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The Bedford Tavern

Google (420) 4.8

Tripadvisor (23) 4.3

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Visitors frequently praise the pub's excellent pizzas, describing them as the best they've had, and also commend the wide selection of beers and welcoming atmosphere. However, one reviewer reported a negative experience where staff did not intervene when homophobic slurs were used, and the group was asked to leave.

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G4.8 🦉4.3

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4100-4198 Southwest 1st Avenue, Brighton

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+44 1273 739495

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About this place The Bedford Tavern

Located on the border of Brighton and Hove, The Bedford Tavern is a cosy LGBTQ+ pub that offers a genuinely welcoming atmosphere for a relaxed drink and chat. Whether you're a local or visiting the area, you'll find a friendly space to connect with others in the community. Beyond the casual pub experience, the venue regularly hosts cabaret shows and themed party nights, giving it a more lively edge when you're in the mood for entertainment. If you're looking for something a bit different, their weekly home-cooked Sunday Roast has become a regular highlight worth trying. The combination of laid-back hospitality and regular events makes it a versatile spot depending on what kind of evening you're after. Brighton's gay scene is known for its inclusive and vibrant atmosphere, and independent venues like this one play an important role in that community fabric. Whether you want a quiet evening or something more social, The Bedford Tavern provides a space where LGBTQ+ visitors and locals can feel at home.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Cabaret Shows Live music Food served Party Club Sport Bar Pub/Tavern Walk-ins welcome

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Scott Shaw May 2026

★★★★★

Popped in here a couple times just for a drink but booked a Sunday roast and was absolutely banging. Service was great and very welcoming atmosphere. Deffo will be back! Didn’t get the name of the guy with the dark hair and beard behind the bar but he was absolutely lovely and helpful.

Ben Smith May 2026

★★★★★

I love this pub. The bonkers musical drag bingo is a Sunday evening institution and incredible fun. The Sunday roast beforehand is delicious, best to make a reservation and ask to be in the front bar. That way you have a table for the show. Adam, Anna and all the rest of the team are wonderfully welcoming.

Gareth Berry May 2026

★★★★★

We had the Sunday roast... the pork was perfect, and the crackling was perfectly crispy (not too soft, not too hard). Now looking forward to the bonkers bingo, which is always a blast! Reservations recommended for the Sunday roast (they don't do food the rest of the week). If you want to see the show, ask for a table in the front section of the pub.