The Hurst Arms Public House

You'll find The Hurst Arms tucked away on Willingdon Road, away from the seafront madness but close enough to the town centre that it feels accessible. Walk in and you're met with that warm, unpretentious atmosphere that defines a good neighbourhood pub—the sort where you can nurse a pint quietly or join in the banter at the bar. It's proper community stuff here, the kind of place that's been holding Eastbourne together for years. Food-wise, they keep things straightforward and satisfying, the sort of dishes that pair well with a cold beer and don't cost the earth.