Harvester Sovereign Harbour, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Standard chain pub / restaurant on the quayside overlooking Sovereign Harbour development. That aside, though, there is little of interest here if you're not eating, although the location is pleasant enough if not too busy. No cask beer of course, with BrewDog's Wingman (£2.70, half) being the least dull option.

As described by Steve, below, the pub is an integral part of the Marina complex and occupies the same building as the Italian restaurant and other catering businesses which cater for more than the Marina's clients – indeed most of the clientele seem to be Eastbourne’s yoofs . The large bar is lacking in any real character, they seem to sell more ice cream than beer and it's the sort of place I would normally avoid. There is no real ale on draft, and the bottle of Adnam's Explorer I had was drastically over-priced. It also took several attempts to obtain a glass from which to drink it due to the indolence and inexperience of the staff. Its sole selling point is its proximity to the harbour, but that may not be enough to bring me back next time I sail here, and it’s not worth making the journey from landside.