Morning. I've dusted off my user name, dredged up my password and stirred into posting after 3 years inertia. Mostly to confess that it was me sniffing arses for a fiver, so if anyone still wants to earn a few bob... seriously, its mad like that down here. Doesnt matter which end of the ballrooom you dance at, walking round town is just one long Russell Brand night out. I'm surprised I can ever get to work in the morning.
As for places to stay, I'd agree with Paul (Bovine). Kemp Town, known as Boys Town locally, is pretty interesting, as is Hanover as long as you avoid the metrocentirc southern foodie ponces. Seven Dials, Brunswick both fine, and my daughter lives near Preston Park, which is lovely and also slightly cheaper rent wise. I live that all important bus ride away in Hove, and would agree that it has all the advantages of the City - good food, pubs, entertainment etc - withouht the hen parties or toilet travails. Another very interesting option is Shoreham. 15 minutes from Brighon on the train its a small, self contained village that sits in a lovely estuary overlooking the River Adur. It has its own theatre, great beer pubs and restaurants and a mile long stretch of bohemian house boats if you really fancy 'living the alternative man's dream'.
Happy to chat in more detail if your plans settle on the South coast...
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