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Charles Street Tap
Charles Street Tap, Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton, UK
Home to award winning cabaret, gourmet pub food and a range of drinks, there's always something happening at the Charles Street Tap. The bar stocks an impressive variety of gins, beers, and cocktails so there's definitely something to your taste. The great food on offer here includes Pizza Tuesdays, Meat free Mondays, and on Sunday's there's a delicious roast to go with first class cabaret acts. It's the perfect place for a very gay foodie who loves the odd cocktail.
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Charles Street Tap
Home to award winning cabaret, gourmet pub food and a range of drinks, there's always something happening at the Charles Street Tap. The bar stocks an impressive variety of gins, beers, and cocktails so there's definitely something to your taste. The great food on offer here includes Pizza Tuesdays, Meat free Mondays, and on Sunday's there's a delicious roast to go with first class cabaret acts. It's the perfect place for a very gay foodie who loves the odd cocktail.
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Club Revenge
With two floors of music and a rooftop terrace overlooking Brighton's Palace Pier, Club Revenge is renowned as the best gay nightclub in the south. It's the ultimate party destination, with Bar Revenge round the corner offering cheap drinks and entertainment all week. Over the years it's welcomed international pop stars, DJs & drag queens onto its infamous stage so it's definitely the place to be.
The Actors
The Actors (formerly known as The Marlborough) is a pub and theatre that's been around since 1794, and now showcases queer art. The pub is situated below the theatre and welcomes everyone, but its focus is on the LGBTQ community. With a laid back and friendly vibe, The Actors is especially popular with the trans and lesbian communities. You're bound to feel at home here in one of the gayest spaces in Brighton.
Queens Arms
The Queens Arms is one of Britain's top cabaret bars, bringing you a staggering 10 shows every week. Regulars describe it as a cosy and old school bar with an eccentric twist in the form of camp and talented acts. As well as cabaret acts, the main stage with its glitter ceiling is home to stunning drag acts and karaoke. This flamboyant bar is open to everyone for some good old fashion camp entertainment.
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