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Affinity Bar

Google (101) 4.5

Tripadvisor (27) 4.2

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Visitors frequently praise Affinity Bar for its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and fabulous drag performances, with many feeling welcomed and comfortable. However, some reviewers have reported negative experiences, including offensive comments made by performers and unprofessional behavior from bar staff.

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G4.5 🦉4.2

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Address

129 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH, UK

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Phone

01273 567935

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Website

affinitygaybar.co.uk

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About this place Affinity Bar

Affinity Bar is a gay bar at street level on St James's Street, in the middle of Brighton's Kemptown gay village. The site has been a gay bar for years under earlier names before becoming Affinity. It is a small, sociable room with a mix of regulars and visitors, and a programme built around karaoke, drag hosts and themed nights. Google reviews average 4.5. It works as a first stop for the evening or a quiet afternoon drink. The rest of Kemptown's scene, including the Bulldog and the Camelford Arms, is a short walk along the same street.

Features

LGBTQ+ Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Karaoke bar Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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4.5

★★★★★

101 reviews

Based on 101 Google reviews.

Ethan Rick May 2026

★★★★★

Friendliest bar in Brighton!

Natasha Gregory Apr 2026

★★★★★

Nice cozy Bar!!! I loved it here! I don’t know why there are negative reviews. I loved it here , very inclusive. Amazing 😻

Marc Ramsay Mar 2026

★★★★★

Aleš Dlouhý Mar 2026

★★★★★

Dean Hollinshead Mar 2026

★★★★★

Great modern bar with friendly staff

Natalie Gemma Jan 2026

★★★★★

A cute little bar with a great selection of drinks and a lovely atmosphere. We ordered two espresso martinis and they were lovely perfectly made and delicious. The bar staff were friendly and welcoming, which really made the experience even better. As a WLW couple, we felt extremely comfortable and genuinely welcomed, which is so important and made the visit feel extra special. A really nice spot in Brighton we’d happily return.