A great place to socialise!!!read more

This is somewhere to go for underground beats and vibes, with none of the pretension of many of the…read morecity's seafront clubs. It is fairly small, but generally feels about the right size for the nights that are held here. The bar is separate from the main dancefloor, which is a definite bonus, meaning that no-one is walking through the thronging masses to get to the bar. The main room is upstairs, but downstairs is another smaller room, generally with a more chilled out atmosphere than the main section. In summer, in common with most seafront clubs, it is a cafe/bar in the daytime, serving takeaway drinks and basic food. It's not plush or fancy, and could even be described as grimy, but it's also a hell of a lot of fun.

Back when they used to have Dub Pressure in here it was amazing, but as the music has blown up the…read moreclub has been left in the dust in my opinion. They still have decent nights on but none that captured the grime and filth that came with GRAMPS HI-FI soundsystem when installed for said night. The club has a good layout and if it's packed out the main room is loads of fun, the downstairs room is smaller (main one isn't that big though) and can be quite annoying but at least another option.

We were drawn into this place the other week by the announcement 'Live Jazz on Fridays'. I'm not…read moresure if there was in fact no jazz playing, or if we'd had a few too many to find the precise room in which this was (the latter being probably more likely), but we missed out on the jazz that evening. Regardless, it was worth a visit. The barman was very friendly, and impressed me hugely when he got us sniffing the various types of dark rum on offer! I stuck with the Sailor Jerry, but there was a good choice, as well as tequila shots for a pound if you're so inclined. I didn't get any of the Mediterranean food on offer in the restaurant but would definitely go back another time - really good service and atmosphere.

I was invited to this place by some college mates who used to go here every week and absolutely…read moreloved the place. Mainly due to the fact that they would consistently get over 20 people together for good times. This was also the first place I tried the shisha or hubbly bubbly to some people. It was quite novel and I haven't seen any other place do this before. Friday and Saturday nightsare definitely the best times to go but I would wonder if we hadn't been in such large numbers whether it would be as much fun. With a huge amount of different drinks on offer it would be a good place to stop in if you were on a pub crawl for sure. However, I couldn't see myself spending all night here.

I love the atmosphere in this place…read more Attracts mainly a student crowd if you go there during term time but (if like me you aren't a student) then go outside of term time and find a really nice quiet and relaxed drinking hole. Drinks offered are pretty standard. Don't go there if you want speciality beers or a range of wines ! The bar area itself has a slightly 'grungy' feel about it and this is mirrored by the laid back music always playing. You never feel rushed in this place and it's a great place to go for an afternoon drink if you want to catch up with someone. Can get quite busy in the evenings and seating is limited.

Tom's bar doesn't exactly jump out if you are trying to find it... instead it blends in with its…read moresurrounding walls, making finding the place rather tricky... Once you have conquered that particular hurdle, you'll find a modern style cosy pub that pumps out crazy videos and pumping music at non obtrusive volumes, allowing you to have a conversation bellow shouting volume. Drinks are a little expensive, but are probably representative of the trendy atmosphere. Though not exactly my "thing" Tom's bar is bound may well be up your street, and offer an evening and atmosphere that you'll fall in love with

The walls of Tom's Bar are covered in graffiti art, which gives this bar quite a cool, gritty,…read moreurban feel. The basement smells like damp, and is very darkly lit. Apparently one time my friend came downstairs and their was some kind of sex-dungeon party going on with loads of naked people, although when I went in it was empty. It's quite grimy, and there is just one small bar. It's not really the sort of place you would go for a nice quiet drink, but it's got a lot of character. Plus, in spite of the aggressive décor, the barman was very sweet.

food is good value, building needs a bit of TLC but the staff are niceread more

Another one bites the dust. Just one of many independent pubs to close down in recent years. RIPread more

I'm not much of a fan of the mariner... I wouldn't enjoy an afternoon walking around or having a…read moremeal here as much as I do by the pier in Brighton, as (like Samantha says) its just a bit too conventional and fake. That said, watching boats bob up and down on waves while supping a pint of Guinness is not to be sniffed at, and makes for a fine way to enjoy the sun. Just a little away from the majority of the shops, and nestled alongside the swanky looking flats that border the water, it makes for a fantastic little nook to tuck a pub into, and there is ample outdoor seating to enjoy when the weather is warm. I haven't got around to trying anything on the menu yet (as I tend not to stray over to the mariner all that often). But the pub looked clean and well maintained with friendly staff ferrying away empty plates from satisfied faces, so I can only assume the traditional menu is a well received menu. Not worth going to the Mariner for per se, but certainly one of the best ways to spend your time there.

The Master Mariner us abut the only authentic establishment in the horrendously Americanised…read moreBrighton Mariner. in what looks like an old chandlery or harbour aster's building the pub has a really traditional seaside pub. Th interior is has a really homley feel with wooden panel walls and open fire. Its a proper family pub which makes a change all the uber cool pubs that Brighton is littered with. They serve local real ale and the menu offers pub grub and has something to suit the whole family.

Born Bad is a unique club night, taking place once a month at Komedia in Brighton…read more The music is an eclectic (in my opinion, bordering on the slightly too eclectic sometimes) mix of Rock n' Roll, Rockabilly, Punk, Swing, Girl groups and 60s garage. I seem to remember (i'm hazy on the finer details) the night I went to in September, jiving at one moment to Elvis, then the next to the Clash. However, when I think about it, even though the music can be a little all over the place, it's all about just dancing and having a good old time, which I definitely did. Dressing up in your finest 50s clobber is encouraged, and I think that's what everyone else was doing, though with that style being pretty hip anyway, I'm not sure? I lamely attempted to look 50s by tightening my black jeans over a black T-shirt, though probably looked a bit like an old man. Anyway, people seem to make a good effort for this night and it's always packed, so be sure to get a ticket in advance, because on the door tickets sell out quickly. Have a dance and get sweaty, listening to some old classics.

Born bad is the alternative night out, that because of it's monthly status, is always filled with…read morethe exact same people. Regardless of this, If you like the music on offer here, you'll love Born Bad. Komedia isn't a great venue, you'd think it would be from the outside and because of it's lanes location. Actually though, the inside is a bit like a school hall. Drinks are priced prett