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Bars

Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink

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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.

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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.