The Piper

You'll find The Piper tucked away on Norman Road, where St Leonards gets properly local. It's the kind of place where regulars actually know the staff and the bar hums with actual conversation rather than forced bonhomie. The beer list is impressive without being show-offy—rotating craft taps alongside reliable cask ales that people round here actually want to drink. There's a real sense of ownership about the place; it feels like a pub that's been doing its thing for ages and couldn't care less if you're checking Instagram. Come for a pint, stay because you genuinely fancy another.