Bars
Brighton is not short of a bar or three. Some bars double as clubs, so for the purposes of this guide I have included all listed alphabetically.
Amsterdam Bar- 11-12 Marine Parade. Tel: +44 (0)1273 688825 Fax: +44 (0)1273 688828
The Amsterdam is a Hotel/Bar and Sauna visit their website to find out more. - Aquarium
- 6, Steine Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 605525
Traditional style pub, mostly men. - Bedford Tavern
- 30, Western Street, Hove. Tel: +44 (0)1273 739465
Quiet gay-friendly mixed pub in Hove.
The Bedford Tavern is offering a tour of Brighton seafront followed by a Sunday lunch. - Brighton Tavern
- The Brighton Tavern is a mixed pub situated in Brighton's sophisticated North Laine area, just 2 minutes walk from the train station. Under new management by John and Rob since Summer 2002, The Brighton Tavern is a lively pub with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
- Bulldog
- 31, St James Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 696996
Although traditionally reputed as being popular with the older mostly male crowd, fast becoming a very popular pre club bar attracting all ages, with regular promotions and happy hour. 24 hour license.
Open: Monday - Thursday 11am till 2am and 3am till 7am; Open 24 hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday (non-stop weekend). - Candy Bar
- 129, St James Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 622424
A lesbian bar with a high energy vibe. Good fun.
Have a night at pool once a month on a Friday. - Café 22
- 129 St James's Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 626682
Not a bar or pub or club BUT...a lovely café selling the usual coffees, teas, soft drinks, sandwiches, cakes and various other snacks. - Charles Street
- Marine Parade (next door to Kruze) Tel: +44 (0)1273 624091
Ultra smart Bar/Cafe with well planned areas to eat, relax, drink & chat. Attracts a young hip crowd.
Outside terrace and great food. - Cosmobar
- Below the Cosmopolitan Hotel, 29-31 New Steine, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 682461
Spacious bar with leather sofas and subtle lighting. Relax with a pre-dinner cocktail. - Doctor Brightons
- 16, Kings Road, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 208113
A centrally located pub (across the road from the beach). - The Entertainer
- 5, Montpelier Road, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 728808
Almost all that's left of the western end of the scene since the demise of the Beacon Royal Hotel. A popular pub that has regular cabaret and karaoke. - Envy (above Charles Street)
- Smallish but very smart club, frequent cabaret & special nights.
- The Harlequin
- 43 Providence Place, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 620630
Cabaret and Karioke bar for drags, transexuals and anyone else... open every night. - Legends Bar
- 31-32 Marine Parade, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 624462
Attached to the Legends Hotel, stylish new gay bar, attracts both boyz and girls, with weekly cabaret, a fantastic terrace and great views. - Marine Tavern
- 13 Broad Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 681284
Small bar with a mixed crowd - good for a quiet drink.
Opening Times: 12.00 - 23.00 - Marlborough
- 4 Princes Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 570028
Pub with two bars, one a lounge type bar, the other more open and cruisier. Pub also puts on plays, comedy nights and other events in a small theatre upstairs. Mainly women! Especially on a Friday. - Preston Park Tavern
- I hear the newly revamped Preston Park Tavern is well worth a look and already popular with the "5ways gay team"!
- The PV
- Upper North Street, Brighton
Apparently Brighton's only lesbian run pub... - Queens Arms
- 7, George Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 696873
Traditional pub with regular cabaret & karaoke. This pub has recently become very popular with the girlz, especially on a Saturday night. Check out their new website. - Queensbury Arms
- Queensbury Mews, Brighton (just off Regency Square) Tel: +44 (00 1273 328159
Known as the Hole in the Wall. Tiny very friendly two bar pub just off the seafront. Mainly frequented by older gay men. - R Bar & Lizard Lounge
- 7 Marine Parade, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 608133
Smart gay bar on the sea front on two levels. Excellent food & cocktails in modern surroundings. - Regency Tavern
- 32-34 Russell Square, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 325652
Quiet pub in the centre of town attracting a mainly older crowd. Worth a visit just to see the decor - indisputably the campest in town.
Great Sunday Lunches. - Schwarz Bar (See Legends Bar)
- A weekend leather / uniform bar with dress code.
- The Sussex Yeoman
- 7 Guildford Road, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 327985
Now a pre-club style bar with a largely young clientele and a strong gay presence at times. Good food and the beers are biased towards lager, bottled and draft. - White Horse Inn
- Camelford Street, Brighton. Tel: +44 (0)1273 603726.
A gay friendly pub with a pool table, which is especially good for relaxing and chatting with friends. Music is mixed taste. There is a 'Happy Hour' between 3 and 7 on Sundays, and drinks promotions Monday to Thursday.
If you own or know of a pub or bar that would be relevant in this section please contact me.
You can cross-reference these pubs with our Good Pub Guide on Virtual Brighton's Tourism site where you can add your local's details and get information on others.