There are some brilliant bars in Brighton these days armed with DJs who possess the kind of vinyl you could only dream of owning. Our recommended list of DJ bars in Brighton has a number of pulsating venues where the art of mastering the turntable can truly be observed. If you visit the city and don't witness one of the high profile DJ bars in Brighton, then shame on you.
Aqua(British)DJs every Friday and Saturday night play hits from the seventies to the nineties so expect more than your fair share of cheese.
Caroline of Brunswick(British)Caroline schedules DJs to play 'sleaze and cheeze' most weekends. Check venue for details.
Esca(Fusion)Weekend DJs play to the Brighton crowd at the chilled Esca on Preston Street.
69-71 Preston Street,
Brighton,
BN1 2HG
Franklin Tavern(Pub Food)Monthly DJ nights tend to liven this place up, proving a hit with students.
The Gladstone(Pub Food)The DJ nights held in the backroom bar are a real success with the mixed yet thriving clientele.
The Hanbury Club(British)Hanbury's calendar is fit to burst with live music events and DJ nights so contact the venue for details of up-and-coming gigs.
83 St Georges Road,
Brighton,
BN2 1EF
The Hanover(British)A modernised and exciting gastro pub with excellent DJ nights scheduled regularly for the beat-hungry Brightonite.
Hectors HouseHector's House is a popular pre-club haunt for students with its top class weekend DJs.
Heist(Italian)Probably one of the best DJ bars in town, Heist is guarenteed to have you throwing shapes till the early hours.
The HobgoblinDJ nights are arranged most Tuesdays and Fridays to attract students and the alternative music crowd (in all their glorious Brighton forms).
The Marlborough Hotel(Pub Food, Snacks)DJ nights every Friday and Saturday at the Marlborough, famously the first pub in Brighton to cater for the town's lesbian community.
Open House(Pub Food)Expect a younger crowd here at the funky Open House for the regular DJ nights.
PashaPasha has a regular bill of eclectic DJ nights and is one of the more stylish pre club venues in town.
Riki Tik(Snacks)Regular DJ nights held here at Riki Tik with musical styles and tastes changing as often as the weather.
The Tin Drum(Fusion)DJ nights pack out the Tin Drum every Friday and Saturday till one.