Golden Last Public House

You'll find the Golden Last tucked into Eastborough, away from the seafront hustle, which is precisely why it works. This is the sort of pub that doesn't need to try—locals prop up the bar most evenings, there's a comfortable lived-in quality to the place, and nobody's worried about Instagram angles. The atmosphere is genuinely relaxed: you can nurse a pint in relative peace, catch a match on the telly without it being intrusive, and actually have a conversation without shouting. It's the kind of spot where the bar staff remember what you drink and regulars have claimed their preferred seats.