Cool and Quirky Bars in Brighton

Find yourself banged to rights at Alcotraz, one of Brighton's best cool and quirky bars. Set in a top-secret underground location, this immersive cocktail experience will task you with smuggling spirits in past the warden. The reward? Bespoke bootlegged concoctions.

Searching for cool and quirky bars in Brighton? They don't get much better than at Proud Cabaret. A glamorous 20s-style den of drinking and debauchery in Kemptown, this spot will delight you with burlesque acts, drag shows and decadent brunch bonanzas.

Vintage arcades, vegan fare and weekly entertainment... The World's End are spicing up your evenings out. Trade in bog-standard beers for unconventional sips and take part in a quiz or drag bingo event - that's when you're not sampling their bounty of board games and Scalextric track.

Specialists in all things Mexican street food, Wahaca is bringing fun and sunshine vibes to the streets of Brighton. Along with beautifully painted murals and football tables, the sustainable restaurant and bar offers guests a selection of beers, wines and margaritas.

Cute, quirky and a little kitsch, The Breakfast Club is always worth a visit if you're in the area. Boasting a mouthwatering selection of Mexican eggs and pancake stacks, this charming bar and brunch destination also has a hefty choice of quality cocktails.

Brighton bar Dead Wax Social is a must for lovers of all things vinyl. The Bond Street boozer is jam-packed with old-school records and individual players if you fancy a private listening session, as well as stone-baked pizzas and locally brewed craft beers on tap to keep you fuelled up.

The Tempest Inn is undoubtedly one of Brighton's best cool and quirky bars along the beach. Enjoy a frothy pint whilst taking in unspoiled sea views from the outdoor terrace or snuggle up in your own grotto-style booth at this memorable little cavern.

One of Brighton's best places for a night out, Patterns is a cool beachfront bar, club and restaurant providing you with tasty drinks and party tunes. Its regular roster of live music events and top-notch DJ sets makes this beauty a go-to come Friday evening.

Renowned across the country for its buzzy atmosphere and potent drinks, Be At One is an obvious choice for those of you looking to let loose and enjoy some fruity cocktails. Hit up the Castle Square party bar for its generous happy hours where dancing mixologists will create a range of pretty serves.

Bison Beer is a cool hangout with casual vibes and an ever-rotating selection of craft brews to explore. Nestled in North Laine, the bar also boasts a menu of creative delights, such as juicy stacked burgers, small plates and an epic Sunday roast for good measure. 

Enter a realm of Prohibition-themed fun with an evening at The Mesmerist. Decked out in vintage furniture and retro wares, this wacky joint is an obvious choice for cool and quirky places to drink in Brighton, playing host to an array of circus performers, party DJs and live jazz bands. 

With an on-site brewery creating über-fresh craft pints, a knockout food menu, raucous bottomless brunch parties and weekly DJ sets, The North Laine Pub and Brewery is the king of quirky Brighton bars. What's more, it's home to TRIBE Urban Axe Throwing, a steel-slinging activity that's sure to liven up your drinks.

If you're after cool bars in Hove, why not try out The Exchange? A local pub with quirky interiors, this spot may seem cut-and-dried from the outside but step through the door and you'll find a haven of retro decor, upcycled furniture and old-school posters. 

A popular choice at any time of day, No 32 is a fun place for drinking and dancing in Brighton. Whether you're here for a leisurely brunch, a flirty date or some midnight larks, you're guaranteed to find all this and more at the glamorous Duke Street bar.

With a penchant for live music, local ales and good times, The Hare and Hounds is one to keep on your radar. The neighbourhood boozer is a popular spot all year round, attracting locals to its cosy beer garden in the summer months while its eclectic dining room and menu of curries and noodles will keep you warm when things cool down.

Pier Nine is a lively gaming venue and bar along Brighton beachfront. Whether you're in the mood for a round of roulette, want to sing along to your favourite ballads or are keen to catch up on the latest matches, this shiny seafront haunt has got your evening down to a tee.

You've probably spent your twilight hours dancing here, but if you thought that late-night parties were all that Revolution was good for, then boy have you got another thing coming. Head over during the day and you'll find brilliant happy hour cocktails, tasty food and a stunning courtyard.

A vibrant sports bar and beer garden, Walkabout is serving wallet-friendly drinks deals and party vibes aplenty. Ideal for a day of watching games or soaking up the sun, the watering hole's colourful interiors and tunes will keep you staying on well into the night.

Up there with Brighton's best bars in The Lanes, Lucky Voice is welcoming Mariah Carey wannabes, Dutch courage crooners and all-out stage performers to its karaoke playground. Grab your mates, get a booth and sip on fruity concoctions 'til classics come rolling out.

Craft beer bars in Brighton? Part of the iconic brand, BrewDog is dishing up its signature quirky pints and industrial-style interiors. Armed with a whopping 30 taps filled with hoppy sips and two fridges of bottled booze, the town centre haunt also cooks burgers, wings and snacks.

Located in The Lanes, Mrs Fitzherbert is a brilliantly bizarre cocktail bar. Along with vibrant decor - including female busts, eclectic picture frames and wall-hanging mannequin legs - there's also plant pot libations and teapot tipples to choose from.

A must for fans of theatrical drinks, Bohemia is bringing you smoky sips and Medieval gothic interiors, as well as a stylish roof terrace. Set over three floors, this liquor emporium is a sure-fire win for fancy date nights and meet-ups with mates.

A stylish Prohibition-inspired watering hole in the heart of Hove, The Speakeasy at The Wick is hidden above an unassuming pub. Filled with deep mahogany booths, decadent liquor cabinets and a classic cocktail menu, this intimate hangout is perfect for a date night drink or two.

Loaded with bags of character, quirky interiors and a selection of hot DJs, The Joker is your one-stop shop for fun nights out in Brighton. Come for a feast of comfort food, play some pool in their upstairs games room or sip on some knockout concoctions in their cocktail lounge.

MEATliquor's menu of cocktails are anything but boring. Settle into the broody, neon-covered lair and spend an evening sipping on boozy milkshakes and tequila-absinthe-rum concoctions. Not your thing? Craft brews are also on hand for beer fans.