Hobgoblin
Just at the end of London road, this well known pub is a magnet for students all year round. Boasting a large beer garden, Hobgoblin is the definitive go-to for all of your day drinking needs, especially when the sun decides to shine. With £2 student card drink deals, 99p Tequilas on Tequila Tuesdays and free Coronas on Lemon Wednesdays, Hobgoblin is a winner for both Brighton and Sussex students alike. Best for: Big groups, day drinking
The Joker
Located by Preston Circus, The Joker is another student favourite offering 15% off drinks all year round with a valid student card and 2-4-1 prosecco every Monday. What’s more, they are the 2017 Winners of Bravo Brighton’s Best Pub Grub, so if you’re feeling peckish with all those drinks, check out their famous hot wings or try a NY style burger. Best for: Music and food
Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar
Located just up from the seafront on Middle St, this Brighton jewel offers reasonably priced drinks and a quirky atmosphere. If you fancy something a bit different, embrace your inner child and head down on Wednesdays for some retro-gaming and fun tournaments. It’s also free entry and completely free to play meaning you won't need to break the bank. Best for: An alternative night
Twisted Lemon
Tucked away in the Lanes, Twisted Lemon is a cute cocktail bar run by friendly staff serving a huge range of drinks to satisfy every cocktail-lover. Twisted Lemon pull out all the stops and don’t just offer a happy hour, but instead, a “happy day” with 2-4-1 drinks from 12-9pm every day except Saturdays. Their speciality ‘Wray & Ting’ rum cocktail is always £4.50 so there’s no need to break the bank. Best for: Atmosphere and smaller groups
Shuffle Bar
This fun and unique bar is located just opposite St Peter's Church along from Hobgoblin. This isn't just your standard bar, as it lets you decide the soundtrack to your night as guests can select the music via their virtual Jukebox - all you need to do is connect to the Wifi. Shuffle Bar's impressive drinks menu offers over 100 different cocktails, with 2-4-1 drinks deals all night from Monday through to Wednesday and from 5-7pm on Saturday. Shuffle bar has been a great host for GRB's work socials in the past, and are also great choice for birthdays. Best for: Something a bit different, celebrations.
The Haunt
Are you even a Brighton or Sussex student if you don’t see the inside walls of The Haunt more than you do the library? Head down on Mondays for £2 entry and 5 Jägerbombs for a fiver at Fat Poppadaddys, a real student winner playing a mashup of hits from every genre all night long. If your 9ams are putting you off going out in the weekdays, throw it back to the 80’s on Saturdays at the legendary ‘is it still 1985’. Drinks can be a bit pricey at the weekends, so you might want to pre-drink a bit more for this one. Whether you prefer the 60’s, 90’s, Female Hip Hop or reggae, The Haunt always has something to offer. Best For: Big groups, varied music
Revenge
As Brighton is proudly the UK’s gay capital, it would be rude not to include the famous Club Revenge. Just a stone’s throw away from Brighton Pier, Revenge is renowned for its cheap drinks, fun music and non-judgemental atmosphere, never taking itself too seriously. Head down to Revenge during Brighton's annual Gay Pride weekend where they transform the outside area into an all day street party with DJ's performing on-stage, overlooking Marine Parade. What's more, if you’re a fan of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, keep your eyes peeled for guest appearances from the likes of Sasha Velour. If you just fancy a drink, visit Club Revenge’s partner in crime, Bar Revenge, just a few doors down. Best for: LGBTQIA+ scene
Patterns
Previously the much-loved Audio, Patterns' impressive sound system and mixture of world-renowned and local talent means it still remains a Brighton treasure. If you fancy a cheaper night, Donuts every Tuesdays offers cheap drinks and £3 entry. Keep up to date with their event listings here so you can keep up with Brighton's best music scene and get hold of tickets for your favourite artists and resident DJ's. Best for: DJ's and resident artists
Concorde 2
Undoubtedly one of Brighton's most cherished live music venues, Concorde 2 has been a host to countless influential artists throughout the years, bringing some of the best music to the South. Expect to find every genre of music (check out their calendar), and a friendly and spacious environment for everyone to enjoy. Best for: Selection of live artists
The Green Door Store
Tucked under Brighton Station, Green Door Store's mixture of club nights and events makes the venue a student staple. Although the famous Donuts night has now moved on elsewhere, Green Door Store make up for it with their huge selection of budget friendly nights to get you through your uni term, whether you want to listen to live music acts, Techno, or Britney. You can read their full list of events here.Best for: Reasonably priced drinks and a fun atmosphere
This is just a handful of Brighton's bars, pubs, and live music venues, with new events and nights cropping up all the time. Students really are spoiled for choice, so make the most out of being in one of the best student cities in the UK and see what's out there!
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