The best gay clubs in brighton

Whether you prefer a gay pub, gay bar, gay club or gay cruising club, Brighton has something for everyone. The majority of gay bars in Brighton are all within walking distance of each other much like in Manchester, the gay capital of the North! In our Best Gay Bars in Brighton guide we will explore everything that the gay scene in Brighton has to offer.

Kemptown stretches along the coast with the main gay area being bordered by Old Steine Pavillon Parade, Edward Street, Bedford Street and the seafront. It will become pretty obvious that you have found the gay village in Brighton by the sudden increase in pride flags, gay bars and gay shops! Brighton has a gay bar for everyone, no matter your taste.

Here are some of the best gay bars in Brighton. This was the first gay brighton in Brighton that we visited and can be found on the seafront around the corner from Club Revenge. Previously Infinity Bar, this is another friendly gay bar in Brighton open everyday and often has karaoke nights and great drag acts.

This is a long standing gay cabaret the featuring live drag performances and fun karaoke nights. Head here for some camp fun. A gay bar in Brighton with drag and burlesque? Proud Caberet is just that and is in gay very heart of the gay area of Brighton. These shows have full production value and are well worth the ticket!

This bar is a little unique in that you can book different packages, for example a show and prosecco or a show and three course meal! One of the newer gay bars in Brighton offering drag nights pretty much every evening as well as cocktails and some best food at their on site Thai restaurant! Right in the centre of the gay area of Brighton, head to the Zone Bar for a lively, fun and judgement free environment.

Be entertained by their cabaret shows, live club and games nights! Head here to enjoy their alfresco garden, bar and some well crafted cocktails. Like a lot of other gay bars, you will also find themed nights including drag, quiz nights, wine tasting and more.

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For somewhere a little more relaxed and with some great pizza, head to The Actors gay bar which is below the theatre in the Marlbourgh Hotel. The theatre itself has a long history of staging LGBTQ productions so what better place for a gay bar! Previously known as The Amsterdam, this seafront gay bar in Brighton has recently been refurbished.

As the name suggests, expect music, drag cabaret and live music. They also have a nice outdoor terrace so an ideal spot for a warm summers day or evening. Like Centre Stage, Legends also is ideal for a warm summers day with their large terrace looking out to sea. In the evening it can get super lively and is very popular. Underneath Legends you will find Basement Gay Club see below.

Previously the gay cruising club called Subline, Nautilus has changed things up from cruise bar to chilled gay bar with live singers and a strange underwater decor that has to be seen to be believed.