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The Zone

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Visitors frequently praise The Zone for its friendly staff, vibrant atmosphere, and good value drinks, often highlighting the fun entertainment like karaoke and drag shows. However, one reviewer reported experiencing discrimination and being turned away unfairly.

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Address

22 Saint James's Street, Brighton

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Phone

+441273624462

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About this place The Zone

The Zone is a gay bar on St James's Street in Kemptown, where most of Brighton's gay bars are found. It's open from 11:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends, making it a decent spot for a daytime drink or a night out. Weekend afternoons are when The Zone gets busy, with live entertainment drawing in the crowds. You'll find a more local crowd on weekday afternoons, when things are quieter. The bar stays open till 00:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. It's just a few minutes' walk from the rest of the Kemptown scene, so people often stop by as part of a longer night out. You can easily stumble from one bar to the next, and The Zone is usually one of them.

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday 11:00-23:00

Tuesday 11:00-23:00

Wednesday 11:00-23:00

Thursday 11:00-23:00

Friday 11:00-23:00

Saturday 10:00-00:30

Sunday 10:00-00:30

Features

Gay Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Karaoke Drag shows Cabaret Shows Live music Casual Safe space Walk-ins welcome Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Cabaret / Show bar No dress code Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Weekends only Live music Drag shows

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4.4

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198 reviews

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David Edinburgh May 2026

★★★★★

Graham Titley Apr 2026

★★★★★

Steve Martin Mar 2026

★★★★★

I started to visit the zone about a year a go and from the first visit my friend and myself felt very welcome by the staff and management also we made friends very quickly with the other customers who was also very inviting all this on our first visit as for entertainment that's first class and is a mixture of Drag acts and singers plus regular karaoke which we both enjoy. We would highly recommend the zone to anyone who is looking for a good night out with a great atmosphere. I'd also like to ad that the zone welcomes all not just the LGBT Community as I myself am Heterosexual.

David Budd Mar 2026

★★★★★

Lovely bar so friendly

stuart mccluskey Feb 2026

★★★★★

A small but buzzing cabaret bar with karaoke nights..drag,guest singers & bingo even! Nice crowd, Great staff and wide range of spirits..the shots ain't bad either!