'Fun Time Party', a phrase that sums up Brighton a tad better than 'fish and chips by the sea', don't you think? Boasting an abundance of rollicking hang-outs and watering holes, Brighton is just the ticket for a little liquid leisure, whether you're after dance floor doozies or a little fun time fist pumping action by the bar. Check out our recommendations for some of the very best in fun time party bars in Brighton and divulge in a little seaside debauchery when the moment takes you.
A Brighton institution, The Black Lion is renowned around these parts for its party vibes and big tunes. Whether you get down here on a weekend for DJ nights of hip hop, funk, soul and ska or swing by in the week for a drink and dance, you're sure to leave with a smile on your face.
There's all sorts here to keep you in the swing of it. We're talking local craft beers and ales and a cracking selection of cocktails - including the best Bloody Mary in the city.
Old Albion is a party-happy pub found over in Hove. The cracking little spot serves G&Ts, along with craft beer and hearty roasts.
By day No 32 is a tasty morsel of stylish interiors, laid-back cocktail lounging and sumptuous eats. Sporting a very contemporary cool outfit, No 32 is all masterful mixology behind the bar and fun party atmospheres on the dance floor. DJs take to the decks over the weekend when this place really transforms into a hubbub of revelers.
Whilst The Mesmerist may give off a slick, 1920s brood, they're not complacent when it comes to a little top notch entertainment and weekend antics. Whether you're taking in the sweet sounds of alternative hits in their 'Upstairs at the Mez' parties, or have a hankering for a little vintage fare as burlesque shows and circus performers reign supreme; The Mesmerist is your kind of off kilter party in Brighton.
Home to nostalgic hits galore and those classic retro interiors packed with colour, Popworld Brighton is the ultimate of party bars if you want a throwback night. But that's not all, as there are affordable drinks at the bar too.
If your idea of heaven is a bar spinning nothing but vinyl, pouring the best local craft beers, and serving up fresh, cheesy pizza, Dead Wax Social has you covered. Tucked away in the North Laine, this Bond Street gem is a love letter to Brighton's legendary record shops and music culture, with walls plastered in vintage vinyl sleeves and a playlist that never strays into commercial territory.
'But wait? That's just a pub?' Ah, don't be fooled so easily. Whilst the Mash Tun may give off the guise of any old boozer, wait until the light comes down and the volume goes up, you'll think a little differently. A tip top retreat for the indie kids of Brighton, the Mash Tun even boast 'planned hedonism' weekends where table dancing and Tuaca shots certainly don't go a miss.
One of the most bustling gay bars in Brighton, Legends know how to throw a party to the pop supreme. From your favourite 90s hits and retro spinners to current commercial tracks, Legends play a top notch selection, whether you're in their main club room or by the bar. Never fear about your bank balance either, they rustle up a rollicking drinks deal given the chance.
You're cool, you want a fun time party bar, you've come to the right place. Known for their blindingly good DJ parties and heaving collection of top notch underground gig nights, The Green Door Store know nothing of boring, nothing of it at all. Found in a once abandoned warehouse, this party retreat is a cool, and far cry, from slick cocktail bars, instead boasting atmosphere and sweet alternative sounds.
Dive bars, we love 'em. But where in Brighton can you get your fill? A basement retreat for those in Brighton who care very little for plush interiors, and more about a cracking atmosphere, Casablanca Jazz Club boast some smashing basement doozies. From live music to being cramped in with your chums, this is good ol' fashioned partying with none of the stuck up sass.
