The Stoneham

You'll find yourself on Portland Road in Hove, where The Stoneham sits as the kind of place that makes this neighbourhood feel like an actual community rather than just somewhere between the seafront and the Downs. It's got that warm, lived-in feel—the sort of pub where regulars have their spots and staff actually know what they're talking about. The food takes gastropub staples seriously without trying to be clever about it: think proper British cooking that changes with the seasons, paired with a drinks list that goes beyond Guinness (though they do a good one). It's the place you'd take someone from out of town and actually enjoy being there yourself, not just herding them through.