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The Camelford Arms
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The Camelford Arms

Friendly LGBTQ+ community pub serving hearty food near Brighton seafront

Brighton, UK

Neighbourhood

Brighton

Category

Bar

Vibe

pub, bear bar +9

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About The Camelford Arms

The Camelford Arms is a friendly community pub on Camelford Street in Brighton’s Kemptown district, just a few minutes from the seafront. It is especially popular with Brighton’s bear community while welcoming people from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum and respectful allies. The venue offers a relaxed, traditional pub atmosphere without loud club music or pretension. Visitors can settle in for drinks, meet local regulars, play board games or enjoy classic British pub food. The menu includes substantial comfort dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, and a popular selection of Sunday roasts. Regular activities include a Thursday pub quiz and live music on Sunday afternoons. A colourful enclosed courtyard provides outdoor seating, while the pub’s famously dog-friendly approach makes it a popular stop for visitors exploring Kemptown with their pets.

What to expect

A cosy and sociable LGBTQ+ pub with friendly staff, traditional food and a strong local following. The atmosphere is generally relaxed and conversational rather than club-focused, although quizzes, live music and Pride weekend can be busy.

Vibes

The Camelford Armsopening hours & admission

Practical visit information for The Camelford Arms in Brighton.

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

Opening hours and admission can change. Check the venue's official channels before making a special journey.

Good to know about The Camelford Arms

Practical tips before you visit

Particularly popular with Brighton’s bear community
Traditional pub food is served throughout the week
Sunday roasts are a speciality and booking is recommended
The venue has an enclosed courtyard
Dogs are warmly welcomed

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Location

The Camelford Arms

30-31 Camelford Street, Brighton, BN2 1TQ, United Kingdom

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The Camelford Armsreviews & ratings

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4.5

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Dorothea O.
Dorothea O.

a month ago

Brilliant little Pub by the sea! I was a little apprehensive about the prices, but after eating there it was worth it! The staff are very friendly, and the portions are massive. Quality meat and a good assortment of beverages! Absolutely will come again.

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Kiera Wimbury
Kiera Wimbury

2 months ago

This place was outrageous! The interior was dirty and very outdated, with and ugly chandelier to try and hide the tasteless bar area. The bar man was extremely rude. I’ve never experienced service quite as awful. Would recommend if you want to be severed aggressively in a dirty smelly pub. Would give zero stars if possible.

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A L
A L

11 months ago

Fantastic chicken roast dinner on Sunday. Huge portion with lots of elements like red cabbage, leeks, carrots and delicious gravy. Best I’ve had in Brighton so far. Served by a really friendly member of staff.

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Patrick McDougall
Patrick McDougall

2 months ago

A really nice pub in Brighton, inclusive and friendly, and a fantastic Sunday roast lamb!

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Dylan Brandes
Dylan Brandes

a year ago

A great pub find on the coast of Brighton, as such you will find prices slightly outside that of a normal pub but that also might be it's proximity to London, however I do feel the quality of the food justified the price, as the steak was lovely, cooked and presented well. The fire was lit! It was cozy and it had a good selection of beer on tap, very important. The staff were super friendly and polite. It was quiet when we arrived but started getting busy as we left, plenty of space and seating, and the pub quiz was on later but we didn't stay for it look like fun though. Thank you guys. 👍😁

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Brighton › United Kingdom
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