The Pilot Inn

Walk down Meads Street towards the seafront and you'll find The Pilot tucked into this residential stretch—the sort of place that's been steadily pulling in regulars for years without needing to shout about it. Inside, it's all dark wood and worn-in comfort; the kind of pub where your drink arrives quickly and conversation flows between tables. The food is straightforward but done well—think gastropub classics that don't pretend to be anything fancier than they are. Whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for an evening with mates, there's an unpretentious warmth here that feels distinctly local.