Washington

You'll find the Washington tucked away on Topping Street, just off the main drag, which already tells you something — it's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. Step inside and you've got what a proper pub should be: decent ale selection from Greene King's range, the sort of space that fills up naturally with the same faces night after night. It's the opposite of the seafront tourist traps; this is where you come when you want to actually enjoy a pint without the chaos. The setup's straightforward — nothing fancy, just good bones and a welcoming crowd.