Legends

Proud Cabaret presents the very best burlesque, cabaret, and variety dinner shows in multiple cities across the UK, including Brighton. The Brighton venue offers a raucous night of drag and burlesque, so you can sit back and enjoy yourself with drinks from the bar or a three course meal from the fine dining restaurant! Make the most of a night full of talented acts in a glamorous and nostalgic space modelled on a classic speakeasy club.

Affinity bar has a bright and stylish interior, bringing a sense of class and indulgence to your night out. It's a gay run business that is proud to support and welcome all members of the queer community. It's intimate but modern space makes everyone feel at home, while friendly staff at live music keep your night lively.

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.

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.

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.

Brighton's oldest gay bar offers a whole host of entertainment including karaoke and regular house DJs. Weekly cabaret and great deals on drinks attract a mixture of gay men who are looking for a good time. The Bulldog is a well-loved local hangout with friendly staff to welcome everyone in. If you want to get involved in the local crowd then definitely try the karaoke.