The Neptune Inn

Head down to Victoria Terrace and you'll find yourself in one of those pubs that feels like it's been part of Hove's fabric forever. The Neptune isn't trying to be anything other than what it is: a place to grab a decent pint, chat with mates, and catch some live music without the pretence. The crowd's genuinely mixed—you've got the locals who've been coming for years rubbing shoulders with people who've wandered over from the seafront. It's the kind of spot where the bar staff remember orders and the playlist actually matters.