Bo Peep, St Leonards-On-Sea Town, St. Leonards-On-Sea

Substantial, but plain looking, pub near the West station and close to the sea. The partly opened-out interior is in three parts - the main bar and dining area to the left, another seating area by the front entrance, and a pair of pool tables on the right-hand side - in a U-shaped layout. The 3/4-height wood panelling around the walls, feature fireplaces at the end of branch and traditional furniture all help the heritage feel. Doom Bar and Harvey's (£5.00) being served from the four handpumps.

The Bo Peep is located opposite St Leonards Bowls Club which may explain why such a large selection of hot drinks is available. Not to worry though as there is an even larger shot menu to compliment the standard draught and the three hand pumps that were drawing Forty-Niner, Harveys Best and Courage Best. I was served a decent pint of Forty-Niner by the friendly barman and I decided to have a sausage in French bread with onions that was very reasonably priced (£3.95) like the rest of the menu. The pub interior is U shaped and the right hand side has a public bar feel with two pool tables and a dartboard. There is also a plasma screen that was showing horse racing that was being followed by a vocal group of locals that were sitting at the bar. There is a small half decked beer garden with picnic tables at the rear. Children are permitted until 21:00 and there is a quiz on Thursdays from 20:00. From what I saw during my crawl of the area I think that this pub is a contender for the best pub in St Leonards. It caters for most people and the atmosphere was very friendly without being boring and over the top. When I revisit St Leonards to visit the four pubs I missed during my recent crawl I will make a point of revisiting here, even though it is a bit of a hike from Warrior Square Station. QI: Bo Peep junction and tunnel are located West of Warrior Square and are named after this pub.