The Albion is still a shit-hole. Full of single mum chavs subjecting their pitiful offspring to afternoons of smoke and boredom whilst strapped in their buggies. Its a grim, grim place.
Kings Head is LOVELY though.
My faves, in no particular order (except the top one):
Kings Head, Fishersgate
Red Lion, Shoreham
Cricketers, Southwick
Romans, Southwick
La Cala, Southwick (perfect in the summer)
The Sussex, Brighton
Market Inn, Brighton
The Crab Inn, Shanklin
The Caxton, Brighton
Swiss Cottage, Shoreham