The Frontier Bar

Grove Road's got that quieter, residential feel away from the seafront madness, and The Frontier fits right in as the sort of place where locals actually want to spend an evening. You'll find yourself in an unpretentious space that doesn't try too hard but clearly gets it right—nearly five stars from 48 reviews tells you something's working here. It's the kind of bar where you can have a proper chat, grab a drink without any faffing about, and feel like you've discovered somewhere that belongs to Eastbourne rather than existing for tourists passing through.