The Pilot

Head down to Adastral Square and you'll find The Pilot doing what a good pub should: keeping things uncomplicated. It's the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar and strangers become regulars by their second visit—no pretension, just honest hospitality. The food's straightforward pub fare that doesn't try to be fancy, the drinks selection takes care of both real ale enthusiasts and lager drinkers, and there's usually enough going on to feel lively without being aggressively loud. It's Canford Heath's answer to a proper community hub, the kind of pub you'd actually want on your doorstep.