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The Grosvenor Bar

Google (168) 4.7
Tripadvisor (27) 4.6
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Visitors consistently praise The Grosvenor Bar for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent cabaret and drag entertainment. Reviewers frequently mention the good value and comfortable seating.

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Address
16 Western Street, Brighton
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Phone
+44 1273 438587
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Website
thegrosvenorbar.co.uk

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About this place The Grosvenor Bar

The Grosvenor Bar is a low‑key gay spot on Western Street, Hove, far from Kemptown’s bustling scene. It’s a tiny, unpretentious place where the owner usually tends the bar himself. The crowd is eclectic, and you won’t hear the same playlist on repeat every night. Doors open at 1 pm and stay unlocked until 1 am, making it a handy stop after a seaside stroll. The bar posts occasional cabaret nights and other specials on its Facebook page and website, so it’s worth checking before you go. Just a few minutes up the same street sits the Bedford Tavern; the two make a convenient pair for an evening west of the centre. If you’re after louder crowds, Kemptown is a 25‑minute walk east and the nightlife there ramps up quickly.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 01:00
Monday 13:00-01:00
Tuesday 13:00-01:00
Wednesday 13:00-01:00
Thursday 13:00-01:00
Friday 13:00-01:00
Saturday 13:00-01:00
Sunday 13:00-01:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Drag shows Cabaret Shows Live music Pub/Tavern LGBTQ+ owned Safe space Staff multilingual Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Cabaret / Show bar Pub Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music Drag shows

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4.7
★★★★★
168 reviews

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Hailo
Hailo May 2026
★★★★★

Lovely little bar. I've started going here and will make it part of my regular rounds ☺️ Wonderful owner and super friendly people

Elaine James
Elaine James May 2026
★★★★★

We googled 'best drag show' in Brighton and this came up, a small pub on a side road so didn't know what to expect,but we were not disappointed. We had such a warm welcome from Mike the landlord and Davina Sparkles came to chat to us....little did we know she was gathering facts for her show. What a performer! Absolutely hilarious (as long as your not easily offended), very quick wit bantering with the audience who were mostly locals and who clearly adored her. Great voice too for the singalong songs. We had the best night, even had a share of someones birthday cake it was that friendly. Great bar service, nobody's glass was ever empty, reasonably priced drinks too. If you're looking for warm, welcoming, and a good laugh, this is the place. Diolch yn fawr iawn am y croeso cynnes 💕

dav smith
dav smith May 2026
★★★★★

What a place I have lived in the Brighton area for year and visited for the first time tonight, it was one of my best nights out in Brighton

Jamie Trott
Jamie Trott May 2026
★★★★★
Patrick Gavin
Patrick Gavin May 2026
★★★★★

Charming bar, lovely staff and the best pint of Guinness I've had in Brighton

stephanie vieira
stephanie vieira Apr 2026
★★★★★

I went alone having spent the BH Sunday by myself as all my friends were busy Popped in for 1 pint and ended up staying for like 6. I was made to feel so welcome by everyone despite not having a table reserved and the drag queens were so beautiful and hilarious. Thank you so much again from a newly out lesbian xx

Anson Mok
Anson Mok Mar 2026
★★★★★

Love!!! Lilly ❤️🐶

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