like it. Its been owned by the Dark Star group (they own the lovely Evening Star near Brighton Station) so you know its going to be a nice, relaxed and friendly place with plenty of creative types lurking at the bar. Make sure you have a good feed up before you head there as they don't do food in the evening but they make up for that in the atmosphere in the pub.

One of three pubs owned by the Dark Star Brewery company, (owners of the Evening Star pub in…read moreBrighton) this is a small piece of real-ale heaven, and the pretty historic centre of Shoreham is only five minutes' walk away. Originally built in the 1920s, the interior has been stripped back and redecorated in a clean, modern style, though if I'm honest it's a little too stripped-back for my liking, and lacking in atmosphere when it is quiet. There's a sheltered smoking terrace and small beer garden at the rear. But the number of photographs and other momentos on the bar hint at a loyal and active local group of regulars: and the pub is a real stalwart on the local live music scene, with a stage area and piano, and is usually packed for such events. And the locals and staff are indeed very friendly - but be warned: there are some keen Brighton & Hove Albion FC fans among them, so be careful if you talk about soccer! The beer range is, of course, the main draw, and features Dark Stars' own brews, such as Hophead, Dark Star Porter, the heavy Winter Solstice, Festival Ale and regular guest ales: examples have included the delicious, golden and hoppy Amarillo from the Crouch End Brewery. Overall, a good watering hole. Making the interior a bit more cosy would add another star.

This mini pub can be found on Hove seafront, known for its real ale and live music the Neptune is a…read moregreat place to rock up to on a Friday on Sunday evening for a few bevs and some nice tunes. The artists that play are very varied everything from 1920s jazz to country music. The interior is decked out with old music memorabilia and the friendly staff and clientele always make it an enjoyable setting for drinking in the day or evening. The Neptune has a lot of history as the venue has been a boozer for some time, a few black and white pictures of the inn from the 1800s can be seen around the place. Its a great spot for Sunday drinking with a paper and its location means is often bustling with locals and visitors enjoying the seafront. If you looking for some good old fashion hospitality and a Harvey's then this venue is the place for you.

This is place has a reputation for serving the best pint of Harveys in Hove and I think I could…read moredefinitely agree. Its a pub that doesn't rely on expensive refurbishments so does, to the un-trained eye look a bit rough and ready from the exterior but this all adds to the charm of the place. The locals are a little older than that of the pubs in town (if at all they have locals) and are really friendly and welcoming. There's some good old chatty ale drinkers at the bar and before you know it you could be five pints in exchanging life stories! The music policy is great here, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday they have live bands featuring some excellent jazz, blues and alternative acts. Definitely a pub worth checking out if you're in the Hove area.

Good evening out with sociable atmosphere. Pleasant atmosphere. When they have music on it is easy…read moregoing. For a easy social drink or a small get together it is fine. I was lucky as a band was on when I was in there on Sat. Good music which was live.

went here for sunday lunch the service was good and friendlyread more

You can't miss the Hove Park Tavern as your driving down Old Shoreham Road - its a beautiful old,…read moretall building but it really needs a lick of paint and the 'A' in 'Park' being fixed up on the sign. Once inside though, there's loads of space for big groups, billiards and pool tables everywhere you look and big screen TVs showing all Sky sports football. There's a regular Elvis impersonator and other live music every Friday and Saturday night and the pub serves good food from 12-2.30pm every day.

This pub is very big and does allow for all types of pub goer to take advantage of it's layout…read more There are 3 pool tables which means you will never have to wait too long for that and plenty of space to have a quiet pint in the raised seating area. I like the fact that they have the bus times up so if you want to get into town for cheap you can wait for a bus to be 1 minute away and cross the street which is useful especially when it's pouring down. It has started to become a bit dated but it still has the old pub charm to it and the punters are a mix which often gives a well balanced atmosphere to it.

Traditional pub serving food and real ale, close to Worthing town centre…read more The pub dates back to 1814 and has a fittingly traditional interior, with brick and dark wood panelled walls, and pictures featuring fox and stag hunting. There's one main room wrapped around three sides of a central bar, and a small outdoor area at the rear. They serve a range of traditional real ales, and a fairly standard pub grub menu (sandwiches, chips, baked potatoes, burgers, cottage pie, lasagne, chicken, omelettes etc) are served daily at lunchtimes, and Tuesday to Thursday evenings. Prices are pretty good - most mains are £7-£9 - and there is a 2 for £10 evening offer on selected items. On Sunday there is a traditional roast for £9 but there are lighter options including vegetarian and fish dishes. The pub has both regular quiz nights and live jazz evenings. Worth a visit.

Really nice traditional pub, just within the town centre. The pub quiz on Wednesdays is great fun…read more Reasonable selection of drinks and nice staff.

SAM is the personable acronym of Sussex Academy of Music, a business started up in 2008 by two…read moreentrepreneurial youngsters in their early 20s. The premises are a converted business unit in the Riverside Business Centre, and being so new, are well equipped with nothing missing or broken. The situation is good as well - although it initially looks a bit soulless, a moment's walk over to the sea wall provides you with beautiful boats aplenty on the river and a lovely place to practise outdoors on a sunny Saturday. They mostly give lessons to youngsters, but adults can be involved as well. I went here, though, not as a student but to use their recording studio. This proved to be a good move on the part of those who were deciding. The studio was in good condition, with a little dais for drums and a medium sized area for recording - we fitted an eight piece band in here comfortably for a day's session. Our engineer was an enthusiastic, friendly guy with a great musical ear and infinite patience, and really took care with it, almost as if it were his band, which put me right at ease. I'd definitely recommend this place if you want to be well taken care of.

I love this pub. Every year it holds its own beer festival. Camra members also frequent this venue…read more It dates from the 1930's. And classes itself as a typical estate pub. Families happily use this pub. The food is ok. I have eaten better pub food. The square plates annoyed me! This pub likes its Real ale and keeps it well. There is also cider available. Usually 3 to purchase. The pub caters for functions such has private parties and weddings. There is live music n every two weeks. Quiz nights and Karoke can be found here. The staff are very welcoming and has the feel of a family run venue.

It's not the liveliest pub but you don't always want that!…read more It's a nice, cute cosy pub. Great food and nice atmosphere :)

The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra makes a unique contribution to the musical life of the region…read more It attracts players from a wide area and continues to develop with an ever more varied repertoire. As a non-professional orchestra it consists of players who are united by one principle - producing fantastic performances for all. A sign of the orchestra's success is that it now thrives without the financial support of the Borough, quite unthinkable for a professional orchestra! Yet it performs works that a municipal professional orchestra, based in a town of modest size, could not envisage staging because of sheer expense. Any successful artistic organisation owes a debt to its traditions and to former members. Herbert Lodge, Worthing's Musical Director from 1935, was the inspiration behind the launch of the Citizens' Orchestra in 1948 and its development with two subsequent Musical Directors, James Kershaw (1954-1967) and Jan Cervenka (1968-1996). Subsequent Musical Directors have been Robin Page (1996-2007) and Steve Dummer (2008-2013), with the current Musical Director, Dominic Grier, being appointed in 2014. The Orchestra has embraced young musicians of the area, particularly the pupils of Boundstone Community College and many highly talented local soloists. The committee has continued to press for the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra to be seen as an integral part of the musical life of the town and feels certain that the excellence which is a hallmark of so many performances in Worthing will be cherished by all music lovers. To that end, the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra has established itself as a self-governing charity, truly dedicated to the musical well-being of the community.

Great rooms with a nice neutral sound, very well kitted out, it is constantly being updated ,and…read more seems to have something new to offer every time we go there! The guys are very friendly and always look after us! We would not go anywhere else and recommend to anyone looking for a decent reliable venue to rehearse etc. RAILROAD BLUES BAND