Drop in the Ocean, Eastbourne

Another name change to Drop in the Ocean, this end of Eastbourne pier bar has now expanded to the seating out the front that joins onto a round hut that acts as a satellite bar. I was a bit disappointed to see only Mahou, Guinness and Pimms on tap. However, if I’d have waited until I got to the main bar I would have found standard and premium keg options alongside Camden’s Hells and Pale. The décor in the main bar is now bright and airy, much better than my last visit over ten years ago. My latest visit was on a Saturday afternoon when a Madness tribute acts was playing, so there was a good atmosphere with an older crowd who were getting their holiday in before the schools broke up for summer. This place is certainly worth a look if holidaying in Eastbourne.

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Facebook page of Drop in the Ocean - www.facebook.com

It's not actually clear what this place's current name is, although it may be Drop in the Ocean or still 1901? Anyway, it's a busy, relatively basic bar and restaurant in the main pavilion at the far end of the pier. A band was setting up for some live music (but rock rather than the previous jazz), and there was not a seat to be had on a sunny Saturday afternoon. No real ale of course, so had a quick Lagunitas Day-Time (£2.60, half) before moving on.