The St Leonard Public House

You'll find yourself on London Road in St Leonards, walking past the sort of terraced shopfronts that give this stretch its character, and there it is—a pub that feels like it's been doing its thing for decades without trying too hard. Step inside and you're greeted by the kind of warm, unpretentious atmosphere that's become rarer round here. The regulars prop up the bar with their pints, there's proper conversation happening, and the drinks list shows someone actually cares about what's being poured. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a decent beer and feel like part of something, rather than on display.