Formally the Joogleberry Playhouse, now under the less fun name the Latest Music Bar, the venue…read morecontinues to provide a constant supply of live music and common interest events. From week to week you could find a local teeny bopper indie band, a political speaker or a cabaret evening. Fundamentally it is still a music venue though, downstairs is quaintly cosy so not much room for dancing, but it gives a nice Greenwich Village cafe vibe. There's a really nice wall feature of a 3-D rooftop scene and little star lights cover the rest of the walls downstairs, apparently the original scenery from CATS the musical. The light and airy upstairs is used as a restaurant/bar where food is served Thur - Sat 6pm til 10pm & Sun 12pm til 3.30pm & has free wi-fi. Unusually for Brighton the downstairs is closed on Friday & Saturday nights and available for hire. Definitely worth checking out if your at a loose end on a weekday evening.

Located at the foot of the unconventional and sometimes grubby St James' Street, The Latest Music…read moreBar is a welcome retreat for those wishing for a bit of style and panache. With varnished wood furnishings, a high ceiling and one wall covered in neatly framed photos of local and famous musicians; the upstairs bar has a refined cleanliness found in only a handful of places in Brighton. The atmosphere is best when the place is at a comfortable capacity, as it suits a seated audience. Serving average quality food and a reasonable selection of drinks the upstairs bar is always a nice place to be. However, the real draw is the cabaret bar downstairs. Having previously hosted such names as Amy Winehouse, The Kooks, Herbie Flowers and Chris Difford, the downstairs bar is definitely where it's at. The walls have been made to look like a charming cityscape complete with real, backlit windows and twinkling stars. This combined with the low ceiling and slightly raised stage makes the venue an intimate place, better suited to bands that are comfortable dealing with much audience participation. Drinks are a little expensive but definitely worth it. The simple pleasure of watching great music in a genuinely charming setting is enough for me to just shut up and pay. Great for folk, blues, jazz or anything rootsy. One of my favorite gig venues!

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.

I used to live next door to this campus pub. I mean literally, in the flat next door. So as you…read morecan imagine, I have a reasonable amount of experience with East Slope Bar. When I say 'experience', I mean my flatmates and I practically drunk them dry in our first year at university. We would often make plans to go into town and stop here for 'a drink' on the way. We rarely made it into town, because one drink inevitably turns into five in this place! What's great about East Slope is its dirt cheap and the staff are students themselves and hence pretty laid back. My flatmates and I went through a phase of drinking White Russians here and they made them so well- we even used to pop home and get our own milk when they ran out! Good times. I randomly stopped in for a drink recently and the memories came flooding back. There's nothing that special about the decor, but that's the way it should be- it's a functional establishment, designed to help students stumble drunkenly and joyously through their first year at uni. They often put on gigs and open mic nights for the musically inclined. In my mind East Slope is the social centre of the student community on campus. Enjoy the cheap drinks while you can folks!

Campus bar that closes when it's not worth it to stay open. Drinks are great, prices are great,…read moreservice is great. What's not to like? Spacious area with a pool table, plenty of seating, & a TV. Not so bad to stop by when you don't feel like going off campus.

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.

Hanover is famous for its pubs and when you wander into the Greys you'll instantly see why. The…read moreinterior is small and traditional with lots of wood paneling and a small wooden bar complete with stools. With low ceilings and intimate little tables and booths, the Greys is the perfect place to snuggle up with friends or a special someone for a glass of red wine in the winter. In addition to the cosy indoor seating, they have a covered, heated patio at the side of the building and a few tables and chairs out front. As well as an impressive array of the usual ale, lager and cider, the Greys boast a fine selection of Belgian beers with very distinctive flavours...the raspberry and cherry are especially tasty. The pub is a hub of beer-drinking activity during the Hanover beer festival and is my favourite of the pubs involved. This pub is also great for live music...I once happened in on a beautiful folk singer. They quite often feature local and international musicians of all varieties, but they do seem to generally favour bluesy and folksy bands, which is fine by me! They also do a monthly music quiz, which will especially appeal to music buffs.

Nestled away in the trendy Hanover area, you can't miss the bright blue exterior of The Grays…read more Inside, the pub is really tastefully decked out and really does excel at making you feel warm and welcome. Outside the patio is heated so you can enjoy a cigarette without coming back in with frost bite. We had a Sunday lunch there which, at £9 I thought was a little over-priced. It was really nice but there's a lot of other pubs that do it better for a lot less in my opinion. I'm definitely going to head back there on one of the blues nights though as the staff and locals really are fantastic here.

This mini pub can be found on Hove seafront, known for its real ale and live music the Neptune is a…read moregreat place to rock up to on a Friday on Sunday evening for a few bevs and some nice tunes. The artists that play are very varied everything from 1920s jazz to country music. The interior is decked out with old music memorabilia and the friendly staff and clientele always make it an enjoyable setting for drinking in the day or evening. The Neptune has a lot of history as the venue has been a boozer for some time, a few black and white pictures of the inn from the 1800s can be seen around the place. Its a great spot for Sunday drinking with a paper and its location means is often bustling with locals and visitors enjoying the seafront. If you looking for some good old fashion hospitality and a Harvey's then this venue is the place for you.

This is place has a reputation for serving the best pint of Harveys in Hove and I think I could…read moredefinitely agree. Its a pub that doesn't rely on expensive refurbishments so does, to the un-trained eye look a bit rough and ready from the exterior but this all adds to the charm of the place. The locals are a little older than that of the pubs in town (if at all they have locals) and are really friendly and welcoming. There's some good old chatty ale drinkers at the bar and before you know it you could be five pints in exchanging life stories! The music policy is great here, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday they have live bands featuring some excellent jazz, blues and alternative acts. Definitely a pub worth checking out if you're in the Hove area.

St George's church is one of Kemp Town's major landmarks. Built towards the end of the Regency…read morearchitectural period, it is one of Brighton's oldest churches still in active use. The crypt houses a cafe and community centre. History The church was commissioned by Thomas Read Kemp MP, the developer of Kemp Town, to designs by the architect Charles Augustin Busby. Begun in 1823, it was opened in 1826. As well as religious motivations, it was partly a speculative venture, as Kemp hoped to receive a good income from the pew rents. In this regard seems to have been something of a failure, as it was sold in 1831 to Laurence Peel, son of Sir Robert Peel. It became a parish church in 1879. On Peel's death, his heirs sold it to the congregation, and shortly thereafter to the Church Patronage Society. In the early 1890s the church was altered by erecting a chancel at the east end, and replacing the interior columns which support the balconies and roof. During the 1830s, the church was used by Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV, which made it a fashionable and popular place of worship, necessitating the addition of an upper west gallery. She also donated a range of church plate, still in use today. The Peel family also continued to use the church, which contains a number of their memorials. Threatened with closure in 1962, the church today has a busy parish life and an active worshipping community, and is also used for regular concerts. The Building Busby's design delivered a typical Regency church; a sturdy rather than elegant classical design, of yellow brick relieved by stucco work. The main exterior feature is the imposing west end façade, which comprises a pair of giant Ionic columns in antis, flanked by Doric pilasters. Above is a square tower with a Greek-style cupola. There are two tiers of windows throughout. At the east end, the chancel extends forwards slightly and is topped by a simple pediment. An odd feature is East Window, its classical round-arched outline filled with three round-headed arches surmounted by unusual eye-shaped tracery. The interior is spacious and airy, although the blue-on-blue colour scheme reinforced by blue upholstery on the chairs in the nave does rather dominate. The nave has galleries on north, south and west sides, with the additional 1835 gallery high up in the west end. The new 1890 columns (rising from the floor to the galleries, and again from the galleries to the ceiling) have capitals of acanthus leaves, but are too slender for the proportions of the church (the guide describes them as an act of 'well meaning vandalism'). The ceiling is flat over the galleries, with a generous barrel vault over the central nave space. More successful is the east end, with a handsome classical reredos executed in oak. Furnishings are limited to memorials (mostly to the Peel family), a relief-painted Royal Arms, and displays of church plate and historical artefacts. On my visit, there was a sizeable crib on display.

A regular venue for The Great Escape festival and other music gigs. Its breath taking to watch a…read moregig here, so atmospheric and amazing acoustics. Its a popular venue during The Great Escape so you would have to arrive early to get in, although there is lots of seating inside and upstairs on the balcony level. The other day I walked past during the day time and there's a cafe that serves drinks and food at the church and as it was a lovely summer's day there were quite a few people sat outside in the gardens. So not just a music venue (and place of worship) but it looks like a popular place to hang out for lunch too on a non music day!

Fitzherberts is one of the first pubs I went to when I moved to Brighton and it remains one of my…read moreregulars. The inside is so cosy that on a really busy night - when there's clusters of people standing - you usually end up with someone's elbow or handbag in your face. Luckily, the atmosphere is so friendly and laidback nobody seems to notice or care! There's a cluster of seats outside and a ramshackle assortment of wooden tables and chairs inside. Gig posters decorate the hallways and toilets and there's live jazz and acoustic bands most weeks. The rest of the time, the music depends on which bar staff are working. Most of the time they seem to rotate classic rock, indie and hip hop but I was once subjected to an hour of speed metal. I would have left but it was torrential rain outside. If they'd played The Supremes or Amy Winehouse instead, they'd probably have an extra star. :-)

Often overshadowed by the adjacent Mash Tun and Waggon and Horses, Fitzherberts is smaller and more…read moreatmospheric than either of these. Entering, there is a small bar, with a little bar seating for those who drink fast. The best feature though, is the strangely lit main seating area, a drinker's fairy cavern. A mass of blue fairy lights cover the stark white ceiling, and the effect this creates (especially after a few vodkas!) can be slightly disorienting, in a good way. Outside, like its neighbours, the place has some outside seating, which in summer is a great people watching spot. Its proximity to the Dome and to the Theatre Royal means that this is also a great choice for a pre-show drink.

I've walked past this place many times but never went in before…read more We visited on a lovely sunny day so sat outside on the terrace which was busy. We'd bought a voucher through Wriggle - hot dog & free flowing prosecco for £9.95 (1-4pm) & I must admit we weren't sure how it would live up to our expectation but we were both really pleased - our hot dogs were really tasty, although a little small to be classed as a meal, but the free flowing prosecco was exactly that! After being given a wrist band to show that we were in the prosecco club, we never had an empty glass, staff wandered around all afternoon topping up our glasses, we never had to go to the bar or ask for a top up. It was great - I will definitely go back, it was such great value!

Been here a few times now always for drinks. Its a great venue based on the main strip on the…read moreseafront. Compared to when it is was Audio the place has improved massively. Saturday day times you can always catch a great afternoon deal. The only setback club charge on a sat night is allot more than most places

Have been to Brighton Ballroom several times and literally had a ball (sorry) every time…read more On my birthday last year we had a blast - we were treated to a really fab floorshow with a brill Rat Pack singer, and awesome diva stylee singer whose name escapes me but would've bought her CD on the spot if she'd had one. A few burlesque strippers put their cherries on the cake. Great eve was had by all. Being one for dressing up (along with my female impersonator friend), this place hits it running, it's probably the only venue in Brighton I'm happy to wear my wigs, my vintage togs and accessories and feel part of the furniture. Please, please can't we have more glam venues like the BB in boring, grotty Brighton? Not everyone wants to slob around in grungy bars that haven't been cleaned in years.... with loos to match! Or slum it in SoNo (SOuth of NOrth St)!!! Way to go BB, I love you.... looking forward to the next Margot's Party and possibly the Tusk & Garter Club too.

I went with a group of girlfriends as part of a Groupon deal. We had a 3 course dinner with a…read morecocktail and the evenings cabaret which was very entertaining with belly dancers, to a live band with dancing. Our groupon deal cost £26 each and was good value for money. Not sure if I would pay full price of £54 which was advertised at the time. Some people seemed to make an effort and come in fancy dress, or maybe thats how they normally dress on a Friday night?!! Its a great place to people watch, but does get very full and claustrophobic at the end of the night, which I personally didn't like. But overall, a great night out.