1 / 8The Southern Belle
Brighton & Hove, Brighton and Hove
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A ten room hotel in the Brunswick area of Hove, where the bar keeps dog treats to help yourself to and some of the boutique bedrooms take dogs.
Built in 1828 in the Brunswick area of Hove, The Southern Belle holds a relaxed public bar, a cocktail lounge and ten boutique bedrooms in a Georgian planned community by the seafront. This is a dog friendly inn: the bar area is open to dogs, and there are dog treats to help yourself to.
Some of the rooms take dogs and some do not, so the room type is the thing to get right. The first floor Deluxe Super King, with its floor to ceiling bay windows and vintage cocktail chairs set into them, is one of the dog friendly ones, and so are the Superior King rooms with their bespoke wooden feature walls. How many dogs can come, and whether one may be left unattended, the hotel does not say, so pin both down when you book.
The original back bar pours Sussex ales, craft beers, fine wines and a long list of gins, and there is snug seating and a run of high window seats that catch a glimpse of the sea. The Southern Belle Kitchen does breakfast and brunch through the week, a main menu through the evening and roasts on Sundays. Where the dog may eat, the hotel doesn't state; raise it when you book a table.
Four of the ten rooms have views of the sea, and the cocktail lounge at the back of the building, low lit with its own bar seating, is a space for intimate drinks. Brighton Beach is the nearest beach on Wildpack's map, 1 mile out, and its page carries the dog rules; after that, bring the dog back to the bar for a pint.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Brighton Beach, 1 mile
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Street parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Southern Belle dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Southern Belle's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Southern Belle?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Southern Belle?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Southern Belle?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Southern Belle?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Southern Belle?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Brighton Beach, 1 mile away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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