Gay Bars & Clubs LGBTQ+ Friendly

Patterns

GayOut (30) 4.3
Google (940) 4.0
Tripadvisor (60) 3.3
What reviewers say

Many visitors praise Patterns for its accommodating staff, particularly for events and celebrations, and enjoy the value of their bottomless brunch offerings with unlimited pizza and drinks. However, some reviewers mention slow bar service, even when not busy, and one reviewer reported a negative experience with rude staff and feeling overpriced compared to other local venues. There are also concerning reports of drinks being spiked and issues with the venue being closed unexpectedly despite bookings.

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Address
10 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL
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Website
patternsbrighton.com
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Price Range
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About this place Patterns

Patterns is set under the seafront arches on Marine Parade and operates as Brighton's most culturally credible club venue — electronic music, live acts, a booking policy that prioritises artistic quality over mainstream popularity. It is not exclusively gay, but it has a consistently high LGBTQ+ presence in its crowd and programmes regular queer-specific nights alongside its broader music calendar. The arched underground setting creates the kind of acoustic and atmospheric environment that modern purpose-built venues cannot replicate. The promoter community around Patterns represents Brighton's alternative queer culture at its most sophisticated — experimental DJs, queer artists, events that are genuinely different from what Canal Street or Soho offer. Check the programme online; the best events sell out in advance. Marine Parade location means you can hear the sea between sets.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 22:00-04:00
Saturday 22:00-04:00
Sunday Closed

Features

LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Live music Food served Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome

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Ruby Manley
Ruby Manley Jun 2026

Asked my girls for a tampon so shared a toilet - was no signs on cubicles. Got kicked out for too many in a toilet despite us saying there was no warning - none of us do drugs and volunteered to be searched. Treated with nothing but rudeness from all bouncers.

sarah ann james
sarah ann james Jun 2026

Staff always friendly and efficient a combo I like.

Chris Clark
Chris Clark May 2026
Linda Bradshaw
Linda Bradshaw May 2026

Excellent band

Alix Nzeme Kapongo.
Alix Nzeme Kapongo. May 2026
Tania Ivanova
Tania Ivanova May 2026
Sue Pollard
Sue Pollard May 2026

Excellent little venue & the drinks were sensibly priced

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Last updated on 2 August 2026

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