Victoria Hotel

Walk into the Victoria and you'll clock the kind of place that's been serving Eastbourne for years without needing a rebrand or Instagram strategy. It's the pub where you bump into people you actually know, where regulars have their spots, and where the staff remember your order. Latimer Road's seen its share of changes, but this place stays rooted—solid wood, good measure pours, and the sort of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over a pint rather than rush through one. Whether you're after a weeknight escape or somewhere to actually talk without shouting over background music, this is it.