The Cleveland Arms

You'll find yourself on Cleveland Road in a neighbourhood that's genuinely lived-in rather than polished for Instagram, and The Cleveland Arms is exactly the sort of place that makes Brighton's residential areas worth exploring. This is a proper pub—the kind where regulars prop up the bar, the beer list takes itself seriously, and you won't find a craft cocktail menu trying too hard. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between welcoming to newcomers and fiercely loyal to the people who've been coming here for years. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint for hours or grab something proper to eat without anyone making you feel rushed.