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Affinity Bar

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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 sits at street level on St James's Street, right in the heart of Brighton's Kemptown gay village. The spot has been a gay bar for years, running through earlier incarnations as Poison Ivy and Infinity before becoming Affinity, and it has settled into an easy-going local favourite. It opens from midday until late and draws a friendly mix of regulars and visitors. The programme leans on the things Kemptown does best: karaoke sessions, drag hosts and themed nights, all in a small, sociable room where it is easy to strike up a conversation. It works equally well as a first stop on a night out or a relaxed spot for an afternoon drink, and its central position means the rest of the scene, from the Bulldog to the Camelford Arms and Revenge, is only a short walk away.

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

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4.5

★★★★★

94 reviews

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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.