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Bar Broadway
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Bar Broadway

Musical-theatre bar with cabaret, drag, karaoke and show-stopping entertainment

Brighton, UK

Neighbourhood

Brighton

Category

Bar

Vibe

bar, musical theatre +9

Status

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About Bar Broadway

Bar Broadway is an LGBTQ+ musical-theatre bar in Brighton’s Kemptown district, close to the seafront and the city’s main queer nightlife area. Inspired by stage musicals and show tunes, it offers a theatrical setting for cocktails, social drinks and live entertainment. The programme features cabaret performers, drag artists, singers, karaoke and themed events. Performances range from intimate vocal sets to lively late-night shows, attracting musical-theatre fans alongside Brighton locals and visitors exploring the Gay Village. Friday and Saturday sessions run into the early hours, while midweek events offer a more relaxed opportunity to enjoy drinks and entertainment. The venue also hosts drag brunches, monthly bingo and private celebrations.

What to expect

A fun, theatrical LGBTQ+ bar with show tunes, cocktails and regular live performers. Expect a sociable crowd, singalong moments and a livelier atmosphere during cabaret, karaoke and weekend events.

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Practical tips before you visit

Drag brunches and private hire are available on selected dates.

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Location

Bar Broadway

10 Steine Street, Brighton, BN2 1TY, United Kingdom

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4.3

529 reviews

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Tina Gray
Tina Gray

2 months ago

Booked a drag bottomless brunch for my friends birthday, paid £88 for the package which included the acts, food and drink for 2 hours. the drag acts were fun however the cocktail didn’t taste like they had any alcohol in them so ended up paying for bottle of bubbles, then they said the kitchen has had a health and safety issue so no food will be served. We were starving so left to have dinner. Not the experience I paid for, so very disappointed and ended but being a costly night due to them not delivering. I’ve mailed them FOUR times to request a refund - I’ve had zero response.

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L C
L C

5 months ago

Absolutely unacceptable experience organising a hen party at Bar Broadway. I started contacting them in November to book for February and had to repeatedly chase just to get basic confirmation. Communication was slow and disorganised. Emails were slow, and Instagram was the only way I could get a response from them. On 3rd January, my partner and I travelled from London and went into the venue in person to sort the booking, only to be told to message them on Facebook instead. The message wouldn’t deliver and we were told there was nothing else they could do — despite us standing there. The worst part? Less than 24 hours before the hen do, I was told the upstairs karaoke space was no longer available due to a last-minute private hire. Private hire was NEVER discussed with me as an option during the months of organising, yet clearly it was always possible. Had this been made clear, I would have secured it properly. Instead, a key part of the bride’s planned evening was pulled with barely any notice, leaving us with no real choice the day before. For a venue that markets itself around events, this level of organisation and communication is shocking. I would not trust them with an important group booking again.

Review from Google Maps

Lovely cosy bar located on St James Street in. Back alley with Karaoke upstairs Friendly welcoming staff Great entertainment with Davina Sparkle great music Quick bar service great reasonable prices Wonderful Cocktail, quality pints and Gin and Tonic Friendly crowd Karaoke Drag Queens show Didn’t have any food only cocktails and ciders Open 5 days a week Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 21:00-01:00am Friday and Saturday 18:00-03:00am Closed on Monday and Tuesday

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Hannah Seymour
Hannah Seymour

4 months ago

Booked for the drag bottomless brunch through Eventbrite and although we enjoyed it for what it was, the event was just massively over promised. “Unlimited cocktails” turned out to be jugs of woo woo only no choice, so you were screwed if you didn’t like that, basically forcing people to upgrade. Though I will give that the jugs were filled up fairly quickly, 1 jug between 6 people only lasted a few seconds… The website says a choice of burgers but again, you all got the same burger irrespective of likes and dislikes and found it odd that they included pickles but no cheese. Not great but at least it was something. And the show itself… Alex (drag performer) was great, friendly and funny and really made the best of out of the situation, but we were all crammed into a tiny room upstairs, with people having to sit on what should have been the stage, so it could hardly be a captivating performance when we could barely move. Not to mention we started half an hour late and were left with no drinks or anything for this time. It was OK if you took if for face value but being branded as “the ultimate brunch experience” is a bit of a reach.

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laura hooper
laura hooper

2 years ago

Amazing Day for my friends Hen do! Maya the bar women was amazing and running round all over the place! The drag acts were fabulously hilarious and really interactive with the audience! Food wasn’t amazing but the drinks were flowing and always filled up! Would highly recommend for a good drag day/night out! I’ve told everyone about this place and we will be booking in the very near future!

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Last updated
31 July 2026
Listed in
Brighton › United Kingdom
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