The North Star

You'll find The North Star tucked into Pavilion Buildings, just a stone's throw from the seafront—close enough to smell the sea air but far enough away to escape the pier chaos. This is a pub that knows what it's doing: the sort of place where the beer list actually matters, the kitchen takes itself seriously without pretension, and you can have a proper conversation without shouting over background music. Regulars fill the place most evenings, which tells you everything you need to know. It's the kind of local you wish you lived near, whether you're after a pint and a catch-up or something more substantial from the kitchen.