Royal Standard

You walk into the Royal Standard and immediately get why people have been coming here for decades. It's the kind of place where the bartender knows what you drink before you order, where the crowd's a mix of weathered locals and visitors who've stumbled onto something genuine. The vibe is unpretentious—wood-panelled walls, a proper bar setup, and none of that try-hard theatrics you get elsewhere. Being right on East Beach means you've got that sea air wafting through, and on a decent day you can almost taste the salt between sips.