William the Fourth

You'll find yourself on Church Street in the heart of North Laines territory, where William the Fourth sits as one of those reassuringly unpretentious pubs that actually feels like it belongs to Brighton rather than existing for Instagram. Walk in and you're met with the kind of warm, lived-in atmosphere that comes from being a genuine neighbourhood spot—the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar and you can have a proper conversation without shouting over EDM remixes. The beer selection is solid, the staff know what they're doing, and there's food that won't insult your intelligence. It's the pub you wish was at the end of your street.