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One, Two, Three O'Clock, Four O'Clock Rock
venue:   The Star Inn/Charles Street Club/Bulldog/Marine Tavern/R-Bar/Amsterdam Bar & Bistro
review date:   Friday, 25 November 2005
words by:   James Brooks
photos by:   Huw Edwards

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With the first weekend of the new relaxed licensing hours, we thought we ought to capture the moment with a marathon session around some of the bars that are open that little bit longer.

It seemed only fitting that we wore our pyjamas, although there was a mixed reaction in 'getting the joke'. Which was worrying if people thought we would dress like that for a night out...

We started out at bulldog, where we were presented with a card to get stamped to prove that we had been there through the night. We then popped into the Marine Tavern for a quick friendly pint. Off then to Star Inn for some big boys stuff. Only half-past ten now...

We had a quick stop off at Queens Head (giving the camera a rest), before heading off to Amsterdam Bar, where we were offered a few shots of Jack Daniels before heading on. Ooooh. Slightly woozy now.

Back to bulldog to get our cards stamped before getting Kinky Dangerous at Envy (now Charles Street Club). A quick shimmy around the dance floor before trying out R-Bar. Good - they do food at 3am, so a bacon sarnie for Huw to keep him going.

Finally, we headed back to Bulldog until dawn, with a final stop back at R-Bar at about 10:30am.

Phew!

We were very curious to see how things would pan out - and I think full marks go to the Bulldog, who were still rocking first thing in the morning! There's even talk that they'll repeat the opening next weekend. We'll let you know, although I'm not sure we'll be repeating our weekend for a while.

It was good to see that everyone was behaving impeccably and there didn't appear to be any trouble in any of the venues or on the street in the St James' Street area.


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...6am in the morning! ...and James is ready for bed. ;o)
24hr licencing will be the death of me...

about The Star Inn

A traditional boozer, The Star has everything a self-respecting man's man should want. Sport telly, pub grub and plenty of ales on tap - it's no wonder that this is now one of the firm favourites for bear and cub types from Brighton and beyond.

Today for The Star Inn:

Bear Essentials

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about Charles Street Club

Charles Street Club has been serving up a huge dollop of different club nights since it hit the Brighton Club Scene over five years ago in it's former guise as Pool and then Envy. From those cheeky drinks promo nights where many a memory has faltered, to big name clubs through to innovative in-house clubbing, there has been something to tempt all tastes in revelry.

The next Charles Street Club date for your diary:

Friday, 6th June
Camp Attack & 2nd Birthday - Bliss @ Charles Street Bar/Charles Street Club

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about Bulldog

Proudly setting out her stall slap bang in the middle of St James' Street, Bulldog is Brighton's oldest gay bar having had its doors open for over 25 years.

Today for Bulldog:

Day, Night & Early Morning

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about 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. Predominantly gay men prop up the bar while camp music plays without intruding into conversation. With a pub quiz every week and various fundraising activities on the odd occasion, this establishment is how a gay pub should be - free from attitude and part of the comm...

Today for Marine Tavern:

Get your party started...
Get the party started on your Saturday in Brighton’s friendliest mini boozer (it's so cute).

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about R-Bar

Just a stone's throw from the pier and right in the middle of it all, R-Bar is a spacious, relaxing place to meet at any time of day, with plenty of opportunity for people-watching. Recently taken over by Revenge, it is perfectly placed for pre-club drinking.

The next R-Bar date for your diary:

Sunday, 18th May
Lazy Sundays - Wilma Fingerdoo/Rush 149

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about Amsterdam Bar & Bistro

The Amsterdam occupies a prime position on the seafront, overlooking the Brighton Pier (the one that's still standing) and in the heart of the busy St James' Street / Kemptown area. A hotel, bar and sauna all under one roof, with a prominant terrace at the front, its the natural place for everyone to make a beeline for the minute the sun peeks through the clouds in the summer.

Today for Amsterdam Bar & Bistro:

D.I.S.C.O.
D.I.S.C.O is a night devoted to keeping the party spirit alive!

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