The Colonnade Bar
£££·Seven Dials
Bars
Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink
Traditional PubHistoric Venue
The Crown and Anchor
££·The Lanes
A traditional Victorian pub nestled in the heart of Brighton's historic Lanes. Known for its excellent selection of local ales and classic pub atmosphere.
Craft BeerBeer Specialist
The Evening Star
££·North Laine
Brighton's premier craft beer destination with an impressive selection of local and international brews. A small, intimate venue beloved by beer enthusiasts and locals alike.
Seafront PubHistoric Landmark
The Fortune of War
££·Seafront
Brighton's oldest pub sits right on the beach with stunning sea views and a rich maritime history. A traditional boozer that's weathered storms for over 400 years.
Community PubLocal Hub
The Geese
££·Hanover
A beloved community local serving the diverse Hanover neighborhood with excellent beer and a warm welcome. Known for its inclusive atmosphere and local character.
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CocktailsHidden Speakeasy
The Plotting Parlour
£££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
A Prohibition-era speakeasy hidden behind an unmarked door in The Lanes. Inventive cocktails, low lighting, and jazz on vinyl. Ring the doorbell and hope they let you in.
Brewery TapCraft Beer
The Preston Brewery Tap
££·Preston Park
A modern brewery tap room showcasing fresh local beers straight from the tanks. Popular with beer lovers seeking quality craft brews in a relaxed industrial setting.
Gay BarLGBTQ+ Venue
The Queen's Arms
££·Kemptown
A welcoming community pub at the heart of Brighton's LGBTQ+ scene in Kemptown. Features regular drag shows, quiz nights, and a friendly atmosphere for all.
GastropubLocal Favorite
The Stag's Head
£££·Hove
An elegant gastropub offering refined British cuisine and an excellent wine selection. Popular with Hove locals for its sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere.
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Cocktails & Live MusicBest Rooftop
The Mesmerist
££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
Three floors of fun in the heart of The Lanes. The rooftop terrace has some of the best views in Brighton, and the cocktails are surprisingly good for a venue this size.
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Vinyl BarMusic Lovers
Dead Wax Social
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Listen to records on a world-class sound system while drinking craft beer and natural wine. Bring your own vinyl to play, or browse their extensive collection.
Cocktail BarDay to Night
Presuming Ed
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
A North Laine coffee shop by day that transforms into one of Brighton's best-kept secret cocktail bars by night. Dual personality done right.
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Cocktail BarLate Night
The Walrus
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Industrial-chic bar near the station serving creative cocktails and stonebaked pizza to a reliably lively crowd seven nights a week.
Bar & ClubSeafront Bar
Patterns Bar
££·Seafront·Brighton Station
The upstairs bar at Patterns offers seafront cocktails and a sunset-facing terrace before the basement club kicks off downstairs.
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PubCask Ales
The Tempest Inn
£·Hove·Brighton Station
A proper neighbourhood pub in Hove with rotating cask ales, Sunday roasts that sell out by 2pm, and zero tolerance for pretension.
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Cocktail BarArt Deco
Brighton Rocks
££·Kemptown·Brighton Station
Kemptown's beloved cocktail bar delivers sharp drinks and camp glamour in a cosy, Art Deco-inspired space.
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Bar & FoodCraft Beer
Lost Boys Chicken
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
Neon lights, craft beers, and outrageous chicken sandwiches - it is a bar that serves brilliant food rather than the other way around.
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PubNorth Laine Classic
The World's End
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
A sprawling, slightly chaotic pub that is the unofficial starting point for every North Laine night out - cheap pints, big energy.
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PubSunday Roast
The Camelford Arms
£·Kemptown·Brighton Station
A welcoming Kemptown local known for its excellent Sunday roasts, friendly atmosphere, and being at the heart of the community.
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PubReal Ales
The Basketmakers Arms
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
Tucked down a side street in North Laine, this snug traditional pub serves top-notch real ales and has the feel of a well-kept secret.
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PubBeer Garden
The Eagle
£·Kemptown·Brighton Station
A handsome Kemptown pub with a great beer garden that somehow always catches the afternoon sun and serves proper pub food done well.
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Cocktail BarLGBTQ+ Friendly
Twisted Lemon
££·Kemptown·Brighton Station
A bright and buzzy LGBTQ+-friendly cocktail bar in Kemptown with creative drinks, regular drag nights, and an infectiously good vibe.
Pub & Live MusicBeer Garden
The Joker
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
A Preston Circus pub reborn as a craft beer haven and live music venue, with a walled garden that is pure gold on a summer evening.