Ye Olde King & Queen Brighton

You'll find this proper local tucked away on Marlborough Place, where the North Laine meets the city centre. The dark wood interior and low ceilings create that quintessential pub atmosphere that chain places desperately try to replicate but never quite nail. The regulars prop up the bar nursing pints of Harvey's, whilst tourists stumble in looking slightly overwhelmed by how refreshingly normal it all feels. The kitchen does honest pub grub without any pretension – their Sunday roasts are particularly good, with proper Yorkshire puddings and gravy that hasn't seen a packet. It's open from 10am daily, making it a decent shout for a pint after exploring the vintage shops and record stores nearby. Nothing revolutionary, just a solid boozer that knows exactly what it is.