LOVE’S @ The Prestonville Arms

Tucked in Brighton City Centre, The Prestonville Arms is the kind of local where the lights glow warmly, the welcome is sincere, and the chat drifts from the bar to every cosy corner. Community-minded and relaxed, it suits easy catch-ups as much as birthday toasts, with a friendly team offering a personal touch that makes first-timers feel like regulars.

From November 2026, a kitchen takeover by Love's. Expect pizzas with time-honoured toppings — from a Margherita that lets fior di latte and basil sing to the snappily named Pepp Pepp. Specials add a little mischief, whether the Hot Thing with spicy ’nduja, whipped ricotta and hot honey, or the indulgent Four Cheese with smoky and blue notes. Hearty sarnies like Chicken Parm and Calabrian bring generous comfort, while Love's Fried Chicken and warm garlic dough balls keep the table happily busy.

It is unfussy, convivial and made for sharing: a pint in hand, a slice on the side, and room to linger. There are dips to dunk and extras to tailor your order, but the spirit stays the same — straightforward, satisfying and sociable. Gather the gang, claim a corner, and let the good times rise like dough.