The Hope

West Pier,, Newhaven BN9 9DN
$$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: West Pier,, Newhaven BN9 9DN
  • Cuisine: Desserts | English | Seafood | Steak |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01273515389
  • Features: Full Bar, Live Entertainment, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Quick Bite,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Monday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
Tuesday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Tuesday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Thursday
Thursday Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Friday
Friday Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
Friday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Saturday
Saturday Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Sunday
sunday roast 12:00 - 17:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.64 out of 5 stars based on 386 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2024
Nigel S.
Food, service and location excellent. I was disappointed not to have a table with a sea view and would have liked a wider choice of wines

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2024
Dave C.
It was great hospitality.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2024
Paul A.
Excellent all visits, great food Will be back

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 18, 2024
Marvin M.
Absolutely banging

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 20, 2024
Sian H.
Perfect food & hosting. We were greeted as we entered by the manager Nicola & shown to our table. The service was fabulous & the open fire on a cold day was perfect.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 16, 2023
Joyce Y.
Friendly staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Food very good.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 10, 2023
Andrea W.
Great little find! Revived Inns have turned this place around

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 10, 2023
Robert R.
Everything was just fine, One minor issue was that if you were sitting at the table on the far right (if looking from the bar) the light was right in my eyes. Needs angling a bit away or a better lightshade on it. Otherwise the food and service was great.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 20, 2023
Holly B.
First time we have had food there....it was sooooo good!!! We definitely plan to make The Hope Inn a regular Sunday Roast place to go

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 26, 2023
Lesley B.
Food delicious and well cooked, service good and very friendly....regular visitor and never disappoints x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 12, 2023
Sarah O.
An enjoyable meal, if a little dry.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 12, 2023
Trudi C.
Fantastic

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 07, 2023
Lindsey P.
Lovely super meal, great value and amazing service. Will definitely go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2023
Carol S.
Great Roast dinners! Food was very good and, service was good, though rather slow on clearing plates and serving next course. But they were very busy. All in all? Very good

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2023
Clive L.
Great food and drink

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2023
Casey M.
Really friendly staff, amazing food. Will definitely be coming back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2023
Jackie F.
This our first time at The Hope and we enjoyed every moment the staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic, we would definitely recommend to other people.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2023
Lesley M.
We cancelled our booking on arrival just after 7 pm . We were told it would be a 45 minute wait for food . This did not really suit us so we decided to give it a miss . I can’t say the person we spoke to on arrival was very welcoming. We wished to sit on the small terrace . We were told quite charmlessly that there was no table service on the terrace despite it being a few footsteps from the rest of the restaurant area . With a bit more charm and a smile we might have been tempted to stay . (Also the mussels were sold out . ) All in all we felt like we were a bit of a nuisance instead of people keen to have a meal out and spend some money on my birthday.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2023
Carol A.
Excellent service, as soon as we walked in they were there to help my Mum in a wheelchair. Very busy but we weren’t kept waiting. Delicious food too. Definitely be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 25, 2023
Lucie S.
Love this place. Friendly staff, great food. Great views. Very welcoming

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 12, 2023
Martine A.
Gorgeous food and lovely attentive staff. Also a good pint of Harveys. Haven't been for a while so really loved the new panoramic windows.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2023
Jack G.
Great food great service loved every minute cheerrs

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2023
Gareth J.
Spent a wonderful evening here, celebrating my father's 93rd birthday. Many thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 14, 2023
caroline B.
Amazing service and amazing food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Feb 09, 2023
Stevie R.
Lovely meal and excellent service. Did think the kids meal prices were a little high but otherwise we enjoyed our visit and will be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2023
Paula F.
Would have been 10 for food if it was hotter. But would definitely go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 25, 2022
Paul T.
Refreshingly good experience family gathering aged 3 to 70 yrs great hosts, great service, big portions reasonably priced plus’s great atmosphere Perfect thankyou

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 14, 2022
James M.
All good. A little expensive in my view, but ...... ! Great staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 2/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 06, 2022
Andy C.
Excellent all round, friendly and efficient staff, great food and good beer.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 09, 2022
Naomi H.
Lovely food will definitely be returning

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2022
Eve B.
Great food and great location

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 31, 2022
Julie T.
Food would have got a 10 but if was luke warm when served could have done with being hotter. They were very busy so maybe it was a one off.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 23, 2022
Anastasia Y.
5 star inn. One of the waiters called Kara is amaizing - she is attentive and will deliver ! I have been to a few restaurants but i must say this one is one of my best!! Keep it up guys.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 30, 2024
Clive R.
Pleasant staff, good service, excellent value.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 26, 2024
Frederick B.
The staff very pleasant for good

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 07, 2024
Michael C.
Very good Sunday lunch shall be returning

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2023
Alison F.
The pub was very busy, and there was a bit of a wait for dinner. When dinner arrived it was very good. Attentive staff and good value for money.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2023
Marilyn F.
Friendly welcome, roaring open fire, good ambience, lovely table in the window overlooking the harbour, very friendly staff, great music! The food was plentiful, good quality and freshly cooked with a very comprehensive menu, plenty of choice for all tastes. Good selection of drinks. Lovely setting for walking or simply taking in the views. Lovely coastal pub!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 20, 2023
Ann E.
Enjoyed the Fish Platter, but could have done with a bit more bread.... Very pleasant staff.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 01, 2023
Amanda S.
Despite the busy evening the friendly staff accommodated our request to move our table away from the patio doors. The food was lovely in presentation and taste, although I do think there needs to be a vegetable/potato dish included with the fish cakes. We thought it was quite pricey for pub food.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 22, 2023
David H.
Really good steak and excellent service. Thank you

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 13, 2023
Tony M.
Very friendly staff. Enjoyed our meals and will visit again

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2022
Steve B.
Good pub with welcoming staff, good choice of food and drink and great layout - plenty of alcoves and open space for all tastes will definiately go again.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 10, 2022
Jan B.
Loved the food we chose. Atmosphere very friendly and service really good.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 02, 2022
Nigel S.
We were able to park up for the night in our motorhome in the pub car park (we asked first!). Next day we took the ferry to Dieppe. We had a great meal and it was a good way to spend our last night in England before driving back home to the Netherlands. Full marks to the whole team - we gave a score of 9 for each category because there is always room for innovation and improvement, but in reality there was nothing we were dissatisfied with.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 18, 2022
Chris C.
Great place,very friendly & efficient staff with a excellent atmosphere! Only small suggestion is maybe as your virtually in the sea a daily special of one or two un-battered fresh local fish would top it off

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 25, 2024
Andrew J.
Booked as it was a place that accepted dogs but I would recommend this place to others. Extremely friendly with a great choice of beers etc. The roast beef was cooked to perfection as were the roasy potatoes. Would suggest leaving the stuffing out of the Yorkshire pudding, but that is being very picky. Will be returning very soon.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 26, 2024
Stephen K.
Thank you having us. The food was good value. The beef was a little tough and needed a steak knife. One of our dinners was on a cold plate and had to be sent back. One of our party has hearing aids and it was a bit noisy for him. Overall pretty good and we will come back.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Jan 24, 2024
Christopher M.
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Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 10, 2024
Debby S.
Lovely atmosphere staff seemed underprepared-food 3 of us enjoyed our mains however the roast gammon was tasteless fatty & not very nice

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 09, 2023
Shirley F.
It's a while since we've been and we were very pleasantly surprised. The food was very good value, nicely cooked steak. Staff very friendly and welcoming. A roaring fire would have been great on such a foul night.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 01, 2023
Andrea C.
Unfortunately we thought fish was a bit watery, not much flavour.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 04, 2023
Brian F.
Very enjoyable evening . Food excellent service good. We will be back again. Thank you.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2023
Carole L.
Sunday lunch How refreshing it is to visit a lovely pub like this. Great ambience, tasty home cooking and good friendly service from staff who actually behave like they enjoy their and want to serve you our waiter was outstanding. Wel done The Hope. We will definitely be back.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 22, 2022
Revati C.
We had a lovely table with a great view. It was very busy and the food was very slow to arrive. Pity they didnt have lamb on their sunday roast menu. The bill was incorrect and I was over charged but I spotted it quickly and was refunded immedeatly.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Sep 03, 2022
Julie F.
Food was lovely

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 18, 2022
Harry H.
Nice pub with lovely outlook. Good atmosphere and attentive service

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2023
Stephanie W.
There was some mix up with food and some of it was cold, but the waitress sorted it out quickly

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 6/10
May 02, 2023
Andy Y.
Good wholesome food served up well. Touch pricey but jn these times expected. Glasses not clean needed checking before serving. Toilets were wet. Music OK but too loud for Sunday lunch.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 07, 2023
Cloud A.
Very friendly and welcoming. The food was good but fish and chips a bit greasy. It also took a while to arrive but if we hadn't been with our toddler, it would not have metered. We will be back as we love this pub.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 5/10
Dec 19, 2022
Nancy A.
Menu was limited and there were very few specials available. Gave the impression that the daytime had been busy and not enough food left for the evening customers. However, the staff and manager were great and the ambience was lovely so overall the experience was a positive one.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 31, 2022
Hannah S.
The staff were amazing, very attentive and friendly. The food was cooked really well but unfortunately was a bit too salty. The ambience was some what ruined by the music being so loud (speakers), I couldn't hear anyone on my table so having a conversation was difficult. I think its a nice place for a drink but difficult if you want to eat and talk to your table.