Fun and entertainment Brighton

Refurbished in 2021, it's a popular address and a hub for Brighton's LGBT community. First there's a lovely waterfront bar area with an outdoor terrace, ideal for before-dinner drinks, and a club area to keep the party going late into the night, with DJ and cabaret nights. Their cabaret shows have won awards, and they also serve great craft beers and incredible gins for those who aren't foam fans. For many, it's one of Brighton's best gay bars.

Certainly not the best club in Brighton but one of the most popular. The music is mainly jazz and funk with a little disco and salsa. Concerts and live music every day.

This pub is quintessentially English, with its low ceiling, wood panelling, warm atmosphere and 8 beers on tap, many from the Fuller's brewery, to which the establishment is attached. On the edge of North Laine, you'll have to look a little harder for it, but it's clearly worth the detour and is still mainly frequented by locals, which is very welcome. The food isn't bad either, based on local ingredients from local producers. At the bar: more than eight beers on tap and around a hundred spirits.

This bar is in fact also a microbrewery, brewing its own beers on site, so it has plenty of original choices. With 24 taps, 4 keg pumps and over 80 craft cans and bottles, it's a beer lover's paradise. Quite trendy and popular, the prices reflect this, but the products are of high quality and the atmosphere is friendly. There's a terrace overlooking the street, large kegs behind the counter and a decoration based on photos, statues, pennants and numerous bottles transformed into candleholders.

This delightful Victorian pub is one of our favorite places in the Lanes to come for a drink and some good music. It's one of the city's oldest establishments, and its dark, cosy interiors are very pleasant. Real ales and ciders are available, of course, and the food is pretty good too. The red sofas are particularly comfortable. If you're lucky enough to find them unoccupied, you'd be happy to stay all day. A classic, efficient pub with a festive atmosphere where you can mingle with the locals.

On the North Laine side, The Prince Albert is an institution, housed within a large house that single-handedly sums up Brighton's vibe: good beers and street art and live music. Its front was redone in 2017, while retaining the frescoes on its outside wall, featuring John Lennon, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and Michael Jackson alongside a famous Banksy depiction of two policemen kissing. Unfortunately, this is now a copy, the original painted here in 2004 having been sent to the USA to be sold.

Just a stone's throw from the station, but off the busy Queens Road, The Evening Star is one of Brighton's most popular pubs for fans of real ales. The birthplace of the Dark Star Brewing Co, the bar features several of its products, as well as a variety of beers from the rest of the country and even the world. There isn't much room, which contributes to the warm atmosphere in this all-wood decor. The Evening Star is a must for a pint in Brighton after a day of sightseeing.

Under the station's arcades, the little Green Door Store boasts a cutting-edge music program, with good DJs. Comprising a bar area and a room with a stage, it's a fairly intimate but popular address, which has built up a loyal following of music lovers since it opened in 2011. It offers up to 10 events a week, so there's something for everyone. As a result, it's always a good place to spend an evening, especially as the Green Door has the great advantage of offering free admission most of the time.

If you're looking to get out and about in Brighton, this corner building with its brightly-colored walls is home to one of the best pubs in the London Road area. Popular with students, its huge, award-winning beer garden is a delight to behold, and the outdoor heaters mean you can enjoy it even in winter. Inside, a number of tables with arcade games add to the Brighton atmosphere. Among others, Hobgoblin offers the "Bewilder Box" escape game, an interactive game based on solving puzzles and mysteries (for 2 people minimum).

A cosy pub on the north side of North Laine, The White Rabbit is a city institution, a great place to relax and chat over a beer during the day, or meet up with friends for an evening out. The terrace on Kensington Gardens, in the heart of the district, is popular in fine weather, and there are also a few armchairs and sofas indoors. There are always two or three real ales, in addition to the presses. We love their motto, clearly displayed on their website,"Booze. Food. More booze". Cheers!

A typical small place frequented by regulars and local residents, the Hop Poles is worth a visit for its atmosphere of a real neighbourhood pub. It is the very image of the English pub that you have in mind when planning your trip. The room with its panelled walls and green tapestry is complemented by a beer garden to get some fresh air. The food is quite famous, there are some real ales at the counter and live bands often perform live. In short, everything you need to have a good evening in Brighton.

Opened in 1568 (!), it's Brighton's oldest working bar! The East Street Tap now draws its inspiration from New York and has made craft beers its specialty in Brighton. With its extensive opening hours, it attracts an enthusiastic clientele in search of good beers and variety, from the UK and the USA. At night, the place is lit only by small red neon lights, giving it the air of an American Prohibition-era speakeasy. DJ evenings and concerts are often organized.

The Craft Beer Co is a Brighton beer mecca, this beige and brown corner house housing a pub that has nothing left to prove in the city. The vast choice of real ales, draughts and ciders is always changing, and fans will always be delighted. The predominantly wood interior is cosy, and the location of this Hove establishment is only a few steps from the Brighton Beer Dispensary, which makes for an excellent little pub crawl, as the two addresses are very complementary.

The Dome is the city's largest and most famous cultural venue. It comprises three different performance venues: The Corn Exchange, The Studio Theatre and The Concert Hall. It can accommodate up to 2,500 people in one of its halls. On the program: plays, concerts, stand-up comedy... It's the ideal place to spend a cultural evening if you're passing through Brighton, as the program is very varied and you'll always find something interesting to see. The atmosphere is always excellent.

Fortune of War enjoys a truly enviable location, on the waterfront and right on the beach. The interior of the bar is laid out like a ship that's run aground, with the prow extending to the back of the bar. At the stern, windows illuminate the tables. On rainy days, you can take shelter with a drink in hand to admire the furiously choppy sea. The Fortune of War has been open since 1882. You'll also appreciate its open-air terrace, directly on the pebbles of Brighton beach. A wide selection of beers completes the picture.

Revenge is Brighton's most famous LGBT club, and attracts far more than just gay clientele. Its reputation is well established, and its three floors fill up with a varied crowd on weekends, who come for the good atmosphere and the often very attractive prices on drinks. Ultra-modern LED screens, color laser system, impressive sound system... The rooftop terrace offers a spectacular view of the city. This is definitely the place to go if you want to party during your stay in Brighton.

Its reputation is well established: Concorde 2 is THE most famous company in Brighton and also one of the best live music spots in town. International bands and famous DJs perform on this stage and the classic club nights always attract a lot of people. Large groups have performed at Concorde 2, a place that has won several awards. Its sound and acoustic system is state-of-the-art and can accommodate up to 600 people each evening. A must if you want to celebrate!