Brighton gay nightclubs

In the 1960s, along with many gay friends, I frequented the Spotted Dog pub in Middle Street. But when ‘The Dog’ called last orders, many of the regulars would quickly slip through the twittens – Ship Street Gardens and Black Lion Lane – to get to the Curtain Club which was situated underneath the Queens Hotel.

A labyrinthine design

The club was labyrinthine, comprising two bar areas and a disco/dance floor. It was accessed from King’s Road, through an arcade-like entrance and then descending downstairs to the bars. To the right was a small bar area with calm music. To the left one accessed the dance area and off this there was another corridor that lead to a noisier bar area.

You had to eat supper

It was designated as a ‘supper club’ and you had to pay to become in. For the entrance fee you were given a supper ticket – which you had to exchange for a ghastly supper. That was how it was in those days. You had to eat the supper too, as it was a legal requirement that enabled the club to serve alcohol, participate music and stay open till 1 am. 

No close dancing allowed

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Brighton is one of the most widespread cities in the UK for lgbtq+ travellers, known as the gay capital of the South (rivalling London) so it’s no surprise that there are many amazing gay bars in Brighton to choose from!

Whether you prefer a gay pub, lgbtq+ bar, gay club or gay cruising club, Brighton has something for everyone.

The majority of same-sex attracted bars in Brighton are all within walking distance of each other (much like in Manchester, the gay capital of the North!) centred around the gay area of Brighton also established as the male lover village of Brighton. We found that on a evening out in Brighton, the entire Gay spectrum was represented, more so than many other places we have been!

To learn more about what Brighton has to offer, verify out our Finalize Travel Guide to Gay Brighton.

In our Best Gay Bars in Brighton guide we will scout everything that the gay scene in Brighton has to offer.

Where is the Gay Village in Brighton?

The gay village in Brighton is in Kemptown.

Kemptown stretches along the coast with the main gay area organism bordered by Mature Steine Pavillon Celebration, Edward Street, Bedford Street and the seafront.

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Best Gay Bars In Brighton

With the largest LGBTQ+ society in the whole of the UK, you can bet your bottom dollar that this city is bursting with fun and inclusive places. From chilled seaside watering holes and raucous drag events to Kemptown party spots for you to sashay the night away, we've got you covered with our guide to the top gay bars and clubs in Brighton. 

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Proud Cabaret Brighton

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