George Street Tap

You'll find yourself on George Street in Hove—that bit that feels genuinely lived-in, where locals actually gather rather than somewhere designed for Instagram—and George Street Tap is exactly the kind of place that makes the area work. It's unpretentious in the best way: staff know what they're doing, the beer selection is thoughtful rather than showboating, and there's room to actually have a conversation without shouting. Whether you're a serious hop obsessive or just after a decent pint after work, this place takes its drinks seriously without the wearying craft-beer theatre that can make other places exhausting.