The Camelford Arms

Pub · Brighton Kemptown

Sunday roast, dogs under the table and lots of bears at the bar: the Camelford Arms is Kemptown’s cosy neighbourhood pub.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (1,094)
• Bears
• Quiz on Thursdays
• mostly 35+

Address

30–31 Camelford Street
Brighton BN2 1TQ

Opening hours

Kitchen: Mon 12–8 pm, Tue/Wed 4–8 pm, Thu–Sat 12–9 pm, Sun 12–5 pm
Bar Sun 12–11 pm

Crowd

mostly men, lots of bears, mostly 35+, plus neighbours with their dogs

Flirt factor

medium

Programme

Pub quiz every Thursday (top prize up to £300)
Live music every Sunday from 5 pm

Getting there

approx. 20 minutes’ walk from Brighton station, between St James’s Street and the seafront

What makes the Camelford Arms special

The Camelford Arms is on a quiet side street between St James’s Street and the seafront. The pub has a classic British interior, is very dog-friendly and popular with the bear scene.

The kitchen serves pub food, and on Sundays people come for the roast. Besides beer there are cocktails, cream tea and Italian coffee. You can book tables by phone or email, but it is usually not necessary.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mostly male and mostly over 35, plus Kemptown neighbours with their dogs. It is easy to get chatting, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: official Camelford Arms website, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 1,094 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.