The Zone
Gay bar · Brighton Kemptown
Small gay bar on St James’s Street in Kemptown that opens in the morning. At the weekend there is cabaret, live music and karaoke.
- ★ 4.4 on Google (198)
- Day bar
- Cabaret
- Address
- 33 St James’s Street
BN2 1RF Brighton - Opening hours
- daily from 11 am, mostly until midnight
at weekends until approx. 12.30 am - Crowd
- mixed, many regulars during the day
- Programme
- Cabaret, live music and karaoke, mainly at the weekend
- Location
- Kemptown, on the gay village’s main street
What makes The Zone special
The Zone is one of the bars where Kemptown starts drinking during the day: it opens in the late morning, and weekday afternoons are quiet. At the weekend drag and cabaret acts and karaoke take over the small room. Reviews praise the atmosphere and staff; occasionally guests complain about the door.
A good fit if you …
- want a drink in Kemptown in the afternoon
- like small cabaret and karaoke nights
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for lots of space or a dance floor
Contact & links
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (updated Oct 2026, Google 4.4 from 198 reviews), OpenStreetMap, nighttours.com, Travel Gay. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.
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