Mrs Fitzherbert's

You'll find yourself on New Road, that stretch between the station and the seafront that's quietly become one of Brighton's best for an honest drink. Mrs Fitzherbert's is exactly what a local pub should be—no Instagram theatrics, no gratuitous Edison bulbs, just somewhere you genuinely want to sit with a pint and actually talk to people. The crowd's a proper mix: suits grabbing an after-work drink, regulars who've claimed their spot at the bar, groups of mates making an evening of it. The food's unpretentious but done right, and they've clearly thought about their beer and wine selection rather than just stocking what the rep flogged them.