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Brighton's nightlife is arguably the best in the UK. This article will uncover their eight best clubs to help you find what will be most to your taste.
Chalk
Located a 2-minute walk from Old Steine bus stop, this vibrant spot is known for being a popular spot with students. You'll find Mondays popular due to the 'Fat Poppadaddy's indie, hip hop and DNB night'. Friday is the night for grime, house, dance and electro, and Saturday is the 'Let's kill disco 70s 80s 90s' night. It's one large room, with one end having the stage with the DJ, where you will have to squeeze by people to be close and in view due to the lifted platforms on the floor. A long bar runs alongside the room, with the other end having stairs leading up to a sit-down bar area (perfect if you're feeling tired from dancing or want to speak to your friends) and a cloakroom.
My rating: 4.5/5
(Not 5 as I prefer a club with multiple rooms instead of just one big room!)
Chalk is a great well-rounded club that caters to people's music preferences on different weeknights. It's located centrally, close to Brighton Pier and many bus stops, which is ideal if you come from the Universities. Suppose you dislike feeling cramped in the club, which can get very concentrated by the stage and platforms. In that case, the area leading up to the main stage (beside the bar) always has enough space for you to walk about and dance easily. The smoking area typically has a long line though it rarely has unbearable waiting times.
To ensure you aren't caught up in a long line, you can purchase tickets and view their available events, concerts and weekly themes here.
2. Revenge
This iconic LGBTQ+ entertainment nightclub was opened in 1991 and is located in the centre of Brighton, very close to the pier and bus stops (2 minutes from Chalk). It's fun and fabulous drag performances that feature (whether a lip-syncing dance performance or hosted competition where you can win £100 if you beat the opponent in the chosen task). Compiled of three floors, you will find classic disco and pop hits on the first floor (with VIP booths and a bar). And usually alternative is on the second floor (featuring another bar and a stripper pole in the corner). If you get too hot on the dance floor or want to smoke, the roof terrace on the third floor is the perfect place. With a stunning view of Brighton and a hot dog stand (also selling vegan hot dogs), I have never been in a long waiting line or been too cramped there.
My rating: 5/5
The two options of floor/music make it a night out you can cater to your liking, and the atmosphere is really enjoyable. You find people there to be of all different ages but mainly 18-30-year-olds. You can book tickets to certain significant events on their website here or the events site Fatsoma.
3. The Arch
This popular nightclub is located on the seafront, usually filled with University students and people aged 18-30. With events such as the 'traffic light' (showing your relationship status) and the 'chicken nugget' party, it's worth researching what's on next. A central large DJ room (with bold lighting and a bar) is connected to a smaller bar and outside smoking area, as well as an upstairs area with a small sitting area and medium-sized bar room for dancing and drinks. The music is typically electronic, yet this changes depending on the night's event.
My rating: 3/5
I usually find myself here on jam-packed event nights and get slightly overwhelmed by the number of people there, but I have only had quite enjoyable experiences. I have witnessed the aftermath of a friend having been spiked here and there is a particular bouncer who I have found to be quite creepy (saying he will not let me in next time I go due to the fact I rejected his advances), due to this I rated it lower.
4. Revolution
This lounge is opposite Pryzm and is 10 minutes from the train station and Old Steine bus stop. The building is comprised of bar areas and seating on the first and second floors, a large outside space on the second floor, third-floor is toilets and a cloakroom, whilst the downstairs bottom floor is a clubbing room. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, you'll find a DJ in the main bar, and on Fridays and Saturdays, there are 2 DJs in the main bar playing commercial hits and club classics. They have a back room on the first floor that holds salsa lessons every Sunday from 8:45 and are followed by a free dancing space with live salsa music.
My rating: 4/5
I recommend this bar/club to people 18-50. It is usually filled with more people over 30 in the first and second-floor bar areas and usually 18-30 in the nightclub section of the building. The club room will most likely play R&B, rap and Reggaeton. If you're going out with a group and want to sit and talk before dancing, this is the place! (I recommend booking a table as it can get busy).
5. Pryzm
Pryzm is a huge venue by the road across from the beach and 10 minutes from the station and Old Steine bus stop. It comprises of a vast main hall playing iconic fun hits (like ABBA and One direction), charts and pop, an R&B room and the throwback room (which is far too small for the number of people who choose to dance in this room). I know many people who go to Pryzm regularly as their favourite club and it's a go-to for many University clubs/societies. It is a pleasant experience for which you should see if it's the place for you. You will find mostly students and people aged 18-30 here.
My rating: 4/5
6. Casablanca
For a more cosy underground live music experience, Casablanca is for you! With incredible bands playing every night except Monday and Sunday, the fun and upbeat dancing atmosphere makes for a great night out with friends. You walk down the stairs to a seating area, the stage leading further down to a bar and another seating area further from the music so you can talk to others without having to speak loudly. I have never had a bad night out here, and the range of age is 18-50, with more mature people there than in any other Brighton club. I recommend you get there before 12 to ensure the venue won't be full.
My rating: 3/5
8. East Street Tap
If you enjoy more of the rock, punk and alternative scene, this is the place to be! Usually full due to it being a small room, on busy nights you will be fully immersed, shoulder to shoulder with others dancing to the music. There are tables and chairs outside as well as inside if you want to escape from the dance floor and talk with friends. This is the only recommended venue where i'm unsure to call it a 'club', but rather a bar with a great dance floor. It also is a great option if you want to save your money as it is free entry. It's located around the corner from Chalk, an easy 3 minute walk from the Old Steine bus stop.
My rating: 4/5 (just as I find it a little too crowded sometimes)
East Street Tap is said to be Brighton's oldest bar, dating from at least 1568.
I hope this article has helped you decide what nightclub experience would fit you best, and I encourage you to try as many as possible! Look on my blog for more guides on Brighton, which will be released soon.
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