Hello Friends,
It’s time to dig out those dusty sequins, shake out the glitter and prepare for the weekend when Brighton somehow becomes even more fabulous. Pride is back!
Widely regarded as the UK’s biggest, boldest and brightest Pride festival, it’s something our little city by the sea should be immensely proud of. Consider it our annual reminder that Brighton does what it does best: opening its arms, celebrating diversity, embracing individuality and proving that nobody throws a party quite like we do.
Because we’re always stronger when we stand together. |
 | Bars, restaurants, cafés and businesses have turned out in force, as they do every year, and that’s one of the many reasons we love this city. To everyone working in hospitality this weekend: we salute you. It’s going to be a scorcher, so stay hydrated, wear sensible shoes, and remember that glitter has a habit of following you home until Christmas.
If food is the language of love, love is love, and love always wins, then this weekend is one glorious excuse to eat, drink, dance and celebrate exactly who you are.
Happy Pride! |
Our picks to fuel your Pride |
(Where tickets were still available at the time of writing!) |
- Blossoms – Kick things off with post-parade cocktails, thanks to an extended 2-for-1 Cocktail Club until 6pm on Saturday. We'll drink to that.
- The Velvet Crab – Their motto says it all: Life's Too Short. Shuck It. Just off St James's Street, expect fabulous seafood, celebratory drinks and plenty of reasons to get your claws out. Enjoy half a dozen oysters or three Oysters Rockefeller with a glass of Crémant for just £20.
- Mange Tout – Pride weekend means £10 cocktails. Need we say more?
- Dishoom Permit Room – Bombay breakfasts from 9am–3pm, £7 cocktails, live DJs and drag hosts curated by Inga Rock.
- Coppa Club – Their legendary Bottomless Brunch returns with feel-good festival vibes, plenty of cocktails and even an on-site glitter artist.
- Shelter Hall – Open from 11am with unbeatable seafront views, DJs from 1pm, a Pride bottomless drinks package and delicious food from all seven resident kitchens. Decisions, decisions...
- The Greenhouse – Start with a Pride brunch from 8am-1pm before Food by Howie takes over from 1pm with seafood, oysters, grilled specialities and sharing plates designed for long, leisurely celebrations.
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 | Let's support our LGBTQ+ bars this Pride |
Of course, Pride isn't just about one weekend. Brighton's LGBTQ+ venues keep our city colourful, welcoming and wonderfully unique all year round. Here’s our pick of LGBTQ+ bars in the city.
Did you know there's a fantastic collection of LGBTQ+ bars beyond the Street Party that have joined forces to create Village Pride Community CIC? Every pound raised is reinvested into Kemptown, helping to create an even more vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community. Members include Affinity, The Bulldog, Brighton Cruise Bar, Brighton Sauna, The Marine Tavern, The Queens Arms, Bar Broadway and The Zone.
Meanwhile, The Kemptown Klub is proudly supporting Kemptown Village Community Pride, running from 30 July to 2 August at St George's Church. It's a free, multi-generational celebration featuring FilmPride screenings, cabaret, dancing, local community stalls and a moving HIV/AIDS remembrance service, all raising funds for The Sussex Beacon.
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Ten fabulous beer gardens for a Pride pit stop |
Whether you’re taking a break from the Parade, meeting friends before the celebrations begin, or simply need somewhere to raise a glass after a day of dancing, the city’s beer gardens are ready to welcome you. From seafront terraces to hidden rooftops and sunny pub gardens, here are some of our favourite spots to enjoy a Pride weekend pint.
- The Hartington – Hanover’s hidden hero boasts one of the area’s biggest all-weather beer gardens, complete with a Tiki Bar and cosy booths. Perfect for a Pride pit stop with friends.
- The Cleveland Arms – A lovely Fiveways local with outdoor seating, great food and a relaxed garden vibe if you fancy escaping the city buzz for a while.
- The Bell Tower – A Kemptown favourite with a spacious garden, summer events and plenty of room for a sunny afternoon drink with friends (and four-legged companions).
- Moyos Burgers at The Islingword – Big Brighton burger energy meets relaxed pub garden vibes. Ideal for fuelling up before another round of dancing.
- OhSo Social – Pride with a sea view! Sitting between the Palace and West Pier, this seafront spot delivers cocktails, sunshine and some of the best people-watching in town.
- The Metropole Bar – Raise a glass overlooking the sea from this south-facing terrace. A classy spot for cocktails, coastal views and a little Pride glamour.
- The Roundhill – A cosy neighbourhood favourite with outdoor seating, craft beers, vegan small plates and a welcoming Brighton atmosphere.
- Hove Place – Hove’s garden superstar, with a gorgeous Italian-inspired outdoor space, greenery, cocktails and plenty of room for a leisurely lunch or evening drinks.
- Tapestry – A lush Hove terrace serving cocktails, wine and delicious food. A stylish spot for a slightly more sophisticated Pride pause.
- The Better Half – A tucked-away Hove gem with colourful walls, great beers and a cosy garden made for lazy afternoons.
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 | Stock up on those electrolytes! Torsten will be brunching at Riddle & Finns, parading, and hightailing it for cocktails and street jigging. Jude is getting togged-up and heading to her - sshhh! - top secret spot for the best views of the parade, Emma’s got her eye on the Lavender Marriage at Oeuf, their colour-changing cocktail with gin and lime, yum!
However you're celebrating this weekend, remember that Pride has always been about community. So support local, tip your bartenders, cheer loudly at the Parade, dance like nobody's judging (because honestly, nobody is), and let's make this another unforgettable Brighton Pride.
Happy Pride from all of us at Restaurants Brighton!
Torsten and Team RB x
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