Dress Code
- Smart casual attire (Jacket/tie not essential)
- Tailored open-neck shirts or blouses including polo shirts, no T-shirts. All shirts must be collared.
- Tailored trousers (inc Chinos)
- Skirts and dresses
- Tailored shorts inside from 1st May - End of September
- Clean Jeans permitted. Jeans with rips and tears NOT allowed even if that is their design.
- Sportswear is not permitted
- Shoes, boots, deck shoes and smart trainers are permitted, Wellington Boots, flip flops or sandals are NOT permitted. Appropriate footwear must be worn in the club at all times.
- Hats, Coats & Bags - The wearing of hats and coats in the bar is not permitted (coat stand provided. Bags should not be placed on tables or on the backs of chairs)
- Relaxed Garden Dress Code - All year round (Gentlemen no longer required to wear a collared shirt in the garden). Table service available.
In the event of very hot weather any temporary amendments to the dress code will be displayed on the Notice Board in the Lobby area.
Our Customs, Principles & Guidelines
Rules & Bye-Laws
Please find the full list of our Rules and Bye-Laws here
- Website Member Login – Available from the office.
- Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices – Taking or making calls is restricted to the entrance hall area and The Reading Room. Laptops cannot be used in the Bar area, however tablets or iPads are acceptable.
- Bar Etiquette – As a courtesy to fellow members the use of inappropriate language or behaviour that may cause offence is not permitted.
- Smoking – Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are not permitted within the Club. External smoking areas are designated outside the Club.
- Coffee Machine – Self-service coffee is available outside of the Bar. Please use the contactless pad to make payment.
- Dogs - Are not permitted in The Hove Club with the exception of guide or assistance and emotional support dogs that are permitted in all parts of The Club. They are permitted in the garden and must remain on a short lead at all times/stay within the garden area only/be supervised by their owners/a silverlidded dog waste bin is situated by the shed.
- Cycles - are not permitted in the Club building or garden.
- Members' Accounts - Should be settled by the end of the calendar month.
- Staff Gratuities - The awarding of staff gratuities is permitted at Members discretion. Cash only.
- Guests - Members are welcome to invite guests to the Club. To comply with the Club's licence all guests must be signed in. Members are responsible for their guests and should ensure they are familiar with the Club's customs and principles, including the Club's dress code.