The Marine, Eastbourne

I popped in here a couple of times over the Christmas period and I have to mention the decorations. The whole of the interior disappeared and was replaced with fairy lights, baubles and tinsel. The kids loved it, but after a few pints of Abbot I became quite disorientated! Apparently they have been doing it for a number of years and it has become a tradition that the local press have now picked up on. It's just a shame that the pub was only open from 12 until 2 on Christmas Day and not at all on Boxing Day. The front of the pub feels like a hotel lounge and the conservatory at the rear is more of a dining area which leads to a small paved beer garden at the rear. The bar area in the centre is pleasant enough, but it can be difficult to find a seat as this is one of the more popular pubs in the area. I will return here time and time again as it is the father-in-laws local. 13 August 2008 I agree with most of the comments on here that this is a very good pub with a friendly landlord and even friendlier barman. It's a big pub with a hotel feel at the front, pub feel in the smaller centre and a conservatory used as a dining area at the back. The front of the pub is on the main road (Seaside) and the rear paved seating area leads to a backstreet full of B&Bs. 3 real ales were available and some bog standard lagers, but there was an extensive selection of spirits and cocktails. I felt that the food was more about quantity than quality, but this is a pub not a restaurant. Next time I'm in Eastbourne I'll definitely revisit here although I should mention that the pub is closed from 14.30 until 18:00 everyday except Sunday.