Cases – Hove

Cases Hove

Cases Hove has slid into the shell of what was once La Cave a Fromage. Located on the bustling high street of Western Road and neighbouring the picturesque gardens of Brunswick Square, it offers guests the chance to explore leading wine varieties from all over the world.

“We want to immerse ourselves in the community and create a shop where the locals can pop their heads around the door and find out what’s drinking well, or which cheese is perfectly ripened and ready to eat. We are looking to support and enhance the community.” – Steve Pineau, Director, l’Atelier du Vin.

Why You’ll Love It

• A wine list that travels the globe – sommelier-selected bottles spanning the Americas to Oceania, with a real spotlight on English sparkling.
• A secret speakeasy – slip through a hidden door at the back of the cheese shop into a 1920s Prohibition-style bar, all vintage leather and low lighting.
• Cheese done properly – The Cheese Hut’s handcrafted, small-producer cheeses paired with local and European charcuterie, available to enjoy in or take home.
• No wine snobbery – the team’s there to guide you, whether you’re a regular or trying something new.
• A gem in a great spot – tucked into Western Road, moments from Brunswick Square’s gardens.
• Open every day – the wine bar runs 7 days a week, with the speakeasy joining in on weekends.

A wine bar with pedigree

Steve Pineau, the driving force behind Cases Hove, is no stranger to Brighton’s thriving hospitality industry. Since 2018 Steve has opened two successful wine bars, l’Atelier du Vin and l’Atelier du Vin Seven Dials, as well as Hotel Una, which boasts a Champagne Bar upstairs and a Speakeasy absinthe bar downstairs.

That same eye for quality extends to the food at Cases Hove, where cheese and charcuterie are curated in partnership with The Cheese Hut. Handcrafted cheeses from small-scale producers sit alongside local and European charcuterie, chutneys and other accompaniments – and if you love what you try at the bar, you can pop by The Cheese Hut afterwards to take some home.

Wines of the world at Cases Hove

Cases Hove is all about celebrating wine, and Steve has curated a stunning wine list offering a vast variety of wine by the glass or bottle from all over the globe. However, the spotlight lands dominantly on homegrown sparkling varieties. There’s a wine shop on site too, with bottles chosen for their individuality from smaller producers — think English sparklings, Burgundies and Bordelais,  plus local delivery across Brighton and Hove.

Wine not?

You don’t need to be a sommelier to enjoy the range of wines at Cases Hove, there’s always someone on hand to advise and guide you through the extensive selection.

After hours: the hidden speakeasy at Cases Hove

Behind a secret door at the rear of the cheese shop lies The Speakeasy by L’Atelier du Vin – a 1920s Prohibition-style hideaway kitted out with comfy vintage furniture and cosy nooks to mingle or tuck yourself away. Expect Prohibition-style cocktails, an enviable spirits collection and the same extensive wine list, paired perfectly with a cheese and charcuterie platter. The Speakeasy opens Friday and Saturday from 5pm to midnight, with last tables at 11pm.

The wine bar itself is open 7 days a week, so whether you’re dipping into a midweek tipple or going headfirst into the weekend, you can count on Cases Hove to meet your wine o’clock needs.