Lavender Atlas

Gay Guide

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Upcoming Events

Aug 1– Aug 2
Preston Park
The UK's largest Pride festival, featuring a street party and parade centred on Preston Park in Brighton.

Brighton's annual Trans Pride celebration, typically held in September, is one of the UK's most prominent trans-specific Pride events. Founded in Brighton, it draws attendees from across the country for a march, rally, and community programming.

Kemptown

A long-running gay bar in Brighton's Kemptown, The Bulldog is one of the area's most established venues. Popular with a mixed male crowd, it hosts regular events and has a loyal following among both locals and visitors.

Address 31 St James's Street Mews, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1RF, UK
Kemptown

A seafront staple offering a terrace bar, basement club, and LGBTQ-focused accommodation.

Address 31-34 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TR, UK

Brighton LGBTQ+ pub and dance bar on the seafront.

Address 8 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL

Brighton LGBTQ+ piano bar with show tunes.

Address 10 Steine St, Brighton BN2 1TE

Brighton men's gay basement cruise bar.

Address 129 St James's St, Brighton BN2 1TH

Brighton historic queer pub and theatre with regular drag and cabaret.

Address 4 Princes St, Brighton BN2 1RD

Brighton Kemp Town LGBTQ+ pub with food and karaoke.

Address 30-31 Camelford St, Brighton BN2 1TQ

Brighton Kemp Town LGBTQ+ cocktail bar.

Address 129 St James's St, Brighton BN2 1TH

Brighton men's gay sauna near the seafront.

Address 75 Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 9JA

Kemptown Brighton

Kemptown

Brighton's historic LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, Kemptown is centred on St James's Street and the Old Steine area. The district is home to the majority of the city's gay bars, clubs, and queer-owned businesses, and has been the heart of Brighton's queer identity for decades.

Address Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK

The city's legendary multi-level gay club featuring drag shows and massive dance floors.

Address 32-34 Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EL, UK

Brighton Bear Weekend

Brighton's annual bear and cub gathering, typically held in autumn, drawing the bear community from across the UK and Europe for a weekend of parties and events around Kemptown.

Queens Arms Brighton

Kemptown

A vibrant gay bar on George Street in Brighton's Kemptown, the Queens Arms hosts regular cabaret, drag shows, and live entertainment. One of the neighbourhood's most reliably entertaining venues.

Address 7-8 George St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1RH, UK

Bar Broadway Brighton

Kemptown

A popular gay bar in Brighton's Kemptown village, Bar Broadway is known for its lively entertainment programme including drag shows and live acts. A mainstay of the Steine Street scene.

Address 10 Steine St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TY, UK

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