Dead Wax Social in Brighton and Hove

We prebooked a group of 9 with pre agreed terms of "one in a costume" and they turned us away. Groups of 5+ to avoid!

Had the most fantastic time! Ama behind the bar was the sweetest and super friendly; made our first trip to dead wax super enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back!

Gorgeous venue - lovely ambience and lovelier bar staff that make it all very inviting. Spicy margs and espresso martinis are next level One of my favourite places to spend a night out in Brighton

Really cool site that really knows what’s current and what the people of Brighton want to listen too, the back room is a Vibe late night and the front works as a kinda chill cocktail area. Super great for groups of friends!

Great staff, great vibes, great experience overall

Dead Wax's refurb looks so good and it's been fully cemented as one of the best bars in Brighton. Love all the new events offerings and the staff are the absolute best <3

Love deadwax & always have. Great tunes and lovely staff. Best place for a free boogie !

Deadwax has an incredible atmosphere, staff and the music nights are top quality! Highly recommend for any occasion and a great time. New decor and renovations make a huge difference. 10/10

Had a fantastic night out here. Great music. Great Drinks. Friendly staff. Would recommend!

Went to Dead Wax for cocktails and for to dance with friends - had the best time, I cannot recommend this venue enough! Ama and Lebby made the night so special and the DJ was playing only the best! Everyone there was so welcoming and the atmosphere was perfect for letting go and having a great time! Can't wait for my next night out

Great little venue! Amazing post refurb with a great selection of events and music throughout the night. Staff were so friendly and amazing and any problems dealt with appropriately with no issues! Amazing service throughout and highly recommend!

Can’t get enough of this place, spent my whole weekend here and I can’t wait to do it again!

Always a great night, even more so with the new management (Ama and Annabel). Love the music, and the vibes. Bar staff were super friendly and made the night great. Thank you guys 🥳

Ama and David are the loveliest people, dead wax has the most amazing atmosphere, vibes and quality drinks!!! Definitely worth a visit!

Best bar in brighton. Cocktails are so good along with very nice glasses. The lighting is very atmospheric, with very nice decor and great sound system. The staff are really welcoming and friendly. Ama, David and Cillian are fantastic. Overall a really good bar. Deadwax rebranding was perfect.

Absolutely banging place ! Wonderful vibes and cool people and staff ! Always a great vibe whenever I’ve gone in ♥️

If you're looking for a place that ticks all the boxes, Deadwax Social is the spot! From the moment you step in, you're greeted by an atmosphere that's both vibrant and welcoming. The staff here are nothing short of amazing – always friendly, attentive, and ready to make your experience unforgettable. The drinks? Simply fantastic! The bartenders have got you covered. Each drink is crafted with care and creativity, making every sip a delight. And let's not forget the atmosphere – it's the perfect blend of lively and laid-back. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a night out, or just soaking in the vibes, Deadwax Social offers the ideal setting. The music is always on point, adding to the overall fantastic experience. In short, Deadwax Social is a must-visit. Amazing drinks, amazing staff, and an amazing atmosphere – what more could you ask for?

bouncer refused to let my disabled friend enter, despite him having a legal ID (Post office id). The guy publicly humiliated him for having a "fake id" although it is real. My friend cannot have a provisional drivers license due to his disability. really awful and discriminatory - went somewhere else and got in no problem!

Bouncer is awful, makes people feel unsafe and ridiculed my 27 year old friend for having a "fake ID" because he produced a Post Office ID. The reason he doesn't have a provisional license is epilepsy. Unacceptable and discriminative behaviour frankly

Last night one of your security team not only denied someone nationally recognised ID (one of the only forms available due to his disability) but publicly mocked him for it despite all effort made to explain. This absolutely appalling behaviour and blatant discrimination against disabled people.

I love the new deadwax because the staff are attentive and nice, the new decor looks so classy and timeless and it’s actually clean and doesn’t smell bad. I would 100% recommend if you want to have a lovely time at any hour of the evening. Thank you deadwax

Great friendly bar staff and great music

After the revamp it looks really cool and the bartenders have always been great, nice vibe

Been hearing from friends that the bouncers here are absolute thugs! Such a shame, I loved this place

Used to be incredible, the soul from the place has gone. Unfortunately doesn’t have the heart of the old dead wax. Would love to see the old music and vibes come back even just for select nights.

DeadWax was my safe place when I wanted to have a date/party/share a beer with friends after work. You can refurb a place but keep the soul, this is not the case today, yes it looks fancy but boy was I disappointed when I got the same vibe than in my therapist's waiting room. Service is still awesome though but I feel like I lost a friend. I hope you'll find your audience but it won't be me.

I don’t know who approved the referb but I’ve never witnessed such a fall off of a venue. Pizza and good atmosphere will be truly missed

Last night me and my friends went for some drinks at deadwax, and we witnessed the bouncer who I believe is called Mo shouting and verbally attacking a young girl around 20. She was polite and voicing her concerns that a young girl who goes there often was extremely unsafe in the environment and asked for the police to be called. He proceeded to name call and scream in her face saying he is not going to do anything. Me and my friends felt extremely unsafe and let down by staff that are meant to protect young women. We will not be returning.

Last night I witnessed the bouncer screaming at a young girl around age 20. She was voicing to the bouncer (I believe his name is Mo) that another young girl was unsafe and was seaking to get her help. He completely disregarded this information and proceeded to swear and scream at her. It was extremely aggressive the manor in which he was speaking and very insulting. This has really made me question this venue, as security should be making sure people are safe, not being the unsafe ones.

Fantastic evening had at Deadwax with such a good cocktail menu. Bar staff were fantastic and let us bring in pizzas from Franco Manca! Top music selection.

Wow so much better than the old dead wax, thanks to ama and the amazing employees.

Thanks Ama, hosted the most amazing Friday night

My new fave spot! Always so warm & welcoming - you’ve got to try the cocktails 😍

Decent beer and pleasant vibe, some excellent music choices being placed as well. Probably suffers a bit in comparison with the pub below Alphabet nearby which does this sort of vinyl/music led bar a bit better.

They completely ruined it, it looks ugly drinks are overpriced and no more pizza

The 'new' Deadwax is a slap in the face to any regular, and a disgrace to what it once was. What was a hub for the alternative, is now a soulless beige copy-paste bar. Why was it refurbed? Who knows. New management could've opened a bar anywhere, but decided that an already flourishing bar with its own scene was the best thing to take over. They did the same thing they did to White Rabbit- What a shame.

Greeted by the most beautiful and kind barstaff at the door, the vibes were incredible. Loads of vinyl around the place. Used to come in before the refurb for the eclectic vibe and it’s definitely kept that but added warmth ,better service and cozy vibes. It’s Homely but super great night out late night, brilliant djs, coffee and staff- change is always welcome and what Brighton needed

I Love what has been done with Dead Wax ! So lovely and welcoming , still dark and sexy but with lovely welcoming staff and nice vibes! We came here for our Christmas party and all the staff were so lovely, really looked after us all. The cocktails were delish! Probably had about 8 of them ! MC Cashback was on the decks too which was an extra treat! Deffo going to be coming back here more often now ❤️

We visited here on a day trip from London for Christmas. What an amazing venue, it looks great and the staff play their own vinyl on the front bar, Ellie was a great host and we didn’t end up going anywhere else! See you at Pride!

I had my birthday booked in the back area, the girls ordered us amazing pizza in and made it a real party for us! They looked after us all evening even though they were super busy! Thanks so much, we will be back asap!

Really great visit post referb! It’s really gone back to its roots of working along side record stores and music labels to put nights on! It’s still Vinyl lead and the staff are amazing. I will definitely be back soon! x

Refurb has killed this place, no vinyl no party. Plus a shit lineup on drinks, cheers.

Can’t lie, the refit is so bad. It’s just another generic bar now

Well it used to be a good place with alternative music, but it has now become a soulless place like so many. This town didn't need another boring lounge bar!

Omg it looks so much better. The new refurbishment makes Brighton look like is picking up with London.

The epitome of gentrification. Post refurb wax is a shame and an eyesore

Deadwax is now another sad example of a local gem being hollowed out by new management being parachuted in, clearly without brief of what actually made people come here in the first place. This used to be a rare proper dive bar—gritty, loud, and unapologetically rough around the edges. Now, thanks to middle-managers chasing trendiness, it’s been stripped of all personality and heart. The regulars? Gone. The charm? Obliterated. What’s left is a soulless padded cell catering to nobody and designed by people who think character is something you can buy. New Management clearly have no idea what made the place great, and frankly, they don’t seem to care about anything other than using the site and its socials as a means to elevate themselves to some kind of quasi-gentri-influencer. A sad cultural lobotomy in the name of profit. Avoid.

Have been going to Dead Wax for nearly ten years now. Absolutely no idea what they were thinking with this refurb. Completely sucked the life out of it, same thing that happened to the white rabbit. Now just feels like a lifeless gastro pub. Depressing to see what is happening to our treasured locals.

Such a gem in the Laines! Great drinks, music and vibes. Staff are so lovely and friendly ☺️

Very groovy atmosphere and great selection of drinks (and cocktails)! Staff are really fun, particularly the manager Ama who is the coolest person ever and makes a banging amaretto sour

Had such a great time here with my mates last weekend!

Dead wax is such a vibe. The staff were really lovely. The drinks were certifiably stupendous! The food was delicious. Last but definitely not least, Ama who served us was amazing and made our whole experience the best!

I’ve been a Brighton pub goer for many years. The Deadwax has been a staple in the community for a long time. I found myself not visiting it as much these days due to past experiences. But! Since the new management has taken over, the new boss Ama. The place has had a new breath of life breathed into it. The attention to care and what she mentioned she had planned for the future, these qualities are hard to find these days. Deadwax is a great venue to go to, whether you are hungry or just want a drink with a great chat with staff. Would always recommend to friends and family alike.

Can’t wait for the refurb, I know this place is going to be amazing and Ama the new manager will do great things with it #watchthisspace

Amazing pub ! Love the pub and Ama is terrific !!!

What a place! Amazing was the most amazing host. 10/10

First time going here, will definitely be going again!! Great atmosphere (warning it gets very warm)

Quality place - quirky and a tonne of character. Always pop in when I’m down in Brighton, good selection of beers, staff top notch and can’t knock the vibe.

Great atmosphere and amazing service! A very good selection of drinks and had a great vibe

Fantastic service great vibe and good value for money on drinks and grub.Will definitely visit again when next in Brighton

Good beer and friendly service .

Such a great little spot the beer was abit dodgy from taste due to lines not being cleaned when I bought the issue up with the bar man he didn’t offer any alternatives.

Great night out, thanks Charlie for being a king behind the bar ⭐️

Burstingnwith personality. Was a cool visit but very dark inside. Liked it nonetheless

I gave this a one-star rating in total because that place is gross. The floors are sticky where it's like walking on glue. I wonder when the floors where last cleaned. The owner can't be bothered with hygiene. This is where nobody cleans-up after people spilling their drinks and the stick floors can cause fruit flies.

Found this place by accident late on a Sunday evening. Absolutely top place! Great tunes. Loved it!

Really love this place. It's a shame the younger bouncer on a Friday is very creepy and makes a lot of the girls feel uncomfortable.

Well what a day and a momentum of occasion it twas, been here once before, sat on my own staring into space, in my adolescent loneliness envying the people dancing, wishing i knew the souls at the location of which i could jiggle my booty around and with in the commune! But alas cold times stand still and the sun that is adolescent opportunity cannot stand still amongst these moments also! For what is the love we share of ourselves if not a reflection of buying the overpriced bevvies from the man while dancing on the trenches of the sticky floor, oh what a night! I can only wish chet bakery was alive to see this boogie town but alas he is died :( 4/5 (not an Arctic monkeys reference but i feel like alexis turntable was writing that album about this very place) i would like to ask the owner one innocent but well founded question, my queefer why do i have to beckon £10 of my sacred dolleridoos for uno pint of Guinness, a scandal! The British public is broke my fella, reduce the price and rebel against the system!! ! !!!

What a great find. Rock music. Drinks specials. Great service. Friday was a pretty good mix of people. We were prepared to stay there all night, but I was showing a friend of mine around Brighton, so sadly we moved on to the next place.

Great atmosphere, the decor was stunning and they played music. The vegan Diavolo pizza was lovely (and a great price on the 2 for 1 deal), and the service was high quality too. Would definitely recommend.

Vibe’s just right. Can recommend the IPAs.

Would like to visit later in the evening next time. We were there 9.00 - 10.30. Just started to come alive after 10.15pm

Great atmosphere and delicious (if ginormous!) pizza

After 10 years of living in Brighton I know all the 'laines pubs'. Their craft ales are utter *****, they haven't changed for all the time I've been here. Ripper, Source, sonar all taste wack. The staff were atrocious, arrogant and rude, for someone who has worked in hospitality sort your attitude out. The toilets smelt like a sewer, close to £7 for a pint of piss....takes the piss. Before you slam my post, I live close to two well established laine brew co pubs and have spent literally £100s in them. They both are located either side of London rd station and host the largest gardens in Brighton. Check out unbarred, Brighton bier, Gun brewery. They are all small batch unlike this conglomerate. I'll end on this... They change £6.80 for a pint of Guinness and it's terrible, watery and wack.

Charley is the most beautiful human I have ever met. Fantastic! Recommended wonderful drinks and was so lovely! Will be back but only if Charley gets a raise!!!

Loved the atmosphere, staff and food, definitely will go back.

Not my usual bar, but what a quirky little experience! Love how interesting the staff are, throwing the music back to the 80’s and 90’s. I imagine this bar is a staple part of a Brightons vibrant scene. A chill spot to make you feel young again, takes me back to my wild days.

Great pizza, good beer, awesome vibes (helps that the tunes aren't super loud so you can still chat while enjoying the music).

Bar staff were horrible, 2 girls chatting to themselves and making fun of customers. Ordered 2 drinks and they were plonked in front of me, took a sip of one and was shouted at by the bartender for drinking someone else’s drink! She then said I’d have to pay for the 2 extra drinks for having a sip of it accidentally. Refused to pay and explained it was an honest mistake and she ran out to security and got us kicked out! Horrible woman that needs to be escorted back to plastic surgery!

I used to have this place as my recomendad place in Brighton, but tonight I visited in a Wednesday and was made to feel very unwelcome by the bar girl. She looked at me like I ordered a child, won’t recommend going forward and removed from the list

Somewhat subdued for a friday night?It was ok,no more.

Love the retro feel. Lots of nice metal logos and the people are cool😊❤️

Tastiest pizza I've had that I can remember, cute little arcade TABLE, and they played frank zappa 😄

The DJ was popping some of the most exotic sounds. The atmosphere is chilled. Great place.

We went there on Saturday, music was OK

Only 1 star because of bouncer . Writing this after time and time again I’ve tried to go and had various friends refused entry for being “intoxicated” not even “too” intoxicated, just drunk. Most of the time they’d only had 1/2 pints at the pub. Always so he same bouncer. Had the same bouncer be very rude for other miscommunications and refused to explain why. Just always so rude and u reasonable. Bar staff usually lovely. A shame about that one bouncer (you know who).

Really good food ! I would highly recommend!

Didn't eat, but absolutely loved the vibe of this place.

Great place for a dance, cool bar staff, drinks pretty expensive but everything is going up I suppose! DJs everyday which is cool when you wanna have a dance mid week! Love it here

Just want to say to that short cooky bouncer at the door who treated my mates so badly...the other night ....at the door (weekend before Halloween), that he is a t...t ! Thanks for reading x

Drinks rly expensive, bartender was not happy LMAO it was a little intimidating. The place was also full of flies.. like a lot of flies. Cool atmosphere though, good music. Great for a drink or two and a gig.

Lovely atmosphere, music and staff

Such a cute little vibe and a DJ aswell, love the decor

Apart from location is easy to find, I can't really give anymore star to this place. The drinks is on the high side at best, my bottle of 12% wine cost £20+. I ordered 5no pizzas, 3 of them were burnt either on the crust or on the bottom, I meant charred. My pizza was a special order as I cannot eat tomato, so I order a none tomato double cheese spicy sausage pizza, and first, I got a pepperoni pizza with tomato base, which I have sent back, the next one come without tomato, but with pepperoni which is not what I thought of spicy sausage means, but too embarrassed to send it back, I kept it and my colleagues ate it but they already have their own pizzas so we left half of it when we left. The place is not very clean, with pizza crusts left on the floor from previous visitors. All is all, not a great experience. I am a traveller and this place was recommended to me so I have to go back and tell the person who recommended it to rethink when she recommend this place again.

A great find on a recent trip to Brighton!

Great vynil night I had there last friday, I recomend it. Free entrance

Lush local beers, delicious pizza selection. Great vibes

Alternative, creative, caring and eccentric bar. Good beer and friendly staff.

Good atmosphere, eclectic open mic night.

Lovely vegan pizza, decent selection of kegs