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The Queens Arms Brighton

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Visitors frequently praise The Queens Arms for its good music, fun and friendly atmosphere, and excellent cabaret entertainment. However, a recurring complaint centers on negative experiences with staff and management, with some reviewers describing rudeness and unwelcoming behavior, particularly towards women and hen parties.

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7-8 George Street, Brighton
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Phone
+44 1273 696873

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About this place The Queens Arms Brighton

The Queens Arms on George Street is Brighton’s go‑to spot for drag‑filled cabaret nights in the Kemptown gay quarter. Drag queens and cabaret performers take the cramped stage most evenings, turning the tiny room into a lively showcase. The posted timetable lists shows Wednesday to Saturday at 10 p.m., plus two Sunday performances at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., but the lineup shifts often, so a quick glance at their website before you head out is wise. Weekday evenings the doors open in the early hours; on weekends they swing open at 4 p.m. and stay alive until 2 a.m. Because the space fills up fast once the lights go down, getting there early is the only way to snag a seat—or at least a clear view of the stage. A short stroll brings you to St James’s Street and the rest of the Kemptown bar strip, perfect for a pre‑show drink or a post‑performance nightcap.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday 18:00-02:00
Tuesday 18:00-02:00
Wednesday 18:00-02:00
Thursday 18:00-02:00
Friday 17:00-02:00
Saturday 16:00-02:00
Sunday 16:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Drag shows Cabaret Shows Live music Casual Pub/Tavern Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Cabaret / Show bar Pub No dress code Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Active nighttime Live music

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4.1
★★★★★
138 reviews

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Nick Constable
Nick Constable May 2026
★★★★★
Magda Liebe
Magda Liebe May 2026
★★★★★

Impressive artists, a professional and warm welcome

Peter Brocklehurst
Peter Brocklehurst May 2026
★★★★★
Jamie Trott
Jamie Trott May 2026
★★★★★
Victoria Elizabeth
Victoria Elizabeth Apr 2026
★★★★★

Myself and some friends came down from London for a Friday night in Brighton and went into the Queen's Arms. Glad we did. Lovinia Belle was on stage singing - what a great act! In the second half of the show she sat on the bar and sang Nessun Doormat a metre and a half away from me - it made my week. A quality entertainer and top quality singer. 10 out of 10. The bar staff were friendly and the on stage entertainment was ace. Thank you Queens Arms.

U K
U K Apr 2026
★★★★★

What an absolute dive! Just moved to brighton and thought we'd go out to look for a local. First experience was some grumpy door person who clearly would rather be anywhere but there. Second, was some prissy blonde barman who literally served all of his sycophantic pensioner friends before us, then cuddled and kissed some of them..bit stomach churning but whatever floats your boat. Finally got a drink which whatever it was was not smirnoff, the barman poured a double even though i stopped him twice and said single and then decided to just leave and go to a proper bar rather than a hole filled with people pretending to run one! Overall, sticky floor, icky staff and a gross drink. Needless to say we won't give them any more of our money.not that they are bothered or us... :)

Iain Eddie
Iain Eddie Mar 2026
★★★★★

Popped in here while I was in Brighton for the weekend. Really nice bar and the staff couldn't be more welcoming

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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