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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