The South Eastern Tavern

You'll find yourself on Margate Road heading towards the seafront when you spot the South Eastern—the kind of pub that doesn't need to try hard because it's already got it right. Walk in and you're greeted by the sort of atmosphere that only comes from regulars who've been propping up the bar for years, staff who know their customers' names, and a vibe that's genuinely welcoming rather than performatively so. The place has the comfort of somewhere that's been doing the same thing well for a long time: decent pints, straightforward food, and none of the Instagram-bait nonsense you get elsewhere in town.