It had been a while since I hit the night club scene. Club Revenge definitely has something unique…read moreto offer. Truly excellent venue. So much fun and good vibrations. Good value for drinks. Sensational dance floors and rooftop terrace. Stands out as a club with more depth and flavour. Would recommend to everyone.

Had the absolute best time at Revenge! The staff was on point. The queens were on glam, music was…read moregreat and drinks were strong. Hands down one of the best times I've had out. Would def recommend making this a must on anyone's visit to Brighton! Special thanks to Billy and Deb for being super attentive and caring while still laying down the law and keeping this safe.

This place looks amazing from the beach or street. But don't judge a book by its cover. If you are…read morewilling to go you better be expecting terribly long waits and horrible service. I do not suggest going.

In my years of clubbing i've never visited a club that so greatly exhibits everything that is so…read morewrong with clubbing. It's hard to explain what's so wrong with shooshh, you really have to be their to get it, but i don't want to force that fate on you so i'll just try and explain. Aesthetically this place appears to have been based off school disco's off the 90's, but the music here isn't so bad it's good, it's just so bad. (I also saw the DJ at one point pretending to press buttons) Drink deals. Supposed to get you drunk and save you some money, but is it worth it when the drink's taste this bad? If it sounds like i'm exaggerating I apologise but this club really was just this bad. I don't really ever recommend attending shooshh for any reason, but if you must, don't.

In Brighton its easy to get in the habit of pub drinking and you can go months without having a…read moreboogie. Thats why once every few months, after a couple (many) beverages my friends and I like to take trip to a little place called the Funky Fish. Its nearly always a laugh, it has the feel of gate crashing someones wedding with the constant supply of Jackson 5 and Diana Ross. If you not up for dancing this place isn't for you as everyones up on the floor all night, with every tune more classic than the last. The venue is right on the sea front and you enter through a old door to a Victorian town house. The interior is a little dingy and unimaginative but the friendly atmosphere and absolute carnage that ensues makes up for that. An excellent place for a birthdays, stag and hens dos or generally if you want to let loose and get funky.

This isn't really my thing, but for a little break from the norm, it's not a bad choice…read more The music policy is unashamedly cheesey, but it's good cheese, and unlike many Brighton venues, hen parties seem to be actively encouraged, which can be a little annoying but does kinda fit with the outlook of the place. We dressed up in 60s outfits when we went here, and I would definitely recommend some fancy dress if you plan on taking a trip here - helps to get in the spirit of things.

Small spot to shake the stress away, really nice sound system. Friendly door people, but don't mess…read morearound since the bathroom stalls don't lock!

Aside from high-capacity venues like The Dome and The Brighton Centre, The Concorde 2 is arguably…read moreBrighton's premier music spot. Regular appearances from big name acts, such as Florence and The Machine, Kaiser Chiefs, The White Stripes, Bloc Party and De La Soul, mean that it's a must-play for any semi-successful touring act. The ample £250 000 sound system and professional staging gives every show a sense of occasion, lifting the venue above the amateur but not so high as to be inaccessible. Adorned with enough character and history it's possibly the only independent venue in Brighton that consistently delivers first-class entertainment in an elegant setting at an affordable price.

This is one of my favourite pubs in Brighton. Entering, you…read moremight think you'd found a very small and busy pub, with only a few tables. Explore futher though, and you find smaller rooms, the size of a small living room with a few sofas and tables. It does really feel in these parts of the pub as if you are in someone's house. Upstairs, there is a large function room, which also provides extra seating on busy nights. It's often used for band nights and big screen football. The place is stuffed full of interesting nooks and crannies and things to look at, without being too self-consciously cool. The toilet graffiti is also a constant source of amusement.

This place is the hang out for every muso / rockabilly / yuppie/ mod / cool kid in Brighton. Over…read morethe years it has become an institution, partly due to the infamous Banksy painting on the outside wall, and the rest is down to everything else it has to offer. The layout of the pub is great. There aren't many big pubs which still manage to feel cosy, but the individual rooms/areas of The Prince Albert mean that even at its emptiest times (which isn't often) the place still feels homely and warm. Each room is decorated uniquely and there's cool music posters, most signed by famous bands and DJs, hanging throughout the pub. They make for good snooping material whilst you're mulling over a pint. Upstairs there's a decent sized live music venue where bands from Brighton and beyond grace the stage. The sound system is good, but the room does get a little hot in the summer months. The staff are part of the furniture in this place, and they're all super friendly, whilst still managing to look uber cool. The prices are very reasonable considering the pubs location and clientèle, and they serve a good range of ciders, beers, wines and spirits. The foods not bad either, and they serve meals much later than any other Brighton establishments. The only downside to the place is the lack of a garden. There is a small patio at the back of the pub, but it's usually very busy, and the seating outside the front of the pub (which there is a lot of) is right on the roadside. But all in all this is a great place and worth visiting just to see the Banksy if nothing else.

This is somewhere to go for underground beats and vibes, with none of the pretension of many of the…read morecity's seafront clubs. It is fairly small, but generally feels about the right size for the nights that are held here. The bar is separate from the main dancefloor, which is a definite bonus, meaning that no-one is walking through the thronging masses to get to the bar. The main room is upstairs, but downstairs is another smaller room, generally with a more chilled out atmosphere than the main section. In summer, in common with most seafront clubs, it is a cafe/bar in the daytime, serving takeaway drinks and basic food. It's not plush or fancy, and could even be described as grimy, but it's also a hell of a lot of fun.

Back when they used to have Dub Pressure in here it was amazing, but as the music has blown up the…read moreclub has been left in the dust in my opinion. They still have decent nights on but none that captured the grime and filth that came with GRAMPS HI-FI soundsystem when installed for said night. The club has a good layout and if it's packed out the main room is loads of fun, the downstairs room is smaller (main one isn't that big though) and can be quite annoying but at least another option.

Haha I love the main photo for this venue at the moment - I will see if I can change it as it…read moredoesn't look too inviting, but what I see at the minute is a dull grubby doorway and a metal railing. I think it really gets across the rough n ready feel of the whole place. I had a funny instance there myself when I turned up kitted out in an Audrey-esque 1950s ball room frock, with red lips and pearls to match. No I'm not a complete idiot, turning up to the dingy venue well known for its rock crowd - I was going to the monthly rockabilly night Born Bad. But beware! The music is more psychobilly and expect luminous hair dyes, tatoos, fish nets and piercings galore. Although I'm not a huge fan of the Engine Room myself, with its dedicated rock ethos offering up rock, punk, alternative and metal nights through the week, it certainly is a great alternative to much of what's on offer in central Brighton. It's probably the only such place Brighton has too, as Pav Tav's rock music includes the more popular indie stuff and the rock n roll oldies too.

The Engine Room is the main full time rock/metal club in the city and hosts a number of regular…read morenights, as well as events like the punk rock karaoke and live band nights. I would say that I have mixed feelings about the place. It carries off the whole slightly sleazy and dirty rock mood well, but they really could do with a refurbishment to sort the place out a bit. For some reason, when the club is busy and the dance floor is in full swing the walls tend to drip sweat. Now this is something that really doesn't appeal to me and I would advise any patrons to beware the walls! The dance floor is based in the centre of the club and there is a raised seating area to one side and a number of booths reminiscent of the cantina in Star Wars opposite. These can be good to get established in if you are out with a group and shielded enough from the speakers to allow a decent conversation to develop. The quality of the sound system isn't the best and whilst this isn't so noticeable on DJ nights, it can impact on the live events at the place. On this note, the stage area is small and you can see that any bands are a bit hampered from properly rocking out because of it. Prices are fair and drinks are not too expensive for a club. The staff are also quite relaxed and it's the kind of place you are unlikely to see too much grief or trouble. All in all, it is a fun night out but it really would benefit from a little TLC and a make over to stand out from the crowd.

In the summertime, Brighton Coalition is an ideal place to go for a drink and something to eat…read more There's dozens of tables with umbrellas outside and comfy armchairs and sofas inside where you can look out at the beach and the hundreds of people sunbathing. Unfortunately, both times I ate there I was appalled by the service and the standard of food. The first time I ordered a superfood salad that was limp and lacking most of the good ingredients and the second time I ordered a burger and fries. The latter was delivered cold and wasn't that tasty either - a double whammy of disappointment. I would have sent them back but the staff were so rushed off their feet both time, it was impossible to get their attention. When I did complain they simply looked at me stoney-facey and shrugged 'Sorry about that' or something to that effect. Suffice to say, I won't be going back to eat there unless they employ a new team of chefs and some well mannered staff! I would however, go back to The Coalition in the evening to try one of their gigs or club nights like Club NME. The drinks are reasonable and they have an intreguing roster of guest deejays and bands from Boy George to Bloc Party.

The great thing about having a better half that tours the country skilfully strumming a guitar or…read morean artsy brother who lives by the sea is that you get to visit Brighton. Ah, Brighton, the trendier beach-based city. With a thriving gay community and a row of artists' studios on the waterfront you literally couldn't get more boho. Music venues of course are a must in a town like this, and the Coalition is a great example. While the BF insisted that the acoustics weren't spot on, we mere mortals and Average Joes enjoyed what we heard and saw. The atmospheric lighting and original features lent themselves well to an intimate space where the band is literally only a few feet away, the bar's always within reach and there are squishy sofas aplenty to appease your behind. I do have a scruple though, and it's a big one. After the bands played, we were kicked out. And I do mean harshly for a sweet, sensitive and soulful place like Brighton. Heck, this would have been harsh even in Manchester. No messing around with these bouncers. And why were they kicking us out, pray tell? Oh, they weren't closing. No, far from it. After the live music they re-open as a club and boot you out so you have to pay AGAIN to get in. Coalition, you were so close. I'd definitely see a band there again, but I'd make sure my Bulmers was supped and my coat was well and truly got by the time the closing few bars were played. Shame.