Affinity Bar

Karaoke & drag bar · Brighton Kemptown

Small gay bar on St James’s Street in Kemptown, formerly Poison Ivy and Infinity Bar. Known for karaoke, drag hosts and theme nights.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (94)
• Karaoke
• Drag shows

Address

129 St James’s Street
BN2 1TH Brighton

Opening hours

daily noon–midnight

Crowd

mixed LGBTQ+, regulars and visitors

Programme

Karaoke, drag nights, cabaret bingo, pop parties with resident DJs

Location

Kemptown, in the eastern part of St James’s Street

What makes Affinity Bar special

Affinity is a ground-floor bar with a programme of karaoke, drag hosts and bingo. Guests praise the atmosphere and staff; some reviews criticise remarks by performers or unprofessional bar staff. The bar opens at noon and combines well with the nearby Bulldog and Camelford Arms.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: official website (events June 2026), GayOut (updated Oct 2026, Google 4.5 from 94 reviews), Travel Gay (updated Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.