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 Popcorn anyone? |
Brills Lane The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NF United Kingdom +44 1273 22 0902 |
For most of the time, Ali Cats is actually a bar down at the seafront, underneath The Prodigal pub, however come early evening it turns into an informal picture house showing cult favourites like Withnail and I or Easy Rider. Get there early as this basement venue starts the films rolling at 5:45p (4:45p Su)and they're free. Get there early to find a seat and you may never leave. There are regular cocktail promotions and DJs from Tu-Su every week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Natural wonders |
194 Dyke Road Brighton, East Sussex BN1 5AA United Kingdom +44 1273 292777 http://www.booth.virtualmuseum... |
Find over half a million insects and animals, 50,000 fossils, minerals and rocks, 30,000 plants and 11,000 books and maps dating back over three centuries at the Booth Museum. The creation of ornithologist Edward Booth, it houses his collection of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings, together with butterflies and beetles, fossil fish and dinosaur bones. A must for the whole family. There is a small shop selling books and small gifts. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Stars in your eyes |
Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR United Kingdom +44 1273 29 0131 http://www.brightoncentre.co.uk |
Brighton's premier venue for major gigs and conferences, the Brighton Centre is a 5,100 capacity auditorium. Currently under discussion is a £200 million re-build programme. As well as putting on luminaries such as Van Morrison, Shirley Bassey and Michael Crawford it's also the chosen venues of bands of the moment. The Labour Party Conference is often staged here and the centre is renowned as an exhibition and conference space. It also houses the East Wing which comprises two halls of 400 capacity each, used for after club parties or a more intimate venue for touring bands. Ticket prices vary according to programme. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Victorian municipal clock tower |
Junction of West Street and Queens Road Brighton, East Sussex United Kingdom |
Built in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, the clock carries portraits of the Queen, Prince Albert and their son, the future Edward VII, and his wife. Above the clock is a gilt copper sphere, a time ball that once rose up a mast every hour and fell on the hour. The mechanism is no longer in use as the council had so many complaints from local residents about the noise. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Take in some culture |
Various venues throughout the city Brighton BN1 4EE United Kingdom +44 1273 709 709 http://www.brighton-festival.o... |
Brighton's annual arts jamboree occurs every second weekend of May and is an eclectic mix of theatre, classical music, free street theatre, literature and art. All the big venues play a part with the Corn Exchange and Theatre Royal taking centre stage. Past performers have included Courtney Pine, Irvine Welsh, Carlos Fuentes and many, many more. Ticket prices vary. There is also the Streets of Brighton weekend with three days of free music, circus and local community events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experimental Theatre Venue |
9 Clarence Gardens Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2EG United Kingdom +44 1273 390 004 http://www.the-little.co.uk |
This little gem of a theatre was once a small church serving the heart of the Brighton and Hove border community. Now it's doing much the same thing save the religion as a cutting edge/experimental theatre. For a play to stretch your boundaries head for the Little Theatre directly behind the Pull and Pump pub. Several plays are staged each year in this intimate venue. Look elsewhere for mainstream theatre, this is a place for the new and the interesting. Call for programme details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The UK's biggest yacht harbour |
Brighton Marina Village Brighton BN2 5UF United Kingdom +44 (0)1273 69 3636 http://www.brighton-marina.co.uk/ |
The UK's biggest marina incorporates harbourside bars, cafes and restaurants including the Brighton Pagoda, Bowlplex, a 26-lane bowling alley, UGC Cinema with eight screens, an Asda hypermarket, factory outlet shopping and boat trips. There are regular weekend events here throughout the summer, including French markets, craft fairs and street theatre. The Marina is home to many impressive and expensive yachts. The Undercliff Path begins here, which takes you along the bottom of the chalk cliffs to Saltdean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brighton's digital media centre |
15-17 Middle Street The Lanes Brighton BN1 1AL United Kingdom +44 (0)870 416 3299 http://www.mediacentre.org |
This is where it all happens media wise. There are magazines, the Cinematheque cinema, and the Contact Gallery as part of the complex. The BMC also runs varied courses in multi-media discipline. It's the place to come to if you want to get ahead in the fast changing world of information technology. You can also stop by for a drink at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical and contemporary art collection |
Royal Pavilion Gardens Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE United Kingdom +44 1273 29 0900 http://www.brighton.virtualmus... |
Opened in 1873, the Brighton Museum houses collections of local and national importance, including Art Nouveau and Art Deco collections of furniture, glass and ceramics, and arts and crafts worldwide. The Willett Collection contains more than 2,000 pieces of pottery and porcelain from the 1700s to the 1900s. Other displays include fine art, local history, costumes and toys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of engineering |
Nevill Road Hove Brighton, East Sussex BN3 7QA United Kingdom +44 1273 55 9583 http://www.britishengineerium.com |
The age of steam in all its glory is recreated in a restored Victorian water pumping station. Exhibits include mighty steam engines, a horse-drawn fire engine, steam boats, traction engines, vintage motor cycles and a jet engine designed by Sir Frank Whittle. In the main hall stands a 16-tonne Corliss steam engine, winner of the 1889 Paris exhibition, while the second engine house contains an 1875 Eastons and Anderson beam engine standing over a 50-metre well. Walk through an underground tunnel into the station's original boiler house, where four gleaming Lancashire boilers still provide steam for the beam engines. On the first Sunday in the month, the boilers are lit and the two biggest engines can be seen running. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz and funk club |
Middle Street The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL United Kingdom +44 1273 32 1817 |
Brilliant underground club with a very chilled atmosphere. Jazz and funk tunes are played by a mixture of live acts and DJs. Get down on the dancefloor or relax on the VW Beetle seats. There are various club nights on different nights of the week with guest DJs. Some weekday nights offer free admission but weekends have entrance fee. Drinks are of the standard club variety, that is mostly bottled beers and spirits. It's The Funk Club on Tuesdays, Seriously Funky on Wednesdays, Sambation, samba and dance tunes on Thursdays, Love Bug, jazz funk on Fridays and Batacuda, latin jazz on Saturdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Clubbing home of big beat |
Madeira Drive, Madeira Shelter Hall Brighton BN2 1EN United Kingdom +44 (0)1273 67 3311 http://www.concorde2.co.uk/ |
Brighton's best-known and loved venue for gigs is a refurbished biker's cafe along the seafront. The high ceilings and lush interiors of purple and chrome replace the cramped garage-like feel of the original Concorde, now demolished. The new building is divided into three sections, a bar and seated area as you walk in, a dancehall and stage for bands, and finally a smaller area for food and drinks. The venue hosts performances by the cream of UK pop, rock, indie and dance bands from time to time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take in a show |
Church St., Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG United Kingdom +44 1273 674357 http://www.brighton-dome.org.uk |
Part of the Brighton Dome Complex, the Corn Exchange plays host to theatre, lively shows, conferences and even kick-boxing bouts. With a vast interior, the seating capacity accommodates from 300-1,000. While it primarily presents shows and conferences, The Exchange also comes alive with Brighton's annual Jazz Bop, a summer festival celebrating the very best in contemporary jazz music. Ticket prices vary according to performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip hop & RnB |
10 Ship Street Brighton BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 (0)1273 32 8439 |
There are three clubs, a pub and restaurant down this end of town, so you won't be stuck for anything to do. The Enigma, upstairs and based in two rooms, is one of the bigger clubs in the alternative vibe. The dance floor is always heaving and a high-ceilinged spacious affair. The bar room houses a few chairs, the ad-hoc cloakroom and believe it or not, an Atari with those long gone favourite computer games! On Wednesdays, they play Studio, i.e. trash, rock and rave. Thursday nights are for funk, break and hip hop. The theme for Friday nights is soul city and on Saturdays, the music is a cconcotion of breaks, jazz, and drums n' bass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big night out clubbing venue |
Kings West, West St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2RE United Kingdom +44 1273 732 627 |
The Event II doubles as a nightclub and gig venue. For clubbing it attracts a younger clientele into their house and garage and smattering of R'n'B. It's one of Brighton's larger clubs, and inside it's done out in heavy pile carpets and chrome. The dance floor is nicely sprung so there's ample chance to shake your booty all night long. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Leading gallery in a church |
40 Duke St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AG United Kingdom +44 1273 77 8646 http://www.fabrica.org.uk |
One of Brighton's more unusual galleries, Fabrica is actually based in a church. This gives the gallery a nice, airy, lofty feel to it and the height is used to good effect. Previous exhibitions have featured feathers hanging suspended like snow and the costumes of performance artist Leigh Bowery. The gallery is renowned for its installation pieces and in the past the whole space has been turned into a virtual home with computer links ups to other galleries in Sussex. The gallery is open from April to December, but closes from January to March as there's no heating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Funky fishy fun |
74 East St The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1HQ United Kingdom +44 1273 777 925 |
Fishbowl is cosy inside with a low light coloured ceiling and some red walls. Think fishy and you'll get some idea of the theme. One can't miss the enormous fishbowl on the bar, fish beer pumps, and pebbles below the windows. Cocktails seem to be a speciality. Try Prawn Cocktail (pimms, scotch, orange, curacao and lemonade), Blue Lagoon or Cape Cod. Lagers, wines and spirits are also on offer as well as a huge range of coffees. Food is served daily and the enormous baguettes are highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative artworks |
73 St James's Street Kemp Town Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1PJ United Kingdom +44 1273 67 4788 |
Gallery 73 is one of Brighton's more innovative art spaces with the focus on pushing first time and little known artists out into the limelight. It is run by a group of committed volunteers and is situated in the heart of Kemp Town. As well as painting and photographic exhibitions, the gallery also showcases sculpture and ceramics as well as occasional textile exhibits. The gallery is accessible on foot from central Brighton, which is only a five minute walk away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Impressive purpose built arts centre |
University of Sussex, Lewes Rd Falmer Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9RA United Kingdom +44 1273 68 5861 http://www.gardnerarts.co.uk |
The Gardner Arts is an architect's dream, built on campus at the University of Sussex, just outside Brighton in Falmer. The purpose-built rotund block houses an impressive theatre, exhibition space, cinema and cafe/bar. On the major touring runs, you can expect to see everything from Stoppard to Brecht alongside slightly more experimental dance and music performances plus children's shows from the UK and abroad. The Visions International Animation Festival is also held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract art |
4 George Street Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1RH United Kingdom +44 1273 68 1852 |
A homely affair this one, located in Kemp Town with a picture framing business down in the basement. The gallery on the ground floor is fairly minimalist and specialises in abstract art. As well as this there's often stunning black and white photography, a recent exhibition featured the nudes of Eva Grant. The gallery also features exhibitions on painted landscapes and still-lifes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like bees to the honey |
214 King's Road Arches Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2LN United Kingdom +44 1273 20 2807 http://www.thehoneyclub.co.uk |
The beach-based Honeyclub hosts a selection of clubnights throughout the week and everyone is sure to find one that fits. The club is also open throughout the day for snacks and beers while watching the sun go down. Beers, burgers with chips and toasted sandwiches are the staple foods and drink at The Honeyclub cafe/bar. Prices are average for the prime location it has along the Arches and the food is nothing special. Monday - Stardust , Tuesday - Exposed , Wednesday - Funky Monkey , Thursday - Contagious , Friday - Kinky Booty ,Saturday - Seven Sins and Sunday - Sundazed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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20th century art housed in Victorian villa |
19 New Church Road Hove Brighton, East Sussex BN3 4AB United Kingdom +44 1273 29 0200 http://www.hove.virtualmuseum.... |
Housed in an important Victorian villa, this museum contains a fine collection of 20th century paintings and drawings, decorative art and the South East Arts collection of contemporary craft. It also houses the Hove to Hollywood film collection and the Childhood Room packed with toys, dolls and other childhood memorabilia. There is an excellent cafe in the museum serving cakes and sandwiches for those overwhelmed by culture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seriously groovy |
10 Ship Street The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 1273 32 8439 |
The Jazz Rooms are a bit of an institution in Brighton, not only providing some fine live jazz but also excellent jazzy funky records a la top Brighton DJ Russ Dewbury. It's a subterranean affair, partly in a dank and somewhat dingy basement. The club also caters for the reggae crowd with some fine regular nights belting out roots favourites. Then there's the hip-hop; another staple in the fare on offer here. Go just for the experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Laugh your head off |
Gardner Street (North Laine) Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN United Kingdom +44 1273 647100 http://www.komedia.co.uk |
Komedia is a popular haunt that presents comedy, theatre, workshops and live music. The Krater Comedy Club takes place every Saturday and Sunday evening and presents a line-up of established and new comedians. There are two shows on Saturday, the later one is always a bit more raucous, but either is always a great night out. More informal performances are presented on Sunday. Ticket prices and show times vary; call for details. There is a fine restaurant, "Curve," on the ground floor for a pre-show meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picturesque heart of old Brighton |
East Street Brighton United Kingdom +44 (0)1273 29 2589 (Tourist Information) |
This series of narrow alleys and cobbled streets make up the oldest and most historic part of Brighton. One of Brighton's most popular attractions, The Lanes are where you can wander, window-shop and watch the buskers, enjoy a meal in one of the many bistros, cafes and restaurants, or have a drink in one of the excellent pubs in the area. It is also famous for its antique and jewellery shops, as well as a number of fashionable clothes shops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatre/music/spoken word venue |
4 Princes St Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1RD United Kingdom +44 0778 227 8521 http://www.marlboroughtheatre.... |
Situated upstairs from the gay and lesbian pub, The Marlborough, this tiny theatre is the place to be for raw talent. The front row of ten rows of seats (50 capacity) is almost on the stage so you're very much a part of the on-going action. It's an intimate venue putting on cutting edge, theatre, cabaret, spoken word and music. Telephone for details of this season's forthcoming programme. Call for performance times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old-fashioned fun |
Kings Road Arches Lower Promenade Brighton BN1 2LN United Kingdom +44 (0)1273 60 8620 |
The National Working Museum of Penny Slot Machines is the UK's only public vintage penny arcade, situated on the beach near Brighton Pier. There are over 50 old machines, including "What the Butler Saw", strength testers and fortune tellers. Games for all members of the family are played with old pennies, bought from a vintage booth (50p gets you seven pre-decimalisation pennies). Machines date from between 1895 and 1945. This is a really good fun attraction and certainly worth a trip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate Theatre Venue |
Bedford Place Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2TP United Kingdom +44 1273 74 6118 http://www.newventure.org.uk |
On the Brighton-Hove boundary, this impressive Georgian structure, once a school, houses a theatre which concentrates on local as well as national productions. The average sized auditorium used to be the school assembly hall. Now it plays host to markedly complex productions, experimental in outlook. The New Venture puts on around ten plays a year. The theatre always welcomes new members who wish to become involved in the staging of the productions; either behind or in front of the camera. Admission: £7.50 for non-members/£6.50 members. Membership of the theatre costs £24 per year, £12 for a student/unwaged, and £6 for a friend. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central entertainment venue |
29 New Road Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG United Kingdom +44 1273 70 9709 http://www.brighton-dome.org.uk |
Part of the Brighton Dome complex which is currently undergoing major redevelopment. The Pavilion is home to many Brighton Festival events which take place in May. The newly refurbished building houses its 240 seat theatre on the first floor with a foyer on ground level for exhibitions. The theatre is also used for music events. Ticket prices vary depending upon performance; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Working art gallery |
10-14 Waterloo Place Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9NB United Kingdom +44 1273 60 3700 http://www.phoenixarts.org |
This giant gallery offers cutting edge exhibitions, often from artists working in studios in another part of this unattractive building. But don't let the exterior put you off. Inside is very much a working gallery. The giant showing space is split into one room and a smaller annex. You will see sculpture, video art, installation pieces, painting, photography, ceramics and jewellery. Exhibitions are usually themed and featuring various artists. The gallery also houses a stall selling collector's records. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip hop hoop |
The Enigma Ship Street Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 1273 32 8439 http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk |
For the best in hip hop, breaks and electronica, this is the low key, no fuss place to come. Situated close to the seafront, Phonic: Hoop has built a reputation for a solid good night out. Share floorspace with clued up clubbers into their Adidas and Boxfresh. Rob Luis spins the discs along with DJ's from the Tru Thoughts record label. The club itself is on the first floor and boasts a games room with Space Invaders. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A pub with a view |
80 East Street The Lanes Brighton BN1 1NF United Kingdom +44 (0)1273 74 8077 / +44 (0)1273 74 8103 |
Set near Brighton Pier, the Prodigal attracts a mixed crowd, although the older generation is far outnumbered by the young Brightonian student and professional gang. Gone are the traditional British pub features such as dull multi-coloured carpets and dark wood-paneled walls have been replaced by light wooden floors and light features. A further bonus is that decent wines are available alongside the selection of popular draft beers. A glass of wine is about GBP3, but then the measures are rather generous. The menu is more restaurant than bar snacks, and offers a great brunch on weekends. What better way to round up the week? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts centre |
Upper Gardner Street North Laine Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4AN United Kingdom +44 1273 69 2151 |
At the rawer edge of Brighton theatre life the RTC puts on a lively array of theatre, cabaret and music from around the world. Come here for the more exotic plays and sounds with theatre and music culled from as far afield as Zimbabwe and the tropics. For a truly colorful night out. Everything on one floor and there's a bar. This arts centre does the occasional film (one or two a month) and when they do it's most definitely art house. Past presentations have included Cinefeel Electronic Video Music Lounge, a short animation film and the latest music video releases from Aphex Twin through to Laurent Garnier. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University arts/music venue |
University of Brighton 58-64 Grand Parade Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2JY United Kingdom +44 1273 64 3010 http://www.bton.ac.uk |
The Sallis Benney is the University of Brighton theater. It puts on alternative touring plays, spoken word and musical events. You could expect to see Theatre de Complicité, Linton Kwesi Johnson doing dub poetry in a Do Tongues event (Brighton spoken word forum) or Bert Jansch playing jazz - all in any one month. Do be aware that the place shuts down over the spring and early summer. This place doubles as a cinema for the occasional one-off. For films on local history and the like it's the place to come. In the past, the Moving History series has shown featuring The South East on Film. There is also an exhibition space and bar. Call for program details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tallest parish church |
Ann Street Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4GP United Kingdom +44 1273 62 0491 |
Located just behind the London Road shopping area, this church is worth a visit just for its size and atmosphere inside. It is believed to be the tallest parish church in the UK, four feet higher than Westminster Abbey. Built between 1872-74, its unique and breathtaking interior has high brick walls set off by opulent furnishings designed by Henry Wilson. The massive neo-Byzantine altar canopy inspired John Betjeman to imagine the clergy entering the church on elephants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brighton's parish church |
York Place The Level Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4GU United Kingdom +44 1273 67 6051 |
One of the finest early Gothic Revival churches in the UK, built between 1824-1828 by Sir Charles Barry, who later designed the Houses of Parliament. Barry designed an ambitious tower to provide a termination to the north end of the Old Steine. The lower part of the tower has a buttressed screen with flying buttresses at the four corners, allowing for three high entrances. The interior is less impressive, but St Peter's nevertheless became the parish church of Brighton in 1873. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts centre and members club |
7 Ship St The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 1273 72 7371 http://www.sussexarts.com |
Down at the seafront end of Brighton, the Sussex Arts Club is actually a members' club, a favoured haunt of the illuminati - Julie Burchill among them. However it does open its doors for plays, music and cabaret. The impressive arts space at the rear of the building is a circular room with a huge glass domed atrium. Seating is limited and informal but then you're likely to be foot-tapping anyway to regular rock, folk and world music nights on offer. There's a small bar, the main bar unfortunately for members only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Time to go clubbing |
171-181 Kings Road Arches Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NB United Kingdom +44 1273 72 2272 |
During the summer this is a brilliant beach bar to hang out in, serving pizzas, salads and sandwiches to go with your cold beers. At night it becomes a 600 capacity club, boasting some of Brighton's most popular nights. The following is a current schedule of club nights, although these may be subject to change. Check the local press for up to date listings. Thur: Voodoo - classic dance anthems. Fri: Each week of the month has a different club night featuring various big name DJs. Admission: varies from free to about £12 depending on the night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music to your ears |
1 Phoenix Place Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2ND United Kingdom +44 1273 60 3974 http://www.zelnet.com |
This pub off Grand Parade is a favourite gigging venue in town. It's been recently made over but retains its electric atmosphere. The pub is quite spacious with pool table and fruit machines, but the stage round the other side is by comparison just like your front room. So the bands, invariably indie or punk, blare out at unbelievable decibels right next to your ears. Many of Brighton's bigger bands have started out here and the Freebutt also attracts bands from abroad as well as hip hop club nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hove's premier arts centre |
11a Upper Market St Hove Brighton, East Sussex BN3 1AS United Kingdom +44 1273 73 6222 http://www.theoldmarket.co.uk |
The Old Market is a grand building, recently renovated and boasts Hove's premier arts centre. The 300 capacity auditorium plays hosts to plays, gigs, classical concerts and conferences. There's also an exhibition space and a cafe and bar for a pre-performance meal or to meet up afterwards. The bar hosts live jazz between 1:30p-3:30p on Sunday. If you want to go upmarket, go Old Market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Infamous seafront club |
191 King's Road Arches Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NB United Kingdom +44 1273 20 2407 |
Tucked away in the Arches under King's Road, The Zap is the club the locals prefer. Every night has a different sound - from R n B to dance with a bit of 80s in between. A real mix of punters, all friendly, all happy. What The Zap lacks in elegance, it makes up for with sheer energy and sound. Admission charge varies according to night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mainstream theatre venue |
New Road (North Laine) Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD United Kingdom +44 1273 32 8488 |
Perhaps Brighton's grandest theatre, this old style palace (1,000 seats) puts on the big touring plays, shows and musicals. The lush interior features lots of mahogany and red velvet, putting you in a luxurious mood for the West End farefrom the best in Shakespeare to panto. There is a bar the size of a hotel lobby. Step next door to Colonnade Bar for more opulence and walls festooned with shots of the stars. Ticket prices vary per performance, call or check web site for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marina cinema multiplex |
Marina Village Brighton Marina Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5UF United Kingdom +44 0871 200 2000 http://www.ugccinemas.co.uk |
A giant beast of a multiplex out in Brighton Marina. This frankly ugly building is where you can come and see all your favourite Hollywood blockbusters. The place has the added advantage of showing films at the civilised hour of 9pm-9.30pm giving you a chance to get dressed up or down depending on the film. Tickets £5 upwards. See local press for details of films being shown or call the cinema. Call for programme details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art for art's sake |
58-64 Grand Parade Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2JY United Kingdom +44 1273 64 3010 |
One of Brighton's bigger galleries, the University of Brighton puts on major touring shows, contemporary exhibitions and student graduate displays. The University's art faculty is widely regarded for the standard of the students' work. Recently it's been the venue for Carnivalesque widely acclaimed as the best exhibition outside London last year, featuring works of Goya and Breugel. The gallery is split into three viewing areas and has also been used for installation pieces in the past. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Loud and lively at the Western Front |
11 Cranbourne St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2RD United Kingdom +44 1273 72 5656 |
Right next to Churchill Square the Western Front is frequented by many, both day and night. This is a good place to stop for a drink, snack or meal. Inside, large windows submit natural light. Wooden floors and furnishings combined with purple paintwork and the odd soft chair create an original style. Snacks and starters range from £1.20-£4.25. The haloumi, hummus and salad in a tomato wrap tastes delicious and is a substantial filler (£3.95). Main courses are plentiful and include treats like Stir Fried Veg with Chicken on a bed of Noodles with Cashew Nuts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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