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The Golden Handbag Awards has become Brighton's very own gay Oscars, raising money for good causes and recognising people and organisations within the Brighton LGBT scene.
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Bars, Pubs and Drinking

Brighton is jam packed with bars and pubs - reputedly over 400! Quiet traditional pubs, beach bars, live music venues, karaoke, cabaret, fashionable, unusual - it is all here. Whether you’re straight, gay or somewhere in between, you'll find something to your taste... if not, check your pulse! No, not there.


		A Bar at the Amsterdam Centrally located bar (with hotel & Kitchen), the A Bar is especially busy in the summer when it's warm enough to sit out on the terrace and watch the world go by... 11-12 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL 01273 688825 click for details


		Brighton Tavern Standing proudly in the BoHo-esque area of Brighton's North Laine, the Brighton Tavern attracts a healthy mix of regulars and visitors. Stripped of pretention, the wood flooring, long benches, chairs and tables tip a wink to the trendy locale, while the traditional bar, open fireplace and friendly staff underline a more homely pub feel. 100 Gloucester Road, North Laine, Brighton, BN1 4AP 01273 680365 click for details


		Queen's Arms The matriarch of Brighton's mixed pubs, the Queens Arms delves into her handbag every night of the week to serve up big, camp portions of live entertainment, special events and karaoke. By day, a more contemporary feel to the venue has led to a laid-back atmosphere by day where you can grab a drink and watch the big screens or browse the free newspapers on offer. 7 George Street, Brighton, BN2 1RH 01273 696873 click for details


		Bedford Tavern When it comes to charm, The Bedford Tavern has it by the bucket load and you could be forgiven in completely forgetting you're in the city by the sea (and just a few yards from the shoreline) and rather in the middle of the countryside. 30 Western Street, Brighton, BN1 2PG 01273 739495 click for details


		The Zone Looking out onto St James' Street, in the heart of Brighton's gay quarter is The Zone. Squishy sofas, a regular local clientele and entertainment throughout the week gives this bar a true flavour of Brighton. It's a great place to meet new friends, put the world to rights or just sit back and watch the world go by. 33 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RF 01273 682249 click for details


		Legends Bar For many years, Legends Bar has been offering entertainment to visitors and residents to Brighton's vibrant gay scene. Recently extended and refurbished as part of a multimillion pound transformation of the Legends Complex, the bar still retains that quintessential Legends welcome. 31-32 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TR 01273 624462 click for details


		VaVavoom You can't miss it! Right next door to Revenge and bursting with style. Don't forget your loose change for the Video Jukebox! 31 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EL 01273 603010 click for details


		Charles Street Bar Charles Street has quickly become one of the busiest gay bars in Brighton with its chic & trendy crowd and its central location. It's often the last port of call before the nearby clubs. Charles Street also offers a selection of freshly prepared meals and snacks during the day. 8 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TA 01273 624091 click for details


		Doctor Brighton's Trendy bar located adjacent to the Queens Hotel. Comfy Chesterfields, Direct sea views, scrummy cocktails all made from fresh ingredients. Happy Hours all day Mon - Thurs and 1pm till 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun. DJs playing here from 9.30pm on Fri & Sat and sundays on Bank Holiday weekends. 16-17 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NE 01273 208113 click for details


		Bulldog With regular happy hours and special events (did I hear bingo going on in there the other day?!), the Bulldog is a cosy, busy gay pub in the centre of town and it's been around for 27 years! 31 St. James Street, Brighton, BN2 1RF 01273 696996 click for details


		Bar Revenge (formerly R-Bar) With entertainment every night of the week, the sumptuous R-Bar has established itself as one of Brighton's busiest LGBT venues. Whether it's for a relaxed drink with friends in the afternoon, to catch a spot of cabaret, for a pre-club tipple or two before heading over to Revenge, or whether R-Bar is your destination for the night... the place ably copes with all comers! 7 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TA 01273 608133 click for details


		Marine Tavern The Marine Tavern is a small and cosy traditional pub (remember those?), where the bar staff are friendly and so are the customers. 13 Broad Street, Brighton, BN2 1TJ 01273 681284


The Wine Shop & Tasting Room		We weren't sure whether to list this as a bar or a shop... it's both really. Taste everything then take your favourites home! Tengreenbottles Ltd 9 Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE 01273 567176


		Koba Sometimes you have to stray off the beaten track to find something a little special… and we think you’ll find this true of KOBA, Brighton’s well loved cocktail haunt. 135 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2LA 01273 720059


		The Marlborough Sitting quietly in front of the world famous Royal Pavilion, The Marlborough Bar, Theatre & Cafe is a whole entertainment complex in its own right. The two bars are complete opposites, one side being a traditional wood-panelled theatre bar and the other a more contemporary feel with sofas and pool table. Popular with lesbian crowd and their friends! 4 Princes Street, Brighton, BN2 1RD 01273 570028