gay Brighton

It is without doubt one of the most happening places in Britain, from deep history to its diverse night life, crossing a wide collection of bars and eateries that out number (per head of population) anywhere else in Britain. It is one of the largest concentration of shops on the south coast, some in arches, but others in century old lanes that Sherlock Holmes would have felt at home in. Brighton is truly an exotic dish, and like any good meal should not be rushed. Brighton is actually Gay bliss. In what other city do Queen Square and Dyke Road meet on a corner together? What other place has as it's centre piece a palace that looks like one of Liberace's earrings? Other cities have gilded gay ghettos, but gays and lesbians live work and play through the whole of this city like the name Brighton runs right through the middle of a stick of rock. In Brighton and Hove, gays and lesbians can feel part of the whole city and not just of a special council project supported for the benefit of Breweries and other pursuers of the pink pound. The Gay Brighton Story began when randy royal raver Prince Regent escaped London back in the 1770s. Though straight - and no port or sailors here - he brought with him an air of flamboyance and devil-may-care that made the town a natural colony for rich queers in tow.

You'll find most of Brighton's gay venues in and around Kemp Town (known locally as Camp Town). Handily, all are within staggering distance of each other.The Queen's Arms (George Street) is probably the liveliest, campest pub in town with regular drag acts and karaoke laid on throughout the week for a drunken cheery pre-club crowd.

Revenge (32-34 Old Steine) claims to be the biggest club in the south of England outside London - not that we want to compare ourselves with that place do we boys? - and plays to a young, mainstream crowd across two floors.Busy every night of the week, but especially Lollipop for cheese on Fridays and Fusion for house Saturdays. Enjoy face-to-face urinals - especially if you're tall!

For more info go to World Guide to Brighton, www.brighton.co.uk, gay brighton, visit gay brighton,