The Dolphin

You'll find The Dolphin tucked right in the heart of town on South Street, where it's been pulling pints and feeding hungry locals for years. It's the kind of place where regulars actually talk to each other—proper pub behaviour—and the staff know what they're doing. The selection of real ales is taken seriously here, and the food's solid without being pretentious: think proper pub fare that doesn't disappoint. With nearly 830 reviews averaging 4.3 stars, folks clearly rate it, and once you're in you'll understand why. It's got that authentic Eastbourne vibe that chains can't replicate.