The Prince George

You're walking down Trafalgar Street in the Lanes area and you push through the doors of The Prince George—instantly, you feel the difference. This is a pub that's resisted the urge to get too trendy, which in Brighton is genuinely countercultural. The place has character without trying: worn-in wooden interiors, a solid selection of craft and cask ales, and the kind of regulars who actually know the bar staff's names. The food's unpretentious British fare that doesn't disappoint, and at around £8-12 for a decent meal, it won't hollow out your wallet either. It's the sort of place where you can have a serious conversation without shouting over electronic music, but it never feels stuffy.