Restaurants with live music in Brighton

Spread across multiple floors in The Lanes, The Walrus is part pub, part late-night hangout. Live entertainment pops up across the week, from acoustic sets and live bands to karaoke and comedy in the downstairs club room. There's also a rooftop garden, cocktail bar and dining room serving classic pub dishes, so it's easy to settle in for dinner before whatever's happening on the night.

Tucked into The Lanes, The Mesmerist is one of Brighton's more reliable spots for a night that involves both food and live music. The vintage gin-palace interiors set the tone, but the real draw is the regular programme of bands and DJs. Expect swing, funk, soul and party covers across the week, with live music usually kicking off in the evenings. There's a full food menu too, so you can settle in for burgers or small plates before the dancefloor fills up.

A long-standing live music venue just over the Brighton–Hove border, The Brunswick blends pub, restaurant and gig space in one big community hub. Two dedicated performance rooms host a steady run of concerts, comedy and grassroots shows throughout the year, often spotlighting independent artists. Downstairs you'll find a lively bar, a sunny beer garden and a kitchen serving classic pub food, making it easy to pair dinner with a gig.

Right in the middle of The Lanes, Bohemia leans more towards the glamorous end of Brighton nightlife. The café-style restaurant and cocktail lounge hosts regular live music nights alongside DJs, giving dinner a slightly party-leaning soundtrack. Expect international dishes, strong cocktails and live performers dotted across the week, with a glass-walled rooftop terrace that's particularly busy in warmer months.

Just by Brighton station, The Hope & Ruin is one of the city's best-known grassroots music pubs. The ground floor works as a lively bar while upstairs hosts regular gigs, often spotlighting indie, punk and alternative bands. Food comes courtesy of Beelzebab, the vegan street-food kitchen parked out back, serving loaded kebabs and comfort food that's ideal before or after a show.

Part pub, part café-bar, The Paris House is all about live music. The venue hosts performances most nights of the week, ranging from gypsy jazz and blues to Latin and swing. There's also a busy calendar of open-mic nights and jam sessions, which tend to attract a mix of locals and touring musicians. The space itself is cosy and slightly bohemian, more intimate gig than a big-venue concert.

Spread across three floors just off the seafront, The Lion & Lobster is a classic Brighton pub with plenty of character. Alongside its Regency-style dining room and rooftop terrace, the pub hosts regular live music nights, often featuring local bands and acoustic sets. Food is traditional pub fare done well, think hearty Sunday roasts, fresh seasonal dishes and weekly steak nights, making it a good option if you want dinner with a side of live tunes.