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Dead Wax Social
££
Record shop meets craft beer bar. Exactly as good as it sounds.
✦ Editor's note
"Vinyl, craft beer, and the best jukebox in the south. Ask about the record collection."
Best Bars & Pubs in Brighton
From vinyl-spinning craft beer bars to Brighton's most beloved music pubs
2 places·Updated June 2026
Brighton's bar scene is as varied as the city itself. The North Laine has the indie music pubs and record shop bars; the seafront has the cocktail destinations; and tucked into the Lanes are the kind of hidden spots you come back to every time you're in town. These are the ones worth your evening.
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Black Dove
££
Laid-back hostelry with quirky decor, basement DJs, quality cider and acclaimed cocktails.
✦ Editor's note
"The neighbourhood bar Brighton needed. Relaxed, well-stocked, and full of people who actually live here."
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