The Prince Albert

You'll find yourself on one of Kemp Town's best stretches of street, where The Prince Albert has quietly become the kind of place locals actually return to. It's got that lived-in feel—sticky floors optional, character mandatory—where the bar staff know their regulars but won't make you feel like an outsider. The real draw is the live music programme; they take it seriously here, hosting everything from folk to indie, and it genuinely shapes the whole atmosphere depending on what night you catch it. Grab a pint of something proper from the rotating ales selection and claim a spot near the window.