The George Payne Pub

Head down Payne Avenue 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 George Payne is the sort of place where regulars know the bar staff by name and newcomers get a genuine welcome, not a corporate smile. You're looking at honest pub grub that doesn't try to be anything it's not—proper fish and chips, loaded Sunday roasts, the kind of food that pairs perfectly with a pint of local ale. The real draw here is the atmosphere: lively without being lairy, comfortable enough to settle in for hours.