The Marine Tavern in Brighton and Hove

A neat, little pub home to drag nights and affordable drinks. I warmly recommend it.

Lovely little pub and always a warm welcome. Punters are friendly as well and the beer reasonably priced. Always pop in when in Brighton. Recommended.

I was there for the first time 21 years ago, it was a great bar then, and it still is today.

Great little pub. Nice and cosy.

We went here 3 times in a week and we thought it was too quiet and unfriendly at first (Sunday evening so that’s expected I guess) but then a regular customer showed up with his cute French bulldog, Frankie and that broke the silence. We went back two more times and the owners were there one time and they were very friendly and comforting to us after we were “hate crimed” in “the oldest pub in Brighton” earlier in the evening. Google it. I’m not sure if you can name other businesses in reviews. It begins with a “C” and it’s a shame that they over-served very ignorant people. Anyway, The Marine Tavern is definitely a cool place for some drinks.

Fantastic little gem of a pub, small but quaint with a good selection of drinks great entertainment and a warm atmosphere, highly recommend a visit!

Friendliest gay bar in Brighton. I think it's a family business. Nice crowd of people who seem to be local and always welcoming. Always make sure I go to it when I am here.

Great, regular entertainment and lovely friendly locals and staff. This will be our regular again next time we're in Brighton

I first visited this Pub in April on my first visit to Brighton. It is now my go to place. Great Bartenders, local clientele and very reasonable prices. I alway feel welcome.

I bumped into this pub by accident finishing off the Brighton Pride Weekend. I was drawn to a lovely tall drag artist, which I had the privilege of having my photo taken with her.She and the other 2 drag artists who were co- host were fab.Genuined and lovely folks. Thoroughly enjoyed myself being a straight woman. The only small minor point was that I felt that the white wine was expensive for what it was.That being said, I will certainly visit again when I am in Brighton again.

A very pleasant pub to relax and enjoy a nice drink in. When the entertainment is on it is fun and lively. All in all I'm a Londoner, but when have a day trip to Brighton, it's my favourite pub to be in😉😘

Stumbled across this gem of a bar fabulous service and entertainment lead by Matt and Craig , it became our local for the weekend … and also introduced us to the Brighton Shot! 🤪🤪 thanks guys x

Cozy and lovely. Great show (Dean & Pearl). Not sure how often the show is, but I had a great time.

I loved our time at the Marine Tavern. A very cozy place to have a pint. The staff made you feel welcome and there was a diverse crowd. I recommend checking this spot out if you’re in Brighton!

Works leaving do.What a lovely bar - great Drag Act "Cherry Bom(b)/Jonathan - brilliant entertainment,got us all joining in and a great " Wicked " sense of humour.Spoke to one of the owners who did a great version of My Way as a finisher - so angry that it was brilliant.Vusit,visit,visit

The Marine Tavern is a quaint small bar owned and run by people who know what a good local should be! Staff are fun and easy to talk to and the beers are great!

Great spot with friendly locals, good tips received to help me on my holiday... barman Owen was great, really nice young man who pulled a perfect pint, thanks

Told publicly to leave as I was pointing out a different opinion I'm actually shocked how he treated me, if u are delicate of brain keep on walking away x x honestly "walk on by I've loved this country my gay pals over everything thing but treat me wid respect xmy advice sadly x x respect to Paul and Jack though

Wonderful find just off the main drag in Brighton. Very welcoming and great place to chill for an hour or three 😍

What a great find. Stayed in Brighton with my husband for a long weekend. Went in on the afternoon and them went back in the following evening, the entertainment was great and all the staff so friendly. Will definitely be back on our next visit.

Best bar in Brighton. Discovered it on my first day of a week long visit and after visiting several other places, I would find myself back at the Marine Tavern. Friendly staff and customers. Reasonable prices.

Best little pub in Brighton. Friendly, inclusive, reasonably priced beer and cocktails. I visited my first day in Brighton after a long day of travel from the US. Felt like it was home! Visited several other pubs and bars during my stay but this was the only one I kept returning to.

What a wonderful welcome my husband and I had at this little treasure of a pub. Everyone was so friendly and we instantly felt at home, and it was as if we had been coming here for years. Will definitely be making a beeline back here when we are next in Brighton x

The Marine is a jewel in Brighton’s crown. Always great atmosphere and good company. Affectionately known by locals and returning tourists as the ‘lobster pot’, because once inside it’s hard to leave!

This is a great spot to go with friends for some drinks with your mates, has a fantastic traditional cosy pub interior (which seems to have been lost across Brighton) along with great selection of beers and friendly owners, and also has space invaders to play at the back and we had a blast.

A great little bar, really friendly locals and staff, quick service, good prices and excellent entertainment! Very much recommended!

Very nice cosy little bar with friendly people.

Really friendly and great atmosphere, went to a few other bars in the area, this one was by far the nicest, music great and staff were lovely

Very friendly bar staff and very inviting atmosphere. Unique drag shows unlike any other seen in Brighton. Had a fantastic time will definitely come again and recommend to friends.

Fantastic local bar. Great venue to meet up and always a friendly environment. The new owners have created a wonderful bar that I thoroughly enjoy!

Gotta love this bar. Whenever I pop in it's always a great atmosphere. Lovely barmen, and a great place for a cheeky pint!

It was a lovely cosy place that was warm and inviting with a very friendly barman who welcomed our dog and even gave him a blanket to sit on and some treats to eat. There is a good selection of drinks, including some very tasty rums we'd never had before, and our friends enjoyed lagers they had not tried before as well. In all our visits to Brighton, we had never been to The Marine Tavern before. This is an oversight that will not be repeated again and we look forward to returning.

Used to love this place, but wasn't happy when my partner and I visited on 7th December 2023 and I was threatened with violence by another customer and bar staff ignored it and happily socialised with the said customer because he was clearly a friend of the bar. Not what I expect from a Brighton venue. Shameful.

Loved visiting here. The owner and staff are very friendly and told about the history of the pub, the area, and events that night. Would def come back!

Marine Tavern is a lovely little bar, run now by Paul & Craig, their always friendly and chatty. I.d visit Marine tavern a lot over the years, even still when I visited last week, I met a lot of familiar faces, and lovely new people. It's a bar that welcomes and cares for both regulars & new visitors alike. It's like your friendly little local, everyone chats with everyone.. The bar staff are friendly and help make the place too. Drag queen Cherry bomb is on Thursday nights, she's very good, a great laugh, i.d highly recommend..

Very good and the smallits pub in brighton i love it

Fabulous little boozer, made lots of great friends here ! Good variety of entertainment so something for everyone. New owners are super welcoming & all bar staff are lovely 😍 👍😃

It’s super friendly here and the team are lovely. Highly recommend for chilled drinks. They also do an awesome quiz on Sundays

Your local place. It's pretty small but makes it all that much home-like.

There is no food. Bartender is very friendly. Lives up to the smallest LGBT bar. With good drinks

Lovely little place that I've been going to on and off for years. The staff are professional and helpful and you can go in on your own and chat to someone. Unfortunately the hole in the ceiling at the back let's the place down.

Popped in to see the lovely Paul and Craig who now run the bar, we had our 17 week old puppy Ralfie with us and such a lovely greeting for him a lovely bowl of water and treats he was spoilt of which made us feel so welcomed we stayed and had a drink, and will admit all there customers are so friendly and make you feel apart of the marine tavern.

Out for evening with friends. We were made most welcome by Paul when we went in for drinks. There was a fantastic atmosphere and the pub was full of good fun banter. Paul told us some fascinating tales about the pub and I can't wait to return there soon.

Paul was super friendly, myself and two pals were happy to sit at the bar… friendly banter and interesting conversations!! Looking forward to another visit soon!!

As a regular I popped in to support their new night, sailor ahoy. What a great night Cherry Bomb was funny and gracious. I shall be back as soon as my rota allows

Popped into the Marine Tavern for a drink this evening before work. Lovely welcoming reception from the guy behind the bar in a Vivienne Westwood T-shirt. Will return

A great little pub with friendly staff. We were only popping in for a quick pint but ended up staying until last orders. Thanks for a great evening guys. See you all soon.

The Marine Tavern was a friendly, lively place, with a great selection of drinks and well kept beer! The hosts were available all evening to chat and banter with customers, a very special thing! We got exactly what we wanted from our visit...excellent!!

Had an amazing night at The Marine Tavern. It's new managers Craig and Paul have done a brilliant job with the place. It's clean and the atmosphere is so friendly! Keep up the excellent work and I'll be going again very soon!

Brilliant little pub place to go in Brighton under new management you get some brilliant drag artist some nights and weekends

This place is great for either a chilled drink alone or with friends. All the new bar staff and the new owner are really friendly and I can’t wait to go back. The drink prices aren’t too expensive but aren’t the cheapest around either but...

Decent pub and our second stop into town on mini pub crawl last Saturday. Not a huge number of tables because it’s quite a small place but we found one for the four of us at the back. Was frequented mainly by locals who knew each other. Cozy atmosphere but we only stayed for one. Loved the “Soup of the day: Gin” sign, made us chuckle. A nice friendly place for a pint, would happily return next time we’re in Brighton. Iain, London

Lovely welcoming pub .. you certainly enter as a stranger but leave as a friend, not a pub to be a wallflower ..you get out of the experience for what you put in ....you talk, then the locals chat back ...sit and gaze into oblivion then don’t expect to many laughs in return . Conversation is a two way street and if you want to join in and have laughs in a very small but friendly pub give this a try

Still remains one of my favourite bars. Small but cosy. Had a brilliant pride weekend Lee, Joe ,Stephanie von clitz , Candi Rell and all the staff worked incredibly hard. The cabaret was fantastic along with DJ. The most poignant moment is the candlelight vigil...

Lovely welcoming pub .. you certainly enter as a stranger but leave as a friend, not a pub to be a wallflower ..you get out of the experience for what you put in ....you talk, then the locals chat back ...sit and gaze into oblivion then don’t expect to many laughs in return . Conversation is a two way street and if you want to join in and have laughs in a very small but friendly pub give this a try

An Aladdin's cave of a venue which unfolds with classic British boozer charm the moment you step through the door into its atmospheric folds. Fabulous array of beers, wines and beverages and classic pub food. Loads of nooks and crannies to suit most party size and needs and a flow of happy punters. What more do you want?

Good pint in a local pub. They weren’t serving food That day, but I had a good time. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Lovely welcoming pub .. you certainly enter as a stranger but leave as a friend, not a pub to be a wallflower ..you get out of the experience for what you put in ....you talk, then the locals chat back ...sit and gaze into oblivion then don’t expect to many laughs in return . Conversation is a two way street and if you want to join in and have laughs in a very small but friendly pub give this a try

An Aladdin's cave of a venue which unfolds with classic British boozer charm the moment you step through the door into its atmospheric folds. Fabulous array of beers, wines and beverages and classic pub food. Loads of nooks and crannies to suit most party size and needs and a flow of happy punters. What more do you want?

Amazing Sunday roasts, We come to Brighton a few times a year and always come here for a roast. Service is very good, polite and kind staff. 100% recommend if you come to Brighton.

Candy Tell gone no customers in there last night no info on what's happened

As circus performers who have been fortunate to travel across the globe, we recently had the joy of participating in Brighton Fringe for the first time, with United Queendom Show. After the Show, our hearts yearned for a local pub where we could unwind and connect with the authentic spirit of the city. It was during our search that we discovered the humble haven known as Marine Tavern. Nestled away from the bustling streets, Marine Tavern proved to be a true gem. With its unassuming charm and down-to-earth ambiance, it surpassed our expectations. The welcoming atmosphere and warm crowd perfectly embodied the essence of Brighton's inclusive nature. It was a place where we felt instantly at ease and embraced as part of the local community. If, like us, you prefer to explore local establishments rather than tourist traps, Marine Tavern should be on the top of your list. It's the perfect spot to unwind, where you can mingle with locals and fellow performers, exchanging stories and building authentic connections. Whether you're a visitor seeking an unpretentious retreat or a Brighton resident looking for a humble and welcoming pub, we wholeheartedly recommend seeking solace in the warm embrace of Marine Tavern. Prepare yourself for an evening of genuine hospitality and memories that will make you feel like part of a larger family. This hidden gem is a testament to the humble spirit of Brighton.

Quiet little pub just off the seafront, cheap and chilled out compared to the other venues in the area

Stopped for a drink and was a great pub with a lovely friendly atmosphere

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An Aladdin's cave of a venue which unfolds with classic British boozer charm the moment you step through the door into its atmospheric folds. Fabulous array of beers, wines and beverages and classic pub food. Loads of nooks and crannies to suit most party size...

It was an amazing night. Very friendly place and staff. If you want a good relaxing fun night. Highly recommend. A save space for everyone and very kind. No pretentiousness just a relaxing environment

Best small pub in this city bar staff is amazing and price is good

Lovely little inclusive hidey-hole located in Kemptown. Super friendly staff, excellent prices.

Fantastic pub lovely staff and customers

We only popped in for a quick drink on a day trip to Brighton. Barman was really nice and friendly. The tavern was clean and comfortable.

We popped into this bar last night with our elderly mum. We had the most amazing night. This place is a hidden gem, in fact I’m reluctant to post how good it is because it’s small and I don’t want people going in there in...

What an amazing find. On our way back to where we were staying tucked down a road we saw a tiny pub and popped in for one. We left 4 hours later a little worse for wear. The regulars were really lovely and the manager behind the bar was such a lovely guy. We managed to fill our loyalty card twice and got two free drinks. There was a drag act Cander Ell (sweet but fake) who was bloody amazing and took requests for songs she was brilliant. When she finished pooped back for a drink. All in all a fab night and I would go back to Brighton just fir this pub. Thanks guys.

Lovely Roast on Sunday. Will be back

luscious roast dinner cooked by B. Brilliant value for money always a fab atmosphere, neil served behind the bar and looked after us... even organising someone to nip out to get me and my friend a cheeky dessert we fancied... FABULOUS BABE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Amazing Every now and then you walk in a pub and you find that is an absolute gem and this is one of them, wonderful staff and lovely clientele to pass the time talking too! If in Brighton pop in, you won’t regret it, when...

Great pub, friendly and welcoming to all. The Drag bingo on a Tuesday is a great night.

Traditional boozer. Friendly crowd

Coming to Brighton for a day trip from London, my friend, the journalist from Inpark Magazine suggested we stop by this gay (friendly) bar, for one last drink before we left Brighton this evening. The patrons , bar tender, and the drag queen, were so friendly. We had a great time. Definitely, a must visit place if you want to feel welcomed. Highly recommend. Great classic pub decore, and reasonable prices.

Myself and our lass called in this little pub on our last night and after we had been out a few hours before calling was abit worse for ware lol ,what a fantastic place to end our night the staff couldn't do enough for you and the regular customers were also so friendly, definitely will be back during the Mod weekender

Great small bar, friendly bar people. They did a tremendous job serving us all at Brighton pride.

Cozy little local for local gays.

None of the reviews had mentioned it yet so I wanted to note that they’re dog friendly. Offered our dog treats and water. Super cute little gay pub. Food only on Sundays.

Wow....spent most of Saturday night wat a fantastic atmosphere....thank you candi and Neil ...

Great Sunday lunch, very gay pub but hey it's Brighton and they're a nice bunch Back again for Sunday lunch and wow, yes it's good

We went on a day trip and were looking for somewhere to cool off and have a drink. We were warmly welcomed by Neil and ended up having one of the best nights. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable...

It’s has been such a hot day . I decide to find a local Pub away from the crowds on the seafront. Found the Marine Tavern . What a hidden gem. Walked in and immediately greeted by a guy I now know is Neil behind...

£10 for a generous, homemade roast, £2 extra for pig in a blanket and stuffing balls. The roast comes with a choice of meat (lamb, chicken or beef), cheesy leeks, Yorkshire pudding, steam broccoli, roasted carrots, roast potatoes, mash, cheese sauce, gravy and a choice of mustard, mint sauce or horseradish.

What a pub. Friendly staff,great Sunday roast. Neil was the best host ,funny guy loved him. Will definitely be back in.

Popped in for a quick drink. First time visit. Made to feel very welcome. Nice beers on tap. Shame we couldn’t have stayed longer.

We popped in for a quick pint and never left ! Went there every night Mon-Fri. Friendly and welcoming whether you're in a group or alone. The manager, Pete, really made our week and we were sad to leave. Excellent entertainment during the week but...

Had a very unpleasant visit here. Locals were unfriendly and the bar staff we rude and unwelcoming. We was called nasty names on arrival and made to feel awkward. Bar lady joined in with the locals in making us feel uncomfortable. Would avoid at all...

Very friendly staff and customers.

Very friendly bar, especially the guys who were running the bar when we went in. Neil and Pete who made us laugh.

Down from Newcastle for 4 days and visited because we were meant to stay near by. Absolutely funny and welcoming pub. Thank you to Neil for making me and my friend laugh and pete for the amazing live entertainment Sam and Helen

Small, quirky little pub which wasn't really for me. Not particularly welcoming. We only stayed for 2 drinks and decided to eat elsewhere.

Not sure what went wrong last week (02/06).. My friend who isn't local took me here as he's previously had great experiences that he wanted to replicate with me. We arrived and ordered drinks and my friend also asked if he could have a shot...

Very welcoming place with very affordable drinks, made by people who are very helpful!

Wonderful, friendly, welcoming, warm (it was a cold evening).

What a great place. Popped in for one snd had quite a few more ! Friendly bunch of locals, entertained fabulously by them and Joe. Will definitely visit again. Superb atmosphere.