Most Popular Gay Bars & Clubs in Brighton
Brighton is famed for its nightlife and the gay and straight communities can be found seamlessly mixing right across the city.
But if its exclusively gay you’re after Brighton offers some of the best lesbian and gay bars in the country.
Most of the Brighton gay bars and pubs are located in the city's ‘Gay Quarter’ in Brighton’s Kemptown – a compact strip of pubs and clubs just moments from the seafront.
Brighton gay bars and pubs:
But if its exclusively gay you’re after Brighton offers some of the best lesbian and gay bars in the country.
Most of the Brighton gay bars and pubs are located in the city's ‘Gay Quarter’ in Brighton’s Kemptown – a compact strip of pubs and clubs just moments from the seafront.
Brighton gay bars and pubs:
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Club Revenge
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Old Steine, Brighton BN1 1EL,Brighton
Gay club for themed/dressing up parties and DJs, with panoramic sea views from the rooftop terrace.Brighton's biggest and longest running gay club right opposite the pier. Drinks deals throughout the week and...
Legends Bar
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BN2 1TR,31-32 Marine Parade Brighton,Brighton
One of the legendary gay bars in Brighton. It has a bar with a sea facing terrace and becomes a popular gay dance club at weekends. Legends is a bar not to be missed. Daily different theme nights
The Zone
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BN2 1RF,22 Saint James's Street,Brighton
Welcome to The Zone - a fun and friendly bar in the heart of Brighton's vibrant St James's Street area. Cool and contemporary, we offer live entertainment every weekend with a real party atmosphere.
The Camelford Arms
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BN2 1TR,30-31 Camelford Street,Brighton
Friendly, relaxed, no-attitude bar that attracts all types – but is known as the bar of choice for many of Brighton’s bears and their admirers. The Camelford Arms serves no-nonsense, sensibly-priced and tasty pub grub...
The Marine Tavern
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BN2 1TJ,13 Broad Street,Brighton
Relatively small, traditional bar that offers a warm welcome to all. The Marine Tavern is particularly popular on a Saturday night when you just have to squeeze your way in. Chris and Lee who run the pub arrange themed...
Doctor Brightons
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BN1 1NE,16 -17 Kings Road,Brighton
Not a clinic, but a well-known gay bar that has been around for over 20 years. Doctor Brightons is home to extensive and reasonably-priced cocktails, comfortable seats along with some of the best pub DJ talents. There...
The Grosvenor Bar
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BN1 2PG,16 Western Street,Brighton
This cosy gay-friendly mixed bar is located away from the main gay village in Hove. You can be assured of a friendly welcome from owner Robert. Occasional special events and cabaret shows, details of which can be found...
The Bedford Tavern
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79106,4100-4198 Southwest 1st Avenue,Brighton
A cosy and very welcoming lgbtq+ pub on the boarder of Brighton and Hove. The Bedford Tavern is a great place for a drink and chat, but there are regular cabaret shows and themed party nights. Their regular weekly...
The Basement
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BN2 1TR,35 Marine Parade,Brighton
Stylish nightclub that is one of Brighton’s top gay late-night venues. The Basement Club is located below the Legends Bar. Talented DJ’s keep the party going until the early hours of the morning. Regular drink...
Envy
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BN2 1TX, Marine Parade,Brighton
Gay dance club that is part of the Charles Street Bar. Unlike some other venues in Brighton, it’s usually free entry to ENVY. The bar hosts regular special events.
Subline
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BN2 1TR,35 Marine Parade,Brighton
Brighton’s premier gay cruise club with a suitably dark industrial feel. Exposed brickwork, poles, chains, cages and men. No specific dress code (unless otherwise specified). Lockers and coat check facilities...
The Queens Arms Brighton
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74055,7-8 George St,Brighton
Bringing You Quality Cabaret 7 Times A Week And Twice on Sundays!
WEDNESDAY ~ SATURDAY SHOW TIME 10PM SUNDAYS 6 & 9
Don’t Tell Mama
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LL57 1UR,75 St George's Road,Brighton
A really mixed crowd in this MEN ONLY bar (over 25’s) – old or young , fat or thin, everyone fits in with no dress code. Located in the heart of Kemptown village, DTM is a friendly den that promotes social interaction...
Wild Fruit
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BN1 1AL,Aeon Events 7a Middle Street,Brighton
Wild Fruit was one of UK’s most well-known and respected clubbing brands and was at the forefront of the Brighton clubbing scene.
Over the years, Wild Fruit’s unique style has tempted some of the world’s best DJ’s...
Funky Fish Club
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BN2, ,Brighton
Very Gay Friendly Welcome to the Funkyfish Club, Brighton’s longest running nightclub where our aim is to consistently deliver a great night out! At the Funkyfish Club, there is no dress code, no age discrimination, no...
MARLBOROUGH PUB
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BN1 3DJ,7 Montpelier Street, (First Floor Flat One.),Brighton
It has been some years since I visited the Marlborough Public House, MARLBOROUGH PUB, 4 Princes Street, Brighton,BN2 1TR. Indeed not since my late leading-man and I attended a play back in the 1980s. The bar always...
Bulldog
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BN2 1RF,31 Saint James's Street,Brighton
Brighton’s longest-running gay cabaret bar and the only bar that stays open late at weekends! Downstairs, Bulldog has a fabulous cabaret/karaoke bar, with weekly shows. Upstairs has more of a club atmosphere with DJ’s...