Brighton is the must-visit destination on any self-respecting gay travel list. It’s not got the best scene in the world, by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s combination of being beside the seaside and not being London makes for a nice weekend break.
Here’s a selection of the places we love to love and love to hate (but go anyway because it’s not actually that bad afterall).
Blanche House
Great cocktails, inspirational decor and, if you’re feeling peckish, a fabulous restaurant. We love the cocktail menu though and the feeling that you’re in someone’s living room can only be a good thing. A stone’s throw from the ‘throng’ of Kemp Town and a hop, skip and a jump from their sister venue, The Hanbury Club http://www.thehanburyclub.com/, which plays host to some great live music and club nights. This is the place to stay if you’re having a weekend escape.
The PV @ Jury’s Out http://www.thepv.co.uk/
161 Edward Street, Brighton
One of the most welcoming and fun pubs for girls and their friends in Brighton, The PV has been running since it’s original incarnation at another spot further out of town. Nicki and her cohorts behind the bar always put on a good knees-up and there’s always something going on, be it live jazz, quiz night or real ale evenings. The Sunday roasts are the perfect hangover cure for a mental one the night before. The homely crowd may seem a little cliquey at first, but you’ll soon feel at home after a couple of drinks and some eclectic music puts you at ease.
We Luv Pop www.weluvpop.com/
Check website for details
The Hanbury Club, 83 St Georges Road, Brighton
Dynamite Sal is a bit of a leg-end down in these parts, and we can see why with We Luv Pop. Always fun, always frivolous, We Luv Pop is one of the most fun nights you can have. Hosted at the aforementioned Hanbury Ballroom, this is a great venue for mooching and dancing. Each night is themed and everyone really does make the effort, making this a great party.
Girls on Top @ Revenge http://www.revenge.co.uk/
32 – 34 Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton’s popular and fabulously trashy weekly lesbian night reigns supreme. Join DJ Smiffy & Lady Bex for a jam-packed night of chart/pop/trash/r’n’b and party tunes. Plus the Flashback team rock out the best in 80s pop hits on level 2. There’s no pretence here – this is a night for girls to party. Lots of fun and hosted by the very lovely Dulcie Danger.
Dulcie is one of Brighton’s original local superstars, having found her passion for house music whilst working in a record store 17 years ago. Original residencies at the Escape, the Zap Club, The Honeyclub and Wild Fruit (she played at the first one!), promoting and playing at the early lesbian nights such as Fresh, Dulcie soon became the girl in town scooping Best Female DJ awards for many years and picking up this years Golden Handbag Award for Favourite Female DJ.
Audio http://www.audiobrighton.com/
10 Marine Parade, Brighton
If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the sun go down as you sink a few drinks, this is perfect. It’s not necessarily a gay venue, but you won’t feel out of place here. If music is your passion, Audio always boasts some great line ups. It’s right next to Charles Street if you really feel the need to go as gay as is humanly possible. We suggest arriving early in summer months to bag a table outside. You don’t have to go to the club downstairs to drink in the bar.
Charles Street http://www.charles-street.com/
8 Marine Parade, Brighton
Charle’s Street is predominantly for the boys, but girls do find their corners and stick to them. In terms of being the most stylish of the bars on offer for the gays, it does well, with a long bar on one side manned by handsome boys. Thursday nights is the most popular with ‘Mad Cow’ – a messy drinkathon with all drinks ridiculously cheap. you can imagine what the rest of the night is like. Not bad for starting off or meeting friends earlier in the evening. It’s in the same vein as G-A-Y with video screens and pop/dance/pop/dance on rotation.
The Beach
It may seem obvious, but there’s nothing better than starting, or finishing your night on the beach with some friends and a couple of bottles of chilled sparkling rosé. You can take your pick of places to settle, but we suggest avoiding anywhere near the pier (chavvy kids and foreign students clash on a regular basis) or up towards the marina end (cruising grounds are great for the boys, but we don’t like seeing hairy bare/bear bums whilst sipping on something fizzy). Directly in front of newly-installed volleyball courst down from Kemp Town is probably the best spot. That way you also avoid hen parties spilling out from West Street.
Brighton Pride http://www.brightonpride.org/
We don’t normally go in for Pride Events, but Brighton Pride is arguably one of the best, with the festivities lasting all weekend. It’s always worth a visit – and most importantly, worth donating to. It’s historically been free, but this year there has been a funding shortage. To keep it going, they need your support.
Brighton is the must-visit destination on any self-respecting gay travel list. It’s not got the best scene in the world, by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s combination of being beside the seaside and not being London makes for a nice weekend break.
Here’s a selection of the places we love to love;
Blanch House 17 Atlingworth Street, Brighton
Great cocktails, inspirational decor and, if you’re feeling peckish, a fabulous restaurant. We love the cocktail menu though and the feeling that you’re in someone’s living room can only be a good thing. A stone’s throw from the ‘throng’ of Kemp Town and a hop, skip and a jump from their sister venue, The Hanbury Club, which plays host to some great live music and club nights. This is the place to stay if you’re having a weekend escape.
The PV @ Jury’s Out 161 Edward Street, Brighton
One of the most welcoming and fun pubs for girls and their friends in Brighton, The PV has been running since it’s original incarnation at another spot further out of town. Nicki and her cohorts behind the bar always put on a good knees-up and there’s always something going on, be it live jazz, quiz night or real ale evenings. The Sunday roasts are the perfect hangover cure for a mental one the night before. The homely crowd may seem a little cliquey at first, but you’ll soon feel at home after a couple of drinks and some eclectic music puts you at ease.
We Luv Pop @ The Hanbury Club
Check website for details 83 St Georges Road, Brighton
Dynamite Sal is a bit of a leg-end down in these parts, and we can see why with We Luv Pop. Always fun, always frivolous, We Luv Pop is one of the most fun nights you can have. Hosted at the aforementioned Hanbury Ballroom, this is a great venue for mooching and dancing. Each night is themed and everyone really does make the effort, making this a great party.
Girls on Top @ Revenge 32 – 34 Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton’s popular and fabulously trashy weekly lesbian night reigns supreme. Join DJ Smiffy & Lady Bex for a jam-packed night of chart/pop/trash/r’n’b and party tunes. Plus the Flashback team rock out the best in 80s pop hits on level 2. There’s no pretence here – this is a night for girls to party. Lots of fun and hosted by the very lovely Dulcie Danger.
Dulcie is one of Brighton’s original local superstars, having found her passion for house music whilst working in a record store 17 years ago. Original residencies at the Escape, the Zap Club, The Honeyclub and Wild Fruit (she played at the first one!), promoting and playing at the early lesbian nights such as Fresh, Dulcie soon became the girl in town scooping Best Female DJ awards for many years and picking up this years Golden Handbag Award for Favourite Female DJ.
Audio 10 Marine Parade, Brighton
If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the sun go down as you sink a few drinks, this is perfect. It’s not necessarily a gay venue, but you won’t feel out of place here. If music is your passion, Audio always boasts some great line ups. It’s right next to Charles Street if you really feel the need to go as gay as is humanly possible. We suggest arriving early in summer months to bag a table outside. You don’t have to go to the club downstairs to drink in the bar.
Charles Street 8 Marine Parade, Brighton
Charle’s Street is predominantly for the boys, but girls do find their corners and stick to them. In terms of being the most stylish of the bars on offer for the gays, it does well, with a long bar on one side manned by handsome boys. Thursday nights is the most popular with ‘Mad Cow’ – a messy drinkathon with all drinks ridiculously cheap. you can imagine what the rest of the night is like. Not bad for starting off or meeting friends earlier in the evening. It’s in the same vein as G-A-Y with video screens and pop/dance/pop/dance on rotation.
The Beach
It may seem obvious, but there’s nothing better than starting, or finishing your night on the beach with some friends and a couple of bottles of chilled sparkling rosé. You can take your pick of places to settle, but we suggest avoiding anywhere near the pier (chavvy kids and foreign students clash on a regular basis) or up towards the marina end (cruising grounds are great for the boys, but we don’t like seeing hairy bare/bear bums whilst sipping on something fizzy). Directly in front of newly-installed volleyball courst down from Kemp Town is probably the best spot. That way you also avoid hen parties spilling out from West Street.
Brighton Pride
We don’t normally go in for Pride Events, but Brighton Pride is arguably one of the best, with the festivities lasting all weekend. It’s always worth a visit – and most importantly, worth donating to. It’s historically been free, but this year there has been a funding shortage.
To keep it going, they need your support. Please visit Brighton Pride to donate.
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