Dont get me wrong the stanley is ok for a few beers on certain occasions but you wouldnt take your family there for a bit of sunday lunch.
Pubs aside, Shoreham has a load of good restaurants, cafes etc - if Portslade can get a few nicer places to visit, it may snowball but at the moment there...
It's certainly seen an influx of young proffessional families moving to the area of late.
I have lived on St Andrews for 3 years now, and ever week seems a new couple with a new SUV moving in.
However it still lacks any decent pubs whereas Shoreham and Poets corner you are spoilt for choice and...