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Recommended pubs

• Western Front, 11 Cranbourne St, Brighton, BN1 2RD
• Fountain Head, 101-103 North Road. Brighton BN1 1YE
• The Sidewinder, 65 St. James's Street, Brighton BN2 1PJ
• The Globe, 78 Middle Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL
• The Grovernor, 16 Western Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2PG
• Lion & Lobster, 24 Sillwood Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2PS
• Mrs Fitzherberts, 25-26 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG

Large photo: © Sue Popper, Joogleberry Acts 

Nightlife

Clubs & live music

Brighton is a great alternative to London clubbing - friendly, intimate venues with creative playlists and a relaxed, 'anything goes' attitude. All centred around the seafront, so you can stroll (or stagger) back to your hotel. And with two universities in the town, it's no surprise that Brighton is a hub for live music of all kinds.   

Photo: Nizlopi; © Sue Popper, Joogleberry Acts, 2010.

Gay scene

Brighton has had a thriving gay scene for as long as anyone can remember, with an eclectic range of venues, performers and special events. Most of the action is in the Kemp Town neighbourhood.