Welcome to Charles Street Tap – Queens of Craft

Home of Award-Winning Cabaret and Craft Beers

At Charles Street Tap, we take pride in being the Queens of Craft! Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s Gay Village, we offer a vibrant mix of award-winning cabaret, craft beers, and incredible gins. With something different happening every night, from retro video gaming and drag quizzes to award-winning DJs and our famous cabaret, there's always a reason to join us. Our cabaret has been recognized as “Brighton’s Favourite Cabaret Venue” at the Golden Handbags for three consecutive years. Whether you’re here for our craft beers, incredible gins, or award-winning performances, our venue is the perfect destination to experience the best of Brighton’s Gay Village.

Celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride at Charles Street Tap

Brighton & Hove Pride draws a widely diverse community of people all celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ lives, making it the biggest and most popular UK international Pride Festival. Charles Street Tap is conveniently located in the heart of Brighton’s Gay Village, making us easy to find and impossible to forget. We can’t wait to welcome you.

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Watch as our dedicated General Manager and the fabulous Sally Vate, our resident Queen tell all about the festivities and what makes our venue so special

Pride Events in Brighton

Pride is more than a party - it's a celebration of love, identity and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. As always, Charles Street Tap Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. We celebrate individuality and inclusion every day of the year, but during Pride, we turn it all the way up.

Looking for what to do for Pride month in Brighton? You've found it. We've packed the calendar with pride evens that deliver good vibes, unforgettable memories and a dancefloor that's never empty. As always, we're celebrating loud and proud, Pride month just gives us the perfect excuse to go even bigger (if that's even possible).

So check out our Pride events, bring your energy and style, and join us for the ultimate celebration in Brighton. Pride lives here, as always, but during Pride month? We're just that little bit extra.