The Best Pubs
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Eastbourne

The Pilot Inn is a charming country-style pub just a short stroll from the seaside, offering a warm welcome to everyone—including your four-legged friends! With a spacious beer garden, a cosy bar area, and two stylish restaurants, it’s the perfect spot for groups to enjoy a pint, a glass of wine, or a crafty cocktail. Their menu blends hearty traditional favourites with delicious tapas-style starters, ideal for sharing, and the Sunday roast is a must-try with generous portions and bold flavours. Whether you’re popping in for a drink after a coastal walk or settling in for a relaxed meal, this dog-friendly gem delivers a truly inviting experience.

The Marine is a true gem, a traditional pub that has been a local favourite for over 40 years and is just a stone's throw from the seafront. Step inside to find a choice of drinking spots, from the lovely old oak bar to a comfy lounge, or escape to the secluded patio garden which is a real suntrap. They serve an excellent range of beers, wines, and over 20 different gins, alongside a menu of high quality, unfussy classics that are brilliant value for money. Whether you're with a group or bringing your dog along, the warm, homely feel and friendly service here are absolutely top notch.

The Wheatsheaf Inn is a cracking find, a proper village local that pulls out all the stops with its cosy, rustic charm and a menu that delivers absolute knockouts like the legendary homemade steak and ale pie. Whether you're sinking a pint of Harvey's on the outdoor patio, catching live music, or bringing the whole group (including the dog), the service is always spot on and genuinely warm. From a perfect Sunday roast to a top notch chicken burger, every dish is cooked with real care and served at a very reasonable price. This is the kind of place you'll be plotting a return trip to before you've even left.

Tucked away in the historic Old Town, The Lamb Inn is a wonderfully characterful 14th century pub that blends old world charm with a lively, welcoming spirit. Whether you’re settling into the outdoor seating with a perfectly poured pint, a glass of wine, or a cocktail, there’s a real buzz here thanks to live music and a friendly, dog loving crowd that makes it brilliant for groups. The menu delivers hearty traditional pub classics, and the team’s genuine care for their guests shines through in every visit. This is the kind of cosy, unpretentious local that invites you to stay a little longer, whether you’re popping in for a drink or planning a proper catch up with friends.

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs in the charming village of Willingdon, The Red Lion is a wonderfully warm and welcoming pub that serves up beautiful food, real ales, and a truly inviting spirit. This dog friendly gem boasts a sun trap beer garden, a cosy log burner for chillier days, and a carefully curated drinks menu featuring famous Badger beers, wine, and cocktails, making it perfect for groups. Whether you're settling in for a hearty Sunday roast or a freshly cooked meal, the friendly service and generous portions are absolutely top notch. It's the kind of local that makes every visit feel like a special occasion.

The Bohemian is a true hidden gem, bursting with character from its striking peacock window display to its beautifully decorated, cosy interiors. With a fantastic lineup of live music, lively DJ nights, and weekly quizzes, there’s always something to keep you entertained, while the outdoor seating is perfect for soaking up good times with friends. Their cocktail hour with 2 for 1 deals is an absolute treat, and the menu delivers everything from juicy, butcher quality burgers to a cracking Sunday roast with live piano. Whether you’re catching the big game or settling in for a late night of dancing, this vibrant, welcoming spot is an absolute must visit.

The Dew Drop Inn is a delightfully characterful local, a proper historic pub where the walls seem to hum with stories from decades past. You can settle into the cosy candlelit interior with a superb real ale, a glass of wine, or a cocktail, and the outdoor seating is perfect for groups, especially with your dog by your side. The burgers are an absolute triumph, juicy and packed with flavour, easily rivalling any premium joint in town for quality. With live music adding to the friendly buzz, this is a warm, welcoming spot that makes every visit feel like a genuine treat.

The Ship Inn is a fantastic family run pub that perfectly captures the spirit of a fine Sussex local, with a spacious sun trap garden and a bright conservatory that’s ideal for groups of any size. Their fully stocked bar is a real treat, offering a brilliant selection of local beers and ales on draft alongside wines and cocktails, all enjoyed in a genuinely friendly and welcoming space. The menu is impressively generous, featuring delicious traditional British pub food, a diverse vegan menu, and a legendary Sunday roast that keeps guests coming back for more. Whether you’re popping in for a leisurely breakfast, a relaxed dinner, or a fun Sunday pub quiz, this is the kind of place where great food, good company, and warm service come together effortlessly.

Seven Sisters is the ultimate local for catching the big game, with massive screens, TNT and Sky Sports, and a buzzing crowd that makes every match feel like a live event. The bar is brilliantly stocked with crisp pints, wines, and cocktails, while the beer garden and pool table add to the friendly, social vibe. It’s a wonderfully dog friendly spot where groups can settle in for live music, a quiz night, or simply a great value round of drinks. If you want a proper, welcoming pub that’s big on sport and even bigger on good times, this is the place to be.

The Beachy Head is an absolute gem for anyone tackling the Seven Sisters hike, offering a well earned pit stop with incredible views that stretch back towards Birling Gap. The menu is a triumph, from perfectly cooked fish and chips to what many call the best Sunday roast around, with generous portions and bold flavours like perfect pork belly. They serve a great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, and the outdoor seating is ideal for groups, while dogs are always welcome. With quick, friendly service and a cosy, lively buzz, this is a classic pub you'll be plotting your return to before you've even left.