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Don’t Tell Mama

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Visitors consistently praise Don't Tell Mama for its intimate, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere, with many highlighting Serge, the owner, as an exceptional host who makes everyone feel at ease. Reviewers describe it as a fun place with a convivial crowd, often noting it feels like a bar club used to be. There are no common complaints mentioned in these reviews.

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Address
75 St George's Road, Brighton
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Phone
+44 1273 911910

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About this place Don’t Tell Mama

Kemptown Klub is a gay cocktail bar with a basement dance floor, tucked into the former Don’t Tell Mama at 75 St George’s Road. The upstairs lounge serves drinks in a low‑key setting, while a narrow stairwell leads to a basement that cranks out 80s, 90s and general‑party playlists on weekends. Entry runs on a free‑membership, over‑25s basis, so you’ll need to be on the list or hand over proof of age. It opens Thursday through Saturday, 20:00–02:00. The venue sits a few minutes east of the main Kemptown strip on St James’s Street, attracting an older, more local crowd than the larger Brighton spots. If you’re under 25 or not yet a member, call ahead to confirm the door policy.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 20:00-02:00
Friday 20:00-02:00
Saturday 20:00-02:00
Sunday Closed

Features

Gay Casual Lockers Cruise Bar LGBTQ+ owned Safe space Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Cruisy Local favorite 80s / 90s Cocktail bar Dance club Cruisy atmosphere No dress code Active nighttime

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4.6
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24 reviews

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Daniel Rawcliffe
Daniel Rawcliffe Nov 2021
★★★★★

Found this place and was so glad we walked a bit further out of town to go. It’s an intimate bar with a pleasant and convivial atmosphere. Serge, the owner, greeted us at the door and made us feel very welcome. We got chatting to the other members and had a gorgeous end to our evening. Highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again whenever we’re next in Brighton. Thank you, Serge!

Ryan McIntosh
Ryan McIntosh Aug 2021
★★★★★

Visited D.T.M for my first couple of nights out in Brighton, and had a great time. Serge was a fantastic host who got everyone chatting away at the bar. As a solo traveller on my first visit to Brighton, I was a little nervous about visiting a club alone, but Serge put me at ease and I ended up having lots of interesting conversations with other visitors and locals alike. I'll definitely be back to visit when I'm next back in the area. Thank you again Serge for the great couple of evenings.

Dennis McNulty
Dennis McNulty Aug 2020
★★★★★

Petit private gay bar in Kemptown with friendly crowd and always a great welcome from Serge the landlord. Lucky to have it on my doorstep!

Chris V
Chris V Feb 2020
★★★★★

Very friendly crowd and the staff were lovely. Would happily come back when next in town.

Michael Spiteri
Michael Spiteri Nov 2019
★★★★★

First visit Surge the owner instantly makes you feel welcome very relaxed Interesting guy. Well laid out both levels, good selection alcohol, nibbles. Roll on next time.

Manuel Mateo López
Manuel Mateo López Oct 2019
★★★★★
Russ C
Russ C Oct 2019
★★★★★

Had a wonderful night out here. Serge is a gentleman of the old (and appreciated) school of hospital hosts. The venue is as warm and my fellow patrons were. I hope to return again and again. Thank you Serge! R. X

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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