London Brighton

Brighton (pop. 250,000) is one of Britain’s largest seaside resorts. King George IV came to Brighton in 1783 and enjoyed the anything-goes atmosphere so much that he transformed a farmhouse into his headquarters for debauchery (the Royal Pavilion). A regal rumpus ensued. Since then, Brighton continues to turn a blind eye to some of the more scandalous activities that occur along its shores, as holidaymakers and locals alike peel it off—all off—at England’s first bathing beach. Kemp Town (also known as Camp Town) has a thriving gay and lesbian population. The huge student crowd and flocks of foreign youth feed the notorious clubbing scene of this “London-by-the-Sea.”

Pubs

JB Priestley once noted that Brighton was “a fine place either to restore your health..or to ruin it again.” The waterfront between West Pier and Brighton Pier is a good party spot, and there is a ...more

Clubs

The clubbing capital of the south, Brighton is also the hometown of Fatboy Slim and major dance label Skint Records—it’s no surprise that Brightonians know their dance music. Most clubs are open Monday ...more