Live Music — Pubs in Eastbourne

Printers Playhouse

49A Grove Road, Eastbourne BN21 4TX

This bar is primarily a live music and theatre venue, opened in July 2015. Real ale is from small batch key keg.

Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club

48 Seaside, Clapham House, Eastbourne BN22 7QL

We are a members club,we welcome new members throughout the year. CIU. (Temporary membership available for holidaymakers) Monday night - Bingo Saturday night - Entertainment Sunday afternoon - Meat raffle, Members draw, Money draw and Tote

The Fairway

Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne BN23 6QJ

Eastbourne Railway Club

Station Approach, Eastbourne BN22 9ND

This is a Members Only Club, but it allows CAMRA members to enter on production of their CAMRA mmebership cards, signing the book provided and adding their membership number. It serves two changing real ales to a good standard and holds an annual beer festival at Easter.

Eastbourne Working Mens Club

102-104 Firle Road, Eastbourne BN22 8ET

Members only club. Large main downstairs bar with comfortable chairs at tables. There are three dart boards and large TV screen which show premier league football and other major sporting events. Live music most Saturday evenings and occasional quiz nights are held. There is a function room with bar upstairs.

Coronet Bar

38 Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DH

The Coronet Bar and Lounge is the perfect place to relax and sample our lunch and dinner menu. Our delicious food is made from fresh ingredients. The menu offers a range of light sandwiches, traditional Greek salads, entrees, pizzas and Pasta dishes.We also offer all the popular cocktails, such as Long Island Ice Tea, Bloody Mary and Margarita.  Further to this, the bar offers a range of whiskies and spirits, as well as a fine wine list.Menu available from 12.00pm - 11.00pm Monday to Saturday, and 12.00pm - 10.00pm on Sunday.

Fishermens Club

Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AA

Located to the east on Eastbourne's sea front, the mainbar has a ballroom area where live music features every Saturday night, the side bar has a darts board and snooker room with three tables and leads to a garden with seating. There is a large function room on the first floor. Bingo takes place twice a week and there is a monthly Sunday lunch club.

Belgian Café

11-23 Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3YN

Serving food and beer everyday!Nowhere conjures up Eastbourne better than the unique Belgian Cafe! Quench your thirst on a hot summer’s day with our own craft beer brewed on site, various selection of wines or one of our cocktails, all complementing our fusion cuisine. What could be tastier than fresh mussels on a variety of sauces followed by fresh crab, oysters, escargots and much more. All of this whilst enjoying our live music. Walk-ins are welcomed, however we highly recommend  booking a table.

Arlington Arms

360 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7RY

Friendly local with two separate bars, games room and large rear garden

Blue Bar

2D Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN21 3HJ

Lively town centre alternative bar, friendly atmosphere, featuring DJ and live music.

Joy

4 Bolton Road, Eastbourne BN21 3JX

Just N-JOYIn 2020 for a better quality service and refined atmosphere, this well established bar in the centre of Eastbourne was re-branded to JOY Bar.With our cosy and chilled atmosphere throughout the day to our more excitable and energetic evenings, there is something for everyone.Open from Midday until Late we serve cocktails, mocktails, lagers, hot drinks and more!JOY Bar also serves Shisha in our luxurious outside area with many flavours made from real fruits.

Buskers Bar

170 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7QR

Well known live music venue with two separate bars.

Crown

22 Crown Street, Eastbourne BN21 1PB

Local CAMRA Branch's current Community Pub of the Year following other branch awards, this is a friendly traditional local pub with separate public and saloon bars, both with log fires, and a separate pool room. Home made bar snacks and beer discounts are offered every Sunday lunchtime followed by meat raffles. Popular monthly themed quiz nights include complimentary hot buffets and there is occasional live music. Regular beer festivals include one at the Easter weekend for which the local CAMRA branch suggests a beer list from which the landlord selects. A large enclosed rear garden has children’s play equipment and regular summer BBQs. Bus services are available nearby in both Church Street and Willingdon Road. The presentation picture above is of the 2017 award.

Crown & Anchor

15-16 Marine Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3DX

Seafront pub with large single bar, a function room upstairs and offering an extensive menu of good value food.

Dew Drop Inn

37-39 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4UP

Recent improvements to this cosy ‘Little Chelsea’ pub have enhanced some of the interior space, back garden and toilet facilities without altering the character and atmosphere. Has an ‘alternative’ feel with a broad range of clientele and no TV or gaming machines. There is occasional live music or DJ at weekends. A welcome spot for conversation, drink and food a short walk away from the main town centre. The Greene King Local Heroes scheme provides a range of guest beers. Ciders available are always Westons Old Rosie and usually Rosie's Pig, neither are real ciders according to CAMRA's definition. In August 2021 the exterior frontage was radically re-decorated, green tiles appeared and the gable and upper front was painted with a 'Goth' design. The main picture shows the current view, the other how it was before August 2021.

Dolphin

14 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4XF

In the Little Chelsea area, this popular Brakspear town centre pub has five ales on offer, one Brakspear and guests usually from Sussex. It attracts drinkers of all ages with its friendly atmosphere. The front bar features an open fire, there is a smaller bar to the rear plus a larger room mainly used by diners, with outside patio area. Good quality food is available.

Duke of Devonshire

155 Terminus Road, Eastbourne BN21 3NU

You'll always find hearty food, proper beer and a traditional welcome at The Duke of Devonshire.Our seaside pub is the perfect place to unwind after a visit to the Arndale shopping centre or Eastbourne pier. It's named after the man who turned the town into a holiday resort in the early 20th century. Today, we have a no-nonsense approach to well-kept cask ales and affordable pub-food, with an atmosphere that's warm and friendly whether you sit in the bar or watch the world go by from our street-side tables.

Eagle

57 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4UT

This well-kept corner hostelry is located in the Little Chelsea area of town, a short walk from town centre and nearby rail and bus services. A variety of ales, both local and national, can be had, also Westons Old Rosie, not real cider according to CAMRA's definition, or an occasional changing guest which may be 'real' is available. The discounted price applies only to pints, meaning that halves are proportionally more expensive, however two halves of different beers may be bought for the price of a pint, please ask. Good value food is available daily, lunchtimes and evenings, with an excellent range of home cooked pies and an American Diner inspired menu. There are a pool table and dartboard and a number of sporting events TVs; but when there is no sport on it is a locals’ local. It is a well retored decorated pub, once of Kemptown Brewery, with a dining area, bar, and games room and a small roof terrace. The presentation picture from 2019 shows the local CAMRA Branch awarding a certficate marking the pub appearing for ten consecutive in the Good Beer Guide.

Farm

15 Friday Street, Eastbourne BN23 8AP

Converted from a medieval farmhouse which was operating as such until the late 1970s. The Farm still retains the charm of original oak beams and ornate fireplaces. Mainly a food oriented gastro pub serving good quality food over several levels of the separate restaurant area makes this venue quite interesting, plus a large bar area shared by drinkers and diners alike.

Garden Bar

14-15 The Waterfront, Eastbourne BN23 5UZ

Popular pub located on first floor, offering harbourside views from both its spacious bar and seated balcony.

Hart

89 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne BN21 3RR

The Hart was first built as a “Gentleman’s hotel” in 1875, and was formally known as The Hartington Hotel. So named after Spencer Cavendish, the 8th Duke of Devonshire and Marquess of Hartington, whose nickname was “Harty Tarty” due to his somewhat unconventional private life.The Dukes of Devonshire owned most of the land on which Eastbourne was built, and the plot the The Hart stands on was purchased from the Devonshire estate, on what was then called North Street.Over the last 150 years the building has undergone many transformations, the last being in 2006 when a major refurbishment resulted in the building we see today.The Hart appears always to have been the main LGBTQ+ venue in the town and since 2003 the business has been owned and operated by two business partners, Andrew and Gary.

Hurst Arms

76 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1TW

This classic Victorian pub, unusual in the area for not doing food, is in the heart of Ocklynge about a mile from the town centre and close to the Old Town. Two bars, one a classic public with pool table, darts and juke box, the other a comfortable quieter lounge. Three beers from Harveys are usually on plus two of their seasonals. Check the pub’s website for its many events, live music fortnightly. While smokers must use the heated area outside, e-cig vapers can stay inside. The pub was runner up in the local CAMRA Branch's Pub of the Year competition in 2019; picture shows the pub's proprietors accepting the award from the branch chair.

Kingfisher Tavern

Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne BN23 7RT

Located in Langney Shopping Centre, mainly used by shoppers by day, with a younger clientele in the evening.

Lamb Inn

36 High Street, Eastbourne BN21 1HH

This Harvey’s tied house is one of the oldest houses of entertainment in the country dating from 1240, the cellars from 1180. Cellar tours can be arranged to view the crypt. The interior has a wealth of period features served by two traditional bars. Food is served, including vegetarian and vegan dishes using organic products. Beer battered fish and chips is a speciality. An upstairs function room regularly offers live music, theatrical productions and comedy nights and is available for hire with its own bar.

Phoenix

96 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF

A friendly run pub (not a wine bar) with 2 pool tables, 3 dart boards, 6 TVs showing BT/Sky Sports.

Prince Albert

9 High Street, Eastbourne BN21 1HG

Community pub with large bar. It is a well known live music venue, usually on Friday and Saturday nights. The garden has seating. The pub is under new management from Summer 2019 and no longer has its 'gastro' restaurant.

Rodmill

1 Rangemore Drive, Eastbourne BN21 2QP

This large refurbished pub is situated opposite the local hospital. A large selection of grills and traditional pub food is available with daily food special offers and a children's menu. Food loyalty cards are available. The three handpumps feature ever changing guest beers, including some local.

Star Inn

Star Road, Eastbourne BN21 1PD

This traditional local is a double-fronted Grade 11 listed building and is all that remains of the Star Brewery which brewed from 1777 to 1967. A two sided bar serves two separate rooms; one with fascinating murals and a small stage for live music; the other bar has a darts board, pool table and bar billiards. Reopened under new management in June 2014.

Victoria Hotel

27 Latimer Road, Eastbourne BN22 7BU

The Victoria Hotel, tucked away in a quiet street near Eastbourne's glorious seafront, has a very welcoming atmosphere and serves up a fine selection of Harvey's Ales, including championship winning Best Bitter and a host of seasonal ales.  You can enjoy all the latest sporting action on the big screen, live music every week.

Drop In The Ocean

Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3EL

Large cafe bar on the pier.

The Emerald Bar

4 Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3EH

"Welcome to our Irish themed bar on Eastbourne seafront. Whether you're looking for live music, live sports, events, cooked food, or a great pint of Guinness, we've got you covered. Offering a welcoming atmosphere with a touch of Ireland, and our friendly staff are always here to make your visit memorable. Don't forget to check out our regular drink promotions! So come on in, grab a pint, and join the craic!"

Jesters

121 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PH

POOL AND DARTSThe venue is fully equipped with 4 professional Supreme pool tables that are clothed in Strachan 861 which can be booked by the hour. We also have 3 ring lit Winmau blade 5 dart boards that are free to play all day every day! LIVE MUSICWe play host to a variety of bands from grassroots, Local legends to fantastic tribute acts! keep an eye on our socials and 'what's on' Page for all up coming acts!