The Stirling Arms Pub & Rooms

Head down Stirling Place and you'll find yourself in one of Hove's better-kept secrets—a pub that feels like it belongs to the community rather than existing for Instagram. The Stirling Arms does the basics brilliantly: decent ales, a menu that changes with the seasons, and staff who know regulars by name. Upstairs, the rooms are straightforward and comfortable, making it ideal if you've overindulged or just want to skip the drive home. It's the kind of place where you'll see the same faces propping up the bar on a Tuesday night, where conversations meander naturally, and where the vibe is entirely unpretentious. Nothing flashy, just honest drinking and eating in Hove.