The Sussex Cricketer

You'll find yourself in the kind of pub that's become increasingly rare around here: somewhere that feels like it belongs to the people who live on this stretch of Hove, not somewhere designed for Instagram. The Sussex Cricketer does the basics brilliantly—decent cask ales, the sort of food that doesn't try too hard but actually tastes good, and a crowd that ranges from retired locals nursing pints to younger people who've figured out this is where the actual vibe lives. It's the type of place where regulars have their spots, the staff know what they're doing, and you're never made to feel like you're in the way if you're just popping in for one.