Blind Busker

Head down Church Road in Hove and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that actually feels like it belongs to the community rather than existing for Instagram. The Blind Busker has that comfortable, unpretentious energy where you can nurse a pint without anyone expecting you to order a £16 cocktail. The crowd's a mix of regulars who've been propping up the bar for years and newer faces drawn in by decent food at reasonable prices. It's the sort of place where the staff know what they're doing, the beer's cold, and you won't feel out of place whether you're after a quick drink or settling in for the evening.