The Setting Sun

You'll find yourself in a proper local's spot here, tucked away on Windmill Street where the vibe is refreshingly unpretentious. It's the kind of place where regulars actually chat to strangers at the bar, and the staff know what they're doing without being precious about it. The Setting Sun pulls off that increasingly rare trick of feeling genuinely neighbourhood-focused rather than Instagram-optimised—think decent ales on tap, a menu that doesn't overcomplicate things, and an atmosphere where you can actually hear yourself think. It's exactly what this part of Brighton needed.