Bottom's Rest

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood pub that doesn't try too hard—the kind of place where locals actually drink. Bottom's Rest sits on Lower Market Street with the kind of straightforward charm that's increasingly rare; no craft beer snobbery or Instagram theatrics, just good drinks and the sort of food that makes sense when you're a few pints in. The gin selection is taken seriously (check their sister site), which gives you an idea of what they're about: quality without the pretence. It's the sort of spot you stumble into after wandering through Hove and end up staying for three hours.