Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Brighton
Brighton is Britain's unofficial LGBTQ+ capital, home to the highest share of LGBTQ+ residents of any UK city. The scene centers on Kemptown, the gay village around St James's Street, an easy bar-hop of pubs, drag venues, and cafes. Anchors include the three-floor club Revenge, the veteran Bulldog, open since 1979, and the musical-theatre bar Bar Broadway. Brighton Pride takes over the seafront in early August, marking 35 years in 2026, with a parade from Hove Lawns and a village street party along Marine Parade. The seaside setting keeps it busy through the summer.
The city's legendary multi-level gay club featuring drag shows and massive dance floors.
A seafront staple offering a terrace bar, basement club, and LGBTQ-focused accommodation.
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.
Brighton historic queer pub and theatre with regular drag and cabaret.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An intimate LGBTQ+ members' cocktail bar in the heart of Brighton's Kemptown, voted among the city's best, welcoming everyone over 25.
The Brighton branch of Prowler, the gay lifestyle and adult retailer, stocking clothing, underwear, toys, and accessories.
Vintage tea salon popular with the Kemptown crowd; loose-leaf teas and cakes.
A Brighton charity run by and for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning people, offering peer support groups, workshops, and connections to affirming care.