The Robin Hood

You'll find yourself on Norfolk Place, tucked away from the seafront madness, where The Robin Hood does exactly what a pub should do. It's the kind of place where the regulars nod at each other, the bar staff know what you're drinking before you ask, and nobody's trying to Instagram their pint. The space feels lived-in without being knackered — wooden beams, actual character, the sort of warm lighting that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. They take their beer seriously here, rotating through proper real ales and ciders, and you can tell the place has been doing this for years without needing to reinvent itself.