The Hart

You'll find The Hart tucked away on Cavendish Place, in that stretch where Eastbourne feels properly lived-in rather than touristy. It's the kind of pub where regulars know the bar staff by name and you won't feel out of place nursing a pint on a Tuesday afternoon. The place has that comfortable, unpretentious vibe—no craft cocktail nonsense or Instagram-baiting plating, just straightforward hospitality and a menu that doesn't try too hard. It's become a genuine local favourite, which you can tell from the ratings and the fact people actually seem to want to come back.